Rule 5 draft analysis

Fortunately for world Sandberg there were no obvious "studs" left unprotected for this years draft. However, there were still some players that could hang on at the ML level and even make a contribution. Boston picked up Kyle Russell and will apparently be starting him at SS with a defensive back up. Boston pitchers may like his bat but can not be thrilled about the glove, in the long run his future may be 3B. Washington picked up Darrell (wild man) Dolan also at SS - combined with their 1B he could lead the league in errant throws if he plays regularly. The 3rd SS taken was Alex Mecardo from Pittsburg - a defensive Wiz and a Wiff at the plate he should be destined as a pinebrother defensive back up for Colorodo Springs. At catcher Scranton picked up Enrique Pena who should be a solid defensive catcher with a good eye (walks). With the possible exception of Amp Sexton, who is presently injuried and therefore harder to predict, this observer expects the rest of the players to end up on the waiver wire before the year is out.