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BR sports LSU down to "11 available position players, 10 of whom are batting under .300"
Posted on 4/16/19 at 4:55 pm
Posted on 4/16/19 at 4:55 pm
Coach Paul Mainieri appears to be facing his toughest coaching job ever at LSU after reading The Advocate sports section on LSU baseball.
The Advocate "Injuries are piling up, putting LSU baseball in a difficult position, giving the Tigers no wiggle room on a short week and making Paul Mainieri joke he will need a reporter to pitch on Tuesday."
"When No. 15 LSU plays UL at Metairie on Tuesday, it might have only 23 healthy players on its 35-man roster. Two days later, the Tigers host No. 25 Florida."
"Pitcher Zack Hess pulled a muscle in his groin. Center fielder Zach Watson strained a muscle in his groin. Third baseman Chris Reid pulled his right hamstring. Infielder Hal Hughes got hurt but stayed in the game.
"Meanwhile, freshman pitcher Landon Marceaux did not travel to Missouri because he again felt soreness in his shoulder. He won’t pitch Tuesday, and Mainieri doubted he would be available for the weekend."
"Freshman Jaden Hill remains, at best, a few weeks from pitching because of continuing soreness. Five other pitchers are hurt."
"Injuries have plagued LSU since fall practice, but back then, there were months until the beginning of the season. Now, LSU sits in the thick of the Southeastern Conference Western Division race, one game out of first place."
"Hess exited his last start after 13 pitches. LSU doesn’t have a clear choice to fill his spot. Mainieri didn’t think LSU could move up starters Cole Henry and Eric Walker, because they already will pitch on short rest against Florida."
Hard to imagine how LSU stays in contention with so many injuries to key players. Facing such a heavy burden, PM doesn't really need any more negativity from LSU fans at this time, that list includes me (TTT)! After hearing what LSU's coach is having to overcome, surely all LSU fans are praying Mainieri pulls out a miracle, just like Tiger W. at the Masters.
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The Advocate "Injuries are piling up, putting LSU baseball in a difficult position, giving the Tigers no wiggle room on a short week and making Paul Mainieri joke he will need a reporter to pitch on Tuesday."
"When No. 15 LSU plays UL at Metairie on Tuesday, it might have only 23 healthy players on its 35-man roster. Two days later, the Tigers host No. 25 Florida."
"Pitcher Zack Hess pulled a muscle in his groin. Center fielder Zach Watson strained a muscle in his groin. Third baseman Chris Reid pulled his right hamstring. Infielder Hal Hughes got hurt but stayed in the game.
"Meanwhile, freshman pitcher Landon Marceaux did not travel to Missouri because he again felt soreness in his shoulder. He won’t pitch Tuesday, and Mainieri doubted he would be available for the weekend."
"Freshman Jaden Hill remains, at best, a few weeks from pitching because of continuing soreness. Five other pitchers are hurt."
"Injuries have plagued LSU since fall practice, but back then, there were months until the beginning of the season. Now, LSU sits in the thick of the Southeastern Conference Western Division race, one game out of first place."
"Hess exited his last start after 13 pitches. LSU doesn’t have a clear choice to fill his spot. Mainieri didn’t think LSU could move up starters Cole Henry and Eric Walker, because they already will pitch on short rest against Florida."
Hard to imagine how LSU stays in contention with so many injuries to key players. Facing such a heavy burden, PM doesn't really need any more negativity from LSU fans at this time, that list includes me (TTT)! After hearing what LSU's coach is having to overcome, surely all LSU fans are praying Mainieri pulls out a miracle, just like Tiger W. at the Masters.
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Posted on 4/16/19 at 4:58 pm to TrueTigerTale
#1 recruiting class my arse. This is what happens when you on rely on recruiting rankings and not actively recruiting talent
Posted on 4/16/19 at 4:59 pm to TrueTigerTale
Lol football and basketball deals with injuries too. No excuses, right?
Posted on 4/16/19 at 5:01 pm to Higgysmalls
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This is what happens when you on rely on recruiting rankings and not actively recruiting talent
Don't you mean actively evaluate talent? I mean, it's unlikely that would get anyone, regardless of their ranking, if there were no active recruiting being done.
Posted on 4/16/19 at 5:03 pm to Higgysmalls
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#1 recruiting class my arse. This is what happens when you on rely on recruiting rankings and not actively recruiting talent
What does this have to do with injuries?
Posted on 4/16/19 at 5:17 pm to 3rdPart Tiger
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#1 recruiting class my arse. This is what happens when you on rely on recruiting rankings and not actively recruiting talent.
What does this have to do with injuries?
When recruiting, coaches have to prepare for injuries and recruit accordingly. But how does a coach prepare to lose most of their pitching and a 3rd of their starters?
Posted on 4/16/19 at 5:20 pm to Higgysmalls
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#1 recruiting class my arse. This is what happens when you on rely on recruiting rankings and not actively recruiting talent
I totally agree. We should definitely judge the recruiting class halfway through their first sec season. No way they can improve from here.
Posted on 4/16/19 at 5:27 pm to TrueTigerTale
Maybe Paul should cut Chris Reid from the team again
Posted on 4/16/19 at 5:28 pm to TrueTigerTale
Its going to be a test of Coach's talents.
When the going gets tough.......
When the going gets tough.......
Posted on 4/16/19 at 5:31 pm to TrueTigerTale
Zero left handed pitchers. Injuries or not, that’s completely unacceptable. It’s actually laughable.
Posted on 4/16/19 at 5:36 pm to TrueTigerTale
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Some pregame #LSU observations:
— Chris Reid took reps at third base and batted.
— Hal Hughes has not participated.
— Zach Watson took batting practice.
— Antoine Duplantis is in center field.
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Zach Watson homered during batting practice. #LSU
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Todd Peterson will start and pitch an inning, Mainieri said.
Everyone who pitches won’t be in long. He did say Chase Costello may go multiple innings #LSU
This post was edited on 4/16/19 at 5:37 pm
Posted on 4/16/19 at 5:39 pm to LSUJML
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Zach Watson homered during batting practice. #LSU
Posted on 4/16/19 at 5:41 pm to PTLSU
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Zero left handed pitchers. Injuries or not, that’s completely unacceptable. It’s actually laughable.
What if the left handed pitcher is injured?
Posted on 4/16/19 at 5:47 pm to LSUJML
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— Chris Reid took reps at third base and batted.
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— Zach Watson took batting practice.
This pleases me. Leaves the door open for the weekend at least.
Posted on 4/16/19 at 5:56 pm to TrueTigerTale
When do we play Louisville? I want to watch that
Posted on 4/16/19 at 6:19 pm to LSUJML
Any ideas who PM pitches Friday?
Posted on 4/16/19 at 6:23 pm to TrueTigerTale
My best guess would be Hilliard
Posted on 4/16/19 at 6:27 pm to lsufball19
I don't see how there's even another option.
Posted on 4/16/19 at 6:40 pm to TigerLunatik
Thursday---Hilliard
Friday---Henry
Saturday---Walker.
Friday---Henry
Saturday---Walker.
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