[TigerBlues]

I think Paintsville will be one of your top teams for sure. They only lost 3 everyday starters in Sublett, Stewart and Caldwell (Transfer).

Returning Burchett, Pelphrey & A. VanHoose for some solid senior leadership. Mix in Miller, Burchell & Kash. I like what I am seeing.

Pelphrey should be healthy this season and the additions of Kent Phelps and Lane and Luke Daniels. Filling the open spots shouldn't be any problem with these kids.

Pitching wise....Burchett, Miller, Possibly K. Daniel and a TON of young lefties. Burchett of course will prolly carry the load. Unless someone else steps up. By seasons end they should know what they can rely on.

Stick wise.....I look for the Tigers to be a MUCH improved team at the plate. It may take some of the younger ones that didn't see much plate time last season to adjust to the off speed stuff. But, they all have good bat control and pick things up pretty quick. I don't look for Lane and Luke Daniels to have any problem with this. Due to the level of stuff they saw in the Carolina Leagues the past couple of years they were gone.

With the loss of Kent Phelps due to shoulder surgery, how will this effect the Tigers this season?