As far as rooks go, this has been a different year than normal in that outside of Harrison, we haven't NEEDED the rooks to make immediate impact. Book is still out on a number of guys, but having the ability to keep them on the shelf temporarily and acclimate to the rigors of a longer and more demanding season without the wear and tear of significant field time may be beneficial. It may also prove to be wasted expense.

Kinda glad that we aren't depending on rooks to carry the load at this stage. It's a shift in mindset as fans, and hopefully the patience pays off.

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