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2018 MLB Draft, Day 1: Thoughts on the first two rounds

The MLB Draft begins tonight. We’ll have an open thread tonight for the session. I’m taking time off work to be available for the draft, so look for a new post, Monday through Wednesday, as proceedings are ready to begin. With the value of “cost-controlled talent” at an all-time high, these 40 rounds are a prime chance to get quality talent at virtually no cost.

The MLB June Draft (officially the “Rule 4 Draft”) consists of 40 rounds. The Cubs will draft 42 players, and be represented on Opening Night by Andre Dawson and Keronn Walker, who is a first-year scout for the Cubs and Chicago-area native.