bulldogcountry1
02-26-2016, 10:43 AM
It goes without saying that we need to go 4-0 this weekend, but there are things I would like to see that would be more encouraging, big picture-wise.
- We've GOT to have some solid starting pitching performances from first pitch for 6+ innings. No struggling thought first before getting settled in.
- Along the same lines, we need to have more quick innings, defensively. I looked back, and we had only 5 1-2-3 innings all weekend. Just like last year, it feels like we had to fight for every out, and we can never make anything easy. We also let the leadoff get on way too many times.
- Collins better keep hitting like an All-American because he is a liability on defense. He only played in 3 games and had 3 errors and a passed ball. We know that Cohen has little tolerance for poor defensive play, but I also think Collins continues to get the benefit of the doubt through this weekend.
- Cody Brown needs more opportunities against RHP.
- Keep playing Marrero. He looks a bit lost at the plate, but he managed to get hit first hit on Sunday. That should give him a boost. He looks more like a seasoned Junior behind the plate, and he needs PT. I don't know what the timetable is on Kruger's arm, but if he's even comparable to Marrero defensively, then that will make us better by freeing up the DH spot.
- I want to see some intensity and some leadership out there, and not just when someone hits a double. I want to see some mofos who freaken hate to lose and fight until the end.
- We've GOT to have some solid starting pitching performances from first pitch for 6+ innings. No struggling thought first before getting settled in.
- Along the same lines, we need to have more quick innings, defensively. I looked back, and we had only 5 1-2-3 innings all weekend. Just like last year, it feels like we had to fight for every out, and we can never make anything easy. We also let the leadoff get on way too many times.
- Collins better keep hitting like an All-American because he is a liability on defense. He only played in 3 games and had 3 errors and a passed ball. We know that Cohen has little tolerance for poor defensive play, but I also think Collins continues to get the benefit of the doubt through this weekend.
- Cody Brown needs more opportunities against RHP.
- Keep playing Marrero. He looks a bit lost at the plate, but he managed to get hit first hit on Sunday. That should give him a boost. He looks more like a seasoned Junior behind the plate, and he needs PT. I don't know what the timetable is on Kruger's arm, but if he's even comparable to Marrero defensively, then that will make us better by freeing up the DH spot.
- I want to see some intensity and some leadership out there, and not just when someone hits a double. I want to see some mofos who freaken hate to lose and fight until the end.