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Moving Forward with Beth
Posted on 5/23/23 at 3:09 pm
Posted on 5/23/23 at 3:09 pm
Like it or not, Beth isn't going anywhere. Realistically there are only a handful of coaches in the country that are an upgrade over Beth, and most of them are not coming to Baton Rouge for any amount of money, their deals are too sweet already. I repeat, Patty Gasso will NOT come to LSU for any amount of money.
The real issue is getting the right talent in Tiger Park.
There are some holes to fill in the lineup, and the freshman class can fill some of them but we need to get in the portal to fill a few needs.
First of all, we need a legit pitcher to add to the mix. One of our big problems this year was that Ali Kilponen was not a Friday night starter and we had to rely on a freshman for that. The staff has a lot of potential but we don't have a stopper on the team. We should be throwing lots of NIL money at someone like Kayla Beaver from Central Arkansas or rumor has it that Maddie Penta from Auburn is soon to hit the portal. Maddie Penta would give us a World Series run opportunity.
As far as the lineup goes: Coffey, Briggs, Pleasants, Newland and Redoutey should be penciled in the lineup everyday. We need to hit the portal to find a thumping first baseman to add some pop, I suggest Bri Ellis from Auburn (over 1.000 OPS last year, 14 homeruns, 40+ rbi). We will get Hannah Carson back next year which will be a big upgrade and will allow Newland to go back to left field. The only holes left to fill are at DP and 2B. I like Karli Petty but she doesn't get the job done (.765 OPS is not good enough), maybe fill 2B and DP with another portal pick up or maybe one of our super freshmen coming in.
If you make those moves, everybody will be singing Beth Torina's praises next year.
The real issue is getting the right talent in Tiger Park.
There are some holes to fill in the lineup, and the freshman class can fill some of them but we need to get in the portal to fill a few needs.
First of all, we need a legit pitcher to add to the mix. One of our big problems this year was that Ali Kilponen was not a Friday night starter and we had to rely on a freshman for that. The staff has a lot of potential but we don't have a stopper on the team. We should be throwing lots of NIL money at someone like Kayla Beaver from Central Arkansas or rumor has it that Maddie Penta from Auburn is soon to hit the portal. Maddie Penta would give us a World Series run opportunity.
As far as the lineup goes: Coffey, Briggs, Pleasants, Newland and Redoutey should be penciled in the lineup everyday. We need to hit the portal to find a thumping first baseman to add some pop, I suggest Bri Ellis from Auburn (over 1.000 OPS last year, 14 homeruns, 40+ rbi). We will get Hannah Carson back next year which will be a big upgrade and will allow Newland to go back to left field. The only holes left to fill are at DP and 2B. I like Karli Petty but she doesn't get the job done (.765 OPS is not good enough), maybe fill 2B and DP with another portal pick up or maybe one of our super freshmen coming in.
If you make those moves, everybody will be singing Beth Torina's praises next year.
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Posted on 5/23/23 at 3:13 pm to Tgrsct13
I honestly think they are really close. ThT regional final was bullshite. They have a lot of talent coming back next year
Posted on 5/23/23 at 3:16 pm to Tgrsct13
It’s all about the pitchers and power hitters. We need better quality of both. Everyone else is a nice secondary piece.
Posted on 5/23/23 at 3:25 pm to Tgrsct13
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Realistically there are only a handful of coaches in the country that are an upgrade over Beth, and most of them are not coming to Baton Rouge for any amount of money
Why do people always say this when one of our head coaches is on the hot seat? There’s not many better than Miles out there. There’s not many better than Mainieri out there. Etc etc.
Posted on 5/23/23 at 3:33 pm to Tgrsct13
I wouldn’t say that Kilponen wasn’t a Friday starter, but she wasn’t the kind of ace who could take a team on her back and carry them. I agree if they can get a pitcher like Penta in the portal they should do so. I just think this is a similar situation to the coaching job. There are a limited number of pitchers who would be an upgrade and even fewer who would consider LSU an upgrade over their current situation.
Torina just got Petty from the portal, so I doubt she’s looking for an upgrade there. She slumped late in the year, but overall she was decent contributor on offense and very solid at 2B. I haven’t looked but I wouldn’t imagine there are realistic options out there that would be an improvement.
They absolutely need to go out and find a slugger for 1B/DP, perhaps two. That should be the primary focus in the portal. Torina showed a willingness to go that route last offseason, so I am hopeful she’ll do so again.
Torina just got Petty from the portal, so I doubt she’s looking for an upgrade there. She slumped late in the year, but overall she was decent contributor on offense and very solid at 2B. I haven’t looked but I wouldn’t imagine there are realistic options out there that would be an improvement.
They absolutely need to go out and find a slugger for 1B/DP, perhaps two. That should be the primary focus in the portal. Torina showed a willingness to go that route last offseason, so I am hopeful she’ll do so again.
Posted on 5/23/23 at 3:36 pm to Tgrsct13
I am replying to your message TGRSCT but it is mot intended for you
I hope we go forward with Beth and the usual pitiful following by the bandwagon fans.
LSUMAN25 works his arse off doing PBP for every game except one or two the whole season and nothing but crickets from the bandwagoners.
But let the tesm lose and now every moron thinks they're huge softball fans and know exactly what needs to be done to make the team better. YOU DON'T.
So go back to not caring about women's sports and softball
I hope we go forward with Beth and the usual pitiful following by the bandwagon fans.
LSUMAN25 works his arse off doing PBP for every game except one or two the whole season and nothing but crickets from the bandwagoners.
But let the tesm lose and now every moron thinks they're huge softball fans and know exactly what needs to be done to make the team better. YOU DON'T.
So go back to not caring about women's sports and softball
Posted on 5/23/23 at 4:26 pm to Tgrsct13
"Moving away from Beth"
FIFY
FIFY
Posted on 5/23/23 at 4:46 pm to Tgrsct13
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Realistically there are only a handful of coaches in the country that are an upgrade over Beth, and most of them are not coming to Baton Rouge for any amount of money, their deals are too sweet already
It’s known, if Woody wants you, he gets you. He’s done this before and will do it again. aTm, UDub or LSU, the guy gets who he wants.
I have no dog in this fight, but facts are facts.
Posted on 5/23/23 at 5:05 pm to Tgrsct13
Beth has had enough time.
Moving’ on.
Moving’ on.
Posted on 5/23/23 at 5:36 pm to Tgrsct13
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The real issue is getting the right talent in Tiger Park.
With the returning players and new recruits and transfer catcher, this roster will be loaded for next year.
The pitching will be great.
Posted on 5/23/23 at 6:23 pm to Tgrsct13
If Beth has to go, we need to knock on Alyson Habetz’s door again. I know she turned down LSU after Pat Murphy changed his mind but maybe this time she might be willing to move back home.
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