re: Trey Watkins given his walking papers by Mainieri

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I agree, but Mainieri is cutting Watkins for underachieving, not lack of potential. But I see your point for sure.

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No, he's cutting him for potential. If he thought there were a chance that Watkins could hit .280+ with an OBP above .400 and could play a solid Center Field, this conversation wouldn't be happening.

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But I think the point moneyg was trying to make is that several guys will be asked to leave because they have underperformed and don't really have much talent/upside, but Jones doesn't necessarily fit into the latter category.

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That's precisely the point I'm making.

Comparing Jones to guys like Snikeris and Didier is crazy.

I don't disagree. I'm just saying, you don't cut kids because of a lack of potential. Shouldn't have recruited them in the first place if they have a low ceiling.

By saying you should keep Jones strictly because of potential, you're saying you should cut Watkins because of a lack thereof. I just disagree.

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No, he's cutting him for potential. If he thought there were a chance that Watkins could hit .280+ with an OBP above .400 and could play a solid Center Field, this conversation wouldn't be happening

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frick, if we even had a half decent hitting coach I think he could hit those numbers.

We need to remember, so much of this is because the coaches failed to develop these kids.

kinda blew my mind he said he was late for practice and disconnected with the players.

There has to be more to this story. Bad blood between Watkins and Maneiri???

I understand Watkins had a horrible year, but he started nearly all the games. Now you cut a starting OF, but have 3 catchers on roster with 2 more coming in.

Yes, I know. There are more cuts to come. But why cut a guy a week before the draft? What statement is trying to be made?

This just sounds like bad blood, however Watkins did continue to start at the end. Idk, I can't make any sense as to why you cut a guy a week before the draft instead of telling him, "hey, it's in your best interest to go pro because I can't use you next year."

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frick, if we even had a half decent hitting coach I think he could hit those numbers.

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That's a different argument. I was one of the guys who thought Watkins was going to come around.

If you want to make the argument that Watkins would excel under a different hitting coach, then I won't argue.

My point is that if Mainieri thinks that Watkins pretty much is what he's going to be, then it makes sense that he would give his spot to a younger guy who he thinks has more potential.

Has Javi been given his walking papers?

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It's weird to believe a coach thinks a guy like Watkins can't improve.

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I actually tend to agree with this. But, his performance defensively was surprisingly poor as well. So, in the end, you have a speedy guy who can't hit for average, get on base, or play outfield well enough to stay on the field.

With DH not being an option next year for Watkins, where does he fit? That's a lot of improvement that would have to be made in what would be the guys last year.

Nevertheless, the point is that taking away a guy's scholarship is not uncommon and it certainly is not out of line in college baseball.

CPM comments on tigerbait. This guy is a fool. He lost us vonrosenburg and colvin. He recruited those guys and he winned like a baby when they signed. That press conference was a joke. Rooney then signed one good class and one bad class and Grewe signed one good class and one bad class and tba on this upcoming class. Stop winning CPM and just make out a lineup and figure out how to use your bullpen cuz your bullpen sucked.