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

  1. ursidman

    ursidman VIP Member

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    No, not at all. As mentioned, I thought they could read the hand writing on the wall as far as PT.
    Who do you think is looking at the writing on the wall from this year’s team? Some of the bullpen must see it.
     
  2. jdgator

    jdgator VIP Member

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    He's going to fsu. His dad played there as well.
     
  3. apkgator

    apkgator GC Hall of Fame

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    Looks like Lastres is our first entry into the portal
     
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  4. toprowgator

    toprowgator GC Legend

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    I had a feeling that was coming.
     
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  5. srqgtr

    srqgtr Premium Member

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    Why?
     
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  6. WESGATORS

    WESGATORS Moderator VIP Member

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    His last hit was a triple; what a way to go out. Best of luck to you, young man!

    Go GATORS!
    ,WESGATORS
     
  7. 74nole

    74nole GC Hall of Fame

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    Playing time—or lack there of…
     
  8. gator1977

    gator1977 GC Legend

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    I thought Lastres and Prevesk would hit the Portal, possibly Evans, Alvarez and a couple of pitchers- Purnell, Ursitti, Finnvold and... Much depends on the post-season meeting with Sully and the coaches.
    I predict Lastres will be an excellent catcher at a top program the next two seasons (UM maybe?) and will get a shot at the next level. What I saw in the scrimmages was very impressive and it's a mystery why he has gotten zero playing time.
     
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  9. ocalaman

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    Heyman is going to be our starter next year. Lastres is a year ahead of Luke and wants to be THE guy somewhere. Can't blame him. Salvy Alvarez is the only other catcher on the current roster and I don't think there's a catcher in the 2023 recruiting class. I imagine O'Sullivan will try to find one in the portal to provide additional backup. I would imagine Tucker Talbott will transfer out as well.
     
  10. crescent_beach

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    Lastres didn’t exactly impress in his very limited opportunities. He looked uncomfortable behind the plate.

    Best of luck to him.
     
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  11. gator1977

    gator1977 GC Legend

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    Yes, Lastres is one year ahead of Luke but is only 19 yo. TJ surgery last year set him back big time - not playing second half of last year and missing Fall scrimmages but I agree Luke is our number one catcher next year.
    With Lastres's talent he's gotta find PT and will at a top program. He was the #1 rated catcher in Florida and #3 overall coming out of HS so the talent is there.
    Talbot should have transferred last year or year before so not sure if he wishes to continue his playing career.
     
  12. Matherly87

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    No surprises here. What worries me are the unexpected ones. This whole portal world keeps talented players looking for greener pastures. Sully sounded very confident in his presser yesterday about where we stand with our current players. Rest assured anyone who leaves has probably been Sully's recommendation as well.
     
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  13. paidinfull

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    He looked really uncomfortable when he tried to recieve a pitch with the family jewels instead of the mitt.
     
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  14. 74nole

    74nole GC Hall of Fame

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    You betcha—that’s not even funny when you read it….:emoji_fearful:
     
  15. gtr2x

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    I'm sure Lastres injuries haven't helped.

    Is he not on the post season roster? Otherwise the timing seems off. Stay with the team and enjoy the postseason ride.
     
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  16. wingtee

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    Evans , Preseck , Fabian, a few bull pen guys
     
  17. ocalaman

    ocalaman GC Hall of Fame

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    You think Fabian will transfer? He may think he can win the SS job in the fall.
     
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  18. wingtee

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    Has to have hard feelings for Sully . Yes adios
     
  19. jdgator

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    Fabian isn't going anywhere
     
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  20. paidinfull

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    He was dressed and taking pitches during warmups and in between innings if BT wasn’t ready. He was announced with the team too.
     
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