Found June 11, 2009 on MLB Trade Rumors:
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Here are some updates on the draft as we enter its final day... The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that the Indians will develop their first round pick, Alex White, as a reliever. Astros GM Ed Wade told Jose de Jesus Ortiz of the Houston Chronicle that the team's selection of shortstop Jiovanni Mier doesn't mean Miguel Tejada's about to be moved. Mier had said a scout told him the Astros would get rid of Tejada. MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo points out that more high school arms were selected than usual. Seven of the first 19 picks were prep pitchers. Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports "indications" that the D'Backs will be able to sign their second and third highest picks, A.J. Pollock and Matt Davidson, soon. Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel says the Brewers could sign first round pick Eric Arnett soon with a bonus of about $1.2MM. As Mike Fitzpatrick of the AP reports, Carlos Beltran has high h...
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