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Discussion in 'GatorGrowl's Diamond Gators' started by ursidman, May 31, 2023.

  1. gatorstevelp

    gatorstevelp Premium Member

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    Have you heard the possibility that Amick is announcing his choice today?
     
  2. jdgator

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    Should be today or tmr. $$$ starting to go up.
     
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  3. jdgator

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    I also spy a few new transfers from GT and FAU that would look good in O and B.
     
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  4. gatorstevelp

    gatorstevelp Premium Member

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    TN is supposedly getting very optimistic on Amick.
     
  5. WESGATORS

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    Go GATORS!
    ,WESGATORS
     
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  6. ocalaman

    ocalaman GC Hall of Fame

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    He's Gator Bait!!
     
  7. jdgator

    jdgator VIP Member

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    I must say this is a shock based on what I originally was hearing. Must have another plan in place, however this one is surprising, especially to UT.
     
  8. 74nole

    74nole GC Hall of Fame

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    By choice—chose to wear THE ugliest uniforms ever—chose to wear white baseball spikes—chose to play for Coach :emoji_confounded:


    The normal saying is “You get what you pay for”….but in this case it can very easily be “You pay for what you get”…..either way, move on Gators.
     
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  9. gatorstevelp

    gatorstevelp Premium Member

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    Appreciate you bringing the real-time info….it can change in a hurry!
     
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  10. gatorfan5220

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    Sully...Ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!
     
  11. stingbb

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    Tennessee was a major factor in Amick’s recruiting since he entered the portal. UT probably recruited Amick harder than anyone else and even sent an assistant to visit Amick on the Cape early on and with a very competitive NIL, convinced the kid to go to Knoxville.

    Good get for the Vols but not sure the kid can handle the left side of the infield defensively and it will be interesting to see how that dynamic all works out. As far as UF and like JD has said, there are daily additions to the portal and Sully will get his.
     
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  12. shane4three

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    Amick a big time get for the Vols. I’d think the kid from FAU could be a solid addition.

    Have to hope Halter comes back. Not going to put up Rivers numbers but think he’s capable of 300 7-8 homers and 40-45 RBI’s

    I’m more concerned with picking up pitchers. We need two more experienced guys.
     
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  13. MatsideObserver

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    Rene Lastres to Charlotte.
     
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  14. firegator

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    Braden Montgomery, Stanford University , 2-way player has entered portal.OF/pitcher
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    OB% - 461
    SLG% - 611
     
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  15. ocalaman

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    I think he'll be a solid addition to any program. Hope the best for the young man.
     
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  16. bigigator15

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    solid program
     
  17. jdgator

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    This would solve our OF need immediately. This kid is projected with Jac C to be a top 5 pick in next years draft.
     
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  18. ocalaman

    ocalaman GC Hall of Fame

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    He's from the south as well - Mississippi. Didn't pitch much this year, only 14 innings and ERA was over 12.00. So I doubt O'Sullivan would recruit him for mound duty. But the kid can hit and is a good outfielder. Also, a switch-hitter.
     
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    If he has much speed he could solve our CF dilemma with that BA and possibly be a lead off candidate.
     
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  20. jdgator

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    Can't see a kid that went to Stanford going to a third rate educational school like Ole Miss or LSU
     
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