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tim815
Keeps refreshing Twitter for any Cubs decisions.
rayanselmo
Same here, just for the Giants.
g55s
Not sure why, but Giants F.O. always seems to wait until the last minute to announce the roster adds/cuts. We’ll probably have to wait until 5pm lol
I imagine Clayton Blackburn gets added for sure.
rayanselmo
5:49pm – still nothing. Just a smidge nervous.
rayanselmo
Okay, that was a bit weird. I get most of the Giants’ additions, but:
a) they now have 25 pitchers on their 40-man roster.
b) Gardecki and Jacob Smith are both still at high-A and seemingly no threat to be snagged in the Rule 5 draft.
Maybe a trade IS in the offing, but it’s still odd.
g55s
Yeah they said they waited until all players were informed. I suspect a few will be in trade packages for a starter or CF/LF
Bob Sacamano 310
Why? Unless they’ve got a lot of guys who may be exposed during Rule 5?
tim815
The Cubs will lose as many as any team. Probably at least one in the first two phases.
amishthunderak
By my count, the Cubs only have 32 on their current 40 man roster that’s on their website. Is this wrong? If it’s correct I would think the could protect all of their eligible guys if they think they are worth holding onto and still have some room for a player or players they pick up in the Rule 5 draft, if any.
tim815
They’ve been adding relievers the last few days. Corey Black will be on someone’s short list. Not consistent enough, so far.
Phillies2017
Turley unprotected?
Im a bit surprised, he seems like the type of guy who a team would take a shot on
Patrick OKennedy
Agree, especially since they’re protecting Montreal Robertson and his astronomical BB ratio and WHIP.
bobbleheadguru
How can you let a guy named Montreal Robertson go?
Marketing > WHIP.
Turtle
I can’t imagine Turley doesn’t get selected. I’ve liked him since his days at Baylor.
bobbleheadguru
Looks like one of the Tigers protected players will likely go to the Brewers to complete the K-Rod trade.
bdpecore
Hopefully it’s Labourt.
Brixton
The Yankees didn’t add Jake Cave? Wonder if hes a guy the Phillies might look at with the first pick of the rule 5.
ssimplisticness
Not that it matters much, but your Josh Bell hyperlink connects to the wrong Josh Bell’s baseball reference page. Just letting you know.
A'sfaninUK
Just saw A’s beat reporter Susan Slusser’s newest article and I quote:
“Forst said that payroll is not an issue at the moment; and indeed, an industry source said that the A’s have interest in the top free-agent reliever, Darren O’Day.”
Something to note….
AstrosWS20
Astros will be losing about 4 guys as expected. Crazy.
retiredprincipal
Probably a good move by the Dodgers to add Jharel Cotton to the forty man roster.
ilikebaseball 2
Well say good bye to Corey Black, some team will find a spot in their bullpen for him this year. Wouldn’t be surprising to see the Yankee’s get him back.
Turtle
I can see the Reds taking Black at No.2 if the Phillies pass on him. He’d be a good risk to take in that bullpen.
jimmer
Two players from Pirates who stick out to me as candidates for Rule 5: OF Barrett Barnes and P Luis Heredia….doubt Heredia could stick, but Barnes has been good when healthy
baronbeard
I hope the Rays know what they are doing with Rivera.