Colin Moran signs with Miami Marlins

Posted Jul 11, 2013
The Miami Marlins on Thursday agreed to terms with Colin Moran, the sixth overall pick in the June amateur draft and a standout third baseman at the University of North Carolina. Moran had been offered the slot value for that pick: $3.52 million. He helped lead the Tar Heels to the College World Series by hitting .348 and driving in 86 runs. The deal is complete pending a physical. (Miami Herald)

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