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re: Why doesn't Romero start at catcher?
Posted on 4/17/16 at 4:09 pm to Gray Tiger
Posted on 4/17/16 at 4:09 pm to Gray Tiger
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I am to believe that a coach doesn't put in the players who are actually better than the ones playing?
There is no way that you will ever believe that. Coach and the Pope....
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Posted on 4/17/16 at 4:22 pm to Gray Tiger
Are you trying to defend the coach by assuming that pap practices better than Romero? Is that what you're grasping to?
Posted on 4/17/16 at 4:24 pm to ell_13
If by every year you mean 1/2 of a season with Tyler moore then sure.i can honestly think of more examples of guys who started slow this board wanted benched but coach stuck with them and it paid off
This post was edited on 4/17/16 at 4:26 pm
Posted on 4/17/16 at 4:27 pm to Gray Tiger
I understand not jumping to conclusions after a small sample size. Those asking for more Romero after the first weekend we a little early. But we have seen Pap for two seasons now. He's hitting better this season than last and he's still at .230. After the Auburn series I think we had all seen enough from Romero to know that he needs to be in the lineup, Paul Mainieir not included in "all".
Can't you watch the games with your own eyes and come to a few conclusions? You don't have to be at practice to see what Romero has done every time he was given an opportunity.
Can't you watch the games with your own eyes and come to a few conclusions? You don't have to be at practice to see what Romero has done every time he was given an opportunity.
Posted on 4/17/16 at 4:37 pm to Gray Tiger
Ok Coach we're on your side. Great lineup today! LOL
Posted on 4/17/16 at 4:39 pm to ell_13
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Are you trying to defend the coach by assuming that pap practices better than Romero? Is that what you're grasping to?
What I am grasping at is that the LSU coaches know more about their teams than the Greek chorus of complainers that show up for every game, every sport spouting off a constant stream of criticism.
What I am grasping at is the man that hired to coach the team and who has won a national championship knows better how to run it than some second rate rag arm relief pitcher/coach wannabee does.
What I am grasping at is the simple fact is that if all of you chronic whiners actually knew anything about the coaching profession you would be doing it.
Posted on 4/17/16 at 4:43 pm to manbearpig_
Romero struggled mightily against the better pitchers, but he can rake against average to below average stuff.
I think that's why he was held out until today.
I think that's why he was held out until today.
Posted on 4/17/16 at 4:45 pm to Gray Tiger
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What I am grasping at is that the LSU coaches know more about their teams than the Greek chorus of complainers that show up for every game, every sport spouting off a constant stream of criticism.
What I am grasping at is the man that hired to coach the team and who has won a national championship knows better how to run it than some second rate rag arm relief pitcher/coach wannabee does.
What I am grasping at is the simple fact is that if all of you chronic whiners actually knew anything about the coaching profession you would be doing it.
What about coaches that are fired for being bad coaches by ADs who have never coached themselves? Are ADs just out of line? I mean what do they know right?
This post was edited on 4/17/16 at 4:46 pm
Posted on 4/17/16 at 4:54 pm to Gray Tiger
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Gray Tiger
I am sure you are a nice dude IRL, but I don't understand why you think fans can't question some decisions that coaches make without being negatiger whiners. Isn't that part of being a fan? For example, Skip was unquestionably the greatest, but I always questioned it when he would put McClure in LF.
In this instance, it is my opinion that Romero should get more PT at catcher. I base that on watching the games and looking at the stats. That doesn't make me a whiner coach wannabe, it makes me a fan with an opinion.
This post was edited on 4/17/16 at 5:01 pm
Posted on 4/17/16 at 4:54 pm to doubleb
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Romero struggled mightily against the better pitchers, but he can rake against average to below average stuff.
I think that's why he was held out until today.
I don't think his average is based on quality of arms. I think he just struggles when has to DH vs when he can stay warm while catching. In SEC play Romero is 1-9 (.111) as DH and 8-22 (.364) as Catcher.
On the season he is .179 vs .413 as DH vs Catcher.
Posted on 4/17/16 at 4:56 pm to doubleb
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Romero struggled mightily against the better pitchers, but he can rake against average to below average stuff.
I think that's why he was held out until today.
How many hits did Pap have in the first 2 games?
Anybody have the SEC only batting stats on Pap vs Romero?
This post was edited on 4/17/16 at 4:57 pm
Posted on 4/17/16 at 4:57 pm to Gray Tiger
Stats are misleading to a point, but just to a point. I think we have passed it with this comparison. Pap will take more walks than Romero, but is batting around .100 points less. Power and slugging pct not remotely close and Romero will get more intentional walks to cut into Paps walks. At this point in the season, Romero should be starting...performance on the field is what counts. Is Pap that much better as a catcher...I haven't seen it with my eyes. Is he helping Lange, well I don't see that either. To say Lange is struggling is a compliment to him. Yes, he has the best stuff on the staff with ease, but if you cannot throw strikes with at least two pitches, you will struggle as Lange has all year. Romero should start at catcher...plain and simple.
Posted on 4/17/16 at 5:06 pm to Choupique19
The same thing happened with Fraley his freshman season for what it's worth. He'd mash but Mainieri wouldn't play him. Calling for Fraley is one of the Rant's great baseball accomplishments.
Posted on 4/17/16 at 5:13 pm to lsufball19
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What about coaches that are fired for being bad coaches by ADs who have never coached themselves? Are ADs just out of line? I mean what do they know right?
You are equating university AD's to the meatballs on this board? Seriously? But even then the AD would have greater insight as to what is going on on the athletic and the team in question than the rantards.
Really man I hope you didn't hurt yourself with that stretch.
Posted on 4/17/16 at 5:13 pm to Kim Jong Ir
Paps in batting .172 (5-29) against SEC pitchers.
Romero is .290 (9-31) in SEC play.
eta: I still want Papierski catching for Lange. The pitchers seem to be more aggressive with Papierski behind the plate.
But I think Romero should start every Sunday and all weekday games without a doubt.
Romero is .290 (9-31) in SEC play.
eta: I still want Papierski catching for Lange. The pitchers seem to be more aggressive with Papierski behind the plate.
But I think Romero should start every Sunday and all weekday games without a doubt.
This post was edited on 4/17/16 at 5:17 pm
Posted on 4/17/16 at 5:22 pm to Gray Tiger
Your problem is that you assume any criticism from the fans is misplaced because there is no way that any fan knows as much as the coach. And in a lot of instances on this board, that is probably correct. But this isn't one of those instances. Its obvious to anyone that has watched this team this year that Romero is more valuable to this team than Pap. After this weekend, it should be pretty clear that our best lineup is with Romero at C and Bryce at DH.
Posted on 4/17/16 at 5:23 pm to NotRight37
Romero's average showed to be below .300 today on tv. There is some serious exaggeration of the difference between the two averages.
That being said, the main reason Romero played today was that wind blowing out to left today. CPM thought Romero could put one up there and get it out. Coach was right today.
That being said, the main reason Romero played today was that wind blowing out to left today. CPM thought Romero could put one up there and get it out. Coach was right today.
Posted on 4/17/16 at 5:24 pm to KamaCausey_LSU
That's a possibility
Maybe he hits better as a player not as a DH
Maybe he hits better as a player not as a DH
This post was edited on 4/17/16 at 5:38 pm
Posted on 4/17/16 at 5:26 pm to Kim Jong Ir
quote:
I am sure you are a nice dude IRL, but I don't understand why you think fans can't question some decisions that coaches make without being negatiger whiners. Isn't that part of being a fan? For example, Skip was unquestionably the greatest, but I always questioned it when he would put McClure in LF.
Is constantly complaining about some facet of each and every game; every sport just "being a fan"? Some fandom. Even a victory doesn't put a damper on the harping.
This is a good thing? Where does this unending stream of criticism have a positive angle to it?
Posted on 4/17/16 at 5:27 pm to Screaming Viking
Yes. Romero doesn't play when the wind blows in. He suddenly becomes a terrible hitter. It's his kryptonite.
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