Holland and Gridley

[ronpolk]

We need to find out if one of these 2 can play 3B. I don't see how you can take either out of the lineup once Rea comes back. Also, Rooker needs to be the DH from now on.

I like the potential power this team has once we get Rea and Collins back.

 

[57stratdawg]

Agreed. Britton seems to really be struggling.

 

[msstate7]

When smith comes back, you may have to dh humphreys/rooker

 

[57stratdawg]

Humphrey seems like he is K'ing more than we need out of the 3 hole hitter.

 

[Hammer Down]

I hate to bash on any of our players, but when we have as much infield talent as we do, we cannot keep allowing a senior to kill us with errors the way he does.

 

[KurtRambis4]

Britton

will not be playing 3b for very long. He just offers absolutely nothing at the plate, and we have others that are close to him defensively with 10x the offense.

 

[msstate7]

Humphrey seems like he is K'ing more than we need out of the 3 hole hitter.

He's just keeping that spot warm for collins. Hopefully Gavin is back soon

 

[philduckworth]

He's just keeping that spot warm for collins. Hopefully Gavin is back soon

Yep, I think Collins will bat 3rd. Humphrey's will probably be more comfortable down the order a little. Rotate Rooker and Reynolds at DH. Move Holland to 3rd. And we're set.

 

[ronpolk]

Yep, I think Collins will bat 3rd. Humphrey's will probably be more comfortable down the order a little. Rotate Rooker and Reynolds at DH. Move Holland to 3rd. And we're set.

I like this. I wouldn't have a problem with Gridley batting 3rd right now. I know he's not a power threat but he's making the most of rbi chances

 

[Bulldogg31]

Seems like with Britton's arm he'd be an interesting guy to see on the mound. Wonder what kind of speed on the fastball he could throw.

 

[Hammer Down]

Funny enough, I have thought about this. He was Cullman's quarterback in high school, so I figure he has got the athletic ability. Might be worth a shot, especially with the injuries to our staff. Britton's 'tool' is the arm.....that is it.

 

[CEO2044]

Seems like with Britton's arm he'd be an interesting guy to see on the mound. Wonder what kind of speed on the fastball he could throw.

Little off topic, but I didn't want to start a new thread on it- what happened to Paul Young? Is he still hurt? Apologies if this has been discussed, I've been away.

 

[ronpolk]

Someone may know better than me but I think I recall Cohen saying they wanted warmer weather before putting him in a game.

 

[weblow]

Little off topic, but I didn't want to start a new thread on it- what happened to Paul Young? Is he still hurt? Apologies if this has been discussed, I've been away.

From what I have heard and read we will see him this season but he is still recovering and not 100%. My guess would be SEC play.

 

[rugbdawg]

Holland has struggled. Batting .222

with one double. I'd be fine with sitting him for someone that can hit. Reynolds has been bad too. At this point, Gridley is untouchable. He stays. He has earned it. Someone needs to step up with the stick. No one has.

 

[MSUDC11]

Holland has gotten off to a slow start, but I think he is going to be really good for us. As a reminder, Pirtle hit .162 in nonconference play two years ago.

Humphreys is going to be hot and cold. He had been hitting well until the two games today. I agree that he is just keeping Gavin's spot warm for him in the three hole, but we are in really good shape if a guy like Humphreys is our 5th or 6th best hitter. He is going to drive in a lot of runs for us.

I really like our lineup even without Rea, Collins, and Smith, so it's going to be an awesome one when those guys are healthy.

 

[KurtRambis4]

They should

just cut him.