Quote:I think he was.  Good catch.

 

Another question:  If the number of new starters is below a certain number, would that represent a disappointment?  Why or why not?

I don't think so.  At the end of the day, if the number of new starters is below a certain number, it is possible this is due to the fact that the guys who were in those starting roles showed marked improvement from last year to this.  We had a lot of young starters on the roster last year who are still developing.  We also had guys in starting roles who had never been in that position before, and other guys who were getting a shot and had nagging injuries.  So, there is always the possibility that these players could come back this year and hold their starting jobs. 

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