Frank believes he'll be ready in spring training. There was a real sense of determination in talking to him.
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He underwent a number of stress tests, very strenuous, and Frank felt great. He has a very good chance of being ready in April. He believes he'll be ready in Spring Training, we're just taking a conservative approach mentally.
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