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Not all records are made to be broken. Baseball in its present form will not see a pitcher reach Cy Youngs 511 wins. Nor is it reasonable to anticipate a future college soccer coach matching the 21 NCAA titles thus far earned by North Carolinas Anson Dorrance.Sports evolve. The world they inhabit changes. Sometimes an unattainable record is its own sign of progress.So perhaps the best way to understand what U.S. womens national team coach Jill Ellis will do with her roster in the months ahead is to think in terms of a milestone she hopes will soon have its own place in history. Following Heather OReillys international retirement and Hope Solos suspension, co-captain Carli Lloyd is the only player on the roster with 200 career appearances. In a perfect world, Ellis contends, progress would be that no one joins her.Not even the most wondrous of current wunderkinds, 18-year-old Mallory Pugh.If she reaches 200 caps, I dont think were doing our job, Ellis said, using Pugh as the most extreme example of a larger point. When I used to recruit in college, my sole job was to out-recruit what I had. And if I did that, I knew we would grow and be successful. ...If were looking at the pure development of our game, the challenge is not to have a 200-cap player because that means there is something better that is coming along.It is a statement of philosophy, not action. Additional players, Pugh most definitely included, might reach 200 caps on Ellis or another coachs watch. There isnt any mandatory retirement looming once Tobin Heath, Alex Morgan or others on a similar trajectory reach 199 caps. But as the focus shifts from World Cup glory a year ago and more recent Olympic failings to the international interval that precedes the 2019 World Cup in France, Ellis made clear in a conversation with espnW a message she also expressed in a recent email to players.Ellis isnt committed to wholesale change or continuity. She is committed to competition.And competition isnt always comfortable.I think where we eventually get to is an environment much like the rest of the world, where players get selected based on their performance [in the moment], Ellis said. Right now, I think we are in the exploratory phase, looking at a number of players. Does that mean some of our current players wont be in? Yes. Does it mean they are eliminated? Of course not.There have been cuts, players Ellis doesnt envision as part of the picture for 2019. Whitney Engen was the first from the Olympic roster to be released from contract; others will follow. And there will be other Olympians who will not be on the roster for the upcoming games against Switzerland in Utah and Minnesota. The absences dont mean their place is lost. Even starting games in Canada or Brazil doesnt guarantee tenure.The outside back positions are often among the first topics Ellis talks about in the evolution of the team. She wants technical, playmaking outside backs who can connect passes and break down defenses that sit back against the United States. Its why she turned to Meghan Klingenberg as a starter in the build-up to the World Cup, and moved Kelley OHara ahead of Ali Krieger for the Olympics.Players dont change drastically, Ellis said of the senior international level. Maybe they get more in form if theyre a goal scorer, or they get healthier if theyve been injured. But in terms of what they can bring -- I know what [the outside backs] top end looks like. So now I can look for someone else and make a comparison.Thats the place were in, where we owe it to the team and the program to see what else is out there. Not just see what else is out there, but give them a shot in this environment.The same process will play out in other positions. Familiar names will be absent as others get auditions, those successful then able to compete head-to-head with the veterans.The collective bargaining agreement that still governs proceedings through the end of the year allows Ellis to bring in eight non-contract professional players for a given camp (as well as an unlimited number of college or youth players). There are obvious candidates for the remaining camps in 2016, starting with NWSL Golden Boot winner Lynn Williams and Houston Dashs Kealia Ohai, a former U-20 World Cup winner who tied Williams for the league lead in goals and closed this season playing the best soccer of her brief pro career.FC Kansas Citys Shea Groom, Western New Yorks Abby Dahlkemper and the Chicago trio of midfielder Danielle Colaprico and fullbacks Arin Gilliland and Casey Short are likewise all young players coming off impressive league seasons who appear to match up with specific national team needs.NWSL players will have opportunities.I think that is important messaging, in terms of to the rest of the players in the league that maybe arent in here, Ellis said. That we do value performances in there.It is also easy to pick out collegians likely to merit attention, including Florida forward Savannah Jordan, Wisconsin midfielder Rose Lavelle and Stanford goalkeeper Jane Campbell and midfielder Andi Sullivan. Come January, if not sooner, there will also be representation from the U-20 and even U-17 World Cup squads (U-17 standout Ashley Sanchez has already trained with the senior team).Ellis pointed to Pugh not so much as an anomaly, although her rise from high schooler to Olympic star was meteoric, but an example of how the environment can accelerate growth.When Ellis wrote that embracing the tactics, style and expectations of your role is a necessity, that extends all the way from the fringes of the roster to the player with the captains armband, the most recent FIFA World Player of the Year.Where weve made strides is our positional play, Ellis said. Meaning back in the day, if someone was on the ball, five people would be checking to the ball. Now were to the point where were keeping our spacing, were trusting each other, were connecting passes. Thats where Carli has learned to be patient in the No. 10 role. Weve asked her to occupy the space in front of their back line instead of coming lower. In that space, shes one of the best in the world.More important, it is a role in which the 36-year-old version of Lloyd still could be among the best three years from now, which is what everything that goes on right now is about.Ellis inherited a veteran team when she took over from Tom Sermanni, one she managed well to a World Cup title. Retirements and pregnancies played a role in many of the personnel moves between Canada and Rio. So in some ways, she is only now beginning the process she told U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati was necessary when she interviewed for the job. The United States must get younger. It must change amid a changing world.Theres already some that I have a clear vision of not seeing them as part of our 2019, Ellis said. For some, its a message of I want and need to look at other players. But to all of them, even the ones who sit out a camp, the paradigm has shifted. Its not you play because of experience. Its now you play because youve got to be good enough. ...The only way we find that out is to have a look at them in our environment. Now is the time.Kristine Lillys record of 354 caps is safe for now. Roster spots for France? Not so much.Air Force 1 Damen Sale . -- Aaron Murray threw for 408 yards and three touchdowns, ran for another score, and led No. Air Force 1 Kaufen Deutschland . The Masters champion and winner of last weeks Australian PGA has a three-round total of 14-under 199 at Royal Melbourne. "Im in a really good position for tomorrow," Scott said. http://www.airforce1gunstig.de/air-force-270-deutschland.html . The Barrie Colts defenceman, who impressed many with his play for Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championship, is the top-ranked skater in the February rankings. He has 19 goals and 24 assists for 43 points in 45 games with the Colts this season. Air Force 1 Just Do It Deutschland . Jason Zucker and Matt Cooke also scored for Minnesota, which has won five of six. Kuemper made five saves in the first, nine in the second, and nine in the third. The rookies best save came with 2:17 left in the third period when he denied former Wild forward Matt Cullen from just outside of the crease on the right side. Air Force 1 Kaufen Deutschland . "It doesnt get any better than that," Giambi said. "Im speechless." The Indians are roaring toward October. Giambi belted a two-run, pinch-hit homer with two outs in the ninth inning to give Cleveland a shocking 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night, keeping the Indians up with the lead pack in the AL wild-card race.ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Braves are thrilled with the job that interim manager Brian Snitker did this season.Theyre still going to look at other potential candidates to lead the team in 2017.Less than 24 hours after the Braves finished a last-place season with a flourish, team president John Hart said former managers Bud Black and Ron Washington would be interviewed for the job, and other outside candidates may be considered as well.That doesnt mean Snitker is out of the running.Brian Snitker did a tremendous job, Hart said Monday. The year was spiraling out of control. He restored order.The Braves won 50 of their last 97 games, including their finale at Turner Field on Sunday. The team is moving to a new stadium in the suburbs next season.Atlanta was 9-28 when manager Fredi Gonzalez was fired and stood at 18-46 when it began a dramatic turnaround under Snitker.Hart and general manager John Coppolella both said Snitker was a strong candidate to keep his job based on the way the team responded to his leadership.Snitker even attended an end-of-the-year media session, insisting hes comfortable with the process and doesnt mind waiting for the Braves to make a decision.If I was them, Id be doing the same thing, Snitker said.Hart said it was imperative to look at all potential options before deciding who should be in the dugout for the first season at SunTrust Park.Black spent nearly 8 1/2 years as San Diegos manager, going 649-713 before he was fired during the 2015 season. He had only two winning records and never led the Padres to the playoffs, though he was picked as NL Manager of the Year in 2010.Black appeared to be in line for the Washington Nationals job going into this season, but negotiations broke down and Dusty Baker was hired instead.Washington spent nearly eight seasons as Texas manager, guiding the Rangers to consecutive World Series appearances from 2010-11 and capturing a pair of AL Manager of the Year awards. He surprisingly resigned during the 2014 season, revealing later that he stepped down because he had been unfaithful to his wife of 42 years.Washington spent the last two seasons as a coach with the Oakland Athletics, but his ties to Hart go back to when both worked for the Rangers.When you go outside and talk (to candidates), you learn things, Hart saId. There are a lot of smart guys out there. It would be shame on us if we didnt take this opportunity to take a look at the landscape and get a feel for what people think about our club, our players.In addition to Snitker, the Braves have also intervviewed coaches Terry Pendleton, Eddie Perez and Bo Porter.dddddddddddd But Coppolella seemed to rule them out when he said it was unlikely the team would hire someone with no managerial experience over Snitker, especially off his own coaching staff.Besides the managerial search, here are some things to watch for as the Braves head into the offseason:---BIG SPENDERS: After several years cutting payroll and bulking up the farm system, the Braves plan to be a player in the free-agent market this winter. The team took on much of Matt Kemps $21.75 million annual salary through 2019 in a midseason trade, and the move paid off handsomely. Kemp (35 HRs, 108 RBI) paired with slugger Freddie Freeman (.302, 34 HRs, 91 RBI) to lead Atlantas resurgence. With the move to SunTrust Park and an expected boost in revenue, team owners have cleared the way for a payroll increase.WHERE TO SPEND: The Braves are likely to go mostly for starting pitching. Julio Teheran has ace-like stuff, though a lack of run support left him with a 7-10 record. Mike Foltynewicz (9-5, 4.31 ERA) looks as though hes finally ready to hold down a spot in the rotation, and Matt Wisler (7-13, 5.00) showed flashes of potential but needs to be more consistent. Coppolella said the team is looking to add at least two new starting pitchers and maybe three for 2017.STANDING PAT: The Braves are happy with their everyday lineup. Rookie shortstop Dansby Swanson is a star in the making, and Adonis Garcia (.273, 14 HRs, 65 RBI) returned from a stint in the minors to nail down the third base job. Tyler Flowers did a solid job at catcher, though the Braves would like to sign another veteran to share the job. Also keep an eye on second base, where top prospect Ozzie Albies is on the verge of breaking through, though a late-season injury in the minors could set him back.THE BACK END: Jim Johnson agreed to a two-year contract extension on the final day of the regular season and will go into 2017 as the expected closer. His presence gives the Braves a chance to bring along some of their younger pitchers in less-stressful roles, including hard-throwing Mauricio Cabrera and Jose Ramirez. Former closer Arodys Vizcaino could be in the mix if he can bounce back from shoulder problems that shut him down this season.---Follow Paul Newberry on Twitter at www.twitter.com/pnewberry1963 . His work can be found at http://bigstory.ap.org/content/paul-newberry . ' ' '