vs. UNO

[angeleast]

We are 5-3. Hopefully 6-3 after we beat the pokes!!

[soxcajunfan]

So where do you think the seasons headed? I think we in for a couple more frustrating loses before we get tuned up to wehre we winning 70% of our games. We will peak about half season, after 28 games. Just like last year.

Bart Giamatti said, "It (baseball) is designed to break your heart." We will absolutely have more frustration and some heartache. My comment was not meant to predict wins and losses. Odd/sad things happen in baseball (see Kyle Clement). I will guarantee only one thing. We are going to be proud this program is ours... as we have always been. And I am going to enjoy the journey... warts and all.

[BirdofParadise]

I've said for years you can tie yourself up in knots as a fan if you look at baseball with a football mentality

I've noticed two things over the last couple of years.

More and more of you have come to understand the difference.

It's becoming very easy to pick out those who haven't gotten it yet. Fortunately, that number is dwindling.

[wcd35]

Good to see guys like Herrington and Poncho come through in key spots. Herrington has been a defensive sub most of his career and rarely gets to bat (fewer than 50 ABs last year). He had a couple nice at bats (a 9 pitch walk earlier and the RBI single)

Poncho came through with the winning run on his first career hit. He's now just 1/5 on the year but has contributed with a couple of walks as well and hasnt struck out so far.

[Boomer]

We also stole some bases and it payed off big time. I think we went 4-4. That'll help that statistic.

---Makes you appreciate a catcher---Like Thurm throwing a guy out on his knees or the SH lil guy shutting us down I think for the weekend!!

[CrazyCajun]

Good to see guys like Herrington and Poncho come through in key spots. Herrington has been a defensive sub most of his career and rarely gets to bat (fewer than 50 ABs last year). He had a couple nice at bats (a 9 pitch walk earlier and the RBI single)

Poncho came through with the winning run on his first career hit. He's now just 1/5 on the year but has contributed with a couple of walks as well and hasnt struck out so far.

I hope Herrington can be sufficient with the bat because I like him defensively in CF.

[BirdofParadise]

I hope Herrington can be sufficient with the bat because I like him defensively in CF.

No question he's the best defensive outfielder. There are options here. Of course, none are as good has having Clement in the lineup.

You could see somewhat of a platoon here. Mills/Edwards/Sensley in the OF against RHP. Mills/Herrington/Edwards against RHP. Of course, Fontenot remains in the picture as well.

They like Poncho. I think he's going to get a crack at being the everyday DH.

Again, good that there are options. BUt the loss of Clement means it's going to take a little longer to figure things out.

[Boomer]

No question he's the best defensive outfielder. There are options here. Of course, none are as good has having Clement in the lineup.

You could see somewhat of a platoon here. Mills/Edwards/Sensley in the OF against RHP. Mills/Herrington/Edwards against RHP. Of course, Fontenot remains in the picture as well.

They like Poncho. I think he's going to get a crack at being the everyday DH.

Again, good that there are options. BUt the loss of Clement means it's going to take a little longer to figure things out.

---jay is there a ballpark % of the number of pitchers that a college team carries on the roster??? saw that UNO was about 11 of 26 and the Cajuns about 17 of 38---Then you get 4-5 games a week to use them and how far in advance does a coach plan his rotations???

[snote]

Coach Babineaux on radio 11-12p on ESPN1420.com to also answer any questions..

[Boomer]

Coach Babineaux on radio 11-12p on ESPN1420.com to also answer any questions..

---Young Billy----Ask about the ratio of pitchers to total Roster and how the incoming (HS and JUCO) and the outgoing graduation and early draft situation is handled!!!

[campo118]

Good to see guys like Herrington and Poncho come through in key spots. Herrington has been a defensive sub most of his career and rarely gets to bat (fewer than 50 ABs last year). He had a couple nice at bats (a 9 pitch walk earlier and the RBI single)

Poncho came through with the winning run on his first career hit. He's now just 1/5 on the year but has contributed with a couple of walks as well and hasnt struck out so far.

Poncho has passed the eye test for me, especially at the plate. Everyone wants to look at statistics, which there is nothing wrong with that, but I see a guy who hasn't gotten fooled at the plate and has hit the ball hard 5 times in 5 at bats. Sure he's batting .200 which is right at the Mendoza line. And sure he may swing at too many first pitches, but I welcome that aggression when we have a team who is sitting the bat on their shoulders a little too much and we're struggling to get the timely hit. I remember last year when some people were saying he may be as good as BT when all is said and done, which leads me to this... Has he shown sub-par fielding and range in the fall and early spring practice? We've seen some struggles from our newcomer short stops and had to move Robbins over to solidify the spot. Is poncho not capable of playing ss at the college level?

[ManAboutTown]

Poncho has passed the eye test for me, especially at the plate. Everyone wants to look at statistics, which there is nothing wrong with that, but I see a guy who hasn't gotten fooled at the plate and has hit the ball hard 5 times in 5 at bats. Sure he's batting .200 which is right at the Mendoza line. And sure he may swing at too many first pitches, but I welcome that aggression when we have a team who is sitting the bat on their shoulders a little too much and we're struggling to get the timely hit. I remember last year when some people were saying he may be as good as BT when all is said and done, which leads me to this... Has he shown sub-par fielding and range in the fall and early spring practice? We've seen some struggles from our newcomer short stops and had to move Robbins over to solidify the spot. Is poncho not capable of playing ss at the college level?

Great thoughts. I see the same with him offensively. I'm curious to see what he can do in the field.