Early Rule 5 Draft Results – Phillies Take 1

As posted by MLB Trade Rumors website:

•Pirates take Josh Rodriguez from Indians.
•Mariners take Jose Flores from Indians.
•Diamondbacks take Joe Paterson from Giants.
•Orioles take Adrian Rosario from Brewers.
•Royals take Nathan Adcock from Pirates.
•Nationals take Elvin Ramirez from Mets.
•Cubs take Mason Tobin from Angels.
•Astros take Aneury Rodriguez from Rays.
•Brewers take Pat Egan from Royals.
•Mets take Brad Emaus from Blue Jays.
•Padres take George Kontos from Yankees.
•Twins take Scott Diamond from Braves.
•Yankees take Robert Fish from Angels.
•Rays take Cesar Cabral from Red Sox.
Phillies take Michael Martinez from Nationals.

Martinez hit .272 between AA Harrisburg and AAA Syracuse last season. He appears to be a right handed utility player. In 5 minor league season he has played all three outfield spots, all infield positions (except C and 1B) and even pitched in 2 games.

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  1. Decal's avatar Decal

    Just guessing but I’d say the only chance Michael Martinez has to stick with the Phillies is if he beats out Wilson Valdez.
    I enjoy following a writer by the name of John Sickels who writes a minor league prospect book every year and his analysis of this pick by the Phillies was, “IF, from Nationals: 28 years old, hit .272/.312/.408 with 23 steals between Double-A and Triple-A. Good glove, some speed, but undersized at 5-9, 145, and has little upside given his age. I can’t say I understand this pick.”

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