Some news regarding Illini draftees:
It came out today that Illinois CF Kyle Hudson who went early, the fourth round, has reached a contract agreement with the Baltimore Orioles . He plans to play for their Class A team in Aberdeen, MD by next week.
Illini hurler Scott Shaw, drafted by the New York Mets in the 13th round, has signed a contract with them complete with a $30,000 signing bonus .
Tanner Roark who started for the Illini until he was forced off the team this year because of academic ineligibilty, was signed by the Texas Rangers . The Rangers drafted Roark in the 25th round.
Congrats to all three!
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By Bill Plunkett, Correspondent
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