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re: Looks like the lineup won’t be changed according to JJ
Posted on 4/14/22 at 11:43 pm to DeathValley85
Posted on 4/14/22 at 11:43 pm to DeathValley85
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He was golden glove or some shite at 2nd
And Thompson is a top 50 college prospect according to D1Baseball. I don’t care what someone did or how good they’re supposed to be. Merrifield has not been good in the field at LSU this year at any position he’s played.
And fwiw, Thompson did fine when he was moved to 2nd base.
This post was edited on 4/14/22 at 11:44 pm
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Posted on 4/14/22 at 11:44 pm to lsufball19
I’m not saying we have any great options, but Thompson has been the worst defensive player all year. Merrifield hasn’t played 2nd at all this year, a position he played well previously. And Thompson didn’t hit well at all last weekend or tonight.
Posted on 4/14/22 at 11:45 pm to RB10
I’m fine with trying that after the series midweek or Saturday if we lose tomorrow. I’m just not a fan of doing it until the series is over. Unless you feel strongly about another option. And I’m sure JJ doesn’t.
Posted on 4/14/22 at 11:45 pm to lsufball19
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Merrifield has not been good in the field at LSU this year at any position he’s played.
He’s only played one position while at LSU.
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And fwiw, Thompson did fine when he was moved to 2nd base.
So why is he playing SS right now?
Posted on 4/14/22 at 11:46 pm to LSBoosie
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So why is he playing SS right now?
Because there isn’t another capable SS on the roster. Doughty isn’t the answer there either, he’s kind of a break glass SS.
This post was edited on 4/14/22 at 11:48 pm
Posted on 4/14/22 at 11:48 pm to RB10
You don’t think there is one other person on the roster that can field better than Thompson at SS right now?
Posted on 4/14/22 at 11:50 pm to LSBoosie
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You don’t think there is one other person on the roster that can field better than Thompson at SS right now?
The two they’ve tried couldn’t. SEC caliber shortstops don’t grow on trees.
Posted on 4/14/22 at 11:52 pm to RB10
He doesn't need to sit.
It's swap Doughty and Thompson time again for probably the next 1/4 of the season - then re-evaluate in the last 1/4.
It's swap Doughty and Thompson time again for probably the next 1/4 of the season - then re-evaluate in the last 1/4.
Posted on 4/14/22 at 11:53 pm to lsufball19
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Merrifield has not been good in the field at LSU this year at any position he’s played.
Which has only been 3rd base…at least try to be consistent in your ranting.
Posted on 4/14/22 at 11:55 pm to RB10
Doughty has a higher fielding % than Thompson. Bianco, who is apparently hurt at the moment, hasn’t been given a chance. I just don’t get why you are defending the worst defensive player so far this year.
Posted on 4/14/22 at 11:57 pm to Meauxjeaux
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He doesn't need to sit.
It's swap Doughty and Thompson time again for probably the next 1/4 of the season - then re-evaluate in the last 1/4.
I disagree. You can’t keep swapping them. It needs to be established and I don’t think Doughty is a long term answer.
He’s tried putting Thompson at 2B for a stretch to get him some confidence. It didn’t work. Next step is sending him to the bench to see if it lights a fire.
Posted on 4/14/22 at 11:59 pm to LSBoosie
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Doughty has a higher fielding % than Thompson. Bianco, who is apparently hurt at the moment, hasn’t been given a chance. I just don’t get why you are defending the worst defensive player so far this year.
What part of me saying Thompson needs to be benched makes you think I’m defending him?
I’m simply pointing out that none of the players you’ve mentioned are SEC caliber shortstops. I don’t think Thompson is either with the ways he’s played, just to be clear. Though he does have the most potential.
This post was edited on 4/15/22 at 12:02 am
Posted on 4/15/22 at 12:00 am to LSBoosie
Dude, Cade misplayed a routine groundball that scored the runs to beat us. It was silly how bad it was misplayed. Pay attention.
Posted on 4/15/22 at 12:01 am to DeathValley85
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Which has only been 3rd base
He’s also played shortstop
Posted on 4/15/22 at 12:01 am to Le Tenia
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Doughty has a higher fielding % than Thompson. Bianco, who is apparently hurt at the moment, hasn’t been given a chance. I just don’t get why you are defending the worst defensive player so far this year.
Exactly. Doughty isn’t exactly Ozzie Smith out there.
Posted on 4/15/22 at 12:02 am to RB10
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I’m simply pointing out that none of the players you’ve mentioned are SEC caliber shortstops. I don’t think Thompson is either, just to be clear. Though he does have the most potential.
I don’t disagree. I’m not saying we have great shortstops. I just want someone who can field better than Thompson.
Posted on 4/15/22 at 12:02 am to LSBoosie
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So why is he playing SS right now?
Because Doughty wasn’t playing well there either and I assume JJ thought Thompson worked through his issues with his break playing 2nd. Obviously he didn’t but that’s likely the reason
Posted on 4/15/22 at 12:03 am to lsufball19
Which games and how many balls did he have a chance to field?
Posted on 4/15/22 at 12:03 am to LSBoosie
He’s saying that benching him tomorrow is not an easy or automatic decision. At the very least. But sitting him is probably necessary to hope it clears his head. Not sure if he means tomorrow though. Regardless, it’s not an automatic decision.
Posted on 4/15/22 at 12:06 am to LSBoosie
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I don’t disagree. I’m not saying we have great shortstops. I just want someone who can field better than Thompson.
Doughty is fielding .913.
Cranford is fielding .778.
Merrifield is fielding .879.
I’m not really sure who you can put other than Doughty, and after 4-5 games he’s going to look just about as bad as Thompson.
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