Sunday Starter

[ManAboutTown]

_ Lackie has shown a lot of his potential the past few weeks. He has good stuff but needs to improve his control and command. No need to be worried. He has only been pitching since his sophomore year of high school.

He's got good genes: His dad, Jeff, was a third-round pick by the Baltimore Orioles in 1981 and threw five years in the minors.


igeaux.mobi _

I have complete confidence in Lackie becoming a Stud. Hopefully with these young arms, we can develop them into the starting dominant guys that we've enjoyed around here in recent years. I like Matt alot, and agree with your observation of his improvement lately. He's definitely shown flashes.

[CajunsWin]

_ Lackie has shown a lot of his potential the past few weeks. He has good stuff but needs to improve his control and command. No need to be worried. He has only been pitching since his sophomore year of high school.

He's got good genes: His dad, Jeff, was a third-round pick by the Baltimore Orioles in 1981 and threw five years in the minors.


igeaux.mobi _

Parrott,

Do you think we can pencil in Lackie as a weekend starter next season? And while I'm on the subject, who do you think are weekend starters will be next season?

[cajunbaseball1]

_ Parrott,

Do you think we can pencil in Lackie as a weekend starter next season? And while I'm on the subject, who do you think are weekend starters will be next season? _

If I had to guess I would say Friday Osbourne, Saturday Justin, Sunday Lackie-Cook, Tuesday Lackie-Cook

Or if Justin and Zach get drafted Friday Lackie-Cook, Saturday Lackie-Cook, Sunday T-Bahhh, Tuesday T-Bahhh.

[CajunsWin]

_ If I had to guess I would say Friday Osbourne, Saturday Justin, Sunday Lackie-Cook, Tuesday Lackie-Cook

Or if Justin and Zach get drafted Friday Lackie-Cook, Saturday Lackie-Cook, Sunday T-Bahhh, Tuesday T-Bahhh. _

Friday = Justin
Saturday = Osbourne
Sunday = Lackie
Mid-Weed = Cook (and relief on weekend)
Closer = TBA...where have I heard that before?

[Choppie29]

Mid-Weed = Cook (and relief on weekend)_

Mid-Weed? Lol.

Going into next year, give me Osborne, Wilborn and Robichaux in any order. If they can continue to improve going into next year, that would be a scary rotation. If you add in Cook, Lackie, Fuselier and some of the other younger arms, that would be a pretty deep pitching rotation.

I don't think you can give up on Wilborn. If he gets it together, he can be a dominant Friday or Saturday guy. IF he doesn't get drafted.

Of course, none of the above will matter if we can't field or hit.

[cajunbaseball1]

I don't think you can give up on Wilborn. If he gets it together, he can be a dominant Friday or Saturday guy. IF he doesn't get drafted.

Of course, none of the above will matter if we can't field or hit. _

I agree, but I think he will be drafted this year despite his numbers.

[Parrott]

I have a feeling that Robe, Osborne and Wilborn could get drafted this summer.

The pitching rotation could have a lot of different looks depending on the draft. I think Robe and Osborne are set for the weekend. Lackie, Cook, Wilborn and Fuselier could all throw Sunday.

Don't forget about RHP Garrett Larsen, a transfer from Navarro Junior College in Texas. He was picked in the 33rd round of the 2007 draft by Boston. Thrown only once this year because of ankle problem. Will apply and likely get medical redshirt.

Also there is LHP Taylor Hubbell, a transfer from Scottsdale Junior College in Arizona. A transcript problem at his old school left him ineligible this season, but he repaid his scholarship and was here on his own dime.

Both Larsen and Hubbell will be factors next year. There's also incoming signee Colton Daigle and one JUCO pitcher expected to sign in the near future.

If there are enough starters, maybe Robe moves back as the closer. If Robe stays a starter, I'd be interested to see if Marze gets a shot as the closer. (And I say that knowing that be has struggled.)


igeaux.mobi

[Choppie29]

_ I have a feeling that Robe, Osborne and Wilborn could get drafted this summer.
igeaux.mobi _

If they all leave, then we could be in trouble next year.

[CajunT]

_ I have a feeling that Robe, Osborne and Wilborn could get drafted this summer.

The pitching rotation could have a lot of different looks depending on the draft. I think Robe and Osborne are set for the weekend. Lackie, Cook, Wilborn and Fuselier could all throw Sunday.

Don't forget about RHP Garrett Larsen, a transfer from Navarro Junior College in Texas. He was picked in the 33rd round of the 2007 draft by Boston. Thrown only once this year because of ankle problem. Will apply and likely get medical redshirt.

Also there is LHP Taylor Hubbell, a transfer from Scottsdale Junior College in Arizona. A transcript problem at his old school left him ineligible this season, but he repaid his scholarship and was here on his own dime.

Both Larsen and Hubbell will be factors next year. There's also incoming signee Colton Daigle and one JUCO pitcher expected to sign in the near future.

If there are enough starters, maybe Robe moves back as the closer. If Robe stays a starter, I'd be interested to see if Marze gets a shot as the closer. (And I say that knowing that be has struggled.)


igeaux.mobi _

I don't think Osborne will be drafted, or at least not until very late in the draft. I fully expect him to return next season. Wilborn will be drafted because he is a LHP that throws in the low 90's. Scouts love LHP's that can throw over 90 mph. Rob's draft status will be interesting to watch, because he has three pitches that he throws well. He may have the best opportunity to go higher in the draft.

Several of the fall signees have the ability and the stuff to close, so if Rob does return we may see him remain in the rotation. This fall will be interesting to watch.

[Dad04]

Pitching is better some years than others, but seems to take care of itself year in and year out, so to speak. We flat need harder bats and softer gloves.

[cajunbaseball1]

_ If they all leave, then we could be in trouble next year. _

I think we are probably safe saying not all three will leave. But who knows.

[HoustonCajun]

_ If they all leave, then we could be in trouble next year. _

We're in touble now with them playing.