Today is the day when dreams are realized at the MLB Draft. Teenagers and college players will become professional baseball players, and future stars will get their start. Rounds #1 and #2 will be picked tonight with coverage on MLB Network at 7pm EDT.
There is no clear cut #1 pick this year for the Philadelphia Phillies. Do they go for the college pitcher who could be starting for them next year or Mickey Moniak who is a High School outfielder who will not be ready for the Majors for a while.
Major update to @JimBowden_ESPN's Top-25 "Big Board" for the 2016 MLB Draft. @MickeyMoniak moves to the top. pic.twitter.com/sxQ9jAsqhy
— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) June 8, 2016
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