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Terrell Young Returned To Reds

By Drew Silva [May 14, 2009 at 12:59pm CST]

According to Mark Zuckerman of the Washington Times, the Nationals have returned Rule 5 pick Terrell Young to the Reds' organization.

The 23-year-old right-hander was the first overall pick in December's Rule 5 draft. He injured his shoulder during spring training, however, and did not throw a pitch for the Nats. Washington will be returned $25K of the $50K they originally paid to draft him.

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Yet another fantastic decision courtesy of Jim Bowden.

Posted by: DC Nats Fan | May 14, 2009 at 01:02 PM

Oh great, they break his arm and return us damaged goods.

BTw, my inside source has told me Walt Jocketty has contacted Billy Beane about a possible Matt Holliday to Cincinnati trade come July. Stay tuned...

Posted by: BigRedOne | May 14, 2009 at 01:03 PM

If he's hurt, why not just stash him on the DL and keep him?

Posted by: William | May 14, 2009 at 01:18 PM

Kind of off topic but what exactly is the Rule 5 draft and why does it exist? I've heard it mentioned a lot but I'm a little hazy on the details.

Thanks.

Posted by: Yanksallday | May 14, 2009 at 03:03 PM

Yanksallday-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_5_Draft

Posted by: jdub | May 14, 2009 at 05:35 PM

BigRedOne, he was recently taken off the DL after his arm healed.

Yanksallday, if for nothing else the Rule 5 exists for one reason: Josh Hamilton. The Cubs took him in the Rule 5 then traded him to the Reds. The Reds also drafted Jarod Burton in the same Rule 5 draft.

Not all players are at the level of Hamilton and Burton. But teams are willing to take a chance. It's my understanding the Rule 5 draft are for players who aren't on 40 man rosters and have been in the minor leagues for five or more seasons.

Posted by: a1mediahack | May 15, 2009 at 12:11 PM

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