Rule V Draft Thus Far

Although it is hard to break concentration from our new amazing back end of the bullpen, we have to take time to look at the Mets Rule V picks so far. According the Metsblog.com, at this time the Mets have selected Darren O'Day and Rocky Cherry in the MLB Rounds. Then they selected Carl Codenthal and John Madden so far in the AAA round. No one has selected Mets players at this time. (The only recent Met we have lost in the Rule V Draft that was "substantial" was Jesus Flores in 2006 to the Nationals, furthering their collection of exMet Catchers). So, who are these guys? Will we end up keeping them? For the first person, Darren O'Day, that answer points to yes. He his 26 from the Angels and is a side arm relief pitcher (Joe Smith replacement?) In 30 Appearances last season, he pitched 43 innings, had 29 K's, and posted a 4.57 ERA. (With the Angels). What is striking to me is that he was a sidearm pitcher that had a good amount innings above the number of app...