I also think we will see a big jump from Cijntje, Loftin, and Holcombe, too. One of the best traits of Parker?s staff last year was how well they controlled their pitches.Quote:
Originally Posted by Todd4State
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I also think we will see a big jump from Cijntje, Loftin, and Holcombe, too. One of the best traits of Parker?s staff last year was how well they controlled their pitches.Quote:
Originally Posted by Todd4State
Sure hope Parker can work with Dohm to develop another pitch and/or get some movement on that fastball. He's got to do that to take the next step because late in the year he was very hittable in the league.
Parker will make us better on the pitching side. Hell, half of us could lower a 10 ERA.
If we're around a 5 ERA, we'll win a lot of games. I'm assuming the ball will still be juiced and the zone still ridiculously tight.
Tighter than Scooba's asshole whenever someone brings up politics in the non-political forums...:pQuote:
Originally Posted by Cooterpoot
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Originally Posted by Activated Alpha
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Mason Molina, Texas Tech Ace, is apparently committed to Arkansas
i Heard Luke Holman is down to us and LSU.
He is. Apparently, Holman just started following Cheese and Loftin on Twitter. FWIWQuote:
Originally Posted by 99jc
I saw a few "eyes" emojies on Twitter, fwiw.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigDawg81
LSU is the buy High, sell low move.Quote:
Originally Posted by 99jc
Jay Johnson is looking for a new rented mule to ride. Skenes was too though to wear out
i'm praying that Holman is comparing yeskie at A&M to Parker at SC and what their staffs did as far as improvement this past year from the previous.
It?s a close race right now.Quote:
Originally Posted by 99jc
I read a story on LSU site where they were asking him about the recruitment. You could tell they were trying hard to make it sound like LSU was ahead but he was not budging. He did say Lemonis and him hit it off really well and it just felt “natural” at State. He mentioned how we had the best facilities in the country and stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by Commercecomet24
Apparently LSU took him to play golf.
He made the comment that no one was ahead and he would take a couple days to fig it out.
On a side note, what the hell OM gonna do? Hell didn’t they loose pretty much the whole team? I have seen them have a few commits out of the portal, but nothing crazy good besides Kendell Rogers blowing them as usual. A lot of PAC 12 kids if I recall.
From what I?ve heard it?s extremely close and to close to call but we are definitely right there. I think we?ve got a great shot to get him.Quote:
Originally Posted by TNDawg35
Yeah you?re right about om they have some serious holes that have not been filled. Almost looks like bianco is tired and about ready to ride off into the sunset.
I agree. I think it's a situation from what I have heard where he likes Yeskie and LSU has a lot of hardware plus they are coming off of the championship so they are the darling team right now- at least they were for 2023.Quote:
Originally Posted by Commercecomet24
However, they lose a lot and they aren't going to replace Skenes or Crews. At the same time it's not a given that he would be the Friday night guy there with Thatcher Hurd in the fold.
For MSU on the other hand we have an obvious opening on Friday night and while Parker may not be as well known as Yeskie at this point Parker has been very successful and actually outperformed Yeskie last year. Parker is obviously a rising star. And MSU has Hines and Dakota and we could add Montgomery. That's quite a lineup. Not to mention we have really good catcher in Highfill and we will have no less than three seniors starting- Hujsack, Larry, and Kohler from Memphis at third base.
We also have people on our side that may tip the scales close to Holman. Ultimately it will be Holman's choice and hopefully he chooses us.
Bianco- I think he is near the end. There have been rumors about him planning to retire for awhile. I do have to wonder is another losing season does him in for good.
So much at stake, all the talk about Montgomery and Holman, I can't imagine the talk IF neither sign with us, heck even one not coming will be a major loss. I hope we get both and make some serious improvement next year.
It is imperative that Lemo work the portal and or recruit players who are ready and need little development. Parker is more than critical for us.
This week will clear things up.
He deserves to retire with happiness. I hated that OM won the CWS, but was happy he finally got one. OM doesn't deserve himQuote:
Originally Posted by Commercecomet24
With the present landscape of collegiate athletics it is hard to blame him for feeling that way. I know I would if I had a natty in the books.Quote:
Originally Posted by Commercecomet24
Currently Bianco has 3 LH weekend starters. He has sort of retooled the roster with portal guys to the point that he at least has a DH and 9 bats to fill the order. Not much depth at all if injuries come.
I doubt Elliott is ready by next year. They screwed that up by delaying his surgery.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pancho
OM loses a 1st rounder in Gonzalez, a really good hitter in Alderman, and a solid catcher in Harris.
They got a good transfer from Arizona State but they still have a lot of holes. I think they stink again next year and Bianco retires
I think OM has done ok. They got a solid SS and 3B. They've pulled as much as us so far. We're just in it for two hosses that can really boost us. They don't have anything else really.
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If you read some of the quotes from the AZ St baseball coach, sounds like that SS has some Slate in him...Quote:
Originally Posted by KOdawg1
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His attitude and demeanor will fit in great on the plantation.
The "experts" claim they have had a better portal Gail than us. Thus far...Quote:
Originally Posted by Commercecomet24
So far they have, but you get Holman and Montgomery and it isn?t close.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cowbell
Speaking of Montgomery, what exactly is going on with him? Everyone here acted like him coming here was a done deal before he even entered the Portal. Then he entered and supposedly he was trying to get Burns here. Then its "I feel a lot better about Montgomery than I do Holman", but that still leaves room for Montgomery to go elsewhere.
What's the deal with him? Why hasn't he committed, who else is he looking at, what are his hangups etc?
They?ve done ok but they have no depth and their pitching is still a question mark imo. I can see a similar season to this year for them. From what I?ve heard Mike is tired and believe this coming season will be his last. He?s earned it though. Mike is a good guy and really doesn?t fit the om mold. He?s been really good to my son.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cowbell
I agree. I've always respected him for that. He has always treated us with respect and he's always had class. Not one of them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Commercecomet24
He's a class act. They don't deserve that dudeQuote:
Originally Posted by Commercecomet24
Nothing has changed. Still feel good about it. I expect closure in the next 7-10 days. If I'm wrong and it goes south, I'll own it.Quote:
Originally Posted by the_real_MSU_is_us
It’s like being in a Strip Club in Vegas. Montgomery saw the hot chick he wanted a lapdance from (State) then a couple more hot chicks walked by smiling at him. He’s making sure he chooses the wisely who he wants the dance fromQuote:
Originally Posted by the_real_MSU_is_us
Maybe we should inform him that those "strippers" are heavily infected with gonorrheasyphilaids.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Coach34
Got some experience in that, eh???***Quote:
Originally Posted by Coach34
Is that wrong?Quote:
Originally Posted by BeardoMSU
I met my wife in Seminary***Quote:
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Y'all need Jesus
Montgomery played for Team USA and now is in the Cape so he really hasn't had time to take visits or anything.
Another factor to consider is that even if we were his destination spot, you don't want to hit the portal and commit somewhere immediately without taking multiple visits and at least making it look like you went through the process. That's how you avoid getting accused of tampering, even though it's likely that's what happened.
True, but that doesn't mean he hasn't been visitedQuote:
Originally Posted by KOdawg1