Yesterday, MLB began its annual MLB Draft and for the first time it was held in July as part of the All-Star Game festivities and in another first, it was open to the public. The MLB Draft has come a long way since it was held as a conference call, which happened as recently as 2006.
With the 21st pick of the first round, the Cubs selected Kansas State left-handed pitcher Jordan Wicks. The Cubs have nine more picks today and 10 more tomorrow in the 20-round draft. The rest of the draft will conducted as a conference call, but there will be video and analysis on MLB.