2005 Rule V Recap

By T2E,
December 10, 2005 in Cubs Minor League Talk

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It hasn't been a clear path for Juan Mateo, but as long as the right-hander is in camp, he still has a chance.

Mateo, acquired from the Cubs in the Rule 5 Draft last winter, made his closest thing to a game appearance yet on Thursday. He pitched an extra inning against the Marlins. The only thing was, the game wasn't tied -- so it was an inning created just so Mateo could get some live work.

Mateo arrived in camp late, due to visa problems. When he finally did arrive in Jupiter, his arm wasn't quite in the condition the club expected, so he has yet to pitch an inning of a Grapefruit League game when the scores really counted.

Still, Mateo hasn't been offered back to the Cubs yet, and the Cards do like his arm. The coming days may be critical as the Cards try to make a decision on him.

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