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Subject: Re: Draft


Author:
Chuck
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Date Posted: 13:51:08 04/04/03 Fri
In reply to: Josh 's message, "Re: Draft" on 11:28:56 04/04/03 Fri

Josh,

As always, we're very hesitant to say who will 'for sure' be on the team or not. The truth is, you never know - sometimes guys come to camp hurt or out of shape or even just decide not to play. On the other hand, guys who seem to have little chance sometimes come through and kick butt. For instance, we had cut Nick Gontmaher last season in camp, and he came back to us 2 weeks into the season and turned out to be the best CF in the league.

We did draft two players in last year's camp too, and neither made it past the first week of the season, so being drafted is never a sure thing - the player still has to produce.

So, on April 4, it's not a good idea to project these things.

We can say that we are done signing players, save for the pitcher we picked up from River City (Adam Sokoll) yesterday in a trade for future considerations. We are only allowed to bring a certain number to camp, and for practical purposes, more than that gets too much to manage anyway - the players wouldn't get a fair look.

Mike Moore has a good idea of what spots need to be filled yet, and we're looking for one player there, and of course we have the tryout camp on May 3.

A lot of wordage there, but the bottom line is that while we can sit here and think we might know who will be on the team, you never know until they get to camp.

Thanks for the interest!
Chuck

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Josh
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Date Posted: 18:13:24 04/04/03 Fri

Thanks for the information. Is there any news on these guys?? It's hard to find information of these guys and like to know more about them. Who is the pitcher that was picked up?? Do people usually get traded before camp?

As you stated, the drafted players made the team so the pitching staff looks to be bunched up with people, as does the catching scenario. Looking forward to great year!

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Chuck
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Date Posted: 08:32:40 04/06/03 Sun

Josh,

The pitcher, Jaime Quiros, played in the Northern League with Lincoln last season - didn't have the best stats, but you never know with another year of maturity.

Dustin Bowling played at IUPUI, but has no pro experience. I have to admit that I don't know that much about him, but trust Mike Moore's judgement on him.

As far as players getting traded before camp, we just traded for Adam Sokoll from River City, so yes, it does happen.. though I can't see us making a lot more player moves prior to camp.

Hope we answered some questions!
Chuck

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