58.10 Blazers Lose Four to Rule 5 Draft
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58.10 Blazers Lose Four to Rule 5 Draft
Montreal’s big league roster is pretty well set, but depth is always critical for the long 162-game season. Unfortunately, some of that depth was lost in the recent Rule 5 Draft.
The club lost two corner outfielders, which was a position of need even before this. Jeff Sawyers, a 24-year-old left-handed first baseman/outfielder who was originally a 6th round pick by Des Moines in 2054, was selected by Calgary. After his release last June, the Blazers signed him to a minor league deal in August. He has prodigious power, especially against right-handed pitching, and a very good eye. This will be his first time in the big leagues.
Jeff Sawyers
Left-handed catcher Hiba Majaliwa was selected by Charlotte. This will be his first BBA experience. Left-handed catchers are relatively scarce. The 28-year-old Majaliwa hits well for a catcher and is ideal for a catcher platoon. His defense is solid, if unspectacular.
Hiba Majaliwa
Left fielder Bill Cole also departed, having been selected by New Orleans. His story is covered elsewhere, as is the story of starting pitcher Benno Steeneveld, who was taken by Des Moines.
The club lost two corner outfielders, which was a position of need even before this. Jeff Sawyers, a 24-year-old left-handed first baseman/outfielder who was originally a 6th round pick by Des Moines in 2054, was selected by Calgary. After his release last June, the Blazers signed him to a minor league deal in August. He has prodigious power, especially against right-handed pitching, and a very good eye. This will be his first time in the big leagues.
Jeff Sawyers
Left-handed catcher Hiba Majaliwa was selected by Charlotte. This will be his first BBA experience. Left-handed catchers are relatively scarce. The 28-year-old Majaliwa hits well for a catcher and is ideal for a catcher platoon. His defense is solid, if unspectacular.
Hiba Majaliwa
Left fielder Bill Cole also departed, having been selected by New Orleans. His story is covered elsewhere, as is the story of starting pitcher Benno Steeneveld, who was taken by Des Moines.
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Re: 58.10 Blazers Lose Four to Rule 5 Draft
I’m trying to keep Lawrence Stewart in AAA this year so I was hoping Majaliwa would be there for me in the Rule 5. I agree with your take on him and he should help me bridge the gap as part of a platoon like you said.
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Re: 58.10 Blazers Lose Four to Rule 5 Draft
I can't remember if I had Sawyers on my list or not and where he was ranked. Seems like a guy I would of liked. Either way, taken a pick before me. I'm sure he'll hit 50 HR's for Calgary.
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Re: 58.10 Blazers Lose Four to Rule 5 Draft
Who, me? He gives me some insurance if one of my guys goes down like Dempsey did last year.
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Re: 58.10 Blazers Lose Four to Rule 5 Draft
If you missed out on Sawyer can I interest any of you in Vio Gal?
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Re: 58.10 Blazers Lose Four to Rule 5 Draft
Yep, weighs 50 lb. less than Hugh.
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FL Champs 2018, 21, 39
FL Pacific Champs: 2016, 19, 21, 34
FL Frontier Champs 2039
FL WC 2018, 26-29, 31-32, 35
JL WC 2040, 41, 44
FL MOY 2019, 34
JL MOY 2044
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BBA Landis Champs 2018, 21
FL Champs 2018, 21, 39
FL Pacific Champs: 2016, 19, 21, 34
FL Frontier Champs 2039
FL WC 2018, 26-29, 31-32, 35
JL WC 2040, 41, 44
FL MOY 2019, 34
JL MOY 2044
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