I’m here till 12:30. Nate and 2011, thanks for the birthday wishes. I’m 42 today. I age with the Super Bowl.
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I’m here till 12:30. Nate and 2011, thanks for the birthday wishes. I’m 42 today. I age with the Super Bowl.
— PA
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May 2, 2008 at 12:00 pm |
So, PA, first of all. happy birthday. also, what do you see is the number one problem with the baseball team, is it fielding, clutch hitting, sunday hitting, or none of the above?
May 2, 2008 at 12:00 pm |
Happy birthday PA
If we make errors this Friday like last friday we will get crushed.
May 2, 2008 at 12:02 pm |
or you can add consistency to that list
May 2, 2008 at 12:02 pm |
2011, I think it’s a little of everything. I think they’re not a great defensive team but not terrible. Overbeck doesn’t make some plays that a third baseman needs to make but makes most of them. I think Smith is very athletic at first and will get better. Right now he needs to make better decisions.
Clutch hitting isn’t there enough either, but they can be streaky. Maybe they can get on a streak tonight.
May 2, 2008 at 12:02 pm |
you should always be able to right yourname in roman numerals
May 2, 2008 at 12:02 pm |
Hey PA i got you some pillows and a clock radio. Got a good deal on them.
May 2, 2008 at 12:03 pm |
Thanks. When I was a kid I was really impressed by the fact that the Super Bowl always had my age attached. I used to know a lot of worthless Super Bowl trivia but not so much now.
May 2, 2008 at 12:04 pm |
No, I cannot accept or I would not be able to play football at Mississippi State.
May 2, 2008 at 12:04 pm |
The game tomorrow is on ESPNU if anyone gets that. It is 609 on Direct TV
May 2, 2008 at 12:04 pm |
yeah, i sure hope so. the way our hitters have been playing since the south carolina series makes me think that they are starting to come around. we just cannot leave oportunities to score on the table. i am not at all worried about our pitching performance from last weekend, i think our staff will be fine, as i feel that we have the best staff in the SEC
May 2, 2008 at 12:05 pm |
Thanks for posting. Comcast is supposedly working to get Fox Sports South over here. We need to check on that.
May 2, 2008 at 12:05 pm |
Are you in Athens PA?
May 2, 2008 at 12:05 pm |
2011, I tend to agree that the pitching was an isolated incident. Hope so.
May 2, 2008 at 12:06 pm |
will we bat LSU now really?
May 2, 2008 at 12:06 pm |
I am in West Tupelo. We cut back on travel during baseball season until tournament time.
May 2, 2008 at 12:06 pm |
We really need to take this series not only for SEC standing but on the national stage as well
May 2, 2008 at 12:06 pm |
well i have espnu at home, but i am not at home this weekend with exams coming up next week. are you saying there is a chance that foxsports south or comcast might cover the game?
May 2, 2008 at 12:07 pm |
It’s about getting into the SECs and the big dance. I think 4-5 over the last nine is pretty important to give you some breathing room going to Hoover.
May 2, 2008 at 12:07 pm |
The two biggest questions I have after last week is. How do you see Pomeranz responding to that outing last Saturday. And do you think the length of the season is catching up with the Rebels.
May 2, 2008 at 12:08 pm |
No, not that they would cover this game but that Tupelo Comcast may get Fox Sports South for next season which would eliminate a lot of confusion and better serve the Comcast subscribers like me.
May 2, 2008 at 12:08 pm |
Draws it will be interesting to see how Pomeranz will respond. I think he will respond OK, but I only say that because he has handled most other challenges this year. … I don’t think length of season is an issue. Everybody plays the same season.
May 2, 2008 at 12:09 pm |
Jordan Henry seems to be back to his old self again.
May 2, 2008 at 12:09 pm |
i see pomeranz coming back with another solid outing. he is the most composed freshman pitcher i have ever seen. and possibly the most talented. this will be a big weekend for satterwhite to see if he can throw another game like he did against i think it was alabama, where he gave up only one run
May 2, 2008 at 12:09 pm |
Not to be flippant on that Draws, I just don’t think that’s a big deal. It never entered my mind. I think injuries are coming into play at Ole Miss like that already had at State.
May 2, 2008 at 12:10 pm |
The shortstop from Georgia is a freak.
May 2, 2008 at 12:10 pm |
oh i see. i just didnt understand what you were saying
May 2, 2008 at 12:10 pm |
Nate I hope Jordan is back on track. Looks like he’s made strides, and he means sooo much to that offense when he’s on top of his game.
2011, Satterwhite always gives you that “potential” which is one reason I think he remains in the rotation.
May 2, 2008 at 12:11 pm |
i sure hope that henry is back to his old self. we really could use his OBP and speed on the base paths and in the outfield
May 2, 2008 at 12:11 pm |
The Rabels are getting healthy at the right time I believe.
May 2, 2008 at 12:11 pm |
Beckham leads the nation in home runs. He’s a national player of the year candidate, and Fields, the closer, is a strong candidate for stopper of the year.
May 2, 2008 at 12:12 pm |
we have a pretty strong candidate for stopper of the year ourselves
May 2, 2008 at 12:12 pm |
And a freshman at that.
May 2, 2008 at 12:12 pm |
When Bittle is on he is unhittable just ask Arkansas.
May 2, 2008 at 12:13 pm |
who is a freshman nate?
May 2, 2008 at 12:13 pm |
You know, as good as Bittle has been, He’s a kind of tweener. Don’t know if he fits as “stopper”. He’s a combo long relief and closer. His saves numbers might not get him that award.
May 2, 2008 at 12:13 pm |
We got a good run going today PA!!!
May 2, 2008 at 12:13 pm |
No problem PA, that’s why I asked.
May 2, 2008 at 12:13 pm |
If Pomeranz could finish strong he could be the newcomer of the year in the SEC, I would imagine.
May 2, 2008 at 12:13 pm |
Nate, looks like you brought some friends!
May 2, 2008 at 12:14 pm |
As long as Cryer don’t come in during a close game anymore we should be o.k.
May 2, 2008 at 12:14 pm |
yeah, but they have been going up. i dont know what they typically look for in this award, but if you take the name literally, then bittle is the best guy in the nation at coming in with runners on and less than 2 outs and STOPPING them from scoring, then pitching 2 or 3 more innings
May 2, 2008 at 12:14 pm |
i am here too just eatin and readin
May 2, 2008 at 12:15 pm |
He’s really good this year. A great turnaround for a kid that was snakebit a year ago.
May 2, 2008 at 12:15 pm |
Bittle’s strikeout to innings pitched ratio is unreal.
May 2, 2008 at 12:15 pm |
i think that pomeranz could be newcomer of the year as well. it seems to be between the alabama infielder, pomeranz and the tennessee guy
May 2, 2008 at 12:16 pm |
Weatherford’s at State is really good too. He would have made a difference for them in several games had he been around all year.
May 2, 2008 at 12:16 pm |
I think all three starting pitchers have dominate games this weekend. Finger crossed anyway.
May 2, 2008 at 12:16 pm |
Pomeranz is a guy you can build a staff around. It will be interesting to see what Ole Miss pitching looks like next year.
May 2, 2008 at 12:17 pm |
bittle leads the nation in Ks per 9. his is 16 and some change strikeouts per nine and the number 2 guy is at 13 and some change so thats a 3 strikeout advantage. he also is first in hits per nine and in the top 10 in ERA
May 2, 2008 at 12:17 pm |
I hope you’re right on that Nate. Ole Miss really needs some type of success this weekend. Getting swept would really turn up the heat in the last six games.
May 2, 2008 at 12:18 pm |
Was anyone surprised at how fast the the BCS shot down the plus one model?
May 2, 2008 at 12:18 pm |
2011 you’re the stat monster, thanks. Hopefully he’ll be an impact guy this weekend to offset the Georgia pen.
May 2, 2008 at 12:18 pm |
thats a good point PA. i have been thinking about that for awhile. i think pomeranz will be our friday guy, but i dont know after that. it will probably be nathan baker also, but who do you think could be the third guy?
May 2, 2008 at 12:19 pm |
Not really. I think the Pac-10 and Big 10 are too emotionally attached to the Rose Bowl.
May 2, 2008 at 12:19 pm |
emotionally and financially
May 2, 2008 at 12:19 pm |
yeah, i am a math and science kinda person, so i like numbers. they really help me determine who is good. but i do keep up with intangibles too
May 2, 2008 at 12:20 pm |
Nathan Baker will be an experienced hand next year. Bukvich will probably be around. Will need some young arms too. Jake Morgan has looked good of late.
May 2, 2008 at 12:20 pm |
PA do you see Matt Smith getting back on the mound next year?
May 2, 2008 at 12:21 pm |
i think that Jake Morgan is a very good player, and has been very good lately. what kind of starter do you think McKean would be?
May 2, 2008 at 12:21 pm |
Mike and I were discussing that the other day, and it’s unclear at this point. My gut feeling is he won’t want to have the surgery. I don’t think he’d be really high up in the pitching plans anyway.
May 2, 2008 at 12:22 pm |
Mckeon is solid, Cryer is horrible and Morgan is good. I think Buk will be very good next year along with Baker.
May 2, 2008 at 12:22 pm |
I think McKean is a good middle relief guy, a strike thrower. You like your starters to have more power and more of a chance to dominate. Just my opinion, Mike might think something else.
May 2, 2008 at 12:23 pm |
Cryer is gone after this year right PA.
May 2, 2008 at 12:24 pm |
yeah i think so too. the only problem i have with mckean is he is the worlds worst at coming in with runners on and not giving up runs. but thats just because he is not a strikeout guy. nate, i dont think cryer is so bad. i think he is a really good pitcher, just as long as he keeps his walk numbers down. he seems kind of like bittle was last year, good era, good stuff, just snakebit
May 2, 2008 at 12:24 pm |
Not necessarily. He’s not a senior.
May 2, 2008 at 12:24 pm |
no, cryer is a sophomore i think but i may be wrong
May 2, 2008 at 12:24 pm |
i think he is a RS sophomore
May 2, 2008 at 12:25 pm |
Cryer has good stuff if he can keep his control. Certainly he’s not the only guy on staff with that issue right now.
May 2, 2008 at 12:25 pm |
Difference of opinion I guess rebel2011. Good luck in your studies 2011.
May 2, 2008 at 12:26 pm |
so, since its almost time for you to go, how do you think that this weekend series will go, which games do you think we will win?
May 2, 2008 at 12:26 pm |
thanks, nate. i will be so glad when its next friday
May 2, 2008 at 12:28 pm |
I honestly think this is not a good matchup. Ole Miss hasn’t been a fast-starting offensive team lately, and if they get behind against this bullpen that’s a problem.
If Lynn isn’t on top of his game, and he’s gone back and forth, that will be a problem. Given the recent history, the Rebels really need to win with Lynn or Pomeranz and are quite capable of doing that. I dont think Georgia’s bats are great.
May 2, 2008 at 12:29 pm |
If we make an error when Lynn is on the mound he shuts down.
May 2, 2008 at 12:29 pm |
Folks, I have to take care of a to-do list. Thanks for participating. Look for one of these again next week, probably on Friday.
— PA
May 2, 2008 at 12:30 pm |
it seems that so far this season we have played the best against teams with bad pitching and good hitting, such as vandy and state, and we have struggled against teams that are the opposite, just like Georgia is. so if we are to win then we must do something differently. cant wait to listen to it in 5 hours
May 2, 2008 at 12:31 pm |
lynn does do that, but i think that nathan baker is the number one guy in the world at giving up unearned runs. i think he has given up 11 this year. it seems like he does it on purpose to try to teach his defense a lesson
May 2, 2008 at 12:47 pm |
PA,
Lets have lunch when you are here for the tourney. A little thanks for the job you continue to do for all of us. Scott
May 2, 2008 at 4:27 pm |
Hey Scott. Email me when it gets closer and we’ll talk. We may be able to do something.
May 2, 2008 at 4:53 pm |
i just saw that Jamariey Atterberry was kicked off the football team today. i dont know reasons, though. i saw it on olemisssports.com
May 2, 2008 at 5:09 pm |
guess who’s baaaack! Jordan Henry is back in the leadoff spot tonight, and hopefully he will play like he has been the last week or 2!
May 2, 2008 at 5:49 pm |
well the radio went out here in oxford i guess because the weather and i had to have a study break to listen to the game so i just went ahead and gave my 4.95 for the yahoo broadcast. so thank goodness i can listen to the game now. haha
May 2, 2008 at 8:41 pm |
wow. i dont think that one error has hurt us this much ever before. the rebels give up 3 unearned runs in the 2nd inning because of a ferguson error and lose 5 to 4. it was a great game, we just came up on the wrong side of it. logan williams just missed a 2 run home run off fields to put us up 6 to 5, but jordan henry grounded out to first with a runner on second and 2 outs to end the game. its really tough to swallow, but it was a great game, and give the dogs credit for capitalizing on the error. one bad defensive play cost us the game.
May 2, 2008 at 8:54 pm |
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May 3, 2008 at 8:00 pm |
PA,
Will Do.
Scott