The New York Yankees had until 6 pm last night to protect prospects from the Rule 5 draft, and as expected, they protected right-hand pitcher 23-year-old, Alexander Vizcaino from being grabbed by another team. At 6 pm, the Yankees and the other 29 teams had the ability to add players to their 40 man roster to protect them from being claimed by other teams. The actual vote will be taken on December 10, 2010.
Vizcaino, a 23-year old that reminds scouts of a young Domingo German, was the pitcher the New York Yankees most wanted to protect.