Albert's reply:

Gabes:

The way you report it, Els was OK and then everyone-Els on my team
bloooooowwwwsssss.

We'll see....

I predict that you are way off base w/ Byrd and Rollins.  Both are up
and coming stars.  And I also predict big things for Pettersson, who
will be a ninth round steal.

McCarron and Mattiace... Won't be great, can and should be solid.

Curtis?  Hey, he won a major, he tees it up at Mercedes, giving me at
least one top 34 finish, and if he sucks after that, I can replace him
w/ the 111th best golfer, which won't be a big dropoff.

Frazar, if healthy, can play.  JJ Henry?  Hey, by the 10th round, we're
all grasping for straws.

My $20 is out there for anyone who wants it.

Babs  

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Commish - it is a good thing that this is a marathon and not a sprint. I
open defense of my title with only one golfer at the Mercedes.  Oh well....

Regarding the 04 Ace Holes, there are a couple of question marks, notably
Woody Austin as the 5th round pick.  Otherwise, Lonard, Verplank, Scott and
Price will have decent years.  Toms will recover from his surgery, just like
Tiger did a year ago, to post another top 15 season.  At the bottom of the
list, Lehman finished 03 very well, which is what prompted his selection.
Gossett and Quigley are definite wild cards.  

Not sure about a repeat championship, but my boys should be in the hunt by
April.

good luck to all.    Hans

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