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Illini waiting for phone calls that'll change their lives

The first round of the Major League Baseball draft took place Monday night. No Illini were selected, but the draft continues today (rounds 3 through 10) and Wednesday (rounds 11 through 40). Beat writer SCOTT RICHEY breaks down four Illini who could hear their name called:

Michael Massey

Why he'll get drafted: A .324 career hitter, the Palos Park native is also a Gold Glove-winning second baseman with just seven career errors in three seasons and one in his last 93 starts.

When he could go: Massey is considered a top-200 prospect by both Baseball America (No.