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Playing Alex Milazzo at catcher won’t get much press, but was genius

Posted on 6/22/23 at 11:08 pm
Posted by Revelator
Member since Nov 2008
58427 posts
Posted on 6/22/23 at 11:08 pm
I understand Travinski was hurt, so the decision to play Milazzo was an easy one, but it was crucial.
Trav lets too many balls get by him, and in these tight games, we couldn’t afford to give up a run on a passed ball.
Sure Trav hits bombs, but with the wind blowing in, Millazzo was the better choice.
This post was edited on 6/22/23 at 11:11 pm
Posted by Quatrepot
Member since Jun 2023
4120 posts
Posted on 6/22/23 at 11:08 pm to
I’m not sure how “hurt” he was.
Posted by rpg37
Ocean Springs, MS
Member since Sep 2008
48426 posts
Posted on 6/22/23 at 11:09 pm to
quote:

Playing Alex Milazzo at catcher won’t get much press, but was genius


It was noted on the board several times. We went defense heavy the past games and with the variables and conditions at play, it is the right move.
Posted by CynicalTiger08
Dallas, TX
Member since Oct 2018
1908 posts
Posted on 6/22/23 at 11:10 pm to
His defense has been great behind the plate. He blocks everything and frames the ball well. That tag at home was nails. I hope he gets one solid rip at the plate in the final.
This post was edited on 6/22/23 at 11:13 pm
Posted by GooseCreekMafia
Member since Jun 2017
727 posts
Posted on 6/22/23 at 11:11 pm to
The way y’all talk travinski was letting every other ball past him. I don’t remember him being that much of a liability. Hell Milazzo let some get past him tonight but no one is making a post about it.
Posted by lsufan1971
Zachary
Member since Nov 2003
18538 posts
Posted on 6/22/23 at 11:12 pm to
Milazzo is the most under appreciated player by our fans. Dude is a warrior. His hitting has improved and he is elite defensively.
Posted by Nate711
Mississippi
Member since Oct 2017
146 posts
Posted on 6/22/23 at 11:14 pm to
Milazzo looks about as bad as Thompson at the plate most of the time.. I was worried those two being automatic outs every time through would bite us..
Posted by white beans
Member since Sep 2009
5646 posts
Posted on 6/22/23 at 11:17 pm to
A calming and encouraging presence, impossible to measure what that does for those pitchers.
Posted by bayouboo
Member since Jan 2007
2240 posts
Posted on 6/22/23 at 11:17 pm to
He also had to execute his end of the bunt play. Morgan made a historic play but Milazzo had to execute to finish it off.
Posted by Breadstick Gun
Colorado Springs, CO
Member since Apr 2009
10180 posts
Posted on 6/22/23 at 11:24 pm to
The mouth breathers here won’t give CJJ credit though.
Posted by The LGBM
Member since Jul 2017
687 posts
Posted on 6/22/23 at 11:25 pm to
Milazzo also frames the pitch very smoothly. I definitely think it affects how a home plate umpire calls balls and strikes
Posted by Front9Bandit
Member since Dec 2013
15432 posts
Posted on 6/22/23 at 11:27 pm to
quote:

Sure Trav hits bombs, but with the wind blowing in, Millazzo was the better choice.


So when Florida sweeps should we have played Trav this weekend coming?
Posted by geauxpurple
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2014
12773 posts
Posted on 6/22/23 at 11:36 pm to
If Travinski is hurt then he had no choice. If Travinski is not hurt they better get his butt back in the batting order.
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