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The scary part…next years squad?

Posted on 4/14/24 at 5:57 pm
Posted by GeauxTime9
Baton Rouge, La
Member since Dec 2010
6446 posts
Posted on 4/14/24 at 5:57 pm
I’ve accepted this year. I thought maybe we could scratch out a game at Tenn then get hot on the back half. It won’t happen, this team lacks the dudes to do it.

I’m honestly okay with it, Jay brought us a title in year two and continues to recruit at a high clip.

My concern is our roster next year and the development of younger talent. If there is any knock on Jay it’s the lack of development with younger talent.

Millazo, Travinski, Bingham, and White are all gone. You have to hope guys like Neal, Jones, and Kling can turn the corner. That’s the scary part for me right now. I don’t see Neal and Kling flipping a switch.

Hope this freshman class can lead and the portal gods bring talent or next years roster my be worse.
Posted by saturncube21
Member since Nov 2015
7586 posts
Posted on 4/14/24 at 5:58 pm to
Needs to hit on the transfer portal
Posted by Madking
Member since Apr 2016
48246 posts
Posted on 4/14/24 at 6:00 pm to
Until it isn’t an unmitigated mess of disorganization at all levels he’ll have to bring in historically great rosters like last season. That’s going to be a tough ask for anyone.
Posted by SammyTiger
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2009
67227 posts
Posted on 4/14/24 at 6:05 pm to
we’re gonna hit the portal.

you won’t recognize next years squad
Posted by Tiger Ugly
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2008
14578 posts
Posted on 4/14/24 at 6:07 pm to
How did this happen? Setting up to be the worst LSU baseball season since pre-Skip back when we were like most of the rest of the country still is and don't GAF about college baseball.

Worst post Skip season in SEC play was Maneiri's first 12-17.

Have to go back to LaMabe in 81 at 7-14 to find worse....Jim Smith in 78 was 6-18,

This can't happen here.

Posted by extremelsu
Atlanta
Member since Aug 2013
3917 posts
Posted on 4/14/24 at 6:14 pm to
With the portal it is too soon to worry about next years team
Posted by tigerbait2010
PNW
Member since May 2006
29434 posts
Posted on 4/14/24 at 6:17 pm to
We should really channel that Marucci slush fund to getting as much of this #1 class to campus and crush the portal. I would be shocked if there isn’t a mass exodus
Posted by FredbullTN
Brentwood, TN
Member since Sep 2023
1652 posts
Posted on 4/14/24 at 6:26 pm to
Give the young guys some time and just accept this year as an opportunity to gain valuable experience. Nearly everyone we have played this year has tons of SEC experience.

There was a time when fans wanted Kramer Robertson run out of town, only to turn into one of our better players. Hope for growth from these guys and then a couple big signings from the portal.
Posted by Nutriaitch
Montegut
Member since Apr 2008
7863 posts
Posted on 4/14/24 at 6:32 pm to
quote:

I don’t see Neal and Kling flipping a switch.


did you see Milazzo hitting .290 last year after multiple years below the Mendoza line?
Posted by 00 Tech Grad
My homestead, AL
Member since Nov 2009
10829 posts
Posted on 4/14/24 at 6:35 pm to
LSU is gonna get Griffin and Schmidt for next year, so there’s that
This post was edited on 4/14/24 at 6:36 pm
Posted by Higgysmalls
Ft Lauderdale
Member since Jun 2016
6489 posts
Posted on 4/14/24 at 7:10 pm to
At least they will have some pitchers with Jump, Anderson, noot and Johnson
Posted by Gaspasr1
Bush
Member since Jan 2014
209 posts
Posted on 4/14/24 at 7:15 pm to
Agree. Kling and Neal have been given every opportunity. They are not SEC level
Posted by TigerMac81
Bossier City, LA
Member since Dec 2007
3308 posts
Posted on 4/14/24 at 7:20 pm to
If there's a repeat of this year, Johnson will be fired.
Posted by CDawson
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2017
16473 posts
Posted on 4/14/24 at 7:49 pm to
quote:

. If there is any knock on Jay it’s the lack of development with younger talent


Who says this? It’s just not true.
Posted by Dissident Aggressor
Member since Aug 2011
3886 posts
Posted on 4/14/24 at 7:51 pm to
let it go man
nil era is basically pro ball…
Posted by beauchristopher
new orleans
Member since Jan 2008
66479 posts
Posted on 4/15/24 at 7:30 am to
quote:

quote:

My concern is our roster next year and the development of younger talent. If there is any knock on Jay it’s the lack of development with younger talent.


He's developed plenty of talent over the years. Y'all are really letting one down season completely wreck ya.

I feel confident next year will be much better.

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Millazo, Travinski, Bingham, and White are all gone



Outside of White that is no real loss... You lose players all the time. Also, how do you think White wound up here? Jay Johnson. There are great players every year to be had. Look at the bats he's brought in like Berry and White when needing to replace 3rd base. We just missed on those studs this offseason, but I believe Johnson finds another elite bat. I believe if we had gotten Montgomery this season to pair with White that LSU has at least 4 more SEC wins right now. I think Jay Johnson will hit on another elite bat in the portal. He has proven he can do this.

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Hope this freshman class can lead and the portal gods bring talent or next years roster my be worse.


Yes, this Fresh class should be great. We are an inexperienced team. Let them get some experience. Larson is looking promising. Herring has looked great in only his 2nd season. There are some positives to be had.
This post was edited on 4/15/24 at 7:33 am
Posted by outerstater
Member since Jan 2022
811 posts
Posted on 4/15/24 at 1:38 pm to
The problem with championships is you normally lose half the team. Then next year you wind up flouncing around. Only take the loss of 3/4 players to make a difference. Hard to repeat in any sport. Can be done, but unlikely.
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