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Originally Posted by Saltydog
"In Lemonis I trust"
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Kid deserves a 'shot!'Quote:
Originally Posted by Saltydog
"In Lemonis I trust"
I'm worried about Preston Johnson and Stinnett.
We need both back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Homedawg
I thought Bednar was the No. 2 from the beginning but missed a couple weeks with a “stiff neck”. You guys are talking like he wasn’t a lock for the rotation, or am I misunderstanding?
I'm thinking PJ may be gone. That last showing against Vandy may have moved his draft stock a bit.
Even without the newcomers, we'd be serviceable at worst.
Cade
Fristoe
Hootie
MacLeod
Sims
Stinnett
Johnson
B Smith
Davis CF
James 3B
Hancock 1B
Tanner C
Clark DH
Mule RF
Leggett 2B
Skinner/McGowan LF
Forsythe SS
So we basically need to make sure guys like Hancock, Preston, and Stinnett return, and then if we have newcomers that can immediately provide an upgrade to Skinner, Davis, Leggett, or Forsythe...that's major icing on the cake. But even with the above group I feel like we'd be pretty solid. And we all should feel pretty confident that the above is not going to be our best lineup next season
"Na, and I can't wait until the game 1 thread in 2022 when we're down in the first so I can bitch more about how Lemon is ****in' up"Quote:
Originally Posted by OLJWales
- some dipshit, probably
And you know it's gonna happen, lol!Quote:
Originally Posted by BeardoMSU
On the SS situation with Lane
I will be the first to say I was all in on a transfer at the position and moving Lane to 2b
Not to say I’m still not if the right transfer or even recruit makes it campus
But I doubt they play the position better, Lane is a plus plus defensive SS already and not to make shitty comparisons
But didn’t Kessinger at OM his freshman year hit like a Buck 70 ??
Lane should continue to improve offensively
Polk and Jay Powell both think Lane is still growing and will be much better.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ari Gold
Another thing, the pitching we faced in Omaha was about as good as could be faced in college. Lane may not have looked good batting but not many were going to look good batting versus this competition.
4 games started by a top-10 draft picks (Madden, Madden, Leiter, Rocker) + Quintanilla + McGarrity + Maldonado
If the knock on Lane is his bat, then moving him to 2B doesn't help. Unless we get a better defender at SS, or 2 middle infielders that hit better than him, he should stay at SS.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ari Gold
And for other posters talking about not being bale to replace Allen and Rowdy... well... the same thing was said about Foscue and Westburg the year before, and the same thing was said about Mangum and Mac the year before that. College players leave every year, pitchers and position players. We have a LOT of big game experience coming back in both the lineup and staff, many with room to grow, and we have high ceiling guys coming in. That's as good of a position as anyone in the country. Not everyone will pan out and -like this year- there will be bumps early as we work out who has or hasn't panned out, but ultimately we should be good to go postseason
I’ll be surprised if Stinnet, Johnson, and Hancock return.
I will not be surprised if Skinner does not get cut in fall. Others feel the same. Does not compete offensivelyQuote:
Originally Posted by Coach34
I don't see Hancock getting drafted. I guess that doesn't mean he couldn't leave, but he really doesn't project anywhere at the next level.Quote:
Originally Posted by Coach34
Stinnett and Johnson leaving would hurt. They would have big roles next year.
Stinnett and Hancock are both expected back.
PJ has a good chance of being drafted. He pretty much is what he is. He might could see a slight tick up in velo, but I don't expect him to stay if drafted.
Stinnett wants a shot at starting next year. He's got to work on control this summer.
Agree on Hancock. It was just mentioned he may move on. Would be good to have him back. A Natty can always change some minds. Stinnett and Johnson likely will be drafted. Only question is how much they will be offered.Quote:
Originally Posted by KOdawg1
Yep.Quote:
Originally Posted by Coach34
Sims, Cade s, and fristoe is one heck of a rotation
Lane went 4 for 11 against great pitching in the cws finalsQuote:
Originally Posted by The Federalist Engineer
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to BeardoMSU again.Quote:
Originally Posted by BeardoMSU
Yep, as bad as Lane was at the beginning, he had a couple of good games towards the end. He needs to learn to bunt and continue to get better. He is fast enough to make a good bunt a weapon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cowbell
Why are people forgetting about McCloud? He's gonna redeem himselfQuote:
Originally Posted by preachermatt83
I imagine CMac is gone. He'll probably be picked anywhere between the 4-6th rounds and head on to pro ball.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cowbell
If he does it won't be because of Jess Davis. I've read all the hype and they are essentially one in the same. Matter o' fact, I spoke with someone very close to the UAB program and in the know and when I asked if he could hit SEC pitching the response was "it's gonna be a struggle".
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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
From Rosebowls latest pre-draft thoughts..
The latest projections suggest that Bednar along with weekend rotation mate Christian MacLeod, third baseman Kamren James, SEC player of the year Tanner Allen and fireballer Eric Cerantola should not have to wait long to be selected by pro baseball teams.
When and where they are selected will determine their baseball futures.
On the other side of things, Mississippi State's signing class may lose some members when the pro clubs pick teams. Southpaws Maddux Bruns and Andrew Walling along with Jordan McCants and James Wood are among the most likely to opt for pro baseball. There are some other signees who are expected to be selected, but those picks may not come soon enough to keep those future Diamond Dawgs from attending school.
Would like to see stats showing lineups and how much $ each turned down to stay in school.
Thanks guys - I didn't realize he was draft eligibleQuote:
Originally Posted by ScoobaDawg
Same.. I haven't keep up with that stuff. even more complicated with the covid-year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cowbell
James is going to be the one to watch. If he goes 2nd round or early 3rd- he most likely wont return altho 1 more year of college is 100% what he needs
Losing James would suck. If he could figure out the slider and show good defense, whether at 3B or in the outfield, he would be a 1st rounder in next year’s draft.
Not worried bout next year. We will continue to crush everyone in our path and use their intestines to grease the axles of our War Dog Machine. IT has arrived and the pride and emotions of being a Diamond Dog just got even better. I'm convinced that's gonna be a special advantage for us for a very long time. Hail STATE
James would be a massive loss. He's going to be a stud next year at 3B.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlSwearengen
James is most likely coming back. He's in the Cape I believe and most guys that aren't planning on coming back don't go out there and play before the draft. He also didn't make MLB.com top 200 draft eligible players this year.
MacLeoud is gone.
Of the high school draft risks I'd advise all of them to go to school except for Woods assuming Bruns isn't drafted in the first round.
The big thing we have to watch with these kids is who other teams draft alongside them. The big one I remember was Gray Fenter. Back in 2015 he fell to the 7th round and a lot of folks thought he might make it to campus. But the Orioles drafted some seniors in front of him, low balled them, and gave Gray a million dollar signing bonus in the 7th round. He took it and went.Quote:
Originally Posted by Todd4State
I'm concerned about losing James for a similar reason. Team loves him and wants him. Drafts him and is willing to go above slot to get him because his potential is through the roof.
It's best for both us and MacLeod if he moves on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cowbell
This is very true 👍Quote:
Originally Posted by Commercecomet24
Have to keep recruiting like crazy to make the team robust to these possibilities - he's probably needing that additional year and his age is in his favor to stay one more year. He's a potential 1st rounder like Westburg if he comes back. I hope he does not short his own Stock valueQuote:
Originally Posted by MetEdDawg
Agreed. No chance McCloud comes back.Quote:
Originally Posted by KOdawg1
aGain- that’s why I said to watch tomorrow where James is drafted. 2nd round- early 3rd....he is likely gone. 5th-6th round? He’ll likely return because he can get himself into the late 1st-early 2nd round next summer.
Will update as drafted. Must sign by 8/1