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We have a few different post-draft articles coming to the IBI over the next few days. In addition to the signing updates, we will also have our detailed site recap of the draft as well as a post-draft Q&A with John Mirabelli. In part one of our site recap today, we let the scouts do the talking as they provide many comments on the players the Indians selected and provide some insight into the signability of a few of those player. In total, 13 players are reviewed by scouts outside of the organization.

Tony checked in yesterday with his first signing update with news, notes and firsthand information on 14 of the Indians 39 draft picks. Today, he continues his signing updates with more news on Clint Frazier, some additional players that have agreed to terms on deals, a few players who have decided not to sign (one who is a pretty big name), and more.

The Cleveland Indians have announced that they have acquired infielder John McDonald from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for a Player To Be Named Later and/or cash considerations. To make room on the 40-man roster they have transferred right-handed pitcher Brett Myers from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

The 2013 MLB Draft is now in the rearview mirror – my how quickly it comes and then it goes. With that in mind, here is a first rundown of news on some things happening with Indians draft picks. Tony has already been calling, texting, and emailing scouts, advisors, agents and players for information on the signing status of several of the Indians picks. Here are some updates that he has dug up today on 14 of the Indians draft picks, including several players expected to sign in the next few days...

Here is the IBI's 2013 MLB Draft page that has everything you need to know about each of the Indians' 40 selections in this year's draft. This page has all of the player information in one place with link outs to each player's draft page that has information, capsules, scouting reports, video, and so on.

In the 40th round of the 2013 Draft the Cleveland Indians select third baseman Dan Pelliman from NorthWoods School (MN).

In the 39th round of the 2013 Draft the Cleveland Indians select right-handed pitcher Frank Duncan from the University of Kansas (KS).

In the 38th round of the 2013 Draft the Cleveland Indians select right-handed pitcher Justin Garcia from Weatherford College (TX).

In the 37th round of the 2013 Draft the Cleveland Indians select second baseman Garrett Smith from Cal Lutheran U (CA).

In the 36th round of the 2013 Draft the Cleveland Indians select second baseman Mike Giuffre from Brookdale CC (NJ).

In the 35th round of the 2013 Draft the Cleveland Indians select right-handed pitcher Jordan Milbrath from Augustana College (SD).

In the 34th round of the 2013 Draft the Cleveland Indians select right-handed pitcher Dustin Cook, a redraft from San Jacinto College (TX).

In the 33rd round of the 2013 Draft the Cleveland Indians select left-handed pitcher Joey Wise from Cactus Shadows High School (AZ).

In the 32nd round of the 2013 Draft the Cleveland Indians select right-handed pitcher Cortland Cox from Riverside CC (CA).

In the 31st round of the 2013 Draft the Cleveland Indians select right-handed pitcher Wil Crowe from Pigeon Forge High School (TN).

In the 30th round of the 2013 Draft the Cleveland Indians select left-handed pitcher Aaron Brown from Pepperdine University (CA).