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re: LSU Baseball: Lineup changes for 2010

Posted on 12/21/09 at 9:19 pm to
Posted by TigerTatorTots
The Safeshore
Member since Jul 2009
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Posted on 12/21/09 at 9:19 pm to
Pitching will need to step up big time this year
Posted by peopleschamp
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2006
6576 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 9:26 pm to
These kids all want to play for a top 5 program they all understand LSU is loaded. It could and probably will get even more competitive every year. This is not Les Miles, seniority doesn't count with Maineiri. The best will play no matter how loyal a weaker player is to the program. I talked to one of the guys who was left over from the Smoke Era and played for both coaches. He said Maineiri is all about winning he doesn't care about hurt feelings. Maineiri has demonstrated this. It will all play out. It is refreshing to have a coach who knows what he is doing on game day and how to use talent.
Posted by BilJ
Member since Sep 2003
161874 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 9:30 pm to
not overly thrilled about the weekend rotation, but we'll see
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
71493 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 9:35 pm to
We didn't have 3 great weekend pitchers last year and we almost never do. We've always gotten by on a couple great pitchers and super-hitting. We don't need 3 great weekend guys, but we do need 1 guy to step up and be a solid weekend guy alongside Ross and Ranaudo. I think Bradshaw or Joey can give us that.

That being said I think we see more of a consistently (good) Austin Ross this year. More SEC Pitcher of the Week performances and less pulled by the 3rd-4th inning performances.
Posted by BilJ
Member since Sep 2003
161874 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 9:57 pm to
I was going to say we don't even have a dependable #2. I hope ross becomes more consistent
Posted by blowmeauburn
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2006
8042 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 10:30 pm to
Agreed. I think the most important question this year is Austin Ross. If he produces then we have a serious shot at repeating. If he does not then I think it will be difficult to get out of the Super Regional.

Of course, someone I am not even counting on could step and make this post irrelevant.

I am not as concerned about the offesne as I am excited to see the young guys produce at last years freshmen develop.

Also, dont kill me or anything, but I just wanted to get some thoughts on Chad Jones for next year. Does anyone see him possibly starting a few games just to see how he does?

Here is to the repeat:
This post was edited on 12/21/09 at 10:33 pm
Posted by SM6
Georgia
Member since Jul 2008
8921 posts
Posted on 12/22/09 at 11:51 am to
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Agreed. I think the most important question this year is Austin Ross. If he produces then we have a serious shot at repeating. If he does not then I think it will be difficult to get out of the Super Regional.


Thats the thing about college baseball, the post-season is set up so that you can make a deep run with essentially two great pitchers.

I like our team for 2010, but we could get in trouble in the Super Regionals with a bad draw of a pitching heavy team. Pitching wins championships. That being said, Ranaudo should be a horse and if Ross can step up, we have the back end of the bullpen covered.
Posted by lucaslsu
LSU!
Member since Oct 2007
8606 posts
Posted on 12/22/09 at 11:09 pm to
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Yeah for Wet Delatte!!!
He is an amazing baseball player and I look forward to watching him next year


You're one of those chicks that sit in the parents/player guest section and dress like its prom aren't you?
Posted by zac32lsu
Lafayette
Member since Oct 2009
663 posts
Posted on 12/24/09 at 12:53 am to
For those of you who think moving mikie to right is a bad idea then consider this...

Has maneiri not proven yet that he makes great decisions with lineup changes?

Please dont question maneiri until he effs up which he has done the exact opposite of since taking over as hc.
Posted by LSUTygerFan
Homerun Village
Member since Jun 2008
33232 posts
Posted on 12/28/09 at 2:47 pm to
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Adam4848


What do you know about this kid Rittiner?
Posted by DBG
vermont
Member since May 2004
78393 posts
Posted on 12/28/09 at 2:53 pm to
Rittiner looks like a 4 year guy who won't be great but won't be terrible

could be a contributor in a year or two
Posted by TigerCub12
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2009
53 posts
Posted on 12/28/09 at 2:55 pm to
Bad arse lefty from Jesuit. Probly much better than Matulis already..
Posted by msutiger
Houston
Member since Jul 2008
71354 posts
Posted on 12/28/09 at 2:57 pm to
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This post was edited on 3/30/23 at 10:12 am
Posted by tigermike200444
baton rouge
Member since Dec 2003
9106 posts
Posted on 12/28/09 at 3:02 pm to
i also think jones could start in the outfield and pitch.but who knows til he comes out in february.i think we will be better this year than last year.
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
71493 posts
Posted on 12/28/09 at 3:03 pm to
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Jones will beat out Watkins for RF.


Jones will be kept primarily in the bullpen more than likely
Posted by mylsuhat
Mandeville, LA
Member since Mar 2008
49824 posts
Posted on 12/28/09 at 3:11 pm to
i think Matulis (spl?) will defiantly have an amazing year as a reliever. he just looks like he has it
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
71493 posts
Posted on 12/28/09 at 3:15 pm to
If we could have 2 strong lefties out of the bullpen in Matulis and Jones this team could very good pitching wise.
Posted by mylsuhat
Mandeville, LA
Member since Mar 2008
49824 posts
Posted on 12/28/09 at 3:19 pm to
ZVR went pro right?
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
71493 posts
Posted on 12/28/09 at 3:26 pm to
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ZVR went pro right?


Yes our recruiting class got purged badly by MLB...unfortunately
Posted by tigermike200444
baton rouge
Member since Dec 2003
9106 posts
Posted on 12/28/09 at 3:45 pm to
chad jones if he stays baseball is a 350 hitter with 20 homers plus a 92 mph from the left side out the pen
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