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[knoxvol52]

Agreed
next year is huge

Correct me if I'm wrong ,agents talk to scouts and ask them what does my client need to do to improve his draft position. Then agent tells his client then discuss what is best to do for his future!!

 

[Ttucke11]

A catcher ?
where does that stand ?

Cannon Peebles - 2023 - Baseball - NC State University Athletics

Here hopefully.

 

[D3Athlete]

Exactly. Make sure Beam stays (honestly our best pitcher the last 2 years even with Burns and Do). Causey, Snead, Holman more than makes up for losing Burns. Progression of Russell and Combs. Add in our recruiting class and the comeback of Evans.

Don’t forget Matthew Dallas either. Gotta get him on campus.

 

[Volbackhomefromtx]

Following this thread’s discussion of Chase Burns is like watching an impending train wreck in slow motion.

 

[D3Athlete]

And solid right-handed bats.

Galanie and Peebles.

 

[VolGee4]

I have a connection to an MLB scout. He said each team has to determine whether he’s a starter. He said that going to the bullpen does raise questions that will be asked. He compared it to a CB that is moved to Safety.

However, he graduated from an SEC school and knows the conference. He said LSU will no doubt offer money and tell him that we don’t think he’s good enough.

 

[Weezer]

So is Burns for sure gone? I've been disconnected the last several hours.

 

[D3Athlete]

So is Burns for sure gone? I've been disconnected the last several hours.

More than likely yes. AP said it in a thread not long ago. That burns just doesn’t wanna be here

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Per Ben McKee:

Two baseball transfers to keep an eye on are Wichita State RHP Nate Snead and Alabama RHP Luke Holman.
Snead was really good for the Shockers out of the bullpen as a freshman this past season. Began a visit on Thursday and I believe it has gone really, really well.

Holman's name emerged this afternoon. I don't believe Tennessee is as far down the road with Holman as they are Snead, but I do believe they're going to have a really good chance at landing Holman. Would be a huge addition. Holman was Alabama's Friday nigh
t guy and struck out 87 in 81 innings. Opponents hit .186 off of him.

Holman would be a pretty big get

 

[Weezer]

More than likely yes. AP said it in a thread not long ago. That burns just doesn’t wanna be here

Has anything come out about why he's so apparently miserable here? Doesn't make a lot of sense IMO.

 

[Christian Lowe]

Has anything come out about why he's so apparently miserable here? Doesn't make a lot of sense IMO.

AP said he’s still hurt about the move to bullpen

 

[LieutenantNeyland]

AP said he’s still hurt about the move to bullpen

Seems like a poor move for a good kid. He’d be a starter for almost every other team in the league.

 

[wmcovol]

It’s not that simple it’s about draft $

If he’s seen as a starter he’s a 1-1 potential draft. A reliever doesnt sniff that spot

But this isn’t his draft yr. He’d be the starter next yr. He was clearly struggling at mid season. The change woke him up but if he’s finished here, so be it.

 

[Cosmo Kramer]

Never though in my lifetime I would cheer for the Gators in anything. FLSU

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Has anything come out about why he's so apparently miserable here? Doesn't make a lot of sense IMO.

Mad he got moved to the pen.

 

[D3Athlete]

Seems like a poor move for a good kid. He’d be a starter for almost every other team in the league.

It is, but AP said people have been in his ear about it tho. It is what it is. Tennessee will be fine

 

[wmcovol]

I have a connection to an MLB scout. He said each team has to determine whether he’s a starter. He said that going to the bullpen does raise questions that will be asked. He compared it to a CB that is moved to Safety.

However, he graduated from an SEC school and knows the conference. He said LSU will no doubt offer money and tell him that we don’t think he’s good enough.

Some of the dumbest and laziest people on earth are MLB scouts

 

[VolGee4]

Some of the dumbest and laziest people on earth are MLB scouts

That’s kind of an odd response since I know one. The conversations I had with him in Omaha in 2021 were fascinating, and the analytics used now are crazy. He qualified it by saying that each team has to judge that, which makes total sense. All it takes is one.

 

[Weezer]

If LSU is gonna tamper with our kids, we should return the favor and at least drive up their payroll.

 

[TN_gal]

Following this thread’s discussion of Chase Burns is like watching an impending train wreck in slow motion.

It feels like a lot like when we were on the respective head coach watches for Barnes and V - only this time it’s a high profile player and not a head coach.

 

[Orange.]

It feels like a lot like when we were on the respective head coach watches for Barnes and V - only this time it’s a high profile player and not a head coach.

I'm glad we have our coach CTV! In fact, all three!

 

[taylorvol]

Boras has done some incredibly bad things. I think he’s a huge detriment to the game of baseball.

Walker Jenkins, a high school senior out of NC, is the next big thing according to this agent.

 

[taylorvol]

Not controlling the running game is a huge issue. However it's hard to argue with the numbers Frank's staffs have put up.
His pitch calling to me is questionable at times as well.

I’ve spoken to several MLB Scouts who tell me that CFA is one of the best, most respected pitching coaches in college baseball. Some outright say he’s the best. Based on his awards. past success both as a Head Coach and Assistant, and overall stellar results, I trust CFA. He’s not perfect but he’s pretty special at his profession.

 

[BP4Prez]

Not controlling the running game is a huge issue. However it's hard to argue with the numbers Frank's staffs have put up.
His pitch calling to me is questionable at times as well.

The running game is my one complaint. We essentially turn walks and singles into doubles for anyone with even just above average speed.

 

[taylorvol]

Is Lindsey 100% gone?
doesn’t he have a Covid year left ?

He will be drafted. He’s gone.