Mock Draft 4.0: June 4  —  Jim Callis' Last Attempt To Line Up Talent In Unpredictable Year  —  The Astros' public position with the No. 1 overall pick is that they're looking at five players and may not make their decision until shortly before they officially go on the clock at 7:09 p.m. Eastern tonight.

Red Sox Take Deven Marrero  —  The Red Sox have two first-round picks, and with the first at No. 24, they went for a shortstop from Arizona State.  —  That worked out well for the Red Sox in 2004 with Dustin Pedroia, and they hope it works again with Deven Marrero.

Niese to get heart procedure during ASG break … NEW YORK — Jon Niese came away from an examination with team doctors Monday satisfied he had no significant heart issue, but the New York Mets left-hander expects to undergo a minor surgical procedure during the All-Star break to correct a heartbeat that occasionally becomes irregular.

Expect surprises this trade season  —  Only one rule applies during trading season:  —  Don't assume anything.  —  At this time last season, hardly anyone thought the Rockies would trade Ubaldo Jimenez.  In 2010, few predicted that the Angels would get Dan Haren.

Yankees Go For Ty Hensley  —  The Yankees have a farm system loaded with position players at the lower levels.  They were expected to seek lefthanded pitching this spring, but Oklahoma prep righthander Ty Hensley was too attractive for them to pass on at No. 30.

Pedro Borbon dead at 65  —  Former Reds pitcher Pedro Borbon has died at age 65 of complications from cancer, according to his business agent Charles Sotto.  —  Pedro Borbon was inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame in 2010.  —  Borbon is the Reds leader in career pitching appearances with 531 …

Rays pick Clemson 3B Richie Shaffer in first round (No. 25 overall)  —  Update 10:22 p.m. Rays executive VP Andrew Friedman said 3B Richie Shaffer was the “best value” at their pick, raving about his power, makeup and defensive versatility.  —  Scouting director R.J. Harrison …

Marlins go Oklahoma route, draft lefty Heaney  —  OSU pitcher joins Johnson, James as selections from the state  —  MIAMI — An early birthday present for Andrew Heaney was being a top 10 pick in Monday's First-Year Player Draft.  —  The Marlins, always in the market for pitching …

Nationals Snap Up Lucas Giolito  —  The Nationals have not been afraid to spend money in the draft, and they will have to if they intend to land their 2012 first-round pick.  —  Righthander Lucas Giolito entered the spring as the top high school pitcher on the board, but he hasn't pitched since March due …

Mets select Gavin Cecchini as the 12th pick in the 2012 draft  —  The Mets have selected 18-year-old SS Gavin Cecchini as the 12th overall pick in the 2012 first year player draft.  —  Cecchini is committed to attend the University of Mississippi beginning this fall, and was named Louisiana Baseball Player of the Year this week.