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re: Changes coming to LSU infield

Posted on 3/8/21 at 5:04 pm to
Posted by CottonWasKing
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Posted on 3/8/21 at 5:04 pm to
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And then you had Bianco get on in the 7th and no one pinch ran for him.



Ehh I don’t necessarily mind letting him run. He’s not as slow as everyone thinks he is.

But on the other hand. You’ve got a close game and Hampton is on the bench and doesn’t run for anyone. Wtf is that about?
Posted by Choupiqueboy
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Apr 2019
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Posted on 3/8/21 at 5:20 pm to
Manieri is too self-absorbed to admit his lack of motivation. He should RETIRE soon!!!! He really seems to have a sense of entitlement. His syrupy BS has grown THIN!!
Posted by upgrade
Member since Jul 2011
14604 posts
Posted on 3/8/21 at 5:24 pm to
At first I was a little bit excited to see Bianco getting some playing time this year. Figured third year player, he's got some power. Let's see. But then the whole shortstop thing started. The fact that we even tried Bianco at shortstop on weekends is scary. Our infield defense is nowhere near what we've been used to since Paul has been here.
It will be the biggest weakness of this team.

Also, Bianco at the plate is like having a Jordan brother without the extra bonus of HBP bases.

ETA: Maybe I worded the part about the defense not being good poorly.
I meant that Mainieri usually puts a great defense on the field. Not this year.
This post was edited on 3/8/21 at 8:15 pm
Posted by deaux
Member since Oct 2018
20267 posts
Posted on 3/8/21 at 5:25 pm to
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Manieri is too self-absorbed to admit his lack of motivation. He should RETIRE soon!!!! He really seems to have a sense of entitlement. His syrupy BS has grown THIN!!



Where do you people come up with this shite?
Posted by Adam4848
LA
Member since Apr 2006
19636 posts
Posted on 3/8/21 at 5:32 pm to
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Honest question. How bad would this team be if we had a normal year in 2020 with our recruits playing their full senior seasons and the draft went on as normal?


The 2020 team would have won maybe 14-15 SEC games.

Thinking of a lineup without Crews, Drost, and Thompson this year is a scary thought.
Posted by ElRoos
Member since Nov 2017
7793 posts
Posted on 3/8/21 at 5:49 pm to
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You mean 3B?


Nah, I meant, if Bianco is removed as SS in favor of Arnold, who would take over as 2B until Doughty is back.
Posted by Adam4848
LA
Member since Apr 2006
19636 posts
Posted on 3/8/21 at 6:04 pm to
Doughty will me back tomorrow
Posted by DRock88
Member since Aug 2015
10246 posts
Posted on 3/8/21 at 6:24 pm to
And he got the steal signal
Posted by LSUMANINVA
West Virginia
Member since Sep 2004
9150 posts
Posted on 3/8/21 at 6:25 pm to
I hope Paul goes stands in the infield.
Posted by ElRoos
Member since Nov 2017
7793 posts
Posted on 3/8/21 at 6:50 pm to
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Doughty will me back tomorrow



Ah, didn't realize that. Good deal!
Posted by geauxtigers33
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2014
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Posted on 3/8/21 at 6:50 pm to
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Where is he now?


Playing minor league baseball because he didn’t want to come back to LSU to be a DH.
Posted by PenguinPubes
Frozen Tundra
Member since Jan 2018
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Posted on 3/8/21 at 6:50 pm to
Wow. Pail finally realized the obvious
Posted by geauxtigers33
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2014
13735 posts
Posted on 3/8/21 at 6:57 pm to
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And he got the steal signal


This boards obsession with the fact Bianco is slow and unathletic is so overblown. On the steal the catcher made a fantastic throw from his knees to the only spot where the fielder could have tagged Bianco and Bianco still may have even been safe anyway.

He has above average speed and is a decent defender at multiple positions. He just can’t hit at this level.
Posted by ell_13
Member since Apr 2013
87176 posts
Posted on 3/8/21 at 7:19 pm to
Wasn’t it a bunt and run? With Milazzo batting? Didn’t he struggle a few games ago bunting up by 5 runs?
Posted by doubleb
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2006
41634 posts
Posted on 3/8/21 at 7:34 pm to
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LSU infield by ell_13
Wasn’t it a bunt and run? With Milazzo batting? Didn’t he struggle a few games ago bunting up by 5 runs?


Mikazzo missed bunt. I’m wondering if Bianco missed a sign. Saw steal when it was a bunt ?????
Posted by geauxtigers33
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2014
13735 posts
Posted on 3/8/21 at 7:39 pm to
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Wasn’t it a bunt and run? With Milazzo batting? Didn’t he struggle a few games ago bunting up by 5 runs?


What’s it matter what CPM calls? You’re going to disagree with it anyway lol.
Posted by Naptime
Member since Sep 2020
2226 posts
Posted on 3/8/21 at 7:42 pm to
Fake bunt and steal I think. Head scratcher. I’m thinking you may see Thompson at SS tomorrow. Cranford needs an opportunity too.
Posted by CottonWasKing
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Posted on 3/8/21 at 7:42 pm to
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Didn’t he struggle a few games ago bunting up by 5 runs?



If you’re talking about the play I think you’re talking about it really wasn’t that bad of a bunt. They were just running a wheel on the left side and it was played perfectly. If that bunt is played like 90% of the bunts in college baseball then it easily does it’s job.

In hindsight you can say he could’ve deadened the ball a little more or pushed it up the 1st baseline instead but that’s hindsight for you.

The other team is allowed to make plays too and they made one that time.
Posted by ell_13
Member since Apr 2013
87176 posts
Posted on 3/8/21 at 7:42 pm to
I think it’s a reflection of the shite lineup management yes. But the call itself wasn’t bad.
Posted by geauxtigers33
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2014
13735 posts
Posted on 3/8/21 at 7:46 pm to
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Thompson at SS tomorrow.


I can see this happening too maybe put Doughty at 3rd and keep Arnold at second.

Cranford is probably the best defensive option but I think you are giving up a lot on the offensive side. With Milazzo in the lineup you can’t really afford to have another defensive specialist out there.
This post was edited on 3/8/21 at 7:49 pm
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