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[CajunRed]

Using Bowman might not be the best example. Although he hit well this weekend and also played balls hit to him well, that has not been his history. He has struggled to hit...sometimes looking God awful...and has not looked sharp in the outfield. Although he has always had speed, his initial break on the ball has usually not been that great and has misplayed a few in his time. He even seemed to get caught a few times not paying attention.

Hopefully, he is beyond that now because it would be nice to have him as yet another option.

[ragincajun#1]

It should be pointed out Strentz is tied for the team lead in RBI.

How many RBI's were when the game was close and how many were with a comfortable lead and no pressure? Also, I hope he is leading the team in RBI's with that many at bats and batting 3rd! I just looked at the stats and Nichols has 6 RBI's with 11 less at bats. I want Strentz to do well too but I'm not lying to myself about how he is actually performing and trying to find some justification for it. It's like what jumboragincajun said, some people have a short leash and others are completely safe no matter what happens. I just wish all politics were eliminated from the game and it was based on fairness. Playing college baseball is a privilege and not everyone gets a chance to get to that level of play. I feel bad for the guys on the bench just looking for an opportunity to contribute instead of being pushed to the side to make room for a "favorite". I'll step back off my soapbox again

[SlappyCajun]

I feel bad for the guys on the bench just looking for an opportunity to contribute instead of being pushed to the side to make room for a "favorite". I'll step back off my soapbox again

My personal opinion:

(1) You either weren't a favorite of Robe and were stuck on the bench, OR
(2) You know someone who was stuck on the bench.

Other wise after a sweep 7 games into the season its a strange time to bring this up...

[ragincajun#1]

My personal opinion:

(1) You either weren't a favorite of Robe and were stuck on the bench, OR
(2) You know someone who was stuck on the bench.

Other wise after a sweep 7 games into the season its a strange time to bring this up...

Just for the record I'm not a relative, friend, past player, current player, benchwarmer, or anything else that people might consider. Just a fan of our baseball team that is frustrated with our current decision making. When would be a good time to bring this up? When we've already lost a few more games? If we had a history of going to the College World Series each year and were consistently pumping out Conference, Regional, Super Regional, and National Championships I would keep my mouth shut. That doesn't seem to be the case though which leaves room for improvement. I'm a fan of saying I told you so though so please return to this forum after we get a few more games under our belt and I'd be happy to do so.

[CajunAmos]

Just for the record I'm not a relative, friend, past player, current player, benchwarmer, or anything else that people might consider. Just a fan of our baseball team that is frustrated with our current decision making. When would be a good time to bring this up? When we've already lost a few more games? If we had a history of going to the College World Series each year and were consistently pumping out Conference, Regional, Super Regional, and National Championships I would keep my mouth shut. That doesn't seem to be the case though which leaves room for improvement. I'm a fan of saying I told you so though so please return to this forum after we get a few more games under our belt and I'd be happy to do so.

Try the Diamond Club meeting. They have them almost every Tuesday, and the minimum membership fee is $50. They are held at the Petroleum club in the Lafayette Oil Center, so you can also get a great meal. Tony is there every week with the insiders view of the team, so you can ask him directly.

[jumboragncajun]

........ some people have a short leash and others are completely safe no matter what happens. I just wish all politics were eliminated from the game and it was based on fairness.

Also to be fair, we have no clue what goes on at practice or behind closed doors. If someone is lazy at practice, has attitude problems, or not getting it done in the classroom,....that may be a reason for the short leash. And visa versa, the kid that takes the leadership role, hustles and does everything beyond the required minimum may work himself into the coaches corner and get the benefit of the doubt.

[jumboragncajun]

My personal opinion:

(1) You either weren't a favorite of Robe and were stuck on the bench, OR
(2) You know someone who was stuck on the bench.

Other wise after a sweep 7 games into the season its a strange time to bring this up...

Slappy, this was brought up numerous times this weekend by the 15 to 20 people I sit around. (and i have no idea who ragincajun#1 is) I think at one point, dollar bills were even being passed around and wagered to see if his strikeout percentage would be above or below .500 after the AB.

[jumboragncajun]

Using Bowman might not be the best example. Although he hit well this weekend and also played balls hit to him well, that has not been his history. He has struggled to hit...sometimes looking God awful...and has not looked sharp in the outfield. Although he has always had speed, his initial break on the ball has usually not been that great and has misplayed a few in his time. He even seemed to get caught a few times not paying attention.

Hopefully, he is beyond that now because it would be nice to have him as yet another option.

Hence the clause "As long as he keeps producing". I agree that his breaks in the outfield have looked questionable in the past. But I also saw him run one down yesterday that was pretty impressive. I also see him every fall look like one of the best hitters on the team.....but I have no clue where that goes come spring. All I know is that he roped some lasers this weekend and he squibbed a few and got on with his speed. So I reiterate...IF he keeps producing like he has, he is a weapon I did not count on when the season started. Pleasant surprise.

[kadafi69]

I think a couple more weeks into the season Coach will have a better feel of knowing where to move players in the batting order. Coach is a really smart guy. Im sure theres a method to the madness!

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[CajunRed]

Hence the clause "As long as he keeps producing". I agree that his breaks in the outfield have looked questionable in the past. But I also saw him run one down yesterday that was pretty impressive. I also see him every fall look like one of the best hitters on the team.....but I have no clue where that goes come spring. All I know is that he roped some lasers this weekend and he squibbed a few and got on with his speed. So I reiterate...IF he keeps producing like he has, he is a weapon I did not count on when the season started. Pleasant surprise.

Agree totally. Before anyone might conclude otherwise, I'd love to see Bowman succeed. Seems like a real decent young man.