2005Ragin' Cajuns Baseball RPI

[Maverick]

I would like to see Pecoraro see a little more action. He doesn't seem to be having control problems this year. So far he has 4 k and only 1 walk.

As far as scheduling, there is nothing we can do about this year but next year the belt will be a much better conference. For non conference, I don't think we want too hard of a schedule next year because I don't think the Cajuns are going to be very good. They will have a lot of talent but very little experience. The Cajuns will have to replace 1b, 2b, SS, 3b, CF, C and arguably our 5 best pitchers. That's 6 of 8 position players. Some of the guys who will end up at those positions don't attend UL right now.

[Dad04]

I don't think the Cajuns are going to be very good.

I'm writing that down. I'll check wicha in a year.

[BabbForHeisman]

The Cajuns will have to replace 1b...SS...C...

Do the names Tatford, Parker, and Lucroy sound familiar?

[Maverick]

I hope I'm wrong and please remind me if I am but I can't help but think that this team has a lot less returning than the 2001 and 2003 teams did.

[Dad04]

Oh, Oh, I have! Move one of this years corner OF's to CF and one of the 14 redshirts to the vacant corner and MIF. People don't realize that there are redshirts here that could be playing most other places. BTW we have signed a very nice switch hitting MIF from Tampa for next year.

[Maverick]

Do the names Tatford, Parker, and Lucroy sound familiar?

Yep. All very talented especially Tatford and Lucroy. But those are the easy three. Lets see you name the other three. How about the weekend rotation and closers? I'm not that worried about the position players, I think that will work itself out. The pitching has me a little worried. This will probably be the first time in a very long time that Cajuns won't be returning an ALL Conference caliber pitcher.

[Dad04]

I'll throw some names out. Watch for them next year. Hicks, Bounds, Will Long, Farquhar, Jeremy Lucroy, Chase Richard among others.

[Maverick]

I'll throw some names out. Watch for them next year. Hicks, Bounds, Will Long, Farquhar, Jeremy Lucroy, Chase Richard among others.

I sure they all have great potential but how much D1 playing time do they have. I didn't say the cajuns won't have talent, but I do think they will lack experiance. Can you tell me a little about these guys? I've heard a little about Lucroy.

[Zeebart21]

Oh, Oh, I have! Move one of this years corner OF's to CF and one of the 14 redshirts to the vacant corner and MIF. People don't realize that there are redshirts here that could be playing most other places. BTW we have signed a very nice switch hitting MIF from Tampa for next year.

Dont let it get to you Dad!!!

Everyone was a coach in a previous life..

Cajuns will kck x for years to come.

Z.

[Dad04]

Hicks and Bounds are among 14 Redshirts this year. There is a lot of talent on that team. Everyone in college has to reload every year. That is given. Ask yourself, is that trend up or down? I'm not sure of the validity of handwringing over a 25-6 team.

Ardoin, Sham and Faught were bonuses this year.

I am just appreciating the fact they are here at all and wishing them well when they're not here.

[Maverick]

Everyone in college has to reload every year. That is given.

I don't think thats a given. Macarthy is the only regular starter for the Cajuns who wasn't here last year. The only other regular who didn't see significant playing time for the Cajuns is the DH Tatford. The returning pitchers had 41 of the Cajuns starts last year and I'm not counting Faught who didn't play. The Cajuns basically returned their entire team from last year and Parker and Faught plus made some nice additions. The only position that was actually filled this year by a newcomer was RF. I don't really consider replacing one guy reloading. Next year may be more of rebuilding. Six position players and several Sr pitchers who will probably account for 75% or more of the cajuns wins is alot to overcome.

[JMV JustMyView]

We may not be as short on pitching as you seem to think. Glass, moody, and blue are just freshman and will all end up having steller years in the future. They will pay there dues this year and learn both all three will be even better with a year under robe system. Sanders will be back along with 10 soph or junior for next season although I agree they have not got there feet wet yet. As of my account Tim Beasley, Justin Bvoyette, Jeremy Collins, Ken Pokrytke and Jeremy Whipple have yet to see action does any body know why? What will these guys have to offer next year? There must be a reason they have not pitched yet anyone know why? I heard Tim Beasley was going to be huge for us yet no action, I m sure there is a reason behind it. John McCarthy as I see it has been the biggest surprise this season, what a steal. If we can find players like him the future will be bright. Coach Szelf is a really good recruiter and will get top notch players. Go Cajuns.