The Spartans are a team in transition. So much so that the roster for the coming season hasn't been posted (as of 1/11). A new coach and his staff are instituting a new regimen and some players that had a major role last season may or may not be on the team as it enters the season. I can only guess what this does to the starting lineup. And guess I will.
Last year's team had problems just about everywhere; very little pop, lack of hitting, and, most of all, pitching. What else is left? Coach Hawkins knows the issues and has brought in some assistants to help.