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I'll assume that was an attempt at humor - given the small sample size and the numbers in the SSS. The key numbers you mentioned are 21 and 20 - and the fact that they played in the PCL at those ages. Mazara looks a lot like a young Nick Markakis - a real solid all-around RFer, and Brinson probably has an even higher upside.

Good points.

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