We will probably get an OV with himQuote:
Originally Posted by BigDawg81
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We will probably get an OV with himQuote:
Originally Posted by BigDawg81
I feel confident enough about some things that I've already got the meme ready.
Is secret recruits just another way of saying that runts eat last? We will see.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigDawg81
(1) UT just signed the SoCon POY.
(2) Hogs just got a Freshman All American from TTU and the WAC POY.
(3) Burns might be TCU, but still repping Vols
(4) Internet rumors are that Holman is a prime recruit for LSU, Tennessee, and Florida. No mention of MSU.
(5) Florida got the Bama 25 HR kid
(6) LSU got 3 commits while still in Omaha - a Xavier LHP that was key in beating Vandy in the regionals.
Many Wichita and Clemson kids still out there, but everybody is on them. Texas AM, Arkansas, and of course the Vols and Tigers.
Allegedly the guys we are on are not in the portal yet. They will announce they are entering the portal, and transferring to MSU, simultaneously.
So I don't know how anyone would have a read on who they are or where they're going.
According to Robbie on T&L, he knows that there are 2 committed to State but he will not release the names. I?m hoping and guessing it?s not the JUCO pitcher that he is referencing. Btw, I trust Robbie 1000x more than Rosebowl.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Federalist Engineer
This guy entered the portal today and Lemonis is following him on Twitter.
https://wsucougars.com/sports/baseba...hainline/12326
Hopefully we get him in on a visit. He strikes out a lot, but he has a high OPS with some pop and speed. Decent defender too. Gonna be a draft pick in 2024.
So, State is tampering? I?m 100% okay with that. The NCAA just came down with a statement about tampering but until they show that there are consequences, I?m all for doing it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Leroy Jenkins
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Originally Posted by Leroy Jenkins
Seems like a VERY risky strategy. That leaves no time for plan B if it goes wrong. It also feel like a "smartest guy in the room" move.
How does that conversation go with the player?
"Hey...uh...we don't want you to enter the portal yet because some other team might swoop in and offer you twice as much."
Interesting that you used the required (when talking about a perp) media term <alledgedly> . Because what has happened to our baseball program the past 2 years borders on criminal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Leroy Jenkins
Does this also mean that our coaches are <tampering> with players still in other teams rosters? How else would they know players who aren?t even in the portal will jump in just long enough to transfer to MSU?
So when the investigators come forward with real evidence that our Baseball Savant has gotten signatures of these <alleged> quality transfers, I will consider the fruits that accomplishment, but will still be disgusted IF our program has to go through a 3rd straight year of mediocrity before a correction is made.
He's just speculating.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigDawg81
We're supposedly getting a visit.
Same with BurnsQuote:
Originally Posted by KOdawg1
Holy crap, we're getting OVs from Holman and Burns??? Damn!!Quote:
Originally Posted by confucius say
Yes on Holman.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tripp McNeely
I haven't heard anything about us getting Burns on a visit.
No. I think it means the player(s) wants to come here and is not looking for portal drama.Quote:
Originally Posted by bulldogcountry1
You got a lot to sell to Holman. He is going to come in to be the Friday night and is playing for one of the better pitching coaches in the country.Quote:
Originally Posted by KOdawg1
We have got to unload some NIL on one stud starter in the portal. If we aren't willing to do that we dont have much of a chance to win next year and LSU and Florida are going to buy up every SEC caliber starter out there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Really Clark?
Rumor is Burns is going back to Tennessee.Quote:
Originally Posted by KOdawg1
Yea, I was saying same with burns in response to your comment that we are supposedly getting a visit from Holman. Supposedly being the key word on Burns. His rship with Montgomery is a plus.Quote:
Originally Posted by KOdawg1
It may turn out ok but it seems off track to me. We have glaring needs and it didn't just start at the end of the season.
"Houston we got problems".
Not quite yet. From the TN peeps I know, Burns told Tony V to **** off… he told him he lied to him 3 times, so he has no trust left in him. He isn’t staying at TN to come out of the pen. He wants to be a starter. TN has begged him to wait for NIL and they would Match anything. He is supposedly out for good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Todd4State
True but other teams are selling him that tooQuote:
Originally Posted by BigDawg81
Yeah, perfect guy to back Highfill up and give us a spot start here and thereQuote:
Originally Posted by Leroy Jenkins
I say put the best player on the field and if it's this guy go with it. All positions should be open for competition.
I mean, that'll probably be the case but he's not beating Highfill out.Quote:
Originally Posted by TaleofTwoDogs
He's a career .258 hitter and Highfill had more HRs in 1 year than this guy has had in 4.
He'll be a solid backup though.
midweek catcherQuote:
Originally Posted by KOdawg1
We know that Holman and Montgomery are targets and Holman is visiting soon. Montgomery is expected to enter the portal once he is done with team USA. What I didn?t know is that is a current teammate of Montgomery that wants to play with Montgomery. I don?t know the name of that player but that might be something to look out for.
I'm not as high on Highfill as most but no way he loses his job short of injury.
His statsQuote:
Originally Posted by Leroy Jenkins
https://pittsburghpanthers.com/sport...long-iii/12359
Agree on all countsQuote:
Originally Posted by Cooterpoot
I'm high on any freshman that hits 9 HR's as a true freshman. Hell, He can catch 2 games a week and DH the other 2. Transfer guy can catch the other 2. Whatever makes us betterQuote:
Originally Posted by Cooterpoot
I agree. You get an experienced catcher that can split time with your sophomore. Tanner was a rare bird who could catch everyday and still be productive at the plate. This year?s national champs rotated catchers all year long. Not just depth, but rotation needed position.Quote:
Originally Posted by Coach34
So far, this may be Lemonis best portal acquisition from this years portal.
Plus he is a magna cum laude grad. So there is that.
Agree 100%Quote:
Originally Posted by Coach34
And he hit in the .180s in SEC play with only 4 HRs. OPS was low, K rate very high. He wasn't ready. Can he increase his average .100 pts? Can he double those HRs? Can he cut the K rate to below 20%? Or, just hit bombs and up that OPS .300 pts. He's never been a great hitter. Wasn't in HS. It's a legitimate concern. I think he can do those things, just not next season. I think he's two years away from being very good. And really, that was the plan until he had to play this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Coach34
ThisQuote:
Originally Posted by Coach34
The only way i can get high on next year's team is to smoke a whole bag of Columbian gold! You all are in for a big disappointment, and you just cannot see it. you have Moorhead syndrome!
We get a walk on, people want to bench a marquee recruit and performance freshman. Times are hard.Quote:
Originally Posted by Coach34
Montgomery is our best chance at Burns too. May be a long shot, but we're at least in the discussion.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigDawg81
This guy isn't good enough to split time. He's a backup. Period.Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptainObvious
Let's see the roster and go from there. Complaint about it now would be like complaint about football commitments in March..... oh wait...:Quote:
Originally Posted by 99jc