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re: Time for a change at the leadoff spot
Posted on 3/18/11 at 9:46 pm to Lester Earl
Posted on 3/18/11 at 9:46 pm to Lester Earl
give jones a shot, maybe even nola
but like i said, even if it's temporary, watkins needs a new spot, period
but like i said, even if it's temporary, watkins needs a new spot, period
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Posted on 3/18/11 at 9:46 pm to DBG
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and watkins is hitting .142 in those games...
....and he has 5 walks
6 runs scored
and 4 sb
Posted on 3/18/11 at 9:48 pm to CROWN N COKE
Was he scared to swing the bat in game 1 of the regionals last year?
Posted on 3/18/11 at 9:48 pm to Lester Earl
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Im not sure he is ready to assume that responsibility
I'm not either...he hasn't been there yet.
However, I'm absolutely positive that Watkins isn't!
Posted on 3/18/11 at 9:49 pm to Cajun Revolution
I'd be against nola going there too because he is a good run producer as well. He deserves some criticism as well, his defense hasn't been good this year at all
Posted on 3/18/11 at 9:49 pm to josh336
I'd say NOLA would be an option but it's debatable with our lineup. Not sure the makeup for this team would allow it.
Posted on 3/18/11 at 9:49 pm to CROWN N COKE
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because he's scared to swing the fricking bat! (see 9th inning of the Florida game tonight)
he was in a spot to drive in a crucial, crucial, run. It is different than most situations during a game that a leadoff hitter faces.
like i said, he should have been pinch hit for, also knowing he swings and misses a lot.
that was a really good pitcher. And a great pitch to get him out on. Kudos to him. Raph Rhymes looked pretty stupid too. Should be bench him too?
Posted on 3/18/11 at 9:50 pm to Lester Earl
and 6 strikeouts
and would have lets say, jones, have any less runs scored or steals?
and would have lets say, jones, have any less runs scored or steals?
Posted on 3/18/11 at 9:50 pm to Cajun Revolution
Nola is too slow to bat leadoff, imo. His lateral quickness in the field is one of his assets, but pure foot speed is not.
his OBP going into tonight was .420
Watkins is .411
what Watkins did in the 1st inning tonight is something Nola would not have been able to do.
his OBP going into tonight was .420
Watkins is .411
what Watkins did in the 1st inning tonight is something Nola would not have been able to do.
This post was edited on 3/18/11 at 9:51 pm
Posted on 3/18/11 at 9:50 pm to josh336
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Posted by josh336
I'd be against nola going there too because he is a good run producer as well. He deserves some criticism as well, his defense hasn't been good this year at all
True. I think the best answer is we just don't have a better alternative. That is something we all can agree on.
Posted on 3/18/11 at 9:51 pm to josh336
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Was he scared to swing the bat in game 1 of the regionals last year?
Well shite...that makes it easy, doesn't it??
He should be leadoff until he leaves regardless of production because he swung the bat in Game 1 of regionals last year.
brilliant
Posted on 3/18/11 at 9:52 pm to CROWN N COKE
And he should be benched because he was "afraid to swing the bat" during one game?
Posted on 3/18/11 at 9:53 pm to Lester Earl
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This post was edited on 4/2/23 at 11:20 pm
Posted on 3/18/11 at 9:54 pm to josh336
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And he should be benched because he was "afraid to swing the bat" during one game?
No, he should be benched because he is an abomination at the plate. And don't forget...that was against some pretty lame competition.
Not swinging the bat was my argument to Lester Earl's argument that he works the count.
Posted on 3/18/11 at 9:56 pm to CROWN N COKE
Hitting leadoff isn't as simple as you make it out to be. Its a very tough job to see a bunch of pitches and be comfortable hitting with 2 strikes. Yall need to realize we played the best team in the country tonight and went toe to toe with them, and if we can get the one tomorrow, we have a good chance of taking this series. LSU's record with Watkins at the top of the lineup is pretty damn good.
Posted on 3/18/11 at 9:57 pm to CROWN N COKE
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Not swinging the bat was my argument to Lester Earl's argument that he works the count.
so you are saying he isnt good at working the count?
Posted on 3/18/11 at 9:58 pm to josh336
Please done bring the "if it aint broke dont fix it" argument in here.
You always have ways to make the team better
You always have ways to make the team better
Posted on 3/18/11 at 9:58 pm to Lester Earl
Well that's a valid point. I'm just wondering how many games Watkins will win for us vs. how many he may hurt us. It may just be a wash. It's not like the kid sucks. Just wish he made more positive contact.
Posted on 3/18/11 at 9:58 pm to Cajun Revolution
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True. I think the best answer is we just don't have a better alternative.
Well, we might, unfortunately for us, he also happens to play football. After the spring game i'd love to see CPM give Ware a shot at lead off and LF
Posted on 3/18/11 at 10:01 pm to Lester Earl
If you cannot be counted on to make contact with the ball you absolutely should not be the leadoff hitter.
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