Rule 5 Musings on the Yankees Around the Blogosphere

Written by Greg Fertel | 12 November 2009

It looks like the deadline to protect players from the Rule 5 draft will be sometime around November 20th. It's getting close, so prognosticators have started to look into the question of who the Yankees should protect. I haven't gotten around to it, but others have done a great job of breaking down the problem and suggesting a solution of their own. Cashman said that these things tend to work themselves out, as they did with the trade for Nick Swisher last offseason.

Chad Jennings broke it down extensively in two parts: Part I and Part II. He 'guesses' that Ivan Nova will be protected, but isn't positive. I think Nova is probably the surest thing to be protected. He really broke out and will be an injury or two away from getting a few spot starts in the majors in 2010.

Mike Axisa breaks down every single guy he thinks is an option, and chooses personal favorite Romulo Sanchez to take the last spot.

EJ Fagan chimes in as well. He doesn't get as in-depth as Mike, but still shows us who is available and who is at risk.

I should get around to giving you my thoughts next week. I'm glad I waited, because these guys all give me a great starting point.