What do you folks think of TEAM MARYLAND? Having coached summer baseball for a long time, I have seen many kids leave their summer program for 8-10 days to participate in this event. I think it is a great honor for a player to get selected to play in the CROWN ALL-STAR game, but I have not seen any evidence that participation in TEAM MARYLAND has been anything other than a boondoggle (spell check this one for me) for the coaching staff that goes with the team. Other than Brian Valicha (now at Univ. of Delaware after transferring), I can't think of another local kid who has actually gone to a school in the midwest where the tournament is played? Any thoughts out there?
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