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1. Whos was the multi Cy Young pitcher who began his career in the farm system at Houston Astros, was drafted by the Florida Marlins with the 2nd pick of the 1999 Rule 5 draft, and then immediately traded to Minnesota?
2. He was the number 1 overall draft pick in 1999 by the Devil Rays, but was left unprotected due to numerous drug and alcohol problems. He was selected by the Cubs who immediately traded his rights to the Reds. Who is this player?
3. He was on five different rosters in 2004. He ended the season where he was originally drafted in Pittsburgh. This slugger was the first to have consecutive Home Run titles since Mark McGwire in 1998-1999. who is this player?
4. This pitcher began his career in the Padres organization and was selected in the 2006 Rule 5 draft by the Kansas City Royals. He debuted for Kansas City in the next season and became their All Star Closer. Who is this player, also known as "The Mexicutioner"?
5. This slugging infielder was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2001 and remained in their system for four years until being selected in the Rule 5 draft by the Florida Marlins. Who is this multi All-Star Silver Slugger?
6. This player was originally drafted by the Dodgers in 1999, and selected in the Rule 5 draft twice, once by the Padres in 2002, and after being returned to LA, was drafted again by the Phillies in 2005. Who is this Gold Glove All Star Outfielder?
7. This All Star reliever was drafted by the Twins in the 2002 draft, but spent the next few years playing in the Padres and Devil Rays system until being selected in the 2007 Rule 5 Draft by the Pirates. Who is this All-Star reliever?
8. This outfielder was drafted by the Texas Rangers in 1994 before being traded to the Marlins and selected by the Rangers in the 1997 Rule 5 Draft. He began his career with the Seattle Mariners in 2001. Who is this speedy All Star outfielder?
9. This pitcher was signed by the Oakland Athletics as an outfielder in 2002. He was invited to spring training in 2005 where he was denied a work visa by the US embassy due to being part of a human trafficking scheme. He was banned from the US for five years but was taken by the Rangers in the Rule 5 draft (December 2005) and moved up through their system. Who is this tough luck pitcher?
10. This six-time All Star and three-time Silver Slugger Award winner was signed out of high school by the Pittsburgh Pirates but broke his leg in Spring Training in 1985. He was drafted in the rule 5 draft (1986) by the White Sox. Who is this historical All Star?
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