re: Mac Marshall did not sign with the Astros; Will play for Tigers

They going to try and out do what the Phillies did to the Oregon State kid last year?

They're slowly getting rid themselves.

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this class is so stacked, i don't even know how to predict a line up for next year. Pretty much every incoming freshman has a chance to compete for playing time, if not start

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I agree. Poche will most likely be the friday night guy, with Marshall then Bouman. Not a bad top 3. Bouman started coming around at the end. Good pitching depth with Latz and Godfrey. Lots of bat power in this class, too. I'm stoked for next year.

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OMG, we haven't even talked about hitting...

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thought i read that one of the twins was a pretty good hitter.

I was mainly talking about the recruits adding to what we already had

But the hitting will be huge. Javi did a great job recruiting. We are stacked on hitting. It's going to be a good few years.

Gotcha. I brought up Reynolds and Newman b/c I think one may start on Saturday. Next year's team is stacked. It's tough to make a lineup. Things I feel 100% about:

Stevie and Laird in OF
Bregman at SS
Hale somewhere
Poche pitching on Fri or Sat

That's it.

Stevie and Laird most definitely, and I think Fraley is his job to lose. He came on strong once given a full time opportunity. Bryce could certainly push for his spot, though.

Paps will push Chinea behind the plate. If Chinea struggles offensively, I can see paps coming in pretty quickly. Mainieri said he is similar to Micah Gibbs behind the plate with a slightly stronger arm

I agree with the rest of what you said. Hard to think Marshall won't make the rotation with his stuff, but it's possible. I'm definitely a fan of Reynolds. I hope he comes back stronger than ever.

Im hoping bcpm was only a one year thing

If Pap isnt better than Chinea he shouldnt have been recruited by LSU