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Originally Posted by Table 5
I just think every decision should be for the betterment of the next generation. 95% of what Backlund offers is better than what Jackman gives you...and he's a guy who could be a key player in the turn around. Jackman will not even be a guy who will be here next year.
I'm for holding the young kids accountable...but only if it applies to everyone else. The younger kids should be given more of a leash, and be allowed to make a few more mistakes. Yet they always seem to be the ones paying the price for the smallest of reasons.
And sitting out one game might not be that big of a deal...but no matter what anybody says, that's a knock against you. It's embarrassing as a professional. Is getting a couple of hits a game from a guy who won't make a difference, playing against a team who you almost never see, really worth it?
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IMO givng them more of a leash potentialy hurts their confidence level. It's a balancing act of trying to develop a prospects game while not destroying their confidence.Too many prospects have had their careers ruined by playing them too much.