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re: MLB Draft Results (LSU Related)
Posted on 6/8/16 at 9:19 pm to TigersforEver
Posted on 6/8/16 at 9:19 pm to TigersforEver
Worth it how? Because it would be a fun experience? Best time of their lives?
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Posted on 6/8/16 at 9:20 pm to ell_13
Ell, if I had been blessed with the unbelievable skills of someone like Nola or Bregman, I wouldn't have walked away until I won a championship or ran out of eligibility.
Posted on 6/8/16 at 9:28 pm to ell_13
Kyle Funkhouser at Louisville came back after getting drafted 35th overall and look what it got him. You lose all leverage towards bigger money. He's ranked around 60th overall heading into draft.
Louisville is stacked heading into supers, so a CWS crown for them would be worth it for him. Unfortunately LSU will ruin it for him.
Louisville is stacked heading into supers, so a CWS crown for them would be worth it for him. Unfortunately LSU will ruin it for him.
This post was edited on 6/8/16 at 9:30 pm
Posted on 6/8/16 at 9:30 pm to TigersforEver
That pretty much makes you an idiot. Neither of those players were guaranteed anything at LSU. But they were guaranteed millions. And a chance to keep doing what they love at a higher level. Players of that caliber and drive... Their competitive nature pushes them, not to stay where they are where they've already proven themselves, but to go on to tougher challenges. The exact opposite of what you're shortsightedness causes you to think.
Posted on 6/8/16 at 9:33 pm to TailgatingTiger26
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Kyle Funkhouser
Just looked him up - he's a huge reason why Louisville is 2 home wins away from Omaha. Kinda proves my point about the impact a guy can make by coming back.
Also, you would think
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Players of that caliber and drive
Would be more concerned with WINNING A CHAMPIONSHIP than making money a year sooner.
This post was edited on 6/8/16 at 9:36 pm
Posted on 6/8/16 at 9:35 pm to TigersforEver
And if he doesn't win it all? He hasn't proven anything yet. UL would be there without him.
What he HAS proven is that he'll lose millions. He won't have any signing leverage. Whatever team drafts him will save a lot of money when they sign him way under slot.
What he HAS proven is that he'll lose millions. He won't have any signing leverage. Whatever team drafts him will save a lot of money when they sign him way under slot.
Posted on 6/8/16 at 9:37 pm to ell_13
If LSU wasn't in it i would be cheering for Louisville just to hear what he says when a reporter inevitably asks if he regrets his decision.
Posted on 6/8/16 at 9:37 pm to TigersforEver
quote:theyre obviously not. And it's not just about the money. It's about the opportunity to do what you've strived for. The sooner you can get started the better in many cases and none more so than the 3rd year college player.
concerned with WINNING A CHAMPIONSHIP than making money a year sooner.
Posted on 6/8/16 at 9:39 pm to TigersforEver
You think Nola or Bregman regret their decision? 
You're acting like college is the best thing these guys will ever experience. Anyone who believes that is either too young or pretty pathetic to have maxed out at 22.
You're acting like college is the best thing these guys will ever experience. Anyone who believes that is either too young or pretty pathetic to have maxed out at 22.
Posted on 6/8/16 at 9:40 pm to ell_13
If we win it all this year, I wouldn't be surprised if some part of Bregs wishes he had stuck around to be a part of it.
Posted on 6/8/16 at 9:42 pm to TigersforEver
of course he would wish that! Who wouldn't?! Doesn't mean he would regret going early. There are 30 players at LSU who WISH they had his talent, money, and opportunity to play in the MLB this year.
Posted on 6/8/16 at 9:46 pm to TailgatingTiger26
I think Poche and Fraley are the only ones we lose.
Robertson is a really good college player, and I think he has leadership qualities that will lend itself well to next years team, which is something i think he will look forward too. Let him improve his defense, which will have to be his calling card at the next level.
People say he and Deichmann hate Maineri and wont be back, though.
Where do you think Newman and Reynolds are going? these are run of the mill relievers at the next level, at this point. I cant see them going anywhere
Robertson is a really good college player, and I think he has leadership qualities that will lend itself well to next years team, which is something i think he will look forward too. Let him improve his defense, which will have to be his calling card at the next level.
People say he and Deichmann hate Maineri and wont be back, though.
Where do you think Newman and Reynolds are going? these are run of the mill relievers at the next level, at this point. I cant see them going anywhere
Posted on 6/8/16 at 9:47 pm to ell_13
I can't wait for all the people who say Riley pint never wanted to come to lsu and just used us for leverage when he gets drafted top 10 tomorrow.
Posted on 6/8/16 at 9:47 pm to ell_13
There are also guys like Blake Dean who just didn't like it in the pros. I just really admire people who stay and make the most of their time where they are, get their degree while they're in college for free, and don't get ahead of themselves for a payday.
Posted on 6/8/16 at 9:48 pm to TigersforEver
quote:lol no you wouldn't. It's easy to say that when you aren't actually in that situation. Put the contract in front of you and I gauraintee you sign it
Ell, if I had been blessed with the unbelievable skills of someone like Nola or Bregman, I wouldn't have walked away until I won a championship or ran out of eligibility.
Posted on 6/8/16 at 9:51 pm to ProjectP2294
I got lucky and happened to be in a wedding a few weeks ago in Kansas and ran into an MLB operations consultant who was brought in to a few teams since his kids go to school with Riley. Riley has a high number but he's 100% gone.
Posted on 6/8/16 at 9:52 pm to TigersforEver
You want to bring up Blake Dean?
His sole reason for returning was to raise his draft stock. To prove to teams he could play a position. He had shoulder surgery that summer for that purpose hoping it would fix his arm.
Also, lots of these guys finish school during the fall/winter.
His sole reason for returning was to raise his draft stock. To prove to teams he could play a position. He had shoulder surgery that summer for that purpose hoping it would fix his arm.
Also, lots of these guys finish school during the fall/winter.
This post was edited on 6/8/16 at 9:54 pm
Posted on 6/8/16 at 9:54 pm to TigersforEver
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I believe that that extra year of college is worth the money given up.
Posted on 6/8/16 at 9:54 pm to Bad Medicine
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lol no you wouldn't. It's easy to say that when you aren't actually in that situation. Put the contract in front of you and I gauraintee you sign it
Wish I could take you up on that bet
I heard I could be a late round flyer in the Boxtard Draft though - Jumbotron appearances in the last 2, one with a possum playing air guitar. Don't know who will go #1 between Guillot and the K Lady but I hope at least one of them sticks around.
The guy making the bird noises, however, can move along.
Posted on 6/8/16 at 9:55 pm to TigersforEver
Those people aren't boxtards
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