Cox, Woodard Chosen On Day Two of MLB Draft

Posted Jun 8, 2006

North Carolina outfielder Jay Cox and starting pitcher Robert Woodard were selected on day two of the 2006 Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft Wednesday, giving the Tar Heels four total selections in this year's event. Cox went in the 22nd round to the Colorado Rockies, while Woodard was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 46th round. (CSTV)

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