After a long wait, the Yankees added to an organizational strength Sunday night by using their first pick in this year’s MLB Draft on Georgia prep shortstop Dax Kilby at No. 39 overall.

Still, the Yankees will likely try him at short until the upper levels challenge him or the prospect pool becomes too deep. He certainly has family history on his side if he shifts to the keystone, as his father is former NL MVP and five-time All-Star Jeff Kent,

MLB Draft kicks off Sunday night in Atlanta, home of this year's All-Star Game. Unlike the other three major North American pro sports leagues, this draft is not about instant gratification. Even the very best prospects will disappear into the minors for a year or two,