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Mainieri on Off the Bench
Posted on 1/23/18 at 9:22 am
Posted on 1/23/18 at 9:22 am
Mainieri just gave a pretty good interview on OTB and I'm going to try to give some cliffs for those who didn't listen:
-Expects Duplantis to be the leader of this team. Said he's one of his 10 favorite players he has ever coached. Also thinks Josh Smith will emerge as a leader for this team.
-Smith will likely lead off in the lineup this year.
-Cabrera will likely bat 6th to start the season, but expects him to move into the top 3 next season, if not before. Expects his name to be called early in the draft three or so years from now.
-Slaughter will play 3rd initially. Talked about how he was the man in high school and now that he's in college he's not used to having set backs. Talked about Hal Hughes stepping in if they have any struggles.
-Hess will be a weekend starter. Wishes they could use him as their closer, but referenced him as their best arm and they want to give him the opportunity to be a starter. Said if he doesn't perform at a very high level or has someone else emerge they are open to moving him back to the closer role.
-Has heard that Zach Watson could be a first rounder this coming year in the MLB draft. Said "unfortunately" he's a draft eligible Sophomore.
-Spoke highly of Alan Dunn. Said they may not have multiple guys that can throw 95 like Florida but in Dunn's tenure at LSU they have the lowest ERA of any team in the SEC over that time period. His biggest concern in the fall was pitching and spoke of how the pitching really wasn't that great. Said he's amazed at the improvement his pitchers have shown just in the few weeks they have been back and he's starting to get very excited about the pitching staff. Referenced three freshman that are injured but they will get back (Storz, Vietmiere, and Labas) only making them stronger.
-Cam Sanders will start the season as the mid week starter. Reminds him of Aaron Nola on the mound, said his stuff is very similar. Where Nola has the advantage is his control, though he said Sanders isn't ultra wild and when he keeps it around the zone he's "special." Said if he can consistently hit the zone then he could be a weekend guy.
-Wouldn't reference Ochinko as the hitting coach but then essentially went on to say Ochinko would be the guy without actually saying it. Said they are very fortunate to have a guy waiting that could do the job at a high level.
-Expects Duplantis to be the leader of this team. Said he's one of his 10 favorite players he has ever coached. Also thinks Josh Smith will emerge as a leader for this team.
-Smith will likely lead off in the lineup this year.
-Cabrera will likely bat 6th to start the season, but expects him to move into the top 3 next season, if not before. Expects his name to be called early in the draft three or so years from now.
-Slaughter will play 3rd initially. Talked about how he was the man in high school and now that he's in college he's not used to having set backs. Talked about Hal Hughes stepping in if they have any struggles.
-Hess will be a weekend starter. Wishes they could use him as their closer, but referenced him as their best arm and they want to give him the opportunity to be a starter. Said if he doesn't perform at a very high level or has someone else emerge they are open to moving him back to the closer role.
-Has heard that Zach Watson could be a first rounder this coming year in the MLB draft. Said "unfortunately" he's a draft eligible Sophomore.
-Spoke highly of Alan Dunn. Said they may not have multiple guys that can throw 95 like Florida but in Dunn's tenure at LSU they have the lowest ERA of any team in the SEC over that time period. His biggest concern in the fall was pitching and spoke of how the pitching really wasn't that great. Said he's amazed at the improvement his pitchers have shown just in the few weeks they have been back and he's starting to get very excited about the pitching staff. Referenced three freshman that are injured but they will get back (Storz, Vietmiere, and Labas) only making them stronger.
-Cam Sanders will start the season as the mid week starter. Reminds him of Aaron Nola on the mound, said his stuff is very similar. Where Nola has the advantage is his control, though he said Sanders isn't ultra wild and when he keeps it around the zone he's "special." Said if he can consistently hit the zone then he could be a weekend guy.
-Wouldn't reference Ochinko as the hitting coach but then essentially went on to say Ochinko would be the guy without actually saying it. Said they are very fortunate to have a guy waiting that could do the job at a high level.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 9:27 am to CP3forMVP
The amount of youth on the bump excites, but also scares the hell out of me.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 9:28 am to CP3forMVP
Thanks for the post.
Really excited to see how all the new players fit into their roles this season. Hoping the freshmen pitchers step up like the the ones did last year.
Really excited to see how all the new players fit into their roles this season. Hoping the freshmen pitchers step up like the the ones did last year.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 9:42 am to MountainTiger
Rally Emma. My body is ready.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 9:46 am to CP3forMVP
Paul M. Best coach on campus despite what the haters say
Posted on 1/23/18 at 9:47 am to CP3forMVP
1) I am glad the ban has been lifted and PM is allowed back on the Guaranty airwaves again.
2) I am otherwise here for the "mid-week melters" take on why all of what was said will lead to inevitable and impending doom for the LSU baseball program. I am sure they will find SOMETHING wrong with what was said. My leading candidate for the bitchers is the idea of having Hess start instead of close.
2) I am otherwise here for the "mid-week melters" take on why all of what was said will lead to inevitable and impending doom for the LSU baseball program. I am sure they will find SOMETHING wrong with what was said. My leading candidate for the bitchers is the idea of having Hess start instead of close.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 9:49 am to CP3forMVP
I listened to the interview and that’s an extremely accurate breakdown.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 9:49 am to CP3forMVP
How bad did T-blob embarrass himself?
Posted on 1/23/18 at 9:52 am to 1999
quote:
Paul M. Best coach on campus despite what the haters say
He can be no better than second best as long as the pain train is around.
No shame in that, though.
For future reference, here are the Official Power Rankings:
Beth
Pulmonary
Chuck
Shaver
DD
I Will Wade
Russell Brock
The Brandis (Brandeis?)
The Sells
Fran Flory
Rinker
Leesus
O
Dave Geyer
Bahnsen
Caldwell-Fargas
This post was edited on 1/23/18 at 11:05 am
Posted on 1/23/18 at 10:23 am to CP3forMVP
quote:
Wouldn't reference Ochinko as the hitting coach but then essentially went on to say Ochinko would be the guy without actually saying it. Said they are very fortunate to have a guy waiting that could do the job at a high level.
I thought they named Gibbs hitting coach last year?
Posted on 1/23/18 at 10:27 am to The Ostrich
Gibbs supposedly had to undergo an extensive knee surgery so he's taking an off the field role.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 10:27 am to The Ostrich
quote:Gibbs had knee surgery and will be out for a couple of months. Him and Ochinko are essentially switching jobs.
I thought they named Gibbs hitting coach last year?
Posted on 1/23/18 at 10:29 am to Solo Cam
quote:
Gibbs had knee surgery and will be out for a couple of months. Him and Ochinko are essentially switching jobs.
Ahhhh thanks did not know about that
Posted on 1/23/18 at 10:30 am to Solo Cam
The Gibbs-Ochinko swap seems fishy to me ONLY because Coach won't address it.
Very strange. Hope there isn't anything more to it.
quote:
LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri declined in a text message Friday to address the reported staff changes.
Very strange. Hope there isn't anything more to it.
This post was edited on 1/23/18 at 10:32 am
Posted on 1/23/18 at 10:36 am to therick711
He can’t legally address it until it’s official.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 10:40 am to bubbz
I saw that the HR process needed to run its course, but if you read the articles, he won't address the staff changes, but then talks about them anyway. It is very interesting.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 10:48 am to LSUGrad9295
quote:
1) I am glad the ban has been lifted and PM is allowed back on the Guaranty airwaves again.
Explain?
Posted on 1/23/18 at 10:49 am to CP3forMVP
Is walker going to be back anytime this season?
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