Swept in loss to JMU

[sportsfanatic21]

Deggs said in the media time today that Higgs “doesn’t compete hard enough” at times.

I just listened to the Deggs presser. Come on man. That’s not even close to what he said.

Here is his response to being asked about what’s changed with Conor Higgs…


“Confidence. The bright spot we have right now. What people don’t know is that, pound for pound, he’s probably the most talented guy we have. Projectable body, power, run tool, left handed, can really defend in the OF. The one thing he doesn’t do is throw. But that’s about it. He’s grown up with me. His dad is one of my best friends. Kids like a nephew to me. Some of his maturation process has been intentional. I haven’t wanted to rush him into stuff. And, you know, he hasn’t played aggressive enough at times. I think a button was pushed, a light bulb came on when he hit that game winner the other day, and he’s been a different kid ever since. I’ve always known that was in there. And that ball he hit the other day was just unreal”

That’s nowhere near “he doesn’t compete hard enough”

[ManAboutTown]

I just listened to the Deggs presser. Come on man. That’s not even close to what he said.

Here is his response to being asked about what’s changed with Conor Higgs…


“Confidence. The bright spot we have right now. What people don’t know is that, pound for pound, he’s probably the most talented guy we have. Projectable body, power, run tool, left handed, can really defend in the OF. The one thing he doesn’t do is throw. But that’s about it. He’s grown up with me. His dad is one of my best friends. Kids like a nephew to me. Some of his maturation process has been intentional. I haven’t wanted to rush him into stuff. And, you know, he hasn’t played aggressive enough at times. I think a button was pushed, a light bulb came on when he hit that game winner the other day, and he’s been a different kid ever since. I’ve always known that was in there. And that ball he hit the other day was just unreal”

That’s nowhere near “he doesn’t compete hard enough”

Honest mistake. I thought he said “competitive enough.”

Still, that’s a hell of a thing to say.

[CajunRage]

Honest mistake. I thought he said “competitive enough.”

Still, that’s a hell of a thing to say.

as many times as the team has looked completely uninspired, I'm not buying this (Deggs' explanation that is)

[Dad04]

All those steal though.

[ZoomZoom]

All those steal though.

Thought about that for a bit. Came to the conclusion, it could be worse, even if we’ve run at times which made no sense. The good out weighs the bad, but doesn’t make up for flat “fastballs” and hanging curveballs.

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[LifeTimeCajun]

I'm curious as to who is in the bullpen working with the pitchers as they warm up. My coaching experience peaked at the high school level and was 15+ years ago, but it seems like 1) pitchers are not mentally prepared to go into a game and 2) mechanics are not being given the attention they need (flying open, dragging arm, etc.). These are things that, if simply brought to attention early in the bullpen session, can be corrected. ST is in the dugout for games, you have limited mound visits for catchers to notice and correct. This is what separates pitchers from throwers.

Im sure prior to the gsme Thib is in the pen. Obviously he isnt during the game. Back when Tony was coaching, he had coach domingue in the pen during the games. Now i see Domingue is in dugout during games. So to answer your question im not sure if there is anyone.

[CajunRage]

Im sure prior to the gsme Thib is in the pen. Obviously he isnt during the game. Back when Tony was coaching, he had coach domingue in the pen during the games. Now i see Domingue is in dugout during games. So to answer your question im not sure if there is anyone.

I'm usually there 30 minutes before gametime and have never seen him coming from down the 3rd baseline and he walks out of the dugout for the national anthem. Not saying 100% he's never in the bullpen, but it doesn't look like it.

[JMV JustMyView]

All those steal though.

And the way we drink the water.

[ManAboutTown]

Might not be a popular opinion, but am I the only one that thinks the “water hose boys” thing feels forced?