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Spitballing. I have a kid on the team but we NEVER talk about this. I want him focused on being the best version of himself he can be, whether that's as a front line starter or cheering his ass off from the dugout.

Thanks for the note and best of luck to your kid. I can see how you might end up in a difficult position in responding to the board, so I'll try to be careful what I ask you about.

Looking back at your projected starting lineup I realize that I don't know much about frosh Crampton whom you mention as a potential starting shortstop. Of course there are several guys for whom I'd make the same statement. The fun this year will be watching new faces emerge, and there certainly will be several. It's a long shot we'll see enough early success to get us to the top of the conference, but hope springs eternal.

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Spitballing. I have a kid on the team but we NEVER talk about this. I want him focused on being the best version of himself he can be, whether that's as a front line starter or cheering his ass off from the dugout.

Thanks for the note and best of luck to your kid. I can see how you might end up in a difficult position in responding to the board, so I'll try to be careful what I ask you about.

Looking back at your projected starting lineup I realize that I don't know much about frosh Crampton whom you mention as a potential starting shortstop. Of course there are several guys for whom I'd make the same statement. The fun this year will be watching new faces emerge, and there certainly will be several. It's a long shot we'll see enough early success to get us to the top of the conference, but hope springs eternal.