i like your insight and devotion to your children's athletic development. i appreciate you encouraging your daughter and coaching her so she had an opportunity (even if she didn't)- that is truly commendable. i think all children deserve the opportunity to achieve, strive, develop, learn teamwork, and learn how to win and lose. these are critical character skills and every child should have the opportunity to play. i hope your son does make the big leagues - we can always use good pitchers out here in Seattle.