re: Javi Sanchez leaving LSU (possible replacement in OP)

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Sanchez coached the nation's leading hitter in 2012, as outfielder Raph Rhymes batted .431 and earned first-team all-America and SEC Player of the Year honors.

"I just found out the news and he's such a piece of the puzzle over there at LSU he had such an impact on not only men but all the players who have come through there. I can speak on behalf of everybody, all the hitters who have gone through there, he's had such an impact on everyone," Rhymes said.

"He's definitely one of the most influential motivators that I've ever met. He had a special way of motivating people and I know I wouldn't be where I am right now without Javi Sanchez. [Him leaving] will have a big impact on the program."

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I know people won't take PM's word on the value of Javi but there's been a number of players speak out in support of him.

I hope he leaves LSU and Baton Rouge with a positive outlook and good memories of his time here.