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  1. Jim French Stepstool
    I think there is a great point made here, probably unintentionally. Murphy alludes to it at times. It's the idea of putting pressure on an opponent, stretching them, making them think. Sometimes they show bunt w/o intending to actually lay it down. Make the INF move, pull them in. Sometimes a bunt isn't handled properly. And sometimes, if enough stress is put on a catcher or corner INF, a bad decision is made-----like PICKING A BALL UP THAT WAS GOING FOUL. We've already benefited twice from that now, in sixteen games. Every decision the players, or Murphy, makes isn't going to work. But big picture, I get it.
  2. Jim French Stepstool
    These guys might be worth a road trip this summer, for your viewing enjoyment. It'll be interesting to see how the Pena-Made-Adamczewski-Di Turi quartet is meted out over 2B-SS-3B. Mucho versatility so no real problem per se, unless you use the cliche' about it being a 'good problem to have'.
  3. Jim French Stepstool
    As productive as he's been, we need to see a little more selectiveness from Chourio. More chasing than we need to see, which is understandable when you're 21 and on a HR/RBI binge . For as dangerous a hitter as he is, zero walks so far this season tells a tale.
  4. Jim French Stepstool
    I don't know if that was the plan all along, but at some point they had to be contemplating that. And I'm totally against Turang moving off 2B. So yeah, if Durbin is limited to 2B it takes much luster off the deal.
  5. Jim French Stepstool
    Durbin has moved btwn 2nd & 3rd in AAA. He will never be a factor at 3rd unless he proves he can play the position consistently. Dunn & Capra can, which is why they're here.
  6. Jim French Stepstool
    I wasn't happy with the DP either. But a 15 ft dribbler? If that was true, the only guy you could turn two on would be Andre the Giant, eight days after his funeral.
  7. Jim French Stepstool
    For those who followed spring training closer than I-----was there some sort of self-imposed mandate re Hudson, that we want to limit him sitting down & getting back up this season? I thoroughly didn't get him not at least coming back out to face Moniak. And leading off the inning I doubt they'd use Bryant there. Great start to the year for Uribe. But a reminder today that there's still a long way to go between the ears. If there's a lot of lamenting the bases-loaded-nobody-out stuff today, I'm not boarding that train. Ortiz hit a rocket. Collins looked to ambush, and hit the ball hard (of course, right at the SS). Now, the Dunn AB after Ortiz, yeah. You need to touch the ball someway, somehow. Still trying to figure out how Priester got through five allowing one run w/the command issues. But it got better after awhile, and if he can build on this, OK. I'd like to see him be able to take a little more off the changeup.
  8. Jim French Stepstool
    The more I think about it, the more I believe it's not out of the question. Of course he put his name out there so it would be kinda foolish to get TOO hopeful. As is, I think X could be very productive playing the 4 with the right mid-major program. But maybe he's also hoping for a certain $$$ level that just won't be there. Either way, he added a little toughness, a little defense to his game this season. And he can put the ball in the hole. I'd love to see him recognize the development, see the capacity for that to continue at UW, and return.
  9. Jim French Stepstool
    Totally agree. Would've loved to add Blue but not a shocker he went elsewhere. Greppi supposedly thinking about the portal, then deciding to stay after Amos announced, I suspect is not coincidental.
  10. Jim French Stepstool
    It sounds like Amos was definitely coming back. Or thinking about leaving. Depending on which day of the week it was. Looked like there was at least a chance they might've been shopping for one more player even with Amos; now they certainly aren't done shopping. Of course, Amos could pull his name, and decide to stay. Or leave his name in the portal & decide to stay. Or go elsewhere. Meanwhile go ahead, Greg, build a roster. Coaches are well-paid of course. But it must be thrilling to deal with a sport in which maybe 90% of the athletes feel they deserve to start, yet you should conduct your roster management accordingly even though well over half your players CAN'T start. Makes your appreciation and respect for the Carter Gilmores & Kamari McGees just absolutely soar.
  11. Jim French Stepstool
    Looks to me like the last two moves improved the pitching depth (Priester>Wolfram), but I'd much rather have Yoph Rodriguez then Cam. I guess Lara & Payne allowed them to feel Rodriguez was expendable for the right price.
  12. Jim French Stepstool
    IMO it was more 80%-20% Houstons' defense & experience, although Dukes' youth did show, too. I'd go with the Gators tonight as well. But I'd like to see the Cougs get it done, finally. Six (or was it seven) trips to the FF with no championship.
  13. Jim French Stepstool
    They seem to like the idea of playing 5 DBs, & I hated that concept when the DL was smallish, lacked depth & there were only three on the field. A 4-2-5 I could live with, esp with the increased size mentioned by @LouisEly.
  14. Jim French Stepstool
    I'm in the camp that doesn't believe he's quite ready. But when he does make his debut I kinda like the idea of starting him out in a piggyback situation.
  15. Jim French Stepstool
    "Suggest" it, sure. I just don't think his story has been written yet. I like his offensive profile, and he seems to have gotten off to an OK start with the bat. I agree that his work at 3B in March was disappointing, and if he never gets comfortable there then the deal loses some luster. I'm 5'8". Hard for me to find guys I can post up.😛
  16. Jim French Stepstool
    It becomes sort of positionless on offense, but defensively yeah, I think if Blue comes here you'd see him guarding the versatile 6'5"-6'8" guys on the wing when he's on the floor.
  17. Jim French Stepstool
    Plus, I think it's wrong to label Durbin a "AAA 2nd baseman" as if that's his predetermined ceiling.
  18. Jim French Stepstool
    I'm also mostly unfamiliar with Blue. What the measurables & numbers suggest: He fits the profile they've been looking for AFA being a bigger guard. Very solid shooting % overall. His 3pt% jumped to an impressive 41% after being much more pedestrian his first two seasons. Not the type of FT% we saw the team turn in last season, but decent. His size (6'6", 190), thirty-seven blocks in his career & about 1 SPG as a JR suggest someone that could be a disruptive defender. Unlike some of the others they've looked at I don't expect him to be someone they'd slide to the point. Is this a sign they're thinking Boyd is leaning elsewhere? Maybe. I do know that Boyd added to the other three would be terrific beyond expectations.
  19. Jim French Stepstool
    We'd have room for sure. But in the current world of college hoops it also comes down to how much money you have left after signing A, B, & C. @Oxy's theory about Boyd waiting on one of the FF squads makes sense.
  20. Jim French Stepstool
    As far as I can tell, Bubu Benjamin & Keonte Jones, two wings that were rumored to be on their 'short list' are still uncommitted as well. Off the bench, Jack Janicki is going to play. How far Gard goes AFA adding two more wings besides Rohde may depend on how they feel about Kinzigers' readiness to give them minutes as a freshman (and what's left in the checkbook, of course).
  21. Jim French Stepstool
    You pretty much knew Dunn had a spot on the team once no deals were made involving a 3B. Frelick wasn't moving there, and if you're piecemealing it then they were most likely going to platoon. Personally, I was hoping to see Dunn get reg ABs at AAA, Durbin make the team, and damn the straight platoon. But Durbins' spring was subpar & they aren't convinced of his D. I believe they'll live with Dunn & Capra for the foreseeable future, while keeping an eye on Durbin. But obviously the misplay you had tonite can't happen. Patrick & Alexander combined for 10.1 innings scoreless. Gold crown for Hook. If Elvin Rodriguez shines on Saturday, make it platinum.
  22. Jim French Stepstool
    That (and Tyler Alexander) makes my night!! He really fits the profile of A UW big. Trying not to get overly giddy since he hasn't played a game for Bucky yet; but really the only fly in the ointment I see is that he's jumping from the WCC to the B10. And even then, you're talking Gonzaga, St Mary's, Oregon St, Wazzou, Santa Clara--he's been tested...........a wonderful addition. It wouldn't be the worst thing in the world if this is the only big added, especially if Amos returns & Greppi sticks around to do battle with Garlock for minutes. Certainly wouldn't mind a Chris Vogt-type addition for depth. But those thoughts are for later. Nice additions (if we can believe the Boyd talk) capped off in terrific fashion. Kudos to Kirk Penney, the point man on this.
  23. Jim French Stepstool
    Not tourney related, but I was wondering the other day how many D-1 teams you could see in person this season if you lived in Las Vegas. There's whatever holiday tourneys they host, UNLV games, a # of conference tournaments, and the other day I came across something called the College Basketball Crown, and the host city is......you guessed it. Enough entertainment options to worry even Wayne Newton. Nah.
  24. Jim French Stepstool
    As @areacodesalluded to, nothing drop-the-mic certain yet regarding Boyd. But there's enough smoke out there from various sources to cure a twenty-pound ham, so hopefully it's just a matter of time. One thing I like about the potential starting backcourt next year is we'll have multiple people w/PG-type skills if Boyd comes. That would include Zack Kinziger, who I think easily fits the characteristics of a combo. If both Boyd & Rohde are in the fold that would shift attention to the post & Austin Rapp. There's stiff competition for him to be sure. If he isn't lured, I'd imagine someone's name that we hadn't heard yet would emerge, but Ognacevic of Lipscomb would also be a possibility. I mentioned a few other post players earlier, but the only one left is Noah Williamson of Bucknell, and there are a lot of heavyweights going after him.
  25. Jim French Stepstool
    AJ Storr of Kansas has decided to enter the transfer portal. In other breaking news, botanists have discovered that trees are made out of wood.
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