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It was featured on MLB Network today by ndgotrobbedin97

Is that the kind of publicity Jack is thinking of for this program?

That HAS to be the low point of Aoki's sorry tenure. And yes, somehow even while compiling his overall record I ignored that Kelly had a year on him. So, gee....I should probably take it all back and apologize. Who could be expected to find a couple reliable starting pitchers and bullpen guys after 8 years, all while offering one of the most valuable educational experiences in all the world.

One other oversight on my part.....Jack DID release a brief comment when he re-upped Aoki for 2018 (press conference? press conference?? Bah!). He noted that South Bend is "a very tough place to play baseball".

Really Jack? I know 2 guys who didn't find it all that difficult. One of them was on your schedule this year, genius. The other has something named after him in your baseball stadium. Wonder what their thoughts would be on that comment.