Baseball vs JU, Tue 3/19, 6:30 pm

Thanks Gal. Very interested to see who our starter is. Philpott, McNellie, Slater, or someone else. I’m sure we will see Slater at some point. Maybe he closes as Neely definitely will be watched and monitored as to whether or not he can go next week or at least that’s just what I think Sully would do after a reporting of sore bicep.

 

I think Cags should start.

 

@wingtee would probably go along with that—after all, it is a midweek game!

 

Slater interesting enough....

 

JU has won 2 of 3 over Cincinnati, lost to FSU, lost 2 of 3 to Delaware, lost to Georgia Southern, lost 2 of 3 to Ball State, beat Valparaiso, lost to USF, lost 3 to Cal State-Fullerton, lost to Bethune-Cookman, then won 2 of 3 over Stetson. Team BA is .265, slugging .404, 12 HR, 90 BB, 188 K's, 29-34 SB. They are fielding at .970. Team ERA is 6.98, WHIP 1.74, 24 HR, 93 BB, 166 K's, .291 BA against.

 

I think Slater should be held to only 40 pitches or less. Thinking he may need to rotate to a weekend starter spot considering Cade Fisher's production so far.

 

That is interesting.

 

hopefully 2 innings and then get the freshman arms some much needed work

 

I think he'll be limited tonight so that he'll be available for a couple of middle relief appearances over the weekend. He's crucial in that role against SEC teams, IMO. I think Sully will stick with Fisher on Friday nights. If a new starter is going to be inserted, I think it'll for for Saturday and my guess is that it would be McNeillie. Just my opinions.

 

I like the Slater move. It’s the first inning that this team has been trounced on repeatedly. UF is also a very good first inning team, so if we can grind out some runs and keep the opposing team off the scoreboard then it may take some pressure off the freshman. Fisher was solid as a reliever last year but has struggled in his starts.
Maybe the young arms coming in as relievers open the opportunity for more success.
Plus these mid week games haven’t been kind as Sully stated, he “is tired of losing”.
Just as an arm seat spectator but I like the thought process on this.

 

That makes sense, but I have been wondering if Neeley would love the Saturday role... IF McNeillie proves he can handle the closer role. Just spitballin.

 

These days Sully must feel like this trying to figure out the rotation each night....

 

hilarious image 87!

 

Never knew that Sully could juggle….

 

But he can count to 6

 

Looks clownish...like a Florida State coach

 

Earl Barquin—NEVER heard of him….