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Posted on 6/12/26 at 1:01 pm to
Posted by beauchristopher
Member since Jan 2008
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Posted on 6/12/26 at 1:01 pm to
Again, this is so awesome. I really thought Kurland would be a draft risk. So nice not having to wait that out. Really helps build the team knowing what you have.
Posted by lsufball19
Franklin, TN
Member since Sep 2008
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Posted on 6/12/26 at 3:48 pm to
So apparently Milam and Kurland played travel ball together. Who knew. Wonder if that had something to do with the news of both withdrawing coming out within 30 min of one another

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This post was edited on 6/12/26 at 5:52 pm
Posted by johno71
Member since Jul 2024
319 posts
Posted on 6/12/26 at 5:02 pm to
We cannot forget about Dawson Park...where is he going? I was thinking move him to 3rd. Ruckert might be in a platoon situation or compete for COF spot.
Posted by ell_13
Member since Apr 2013
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Posted on 6/12/26 at 6:09 pm to
That was posted prior to the news of Milan and Kurland making it to campus. Park could move to 3B. Does Milan get labrum surgery? Maybe he’s at 2B and Kurland gets the 3B look. I just don’t see the point of totally giving up on Ruckert when he performed pretty well when inserted in a role way before anyone planned. And if this team hits like the paper says it should, his defense could be more valuable than a few more hits.
Posted by Lester Earl
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Posted on 6/13/26 at 10:15 am to
Does Milam have a shoulder injury?
Posted by Tiger Ryno
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Member since Feb 2007
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Posted on 6/13/26 at 10:51 am to
Yeah that was a weird arse comment. Havent heard anything about an injury for him.
Posted by ell_13
Member since Apr 2013
88152 posts
Posted on 6/13/26 at 11:02 am to
Labrum. It’s been mentioned a few times. Hunt brought it up most recently I think. He wasn’t even taking pregame infield most of the year.

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Posted by joeymg90
Pollock
Member since Nov 2017
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Posted on 6/14/26 at 9:45 am to
We got Jason Wachs
Posted by jasonbr1975
Lafayette, LA
Member since Sep 2024
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Posted on 6/14/26 at 9:49 am to
Add Wachs to the list.
Posted by csorre1
Member since Apr 2010
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Posted on 6/14/26 at 10:26 am to
C/DH Arrambide/Serna
1B Serna/Braun/Ruckert
2B Kurland?
SS Milam
3B Parks?
OF Waters/Wachs/Patrick/Braun

Not gonna guess outfield positions. More guys than positions and not including freshmen or a bunch of the guys who didn't transfer out.
Posted by bbnitiger
Member since Feb 2024
382 posts
Posted on 6/14/26 at 4:02 pm to
Posted by nicholastiger
Member since Jan 2004
56516 posts
Posted on 6/14/26 at 6:33 pm to
Wachs will play for wareham in the cape this summer
Posted by bbnitiger
Member since Feb 2024
382 posts
Posted on 6/14/26 at 8:42 pm to
Posted by Pistol 23
Member since Feb 2007
681 posts
Posted on 6/14/26 at 10:34 pm to
Parham chooses to only mention the strikeouts per inning.
Posted by upgrade
Member since Jul 2011
15104 posts
Posted on 6/15/26 at 8:26 am to
The position players on the IN list is encouraging, but id like to see more pitchers on the list.
Posted by Hot Carl
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Member since Dec 2005
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Posted on 6/15/26 at 10:53 am to
quote:

Does Milam have a shoulder injury?


Like Elle said, Hunt brought it up last week, but it was mentioned causally early in the season. Which was not a shock to me at all—he didn’t have the same consistent zip on his throws this year. As someone who played a season with a torn labrum, you can gear up and hose it every once in a while, but you have to pick your spots.

It’s why some of the plays he made this year were so incredible, it was how he put himself in position to make the play and his quick release. And it’s definitely a factor in him coming back. He’s probably already had surgery. Rehab sucks, and the faster you get on it, the better off you’ll be. Obviously. But the adding 2 IFs even with him coming back is probably insurance in case he’s not 100% by February. He might miss some time early, might have to play some 2nd, or might have to sit some midweeks in order to be at his best towards the end of the season.
Posted by CatfishJohn
Member since Jun 2020
20988 posts
Posted on 6/15/26 at 2:30 pm to
quote:

We cannot forget about Dawson Park...where is he going? I was thinking move him to 3rd. Ruckert might be in a platoon situation or compete for COF spot.



Park 3B, kid has a great arm. Milam at SS and Kurland at 2B is an absolutely elite defensive middle infield. Ruckert could play OF or take a spot in the lineup depending on opponent pitcher?

I really don't know. I do know defense should be light years better regardless.

Posted by CatfishJohn
Member since Jun 2020
20988 posts
Posted on 6/15/26 at 2:34 pm to
quote:

Like Elle said, Hunt brought it up last week, but it was mentioned causally early in the season. Which was not a shock to me at all—he didn’t have the same consistent zip on his throws this year. As someone who played a season with a torn labrum, you can gear up and hose it every once in a while, but you have to pick your spots.

It’s why some of the plays he made this year were so incredible, it was how he put himself in position to make the play and his quick release. And it’s definitely a factor in him coming back. He’s probably already had surgery. Rehab sucks, and the faster you get on it, the better off you’ll be. Obviously. But the adding 2 IFs even with him coming back is probably insurance in case he’s not 100% by February. He might miss some time early, might have to play some 2nd, or might have to sit some midweeks in order to be at his best towards the end of the season.


I've had labrum surgery as well and echo most of this, although my rehab wasn't fun, it was a pretty quick recovery. I was a couple years older than Milam as well. I doubt he'll miss a beat next year and be ready for Fall ball if he's already had the surgery.

I was out of my sling for the most part in about 2 weeks.
Posted by Hot Carl
Prayers up for 3
Member since Dec 2005
62819 posts
Posted on 6/15/26 at 3:59 pm to
quote:

I've had labrum surgery as well and echo most of this, although my rehab wasn't fun, it was a pretty quick recovery. I was a couple years older than Milam as well. I doubt he'll miss a beat next year and be ready for Fall ball if he's already had the surgery.

I was out of my sling for the most part in about 2 weeks.


Yeah, to be fair, mine was in 1998. I’m sure he’ll be in much better hands than I was.
Posted by mikejsjr0912
Member since Jun 2024
911 posts
Posted on 6/15/26 at 6:37 pm to
Ruckert played a lot last year and proved himself worthy. Jay isn’t going to just shove him to the bench.
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