Two Tar Heels drafted by Athletics

Posted Jun 8, 2007

Josh Horton and Andrew Carignan might get to remain teammates a little longer. The North Carolina standouts found out on Thursday that they'll have a chance to stay together in the professional ranks. Horton and Carignan both were selected by the Oakland Athletics in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. (Durham Herald-Sun)

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