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