Official Site of the Blue Jays · Feb 23, 2017
Sparkman could be Toronto's next Rule 5 success
Toronto selected Glen Sparkman from San Francisco's system in the Rule 5 Draft in December. (John Owen)DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Around the Blue Jays, the lore of the Rule 5 Draft is handed down from generation to generation.
How George Bell was plucked from the Phillies in 1980 and went on to become the American League's Most Valuable Player in '87. How Willie Upshaw, taken from the Yankees' organization, became the first Blue Jay to drive in 100 runs and the first baseman for the franchise's first division winner in '85. How Kelly Gruber and Manny Lee formed the left side of the infield for Toronto's first World Series championship in '92.