re: Kling and Neal will decide the offensive trajectory of this team

Kling has struck out 22 times this season. He ain't close to contributing.

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I think if at the beginning of last season you told everyone to make their ideal lineup, not many would have had Beloso as an everyday starter.

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This is true. And I’ve been as hard on Kling as anyone, if someone else can play 85% of his defense, then by all means play him.

Or if we fast forward 2 weeks and both are still K machines, then don’t move them off the bench.

I get what you're saying. However, there are options at C and in the OF.

We went through the post season with Alex and Hayden last year. Likewise, in the OF there are options sans Kling.

Don't need either one in line up if they can't hit.

Neal has no business being in RF ever

I personally like Milazzo starting at catcher with Travinski at DH and Neal on bench with Kling

CJJ is trying to play the hot bat, when he can. That's why Frey is playing more and Kling less. He would love to see Kling get hot - he is capable, but at this point, the slump may be messing with his head and he's pressing too hard.

Last year, Jones was all world early, and Travinsky late. We were all about Christian Little and couldn't stand Riley Cooper.

We just need to be patient. None of these guys are who they will be at the end of the season.

Hell, just a week or so ago, people on this board were wanting to bench Bingham and Braswell. Give it another week and we'll be wanting to bench Milam and make Jake Brown our closer...

Kling is lost cause. Has never shown any ability hit even decent pitching. Neal needs all the reps he can get. He is a key clog for this team. Frye and Brown need to get healthy and get reps to get where we want to go.

Well, the trajectory can only go upwards since they are 0 for 25 in SEC play.

Good news!