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Well McNair, the game of baseball is more than just physical skills. Only the best of the best physically get this far, but it takes a particular make-up to stick. Guys like veteran Steve Trachsel have been around the block of the MLB. He can answer questions that the youngsters have. Teach them how to stay out of trouble. These youngsters have an enormous amount of money to spend and plenty time on their hands. They need direction and they need to develop good habits both on and off the field. And while it has become noticable that Trachsel has lost what little he had left on the field, he still has a ton to offer off it. Eventually, maybe even before the break, he'll be replaced with the next generation pitcher. But I can assure you that the Orioles truly understand Steve's worth to the team off the field even if if he's pitching poorly on it. And the decision to replace him will be a hard one.
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