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Scott Emerson fills in for Mark Kotsay and discusses:
What does it actually take to develop and manage a modern major-league roster?
The Pitching Philosophy: Giving players the data they need while letting them be themselves.
The Catcher as "Caddie": How modern catchers use data cards to steer the game.
Navigating the Modern Game: Bullpen roles, holds, and adapting to the ABS system.
The Ecosystem: Why getting players like Shea Langeliers to the big leagues takes an entire organizational village.
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