re: Holman to start vs Texas

Posted by 225Tyga

Member since Oct 2013

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Posted on 3/1/24 at 7:21 am to josh336

Not a bad idea!

Posted by Classy Doge

Member since Nov 2021

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Posted on 3/1/24 at 7:31 am to josh336

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Im legit shocked

This is how it should have lined up since opening day if the opening day start was actually based on preseason performance. It seems like since that opportunity was passed over, it was inevitable that it would at some point affect someone's arm rest schedule to make a rotation change.

IMO the sooner you make the change the better, but the Xavier series seemed to be a good weekend to make the swap. Jay obviously wanted to give Thatcher the first opportunity to throw Fridays but he has not been that guy who gets you deep into that first game consistently.

Posted by Lester Earl

3rd Ward

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Posted on 3/1/24 at 7:55 am to Classy Doge

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This is how it should have lined up since opening day if the opening day start was actually based on preseason performance. It seems like since that opportunity was passed over, it was inevitable that it would at some point affect someone's arm rest schedule to make a rotation change.

Nah. It’s not a big deal either way.

Posted by Honkus

Member since Aug 2005

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Posted on 3/1/24 at 7:55 am to WhoGeaux

This is the right call.

Also, smashing the UNDER... expecting another pitchers duel

Posted by IM_4_LSU

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Posted on 3/1/24 at 7:59 am to WhoGeaux

I do not mind the decision but also would not have minded if they pitched Jump toady against Texas.

Posted by Datsmoneydude

Member since Jun 2021

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Posted on 3/1/24 at 8:05 am to Lester Earl

Who knows… maybe Hurd went to Jay and said I’ll do whatever is best for the team. Hes a good kid and will once again be the main factor on how far this team goes, just like last year

Posted by thunderbird1100

GSU Eagles fan

Member since Oct 2007

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Posted on 3/1/24 at 8:13 am to Tigerpride18

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Yall are giving up on Hurd it seems

Let's not be dramatic here.

Hurd has struggled in his first 2 starts and also struggled in the intersquads leading up to the season. 1 bad start can be a lfuke, 2 bad starts in a row can be a sign. 3 or more (including intersquads) is a clear indication that things arent clicking for him at the moment. This move makes sense now that we're facing a legit opponent. It doesnt make sense to let Hurd "work thing sout" against the toughest opponent on the schedule to date when we have other starters who have been consistently elite over the same time period. Hurd can continue to work things out on Sat or Sun. It's not over for him at all, he just needs to find some consistency is all. If he doesnt, then we got plenty of other guys who do have the consistency to be a weekend starter and maybe he needs to go back to bullpen work mostly. Is what it is, Hurd is not going to just be given the Friday night role because that was envisioned to start the season. You go by the results and follow suit.

This post was edited on 3/1/24 at 8:14 am

Posted by Lester Earl

3rd Ward

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Posted on 3/1/24 at 8:33 am to Datsmoneydude

If it weren’t for the matchup he’d probably leave them. Fans put too much emphasis on what day someone starts.

At the end of the day, Holman has thrown on average 82 pitches in his first two outings. 77 last game. It’s like they almost anticipated this. Moving him up a day is a nothing burger.

Posted by Honkus

Member since Aug 2005

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Posted on 3/1/24 at 9:00 am to IM_4_LSU

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would not have minded if they pitched Jump toady against Texas

Ehh.. dont think he's ready to make that leap. Id prefer to continue ramping him up slowly. Maybe a dress rehersal next wknd vs Xavier then have him full-bore when we travel to StarkVegas.

Posted by Riolobo

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Posted on 3/2/24 at 7:02 am to WhoGeaux

And as usual Jay nails it.