Inside baseball: if you've come to the convention before, know that everyone's here. With the exception of Hogan Hilling -- whose at home for a number of damn good kid-related reasons -- the cast remains the same. A handful of the guys ended up at the Pruett event last night, and another good number was already at the hotel, hanging out.

For most of these guys, who have been here before, this weekend is a reunion more than anything,and it's relieving to see that the faces haven't changed. One guy I knew who showed up for the first time last year is clearly a vet this year -- he already knows all the names, all the stories. The big question, of course, is how many new guys get brought into the fold this year.