JUPITER, Fla. — Dan Warthen smiled at the question. His eyes came alive behind his glasses, his cheeks rose.
Pretty much all that has occurred in his professional life — 35 years and counting — had made Warthen appreciate the question, and he savored it for a few seconds before responding, something akin to a wine lover letting a particularly good vintage swirl around his mouth.
This was the question: Have you pondered what it would mean, what it would look like if all of your starters stay healthy and pitch to their capabilities this year?