Cubs Load up on Pitchers in MLB Draft
The Chicago Cubs selected high school outfielder Albert Almora with the ninth overall pick in the 2012 MLB draft last night. The Cubs had been rumored to have heavy interest in Almora, as well as high school shortstop Carlos Correa and lefty Max Fried in the days leading up to the draft. With Almora in the fold, joining 2011 first rounder Javier Baez, Brett Jackson and Anthony Rizzo as potential impact bats the Cubs front office has begun the process of stocking the organization with high quality arms.
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