The kids wanted to do it.

This will make us more competitive for Legion. Hopefully it (club season) will take off and more kids will want to play. I think it will put the hook into the younger kids.

We have some kids who want to use this high school season and the Legion baseball as a springboard for college. I think high school baseball will afford colleges to recruit during the school year.

Early I don't think he (Picket) had all of his stuff and also he didn't get to warm up properly.

I don't want anyone to get hurt. We had a really successful Legion program last year - it's already a long season.

When he is not pitching he can play anywhere. He is really invaluable to this team not only is he the No. 1 pitcher he is just a utility player that can play anywhere else.