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Message: [QUOTE="dbmill, post: 4054284, member: 2504"] I mostly agree with this. The one other guy who could possibly find himself in the lineup is David Smith, who could find himself in the lineup either in an infield or outfield position. He sounds like a versatile bench option. Ferrer and Huber I would expect to get some playing time as well. We'll see if any of the other position players on the roster make a big move forward, whether they are returning players or new to the team. At this point it would surprise me if the following guys are not in the lineup pretty much every day: Bushling Simmons Stock Crawford Fedko Dana These guys are pretty much sure things. I suspect that with his defense and if he continues to show he can be a consistent hitter, Brown would likely join this group. The starting lineup looks like it should produce some offense. I've said it before, but with Peterson, Gallagher, and Crawford, the weekend starting pitching is going to be one of the strengths of the team. I would expect the 3 transfer pitchers will likely contribute as well in some way. After watching him in Norwich this past summer, I really don't have much in the way of expectations for Jimmy Wang to become a regular contributor on the mound for UConn. He was an older pitcher in a younger league, and he really didn't do all that well. Still, I'm hoping he fools me. As for the other guys who played in Norwich this past summer, Korey Morton and Bobby McBride still at least have youth and time on their side. No question, the bullpen and midweek starters does end up being the big question mark at this time. The pitching transfers (Chudoba, Stefanoni, and Larson) will definitely get a look. You can throw California JUCO Devin Kirby, who was hurt last season, into this group as well. Justin Willis will no doubt see action as well. Whatever the case, the UConn pitching staff definitely needs a bunch of returning guys and incoming freshmen to show something in fall ball. In order to have some depth, a bunch of young pitchers are going to have show some development and improvement. [/QUOTE]

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