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re: Safford
Posted on 4/3/21 at 9:22 pm to Fightin Okra
Posted on 4/3/21 at 9:22 pm to Fightin Okra
He's an infielder. I think he could become a good OF. Look at Dugas' progression as an OF. I just don't get why Safford becomes an answer in CF now that we're in conference play - this should have been worked through way earlier. Sure, you can't plan for Gio going down but stick with Drost and Sanford (both OFs). And, don't bat him 2nd. It's not going to hurt in the long run but our short run is suffering badly. Stevenson or Crews will be in CF next year, book it.
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Posted on 4/3/21 at 9:25 pm to DRock88
Crews isnt ready for cf
Posted on 4/3/21 at 9:27 pm to ramchallenge
He shouldn’t be hitting 2nd in Southern’s lineup. Hitting in the two here is the same as Miles keeping DJ Welter on the field. The similarities between the two coaches are undeniable.
Posted on 4/3/21 at 9:28 pm to TheBoogyDown
He’s going to be a good hitter. Like his approach
Posted on 4/3/21 at 9:29 pm to Lester Earl
Agreed. He just needs a little more experience
Posted on 4/3/21 at 9:30 pm to TheBoogyDown
He doesnt strike out much ,gets walked alot .
Posted on 4/3/21 at 9:40 pm to josh336
I heard alot of hype about Stevenson this weekend from guys that have seen him a good bit. I'm just not very familiar with him.
Posted on 4/4/21 at 1:31 am to ramchallenge
Because he must look up to Pawl (literally)
Posted on 4/4/21 at 1:38 am to Fightin Okra
He may not have a cannon but he has a good enough arm to compete for the 3B spot before CPM went all idiot and started a PITCHER there for the first two games of the season.
Safford was a SS at UHigh and probably never played CF in his life. CPM has this mistaken belief that it doesn't matter where you have played all your life, he will insert you to play a new position and all will be well. THis assertion normally plays out every year at 1B but sometimes there are also outbreaks of this idiocy at 3B and OF.
Safford's speed is elite and gets him close or to many balls that others never touch. But he is taking some missteps initially after a batted ball but will get better as season progresses.
I still don't get Cranford at 2b with a weak bat. Would rather Arnold or Doughty there.
Safford was a SS at UHigh and probably never played CF in his life. CPM has this mistaken belief that it doesn't matter where you have played all your life, he will insert you to play a new position and all will be well. THis assertion normally plays out every year at 1B but sometimes there are also outbreaks of this idiocy at 3B and OF.
Safford's speed is elite and gets him close or to many balls that others never touch. But he is taking some missteps initially after a batted ball but will get better as season progresses.
I still don't get Cranford at 2b with a weak bat. Would rather Arnold or Doughty there.
Posted on 4/4/21 at 8:14 am to DRock88
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And, don't bat him 2nd
This is the part that’s hard to understand. He must be practicing way different than he’s playing.
Posted on 4/4/21 at 8:19 am to josh336
And Safford is?
Posted on 4/4/21 at 8:20 am to Tigerguru96
And on top of that he runs off a 5 tool player two sport player that will end up being drafted higher than any outfielder on roster outside of crews
Posted on 4/4/21 at 8:47 am to Penrod
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Safford’s speed is a difference maker with Gio out.
“difference maker”
How many games has LSU won with him in the lineup?
Posted on 4/4/21 at 8:50 am to ell_13
He isnt perfect, but considering our other options there now, he is the closest....just needs some more reps....preferably before conference play started....but here we are
This post was edited on 4/4/21 at 8:51 am
Posted on 4/4/21 at 8:53 am to josh336
quote:Why does he get more reps over players who will actually play the position in the future? And who can hit better?
considering our other options there now, he is the closest....just needs some more reps
Posted on 4/4/21 at 9:02 am to josh336
My concern for the Rant right now is that there is a lot for griping and complaining about certain kids. There seems to be a couple of players that Paul is dead set on forcing into the lineup, and he’s going to put them in a position that they aren’t ready for yet. The fans, in their disgust over Paul’s decision making, are griping about the kids who are only doing the best they can.
We’ve got to focus our energy on the source.
We’ve got to focus our energy on the source.
Posted on 4/4/21 at 9:12 am to ell_13
Who is it that you see playing cf in the future? Because i dont see anyone else doing it thats currently on our roster outside of gio who maybe / may not be hurt
Posted on 4/4/21 at 9:14 am to Choupique19
I mean yeah, his lack of recruiting and his early season decisions have put us where we are. I just cant have every post i make be about PM, gets tiresome to me
Posted on 4/4/21 at 9:14 am to Choupique19
You have posters like geauxtigers33 who would rather blame the players than PM. It’s their fault for not succeeding. They’re at fault when they don’t come through or don’t make a play. Paul has no control when he keeps Beloso in and he Ks with the bases loaded. Or when he pitches Brady in a 0-0 game and he lets 5 runs score. That’s not Paul’s fault in any way. 
Posted on 4/4/21 at 9:15 am to josh336
quote:I mean OF. We have plenty of OFs on the roster and most of them would be a better CF option over Safford.
Who is it that you see playing cf in the future? Because i dont see anyone else doing it thats currently on our roster outside of gio who maybe / may not be hurt
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