We are watching another classic CIA Pop move that nobody is really noticing. No vacation in the vinyards
or a summer of studying how to meld the new guys into the team.
That would be the expected Summer program for Pop, eh.
But.....Under the guise/cover of being a statesman and an ambassador for the game, Pop is gaining first hand knowledge of a lot of potential prospects as well as earning good will and friendships among them. The CIA's job is to gather information that will be valuable down the road without anyone being the wiser. GO POP GO.