Rule V Roster Deadline

As some might already know (some NOT including me, because I didn't until about 10 minutes ago), the deadline for setting the 40-man roster prior to the Rule V Draft is today. Unless there is unreported news out there about anyone being added to the 40-man, it will remain at its current 35 members, who are the following.

EDIT: Of course, the PG then reports that five were added to the 40-man roster:

Pitchers (22):
Jimmy Barthmaier
Denny Bautista
T.J. Beam
Sean Burnett
Matt Capps
Jesse Chavez
Dave Davidson
Jason Davis
Zach Duke
Phil Dumatrait
Tom Gorzelanny
John Grabow
Craig Hansen
Jeff Karstens
Paul Maholm
Evan Meek
Ross Ohlendorf
Romulo Sanchez
Ian Snell
Jeff Sues
Ronald Uviedo
Tyler Yates

Catchers (5):
Raul Chavez
Robinzon Diaz
Ryan Doumit
Steve Lerud
Ronny Paulino

Infielders (8):
Pedro Alvarez
Brian Bixler
Luis Cruz
Adam LaRoche
Andy LaRoche
Freddy Sanchez
Neil Walker
Jack Wilson

Outfielders (4):
Nate McLouth
Nyjer Morgan
Brandon Moss
Steve Pearce
Jose Tabata

For some reason, I always forget that Walker was drafted in 2004, and since he was drafted out of college, that means he had to be added to the 40-man before the end of his fourth year to be protected from the Rule V Draft. The same might apply for Steve Lerud, though why Sues, Uviedo and Tabata were added is beyond me, since none of the three needed to be protected.

Considering that there will be a signing of at least one outfielder and one utility man, as well as probably some right-handed bullpen help before spring training, it's safe to assume this won't be the 40-man roster on February 15th.