Everth Cabrera was a Rule 5 pick by San Diego in 2008
Despite recent Rule 5 success stories like Everth Cabrera, Josh Hamilton and Joakim Soria, the event is becoming an afterthought. As John Manuel 
explains in his new column, it isn't what it used to be since the new labor agreement in 2007 allowed for an extra year of development.
explains in his new column, it isn't what it used to be since the new labor agreement in 2007 allowed for an extra year of development.
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WBC Schedule/Results
The complete schedule for the 2009 World Baseball Classic China Shocks Taiwan
Taiwan first team eliminated at WBC |
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Reds Jettison Taveras
Cincy takes on Miles' contract, sends Rosales to Oakland Angels Deal Little Sarge
L.A. trades disgruntled Gary Matthews Jr. and cash to Mets Tribe Adds Bixler
Utilityman comes at cost of Rookie-ball third baseman Brito Padres Reacquire Hairston
Padres new GM completes four-player trade with Athletics Jays Reacquire Lefty
Indians return lefty Zach Jackson to Toronto roots via trade |
Book Review
Cubs' book relies too heavily on one newspaper BA Book Review
'Wizard' reminds fans of dual character of an innovator Best Baseball Books 2009
Look beyond the hype to find the best in baseball reading BA Book Reviews
Dueling Cartwright biographies rekindle historic debate BA Book Review
'Catcher' traces evolution of position, game |
Padres Promote Smith
Hoyer completes overhaul OF Hoffmann Goes No. 1
Yankees get ex-Dodger in Rule 5 draft by way of Nationals McLeod Joins Padres Brass
Jason McLeod is new Padres assistant GM Notable Callups
Six September promotions to keep an eye on SABR 39 Comes To D.C.
Convention for the baseball-obsessed visits nation's capital |
Trap's View
A-Rod has shed a couple of hundred pounds Return To Normal
Paul Trap finds things are normal this October Oh Manny!
Manny Ramirez seems perfect for a new sitcom What A Bargain
Would incentives help sell the Yankees' pricey seats? Learning Young
A-Rod's youngest fans are watching and learning |
30 Teams, 30 Q's
Jonah Keri's take on the 2009 MLB season |
Book Review
Cubs' book relies too heavily on one newspaper
Cubs' book relies too heavily on one newspaper
Reds Jettison Taveras
Cincy takes on Miles' contract, sends Rosales to Oakland
Cincy takes on Miles' contract, sends Rosales to Oakland
Baseball America Executive Database
The first complete and searchable listing of baseball front office executives ever compiled
The first complete and searchable listing of baseball front office executives ever compiled
Updated November 20
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