Well, it’s that time again. It’s Rule 5 season. Granted, this is not the most exciting part of the baseball calendar. But you never know. Shane Victorino was a two-time Rule 5 draftee, after all. The Phillies protected a trio of prospects from the draft by adding them to their 40-man roster: Andrew Painter, Alex McFarlane, and Gabriel Rincones Jr. Notably, Griff McGarry was not protected, and could join a new organization soon.
So: what do you think of the Phillies’ protection decisions? What do you think will happen with McGarry? And are there any players from opposing clubs that you’d like to see the Phillies grab in in the draft?