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Adbono:

When I created the Area Code games in 1987, there were no "showcases". Each year with advice from the Pro Scouts I made minor adjustments to insure the best players played in the games.

One year I increased to 13 teams and after the six days of games in San Diego, a Scouting Director called to comment "Bob, you watered down the talent"!!

Next year, I returned to 8 teams.

During the Area Code years, I coached a "Scout Team" in Northern California. From this League, 40 players in a five year period later played in the MLB. "Strong competition = competitive talented players and attract Coaches who can Coach.

Bob

1/24/2311:39 AM

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