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The Dugout: Passing on Zach Lee

The Dodgers drafted Zach Lee with the intention of sending him to college to play football and never have to hear about him again. Basically what happened (and remember that this is a vague summary, because I am an idiot writer) is that Frank McCourt's divorce has been very expensive so he can only give money to his wife...

The Dugout: Bryce Harper Can Seriously Hit Home Runs

The Washington Nationals have another phenom on their hands, and this one comes equipped to survive a jungle attack from the Predator. Catcher/outfielder/face painter Bryce Harper is the number one pick in the 2010 draft, and with great power comes a small amount of responsibility and a ton of money. If the meteoric rise...

Clemson's Parker Has Decision to Make After Rockies Take Him in First Round

Don't expect Kyle Parker to break a promise and change his approach. The Clemson Tigers are two victories away from the College World Series. Professional baseball -- and any decisions regarding Parker's football future -- must wait. Parker, Clemson's two-sport star, was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the first...

Ole Miss' Pomeranz Has Business to Handle Before the Draft

A potential seven-figure signing bonus and the opportunity to chase a childhood dream awaits, but that's not the first order of business for Drew Pomeranz. Pomeranz, projected as a top-five selection in next week's Major League Baseball amateur draft, headlines a talented Ole Miss pitching staff that must set the tone for...

MLB Draft 2009: Tuesday Night Live Chat

MLB Draft day is officially here (follow the results with our MLB Draft Tracker), and while baseball's first-year player selection process hardly elicits the same excitement, hype or drama as its cousins in the NBA and NFL, it's still an enormously important day for every franchise.Don't believe us? Just ask the Rays, who...

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06/01/12 D-backs prepare for MLB Draft Source: Minor League Baseball The 2012 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft will begin on Monday, and the only certainty at the moment is that the class of draft picks is about as balanced as it ever has been.
05/31/12 Remember this Titan: Ryan McNeil awaits MLB Draft Source: NBC - KSBY TV 6 - San Luis Obispo CA This time of year, most high school seniors are focused on final exams, graduation and summer vacations.
05/31/12 Brewers to make three selections on first day of 2012... Source: MLB - Milwaukee Brewers The Milwaukee Brewers will make the 27 th and 28 th overall selections in the first round of the 2012 First-Year Player Draft in addition to the 38 th selection (compensatory first round pick).
05/31/12 Florida Gators baseball focused on postseason, not MLB... Source: Jackson County Floridan - Marianna FL "I'm not even going to discuss the draft," UF coach Kevin O'Sullivan said.
05/31/12 Players to watch in MLB Draft Source: FOX - WJCL 28 The Coastal Source - Savannah GA Here are some players to watch as likely top 10 picks in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, which gets underway June 4.

Background on mlb draft

The First-Year Player Draft, also known as the Rule 4 Draft, is Major League Baseball's primary mechanism for assigning amateur baseball players, from high schools, colleges, and other amateur baseball clubs, to its teams.

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