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Message: [QUOTE="dbmill, post: 3734082, member: 2504"] If you have 42 minutes available, this is a very good interview to listen to. Coach MacDonald talks about a number of things, including the things that UConn looks for when recruiting players, and how the new ballpark is impacting the team. Also, he had some things to say about various pitchers on the team. First, UConn pitchers who have started in the past or show potential as starters: Ben Casparius - He has as much talent as any pitcher who has been in the program. Of course, he still has to show it in games and over a whole season. Joe Simeone - He had a dominant fall, after taking the summer off after hurting his back. Colby Dunlop - In the past he has been geared into a starting role. Dunlop is being moved to the bullpen, they think he will be more effective over an inning or two and not having to worry about pacing himself as a starter. He would worry too much about getting through innings as a starter. The coaching staff really like him out of the bullpen where his stuff has been really electric. Austin Peterson - A candidate to start, and possibly be in Storrs for just one season. Pat Gallagher - Gallagher struggled this fall. It may take him a little time to get there (PJ Poulin is a comparison point as a guy who took some time to develop) but he has the potential to be really good. Jimmy Wang - He has shown more control this fall. Not sure if he will end up being a starter or come out of the pen. A few other pitchers got mentioned as well in bullpen roles. Caleb Wurster has the closer job. Still, Coach Mac thinks there are 4 to 5 guys who could close out games for this team. Reggie Crawford - Enormous jump in what he has shown on the mound this fall. He's looking more and more like a pitcher this fall. Coach Mac thinks Reggie has the potential to throw 100 mph. Kenny Haus - Great fall, absolutely dominated numbers wise. Andrew Marrero - Draft eligible after this season. He looks really good. If he eliminates some small mistakes, he could go in the draft. [/QUOTE]

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