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Baseball America’s take on toughest Pirates Rule 5 Draft decision got it wrong

With the regular season over, many teams are forced to look ahead to what the offseason will hold. One of the most significant events of the offseason is the Rule 5 Draft, which takes place during the Winter Meetings. Prior to the draft, teams must protect players with four or five years of minor-league experience (depending on the age at which they signed) from the draft by adding them to their 40-man roster. One of Baseball America's newest articles looks at the toughest upcoming decision for each team. For the Pittsburgh Pirates, they listed outfielder/first baseman Esmerlyn Valdez.