[Van Hagar]

I did. I love Mingione, I think his personality is sincere, I really believe he is the guy you see on tv. He should get every big-time player Kentucky produces during his time, plus a lot of national guys, because how could you not want your kid to play for him? As for Marcus, his defense has always been great, but he didn't hit well his first three seasons, kept him in that fourth outfielder spot. He is loved by his peers and kids younger than him here in London because of the way he always handled himself with them. If you had an all-star team and you were getting ready to face a lefty, you just asked and Marcus would come out in the heat of summer and throw as much batting practice as you needed, no questions asked. Didn't have to do that, just the character he has.