In this job market, nepotism rules. Yesterday the Chicago Cubs selected third baseman Rustin Sveum, son of Cubs manager Dale Sveum, in the 39th round (1,184th) out of Desert Mountain High School in Scottsdale, Arizona. Hey, it's not what you know, but who you know right? Last year, the Cubs drafted Shawon Dunston Jr. so again it was "family business." … [Read more...] about Cubs draft manager Dale Sveum’s kid
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Chicago Cubs 2012 MLB draft day 2 synopsis
The Chicago Cubs yesterday completed the second day of the 2012 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. The club thus far has selected 17 players. The third and final day of the draft is today with rounds 16-40. … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs 2012 MLB draft day 2 synopsis
Chicago White Sox take Courtney Hawkins in 2012 MLB Draft
The Chicago White Sox have taken a player from the collegiate ranks in the first round in each of the last nine drafts. 2009's 23rd overall pick Jared Mitchell joins starting pitcher Chris Sale (2010, 13th overall), outfielder Keenyn Walker (2011, 47th overall), infielder Gordon Beckham (2008, eighth overall) Aaron Poreda (2007, 25th), Kyle McCulloch (2006, 30th) and Lance … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox take Courtney Hawkins in 2012 MLB Draft
Chicago Cubs find next savior in 1st round pick Albert Almora
The Chicago Cubs will probably lose 105+ games this season, so tonight was pretty much their Super Bowl. It's the first MLB draft of the Theo Epstein- Jed Hoyer regime, so it's a big night for Cubs fans and the long term view. With over a century on ineptitude, Cub fans are always obsessed with the next savior, the next big thing to come along and turn it around. Anthony … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs find next savior in 1st round pick Albert Almora
Houston Astros make Carlos Correa #1 overall MLB Draft pick
For the third time in their history, the Houston Astros had the #1 pick in MLB entry draft. In 1976 they took future White Sox starting hurler Floyd Bannister, and in 1992 they took valuable baseball card but far from franchise player Phil Nevin. Tonight they took Puerto Rican shortstop Carlos Correa with the #1 overall pick in the march towards getting the state of Texas its … [Read more...] about Houston Astros make Carlos Correa #1 overall MLB Draft pick