As to today’s article on NRI non repeaters, the non-customary time line this spring clouds things, but the reduced total minor league roster slots probably plays in somehow. There has to be more up or out. The runways are shorter. The pool of depth guys necessarily experiences more churn. The Arozarena affair resulted in Mo’s determination to give talented prospects a turn in the spotlight, but there are only so many turns to go around. If a guy gets a chance in the spotlight, he better sparkle. Observer expectation has to change along with the landscape.