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CPM still isn't happy with the infield

Posted on 3/18/21 at 1:25 pm
Posted by ell_13
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Posted on 3/18/21 at 1:25 pm
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Paul Mainieri said he's "taking a good hard look at second base" as LSU tries to improve defensively. Sophomore Collier Cranford could get a start there soon.
Why does PM hate Arnold so much?

He's hitting 0.299 with 4 HRs and 12 RBIs. Cranford is 1-6 on the year.
Posted by Sobchak
Lawss Anguleez
Member since Sep 2010
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Posted on 3/18/21 at 1:27 pm to
Because he can’t throw to first. Serious case of the YIPS over there much like Rube Baker or Jose Altuve late last season
Posted by skullhawk
My house
Member since Nov 2007
23051 posts
Posted on 3/18/21 at 1:28 pm to
I don't get the Arnold hate either. Kid must really suck in practice.

Doughty has been the biggest in-field liability but obviously you're not taking him out of the lineup. Arnold seemed to have a little trouble adjusting to throws from second when he first switched but that seems to have improved.
Posted by ell_13
Member since Apr 2013
85040 posts
Posted on 3/18/21 at 1:28 pm to
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Because he can’t throw to first.
He's got a higher fielding % than Doughty. And Hellmers of course.
Posted by GeauxTigas22
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2018
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Posted on 3/18/21 at 1:29 pm to
So you're saying we should play Arnold because he can hit even though we have better defensive players on the bench?
Posted by lsurulz1515
Member since Mar 2007
5674 posts
Posted on 3/18/21 at 1:29 pm to
To be fair, a lot of times it seems like when Zach does something well, he follows it with a WTF moment or WTF game

example: He committed an error in extra innings that allowed 2 runs to score last weekend, or leads the team in errors (if you take out Hellmers opening weekend at 3rd base), or he leads the team in strikeouts

This post was edited on 3/18/21 at 1:30 pm
Posted by ell_13
Member since Apr 2013
85040 posts
Posted on 3/18/21 at 1:30 pm to
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throws from second when he first switched but that seems to have improved.
His timing was off because he wasn't used to having to wait for Morgan to get to the bag and yes it has improved so I don't get this at all.

And it's odd to consider a change for defense at 2B but PM also said this morning that he was considering Travinski at C for his offense. PM sure knows more than all of us!
Posted by ell_13
Member since Apr 2013
85040 posts
Posted on 3/18/21 at 1:30 pm to
quote:

So you're saying we should play Arnold because he can hit even though we have better defensive players on the bench?
Absolutely. 2B isn't a defensive priority position like catcher.
Posted by ell_13
Member since Apr 2013
85040 posts
Posted on 3/18/21 at 1:31 pm to
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leads the team in strikeouts
Ks aren't as big of a deal as they used to be, but I'm still not too worried about this. He has a high OB% than Thompson.
Posted by MOT
Member since Jul 2006
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Posted on 3/18/21 at 1:31 pm to
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Why does PM hate Arnold so much?

He's hitting 0.299 with 4 HRs and 12 RBIs. Cranford is 1-6 on the year.

I think everyone understands the issue here isn’t the offensive side of the ball, even you.
Posted by Adam4848
LA
Member since Apr 2006
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Posted on 3/18/21 at 1:32 pm to
Lets just put Travinski at 2B and play softball.
Posted by GeauxTigas22
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2018
148 posts
Posted on 3/18/21 at 1:32 pm to
lol I was just messing with you man
Posted by MorbidTheClown
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2015
65994 posts
Posted on 3/18/21 at 1:32 pm to
i just want someone who make a throw to first that doesn't make the 1b have to be a magician to field and risk getting him hurt.
Posted by ell_13
Member since Apr 2013
85040 posts
Posted on 3/18/21 at 1:33 pm to
quote:

I think everyone understands the issue here isn’t the offensive side of the ball, even you.
Will you let me live in just one thread? TIA.
Posted by DRock88
Member since Aug 2015
9481 posts
Posted on 3/18/21 at 1:33 pm to
This is so he can find a spot to put Bianco.
Posted by Sobchak
Lawss Anguleez
Member since Sep 2010
1967 posts
Posted on 3/18/21 at 1:33 pm to
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He’s got a higher fielding %


But that doesn’t account for all the times that Morgan has bailed him out with outstanding catches at first.
Posted by ell_13
Member since Apr 2013
85040 posts
Posted on 3/18/21 at 1:33 pm to
quote:

Lets just put Travinski at 2B and play softball.
Sunday for sure. Did you see my weather thread? Bad news for HRs.
Posted by ell_13
Member since Apr 2013
85040 posts
Posted on 3/18/21 at 1:34 pm to
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But that doesn’t account for all the times that Morgan has bailed him out with outstanding catches at first.
Who hasn't Morgan bailed out? We seriously counting those?
Posted by ell_13
Member since Apr 2013
85040 posts
Posted on 3/18/21 at 1:34 pm to
quote:

This is so he can find a spot to put Bianco.
I was waiting for Page 2 to get this going so frick you. But also lol. Yes, let's go here.
Posted by ProjectP2294
South St. Louis city
Member since May 2007
70320 posts
Posted on 3/18/21 at 1:37 pm to
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So you're saying we should play Arnold because he can hit even though we have better defensive players on the bench?


Are you trying to say second base and catcher are at the same spot on the defensive spectrum?
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