Shane Victorino, Michael Martinez, Tyler Goeddel, Odubel Herrera, and David Herndon each have one thing in common. They were selected by the Phillies in the mysterious Rule 5 Draft.
Jose Bautista, Roberto Clemente, Dan Uggla, Johan Santana were also Rule 5 picks made by other clubs, proving there is talent to find.
Because there is talent to find, another organization is losing a potential young star
Here are the rules for the upcoming Rule 5 Draft:
- Player is not on the 40 man roster
- Player has been in the minor leagues for at least 4 years if he was signed after age 19
- Player has been in the minor leagues for at least 5 years if he was signed before age 19
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