Writer: Frank Klose

Cord Sandberg, Phillies Already Agree To Terms On Contract

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Courtesy Bradenton.com

Wow. That sure erased any doubt Sandberg will play football.  The Phillies' third round pick Cord Sandberg has already agreed to terms with the Phillies on a contract.

From Bradenton.com:

The Philadelphia Phillies selected Sandberg in the third round with the draft’s 89th overall pick, and it appears he will forgo college – he had signed to play football at Mississippi State – to take a stab at professional baseball.

Sandberg said he and the Phillies agreed on a signing bonus of $775,000 plus the equivalent of four years of school at Mississippi State. He has until next month to sign.

Read more on the Bradenton Herald's site: http://www.bradenton.com/2013/06/07/4558731/philadelphia-phillies-draft-cord.html#storylink=cpy