2011 Rule V Draft Discussion Thread

[Gallen5862]

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?...s_mlb&c_id=mlb


Jordan Danks, OF, White Sox: The University of Texas product has spent two seasons in Triple-A, and his left-handed bat -- combined with closeness to the big leagues -- could intrigue many teams

[Gallen5862]

Should the Reds consider Danks if he is available when its their turn to pick? What are some thoughts about him?

[dougdirt]

Originally Posted by Gallen5862

Should the Reds consider Danks if he is available when its their turn to pick? What are some thoughts about him?

At best, he would be 6th on the Reds outfield depth chart on the 40 man roster. Pass.

[The DARK]

Depends on if we have any trades in the works. If we do, it's more than likely we'll be losing an OF, and beyond Phipps there isn't really much in AAA.

[HokieRed]

Probably everyone has seen this but I'll mention it in case someone hasn't. Jocketty says in his comments on the team web page that they're trying to make a trade to move up in the draft order--so there must be somebody there they think worth taking.

[Gallen5862]

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?...s_mlb&c_id=mlb
2011 Rule 5 Draft order
No. Team 40-man roster
1 Astros 38
2 Twins 38
3 Mariners 37
4 Orioles 39
5 Royals 40
6 Cubs 34
7 Padres 40
8 Pirates 40
9 Marlins 40
10 Rockies 39
11 Athletics 39
12 Mets 38
13 White Sox 36
14 Reds 39
15 Indians 40
16 Nationals 37
17 Blue Jays 40
18 Dodgers 40
19 Angels 37
20 Giants 40
21 Braves 36
22 Cardinals 36
23 Red Sox 38
24 Rays 39
25 D-backs 35
26 Tigers 39
27 Brewers 35
28 Rangers 37
29 Yankees 39
30 Phillies 39

[marcshoe]

Know anything about Brad Meyers? Impressive walk rate and seems as if he might be major-league ready, just looking at his numbers (and age).

[Gallen5862]

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?...s_mlb&c_id=mlb

Brad Meyers, RHP, Nationals: Meyers has pitched well at every stop along the way in the Nats' system. He had a 3.18 ERA (fifth in the system) between Double-A and Triple-A while walking just one batter every nine innings.

[LoganBuck]

No on Danks, not another older, high K low contact University of Texas outfielder.

My guess is that they are looking for a right handed power arm, that could stick in the bullpen.

[cinreds21]

Damnit I woke up an hour too early. Oh well. I have feeling that one of our guys is going to be taken. I'll have coverage either way.

[dougdirt]

Originally Posted by LoganBuck

My guess is that they are looking for a right handed power arm, that could stick in the bullpen.

That would really surprise me, simply because they left off Josh Ravin, who fits that profile already. High end power arms that don't have warts aren't available today. Guys like Josh Ravin might be, but we already have one and didn't protect him.

[lollipopcurve]

My guess is that they are looking for a right handed power arm, that could stick in the bullpen.

Yeah, gotta be a reliever of some stripe or a utility INF. Can't see a starter or an OF. But it'll be a nice distraction whoever they pick, if they pick.

[Danny Serafini]

Reds pass. No pick.

[texasdave]

Reds pass.

[cinreds21]

No Reds taken in Major League phase of the Rule V Draft.