Cubs Select Josh Hamilton in Rule 5 draft

[moorecg]

Yes, that Josh Hamilton.

 

There is a very small discussion on this in the minor league forum but I thought it qualified for a transaction thread. Any chance he stays with the club? That's an interesting power bat for hte bench...I'll take him over Bynum.

[davearm]

Yes, that Josh Hamilton.

 

There is a very small discussion on this in the minor league forum but I thought it qualified for a transaction thread. Any chance he stays with the club? That's an interesting power bat for hte bench...I'll take him over Bynum.

BA now saying that Hamilton will be traded to the Reds for cash.

[NCCubFan]

I have doubts that he's ready to stick at the major league level; he has a LOT of rust to work off. However, I like taking the chance. There's nothing at risk other than losing $25,000 if they return him. There's also always the chance of working out a trade to allow the Cubs to keep him but still send him down (as happened with Oakland a few years ago so the Cubs could send down a pitcher they drafted, I've blanked out on his name).

[NCCubFan]

Yes, that Josh Hamilton.

 

There is a very small discussion on this in the minor league forum but I thought it qualified for a transaction thread. Any chance he stays with the club? That's an interesting power bat for hte bench...I'll take him over Bynum.

BA now saying that Hamilton will be traded to the Reds for cash.

That I don't really like. If the Cubs are going to take him I want to see if he can make it and eventually fulfill his promise.

[Banedon]

It's too confusing to have this discussion in 2 places, so lets keep further discussion in this thread:

 

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