The San Diego Padres Do Not Need To Start Locking Up Their Young Players

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The rule IV draft is fun for fans of losing teams. It is an outlet for hope, and adds a little excitement to an otherwise dull season.  It also helps highlight the importance of consistently developing major league quality players from within, and helps educate fans about concepts such as team control.

Recently, a reader, who like many of us, followed the draft carefully, and keeps close tabs on the Padres’ minor league system, a...

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