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Wellman’s friendly demeanor is what you might expect from the well-spoken former litigator.

And over the opening month of this season, Yamamoto’s confident mound presence has been mirrored behind the scenes, the pitcher becoming more vocal in game-planning meetings and assured in his clubhouse demeanor.

“We finally embodied the spirit and the demeanor of our head coach. That’s just how he is,” James told The Times.

Sister Aimee, with her modest demeanor and overflow crowds, was a newsworthy curiosity.

It’s an admission that seems curiously at odds with his laid-back demeanor, though.