re: Baseball Scrimmage Schedule 10/28-10/30

I like all of the questions so far.

What type of roles does he see for guys like Merrifield, Nippolt, and Ruddell? I single them out because they've all had a nice fall.

How much will R/L matchups matter for the lineup? In other words, could we see a platoon between guys like Kling/Ruddell/Stevenson/etc and/or Neal/Milazzo and/or Nippolt/Guidry/Thompson depending on R/L pitcher.

When do they plan to start Skenes on the mound? And, when/where will he be in the lineup before or after that?

How far along is Hurd? He's up to 2 innings. Is that just being extra cautious? Will be be ready to give us 75+ on opening weekend?

Who are they looking at as a weekday starter option?

Overall confidence in the defense?

Will we finally have a decent 3B coach?