Thursday, December 6, 2007

Cardinals Take Brian Barton From Indians In Rule 5 Draft

The St. Louis Cardinals selected outfielder Brian Barton from the Cleveland Indians in Thursday’s Rule 5 Draft.

http://stlcardinals.scout.com/2/708902.html



more on Brian Barton:

Ever the enigma, Barton went undrafted in 2004 after clubs were scared off by his aerospace engineering major at Miami. The Indians signed him for $100,000 and an additional $100,000 in college funds after a brief showing in the Cape Cod League and Barton has not looked back. A five-tool player who can play all three outfield spots, Barton has been hampered by a lingering knee injury since his breakout year in 2006 when he hit .322 with 19 homers and swiped 41 bags in 49 attempts.....

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/news/265252.html

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