Richie Martin and Wandy Javier as Prospects
He was Oakland's #12 or thereabouts before we took him in the Rule 5 last year. If he was still eligible, where would he rank now in our top 30?
Also, Wandy Javier appears to be the highest ranked prospect that is Rule 5 eligible this year. He's only 20 years old. Was good as an 18 and 19 year old in the Dominican and Appy Leagues. But was pretty bad last year in his first full season A-Ball assignment in the Midwest League. Also missed a lot of time due to injuries. Is there any chan
It depends on what you want, if you want someone who can play regularly in 2020 at SS, the best option might be Yonny Hernandez. Not an upside type, but he walked more than he struck out at 20-21 years old between A+/AA. He can run and play all over the infield. The hope is he turns into a solid utility IF.
I don't think SS is a strong position in the Rule 5 this year, but the best of the bunch seems to be Jonathan Arauz. He held his own between A+/AA as a 20 year old, with some present ov