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[cardvolfan]

Feels like mental gymnastics. We have no proof/inside information to base this on, simply speculation.

It’s his MO….the way he operates. One play out of thousands over the course of a season does not validate his claim.

 

[Christian Lowe]

Jeeeze, this thread is so tedious. It's basically the "game over" crowd with insider "cousin" knowledge.

There’s more people than just me here

 

[KptVFL]

Sure we have proof. Amick was pulled when Clemson led 4-2. That’s a classic defensive replacement move made by coaches/managers when they make upgrades defensively

Plausible reason, yes
Proof, no

Just as easy to say that the reason they took him out is because they preferred Grice's bat. I have no idea.

 

[BruinVol]

One play out of thousands over the course of a season does not validate his claim.

If you are 1 out away from a 4-2 victory in a huge game and a defensive player is subbed for you can bet your ass it’s because the coach believed the guy he was replacing him with was a better defender.

If you don’t think that kind of coaching decision tells a story you don’t understand the intricacies of the game of baseball sorry

 

[knoxvol52]

If you are 1 out away from a 4-2 victory in a huge game and a defensive player is subbed for you can bet your ass it’s because the coach believed the guy he was replacing him with was a better defender.

If you don’t think that kind of coaching decision tells a story you don’t understand the intricacies of the game of baseball sorry

Lots of Testerone on these message boards

 

[TheMookieMonster]

It is absolutely crazy the things people are trying to say to justify NOT wanting a stud player like Billy Amick on this team.

 

[Vtonerider]

There’s more people than just me here

As I said before...at least you own it...

 

[Vtonerider]

Inquiring minds will never know,am I or am I not Basillo??????

I have a friend, who knows a cousin that says maybe.

 

[Vtonerider]

Inquiring minds will never know,am I or am I not Basillo??????

I will say spelling your name wrong either plays to type or speaks of genius!

 

[knoxvol52]

I will say spelling your name wrong either plays to type or speaks of genius!

Genius far from one.

 

[fryeguy93]

They didn’t have a DH, they just wanted to keep grices bat

Point being, there were other guys that could have been removed. Amick was an odd choice

And Clemson did lose their DH which is primarily why they burned through their bullpen over the next 5 innings.

Clemson could have moved Grice and Amick around to a lot of different positions. I suspect they put Grice at first due to being tired and arm weary. But Amick could’ve been moved somewhere instead of bench

 

[KptVFL]

If you are 1 out away from a 4-2 victory in a huge game and a defensive player is subbed for you can bet your ass it’s because the coach believed the guy he was replacing him with was a better defender.

If you don’t think that kind of coaching decision tells a story you don’t understand the intricacies of the game of baseball sorry

Understand and could very well be the reason they went with Grice. Probably even likely.

Thing is, even if your assumption is correct, putting in a junior vs a sophomore is not earth shattering news.


As far as the intricacies of the game comment.... come on man. There are plenty of knowledgeable fans on here and being condescending to them is a bad look.

Your OP felt like hand wringing for the sake of hand wringing.

 

[taylorvol]

Plausible reason, yes
Proof, no

Just as easy to say that the reason they took him out is because they preferred Grice's bat. I have no idea.

That’s the weird thing. Grice would have still been the DH if they wouldn’t have placed him at 1B. The only reason you put him at 1B (and lose the DH) is if you’re ahead and want to improve your defense OR your 1B is injured. I remember asking a Clemson fan beside me why they made that move. He didn’t know. It made no sense then and even less now since this move lost Amick’s bat, retired the DH, and ensured the P would be hitting for the remainder of the game.

 

[cardvolfan]

Understand and could very well be the reason they went with Grice. Probably even likely.

Thing is, even if your assumption is correct, putting in a junior vs a sophomore is not earth shattering news.


As far as the intricacies of the game comment.... come on man. There are plenty of knowledgeable fans on here and being condescending to them is a bad look.

Your OP felt like hand wringing for the sake of hand wringing.

Thanks. I appreciate your comments. I wasn’t specifically saying that singular play did or didn’t make a statement. Specifically, there are so many scenarios that come up in the course of a season that it is hard to put all the weight on one example. I‘ve actually been around baseball so long that I didn’t let the Bruin comments bother me. I have a pretty decent idea of the intricacies and nuances of the game.

 

[BruinVol]

That’s the weird thing. Grice would have still been the DH if they wouldn’t have placed him at 1B. The only reason you put him at 1B (and lose the DH) is if you’re ahead and want to improve your defense OR your 1B is injured.

Bingo….

 

[KptVFL]

That’s the weird thing. Grice would have still been the DH if they wouldn’t have placed him at 1B. The only reason you put him at 1B (and lose the DH) is if you’re ahead and want to improve your defense OR your 1B is injured. I remember asking a Clemson fan beside me why they made that move. He didn’t know. It made no sense then and even less now since this move lost Amick’s bat, retired the DH, and ensured the P would be hitting for the remainder of the game.

Definitely an odd decision! Only reason I responded was the certainty he came at everyone with.

Reality is none of us know.

Does not make me think Amick would be a bad pickup and felt that was what the OP was suggesting. Will just trust the staff on this one.

 

[BruinVol]

Definitely an odd decision! Only reason I responded was the certainty he came at everyone with.

Reality is none of us know.

Does not make me think Amick would be a bad pickup and felt that was what the OP was suggesting. Will just trust the staff on this one.

look I didn’t say he was a bad pickup or that I didn’t want him. I said this shows us the Clemson coaches didn’t like his defense. Heck it’s the reason he’s leaving Clemson

Doesn’t mean we don’t want him BUT it does mean we may be sacrificing defense if he plays 3rd. It’s worth noting is the only point im Making

 

[KptVFL]

Thanks. I appreciate your comments. I wasn’t specifically saying that singular play did or didn’t make a statement. Specifically, there are so many scenarios that come up in the course of a season that it is hard to put all the weight on one example. I‘ve actually been around baseball so long that I didn’t let the Bruin comments bother me. I have a pretty decent idea of the intricacies and nuances of the game.

Totally agree! I wasn't bothered by him, just felt it needed a response.

I hope the reason we are all here is because we love all things Tennessee. Comment just made me feel like he was throwing shade on a potential Vol and I don't like that.

 

[BruinVol]

Totally agree! I wasn't bothered by him, just felt it needed a response.

I hope the reason we are all here is because we love all things Tennessee. Comment just made me feel like he was throwing shade on a potential Vol and I don't like that.

Yea i admit to throwing shade on his ability to play 3rd at a high level. I don’t think he can but don’t mean he can’t be one hell of a pickup in the position of batters box

 

[taylorvol]

Plausible reason, yes
Proof, no

Just as easy to say that the reason they took him out is because they preferred Grice's bat. I have no idea.

That’s the weird thing. Grice would have still been the DH if they wouldn’t have placed him at 1B. The only reason you put him at 1B (and lose the DH) is if you’re ahead and want to improve your defense OR your 1B is injured. I remember asking a Clemson fan beside me why they made that move. He didn’t know.

Point being, there were other guys that could have been removed. Amick was an odd choice

And Clemson did lose their DH which is primarily why they burned through their bullpen over the next 5 innings.

Clemson could have moved Grice and Amick around to a lot of different positions. I suspect they put Grice at first due to being tired and arm weary. But Amick could’ve been moved somewhere instead of bench

Agreed. This forced Clemson to PH for their pitchers, thus burning through like 9 for the rest of the game. Really poor decision by Coach Bakich IMHO. @preacherman20. Anything I’m missing here about that really strange decision?

 

[taylorvol]

Definitely an odd decision! Only reason I responded was the certainty he came at everyone with.

Reality is none of us know.

Does not make me think Amick would be a bad pickup and felt that was what the OP was suggesting. Will just trust the staff on this one.

I’m a big fan of Amick too. Would love to have him. Just was a really poor decision by their Coach unless I’m missing something.

 

[KptVFL]

Yea i admit to throwing shade on his ability to play 3rd at a high level. I don’t think he can but don’t mean he can’t be one hell of a pickup in the position of batters box

I understand man. Just hit me wrong. Not sure what info we have on him at 3b.

I've never seen him play 3rd, or any film of him playing there, so I have no comment on how good or bad he is at that position.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Yea i admit to throwing shade on his ability to play 3rd at a high level. I don’t think he can but don’t mean he can’t be one hell of a pickup in the position of batters box

It just feels like you’re looking for a reason to support your “the transfer portal is bad” narrative. You’re making a lot of assumptions. You’re also leaving out the fact that it’s not like we have a guaranteed elite defensive 3B on the roster. If Denton leaves, it’s either Amick or a freshmen playing 3B. What makes you so certain the freshmen are going to be so much better defensively? Either way, someone new will be at 3B.

 

[KptVFL]

I’m a big fan of Amick too. Would love to have him. Just was a really poor decision by their Coach unless I’m missing something.

Not sure if you're missing something or not. I can agree it was odd, just have no idea what their head coach was basing it off of.

 

[BruinVol]

That’s the weird thing. Grice would have still been the DH if they wouldn’t have placed him at 1B. The only reason you put him at 1B (and lose the DH) is if you’re ahead and want to improve your defense OR your 1B is injured. I remember asking a Clemson fan beside me why they made that move. He didn’t know.

Agreed. This forced Clemson to PH for their pitchers, thus burning through like 9 for the rest of the game. Really poor decision by Coach Bakich IMHO. @preacherman20. Anything I’m missing here about that really strange decision?

I made the statement during the game that it was a coaching heavy weight fight where both coaches coached the perfect game but this does bring up another angle

I don’t think it was a mistake but it dang sure was in hind sights. EB is one of the best and I think he was just making that defensive move many make with a lead late