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re: Baseball Preview: 2019 Edition (Feb 10th- Pro Prospects & SEC Predictions)
Posted on 2/4/19 at 3:39 pm to CottonWasKing
Posted on 2/4/19 at 3:39 pm to CottonWasKing
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Let’s go with the hypothetical situation that neither of them produce.
Surely Broussard would be the first one out of the lineup. But what do you do then?
Do you just stick Dugas at 2nd and roll with it. Since he gives you a similar player as Broussard with his speed.
Or do you roll Hughes over to 2nd and stick Bianco in at 3rd?
Just based off of reports I would think you roll Hughes over and go with Bianco at 3rd but I could be completely off base there.
As you said I would shift Hughes over to 2B and hope a change of scenery helps while trying Bianco at 3B.
You're not off. I think Dugas is the next most logical 2B and they would try him for a game or two but he may not produce instantly and you're in the same position.
At the same time I don't like the idea of having both Hughes and Broussard out of the lineup because both are very advanced defensively and you're going to be playing with a freshman 1B. It may come down to Mainieri picking which one out of Hughes and Broussard is giving better at bats at the time and leaving that player in the 8 or 9 hole.
This post was edited on 2/4/19 at 3:41 pm
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Posted on 2/4/19 at 3:45 pm to CottonWasKing
quote:No. Give me the better defensive player at 3B. PM certainly doesn't put 2nd in higher regard since guys like Jacoby and Foster played there under him. Obviously, that was more because they were hitting, but the point is that we know where PM is willing to sacrifice defense.
Just based off of reports I would think you roll Hughes over and go with Bianco at 3rd but I could be completely off base there.
Posted on 2/4/19 at 5:12 pm to ell_13
I feel like you just have to disagree with Adam 
Posted on 2/4/19 at 5:17 pm to Adam4848
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At the same time I don't like the idea of having both Hughes and Broussard out of the lineup because both are very advanced defensively and you're going to be playing with a freshman 1B. It may come down to Mainieri picking which one out of Hughes and Broussard is giving better at bats at the time and leaving that player in the 8 or 9 hole.
I think it’s going to take some very special freshmen to take both of them out of the lineup. Like you said we can afford one spot in the lineup to not produce at the plate.
But Hughes is going to keep himself in with his glove. The only situation I see where Broussard is in the lineup but Hughes isn’t is if somehow Hughes is hitting <.200 while Broussard is having good at bats and I don’t really see that happening.
I don’t necessarily believe that Hughes will be hitting .300+ but I think he’ll hit .250ish and that’s fine for his glove in my opinion.
Posted on 2/4/19 at 6:43 pm to CottonWasKing
I hadn't read his post when I replied. My point is that I don't see PM moving the better fielding option from 3B to 2B. Smith was a treasure as a freshman at 3B. I don't see that type of fielder in this freshman crop. The better place would be 2B where PM has shown he's willing to sacrifice defense. It's the easier defensive position.
Posted on 2/4/19 at 6:47 pm to Adam4848
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I don't like the idea of having both Hughes and Broussard out of the lineup because both are very advanced defensively
I agree with this. Maineri has the luxury of having hitters in the “defensive” positions. Both Hughes and Broussard should be at least adequate hitters (if reports on Hughes are accurate) so I don’t see him sacrificing experience at 3rd and 2nd unless one of them really struggles at the plate.
Posted on 2/4/19 at 7:01 pm to ell_13
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I hadn't read his post when I replied
I didn’t really mean that literally. I just find it funny how much y’all disagree.
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My point is that I don't see PM moving the better fielding option from 3B to 2B. Smith was a treasure as a freshman at 3B. I don't see that type of fielder in this freshman crop. The better place would be 2B where PM has shown he's willing to sacrifice defense. It's the easier defensive position.
I could agree with that in theory. However in this situation you’re looking for a bat in the lineup. Knowing you’re going to sacrifice defense some.
I think Broussard and Hughes are easily two of our best infield gloves and I don’t see any of our freshmen beating them out because of their gloves.
So if you remove one you’re going to take a hit defensively. I would personally rather get the better bat in the lineup if was going to do that.
Bianco seems to be the better bat but, like I’ve said before, I haven’t seen them play. I’ve just read scrimmage stats and scouting reports so maybe Dugas is close enough with his bat to be the better guy. Idk.
Posted on 2/4/19 at 7:37 pm to CottonWasKing
Not this year ... but how many of you guys think Bianco winds up behind the plate?
Posted on 2/4/19 at 7:39 pm to LesnarF5
What’s our projected lineup going into opening day vs the one going into SEC play?
Posted on 2/4/19 at 7:52 pm to LesnarF5
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Not this year ... but how many of you guys think Bianco winds up behind the plate?
If he does eventually then he needs to start getting reps this year or at the very least in summer ball. I’m not a fan of catchers with limited experience, it’s one of those positions you need to get reps.
Mathis and Garza are both draft eligible sophomores but both may be back in 2020.
LSU is also recruiting two highly rated catchers from the high school class.
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What’s our projected lineup going into opening day vs the one going into SEC play?
That’s hard to answer
In theory it would be the same as opening night but freshmen take longer to get in a groove so they would be the ones gunning for spots in Mar-Apr.
This post was edited on 2/4/19 at 7:55 pm
Posted on 2/4/19 at 7:54 pm to Adam4848
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LSU is also recruiting two highly rated catchers from the high school class.
Three. Travinski, Torres, and Milazzo are all on the draft radar. I think we can get two of the three. Travinski can also big a big bodied 1B or OF too.
Posted on 2/4/19 at 7:56 pm to ProjectP2294
You’re right I forgot about the kid from Zachary. If they hit on one of Travanski or Torres they’ll be set for years to come.
Posted on 2/4/19 at 8:24 pm to Adam4848
Nice writeups. I think smith has more power potential than you, like 12-15 homers, but thats small stuff
Posted on 2/4/19 at 8:51 pm to LesnarF5
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but how many of you guys think Bianco winds up behind the plate?
I personally don’t think we’ll ever see him there outside of an emergency or just giving guys rest situation.
I just don’t think you really have time to convert position players to catchers in the college game.
It takes a long time to be a good catcher. They have the time for that in the minors but in college you only get 3-4 years with limited practice time.
So in my opinion if it happens it won’t be a good thing for LSU
This post was edited on 2/4/19 at 9:06 pm
Posted on 2/4/19 at 9:27 pm to ProjectP2294
quote:He had a hell of a weekend at the PBR showcase. Dudes swing as a beauty too.
Travinski
Posted on 2/4/19 at 9:38 pm to ell_13
What are the chances he makes it to campus?
Posted on 2/5/19 at 7:14 am to CottonWasKing
I’d say 50/50. But that’s a shot in the dark. Project is the prospect expert
Posted on 2/5/19 at 7:57 am to ell_13
Baseball America has him at 131 in their top 200. PG has him at 104 in their top 300. I'll keep tracking his rise/fall in BAs rankings. MLB only has 50 guys rated and he's not in the top 50 on there. Fan Graphs only has 91 rated and he's not listed there, but their next big update will be next week I think, maybe the week after.
He's scheduled to play in the Perfect Game Collegiate League this summer.
I don't know anything about his signability yet, but based on talent he's a top 10 round projection.
He's scheduled to play in the Perfect Game Collegiate League this summer.
I don't know anything about his signability yet, but based on talent he's a top 10 round projection.
Posted on 2/5/19 at 8:09 am to ProjectP2294
I think my brother-n-law is related to the Milazzo kid
Posted on 2/6/19 at 8:06 am to EdmondDontez
Shameless bump
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