The Official Tennessee vs LSU CWS Game Thread (Tues. 6/20 7PM EST ESPN)

[mr.checkerboards]

If LSU offered him anything while the season is still going, that's called tampering.

We literally talked to Halverson during the season through one of our players.
It's how the game is played.

 

[KptVFL]

LSU offered him a sweet deal.

If that is true, and I have no idea, that's massive tampering!

 

[youcancallmeAl]

To be real about Burns
If your his parents would you want him back here? No way…..I honestly think he is gone simply because of the weird way we treated him this year.

??? He underperformed as a starter and went to the pen, where we gave him lots and lots of opportunities to shine. And he did shine. If I were Tony, I'd tell him we will assume you will be a weekend starter here next year unless you can't win that job.

 

[Bigvalley84]

I questioned bringing in Combs more than taking Halvy out , I would have stayed with Russell but our defense and free bases cost us

 

[BARknox bouncer]

 

[lilesrt]

Jay Johnson owns TV thus far. Let’s hope we bounce back. TV won’t stay down. We’re coming.

 

[Orange.]

Thanks go out too to our Vol fans supporting our guys in Omaha.

We could hear you on the broadcast. Well done.

 

[MT_Vol]

Don’t make Sense why Dicky not catching, and Dryling and Tears not playing corner outfield spot. You can not convince me we are that much worse with Tears and Dryling in lineup over Stark and Scott.

Dickey not catching makes sense to anyone who knows baseball. He's more valuable as a hitter than a catcher. Catching is hard on the body and negatively impacts hitting.

 

[knoxvol52]

That's just the rumor, my guess is we can't match it.

Only thing I'm saying if this is true he put on one hell of a poker face because he seemed to love playing for Tennessee and loved coch Vitello.

 

[MackDaddyVol]

Seasons over pick up the ranting and raving in February 2024. Have a nice off-season

Absolutely. See ya next February!

 

[TheMookieMonster]

To be real about Burns
If your his parents would you want him back here? No way…..I honestly think he is gone simply because of the weird way we treated him this year.

Yeah, we treated him so terrible making him the premier reliever in all of college baseball when he was going through immense struggles as a starter. If Tony doesn’t send Burns to the pen this team never makes Omaha.

 

[MackDaddyVol]

Absolutely. See ya next February!

Maybe TV can get a catcher that can hit in the off season.

 

[TNVOLFN]

That's just the rumor, my guess is we can't match it.

Thanks for the reply, we’ll know soon enough - portal closes July 13th.

 

[GhostVol]

Burns is gone. I didn't want to believe it but someone I really trust just told me he is.

And if that happens..... so be it. That's college sports now, no matter how much it sucks (mo' money, etc.)

HOWEVER

If he goes to a TN competitor / rival I'll not only wish him the pox, I'll wish it upon his descendants, each and every one, until the heat death of the universe

See Henri Manti'To'o To'o and his invisible girlfriend (and I hope his little dog gets fleas, too)

 

[MT_Vol]

Worst game of the year

Not even close.

 

[The_Dude]

First and foremost, thank you, Vol Baseball. I had a blast watching the performance all season and POST Season, in Omaha! Second, we need a catcher and a couple outfielders with a second gear. Pitching is good, but will be great next year, as intended. Our infield will fix itself, as always. Fill the positions of need with sticks and I'm sure V will fix the rest. Again, thanks Vols for a great season! Get some food and rest, gents.

 

[chuckiepoo]

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Nah dude. We ain’t Sakerlina wcbb..

 

[knoxvol52]

Nah dude. We ain’t Sakerlina wcbb..

Hey when is the draft?

 

[Orange.]

Thanks, finally, to this great baseball forum. I learned a lot and had a great time. Salute.

 

[gnm53108]

Heck of a season. We got another batch of guys moving on that will be greatly missed next year. Wish them nothing but the best. Thanks for all the great memories. Go VOLS.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Hey when is the draft?

MLB? ….lmgtfy…
2023 Major League Baseball draft - Wikipedia

 

[VolNRaleighNC]

Maybe TV can get a catcher that can hit in the off season.

NC State’s catcher should be a top target

 

[Vol737]

Yeah it would be. However LSU is baseball royalty. Nothing will happen. It's likely this was a back channel deal if it indeed comes. Probably a lot like Skenes

What was the deal with Skenes? How did that unfold?

 

[Fatdad32]

Just simple point
Burns was wanting to be the starter his innings pitched went down coming from the pen
He was an amazing coming out in relief in the playoffs for sure
Just didn’t think he was happy not being a starter-

 

[VolGee4]

Maybe TV can get a catcher that can hit in the off season.

Just been unlucky with that position.