Texas Slugger Likely to Return to Longhorns

Kyle Russell was selected in the fourth round of this years MLB draft to the St. Louis Cardinals.  But Russell will most likely to return to the Texas Longhorns after failed negotiations with the Cardinals' management.

Russell thought he was going to be a 1st or 2nd round pick and earn a seven figure salary, but he was insead taken in the fourth round and the Cardinals were not willing to offer him over a million for his services.

This is great news for the Longhorns who can use Russell's home run hitting skills.  Russell hit a record 27 home runs last season.  The junior to be will most likely wait until next year's draft to leave Texas.  He hopes to increase his draft stock to be picked in the first or second rounds. 

With Russell playing this year the Longhorns are an early favorite to reach the College World Series.  It probably wouldn't hurt Russell's chances in the draft next year either.