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"You know we are gonna participate in the Rule 5 Draft."(OF Rickard from Tampa)

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Can_of_corn Hangout Grand Counsel

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I apologize if this has been talked about already.

Why did the O's draft guys from the Rule 5, when they are forced to carry Bundy on the roster this season?

Is this maybe because they feel that they will be able to restructure Bundy's contract?

They can't do anything about Bundy's lack of options.

As for why they selected a rule V player...that is what they do. They have done it the prior four seasons and ultimately controlled the player they selected in 80% of the cases.

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They can't do anything about Bundy's lack of options.

As for why they selected a rule V player...that is what they do. They have done it the prior four seasons and ultimately controlled the player they selected in 80% of the cases.

Yea the feud between Buck and Duquette over Garcia taking a spot.

So basically you think we may have Bundy AND a Rule 5?

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Number5 Hangout Grand Counsel

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"Why not?"

With the Bundy situation, there is no way your keeping him and a rule 5 on the roster all year. Unless that parking lot pot-hole decides to pop up again, I can't see Buck liking that strategy much.

At this point, the Orioles simply are taking a shot. What you are talking about isn't decided until April. If the guy earns a spot, great. If not, he gets sent back to Tampa for $25K. Bundy will most likely start on the DL anyway. There is no reason to be up in arms about this today.

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BohKnowsBmore Hangout Grand Counsel

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"Why not?"

With the Bundy situation, there is no way your keeping him and a rule 5 on the roster all year. Unless that parking lot pot-hole decides to pop up again, I can't see Buck liking that strategy much

Trade Bundy and others for Tyson Ross. Then, i would smile.

I'd say bundy is in a different scenario than a rule 5 guy. There is no way for them to get him to the minors. He has more talent than any of the previous rule 5 guys. If he's not on the DL, they will use him as an arm out of the pen. At this point they need to see him pitch. It's not like Garcia where they can hide him in the hopes of him being a regular at AAA next season.

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"Why not?"

With the Bundy situation, there is no way your keeping him and a rule 5 on the roster all year. Unless that parking lot pot-hole decides to pop up again, I can't see Buck liking that strategy much

Trade Bundy and others for Tyson Ross. Then, i would smile.

Knowing the Orioles, if Bundy is not pitching and has a hang nail, he will be on the DL for 3 months. Same with Rickard. Tendonitis or any other small injury means you are out for 2 months if you are a guy they want to keep.

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