July 11, 20232 yr If I'm reading the NCAA site correctly, you have until 13 July to enter the portal. And you have until 28 July to make your final decision on where you're going, if anywhere, or staying put. And then 1 August is MLB signing deadline. Not that on-campus deadlines can't be flexible for student-athletes, important dates to keep in mind for UT: 16 August-undergrad course registration date for freshmen and transfers. 21 August-first day of classes. Somewhere in there you know who's finally on campus and who balked.
July 11, 20232 yr 11 minutes ago, Rickylovesweed said: There are also still 3 stud starting pitchers in the portal. Texas may still be looking to add to the rotation. Always Be Upgrading
July 11, 20232 yr 15 minutes ago, Js1 said: Always Be Upgrading It's pretty clear our strategy was to try and stack starting pitching. Got 2/3 out of Gordon, LBJ and Witt. I would be surprised if we aren't after 1 of those starters in the portal based on what we did in the draft. Although, the asking price for one of these portal arms may be much higher than what we were offering Gordon.
July 11, 20232 yr 3 minutes ago, Valmy77 said: Not counting anything until Aug 1st. Had my heart broken too often. I mean who are we even worried about? Witt is the only one and it seems pretty clear he had the intention of returning even before the draft.
July 11, 20232 yr Author Santos and Rigney are complete wildcards in mind, especially Santos. He was going to be a factor for Duke this year before an injury sidelined him. Was apparently up to 92-93 from the left side. My bet is one of those guys occupies the Sunday slot to start the year unless someone like Tumis, Selvig or Hurley just blow the doors off the coaches in the fall. With Morehouse and Sthele moving on I think a nice role could be found for Hurley in the pen. He can get up to 93-94 in shorter stints with good sink. Edited July 11, 20232 yr by Hookem2147
July 11, 20232 yr Something to also consider is that Belyeu played some 3B in HS. Maybe that's where we try him if Porter Brown returns?
July 12, 20232 yr 24 minutes ago, Rickylovesweed said: And best of all, DP will be replaced by a Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm-Flailing Tubeman as third base coach.
July 12, 20232 yr 2 hours ago, Rickylovesweed said: Something to also consider is that Belyeu played some 3B in HS. Maybe that's where we try him if Porter Brown returns? DH Powell? Where does Gasparino and Borba fit?
July 12, 20232 yr 7 minutes ago, Levi said: DH Powell? Where does Gasparino and Borba fit? That's under the assumption Gasparino would start in the OF. Gasparino, Brown, and Cummings. If Brown returns, I do wonder from a NIL perspective if we even need another IF. We are already going to have a difficult time finding playing time for guys like Borba. If Brown returns, I think I would prefer NIL be allocated to A) Catcher and B) Pitcher. Edited July 12, 20232 yr by Rickylovesweed
July 12, 20232 yr LF: Brown CF: Cummings RF: Gasparino 3B: Belyeu SS: Flores/O'Dowd? 2B: Powell 1B: Thomas Catcher: Galvan (maybe a transfer)? DH: Borba/odd man out in the IF. Does something like this work if Brown returns?
July 12, 20232 yr 12 minutes ago, Rickylovesweed said: That's under the assumption Gasparino would start in the OF. Gasparino, Brown, and Cummings. If Brown returns, I do wonder from a NIL perspective if we even need another IF. We are already going to have a difficult time finding playing time for guys like Borba. If Brown returns, I think I would prefer NIL be allocated to A) Catcher and B) Pitcher. Agreed about the NIL allocation. 3 minutes ago, Rickylovesweed said: LF: Brown CF: Cummings RF: Gasparino 3B: Belyeu SS: Flores/O'Dowd? 2B: Powell 1B: Thomas Catcher: Galvan (maybe a transfer)? DH: Borba/odd man out in the IF. Does something like this work if Brown returns? This scenario I think O’Dowd would be the odd man out for the infield and probably DH. he finished the season on somewhat of high note so he’ll have every chance to keep a spot but in the long term I think the young guys win out. I could also see Borba and Belyeu being interchangeable in that lineup as well.
July 12, 20232 yr I know there's about a million to one shot that Sykora decides to not sign with the Nats, but I haven't seen anything that said he's definitely signing. Would love a late summer surprise, but no way it's going to happen.
July 12, 20232 yr 5 minutes ago, Levi said: I could also see Borba and Belyeu being interchangeable in that lineup as well. I could be overreacting to summer ball but I think Belyeu is going to be an everyday starter. He just looks like a pure hitter and I think he's going to be an All-Big 12 type player next year.
July 12, 20232 yr 6 minutes ago, Rickylovesweed said: I could be overreacting to summer ball but I think Belyeu is going to be an everyday starter. He just looks like a pure hitter and I think he's going to be an All-Big 12 type player next year. Meh. He’s putting up crazy numbers and it’s good to see so I don’t think you are. It could be that Powell, Borba, and Belyeu are going to be in the lineup no matter what and its just a matter of which two are on the field and the other DH. Could Belyeu try out at second?
July 12, 20232 yr Popular Post One or more of these guys will start the season 1 for 11 and a bunch of shitty posters will flood the threads talking about how much they suck. Those posters will then disappear until the conference tournament when we look like crap. They will then disappear again as we roll through Omaha. Mark it.
July 12, 20232 yr Author A few things: 1. I have no problem with taking another bat, especially one with multiple years of eligibility. Very good chance Powell, Thomas, Flores and O’Dowd could be gone after 2024. Have to keep the pipeline healthy. 2. The lineup is going to work itself out. It’s nice that we won’t be asking Borba or Gasparino to be a key part of the offense right away like we did Flores last year. They shouldn’t feel pressure. Go ahead and pencil in Thomas, Powell, O’Dowd, Brown (if he returns) and Galvan (for now) for opening day. Everything else is pretty much up for grabs and there are good options. There will inevitably be an injury or something funky to make the picture clearer as we get closer to February. Edited July 12, 20232 yr by Hookem2147
July 12, 20232 yr 6 hours ago, Rickylovesweed said: Well, if we need a catcher here's our answer. My man is bringing Austria-Hungary back with that name
July 12, 20232 yr 11 hours ago, Hookem2147 said: Santos and Rigney are complete wildcards in mind, especially Santos. He was going to be a factor for Duke this year before an injury sidelined him. Was apparently up to 92-93 from the left side. My bet is one of those guys occupies the Sunday slot to start the year unless someone like Tumis, Selvig or Hurley just blow the doors off the coaches in the fall. If Texas doesn't add a starter from the portal, I think Whitehead is a darkhorse to be the Sunday guy to start the season. I saw him mentioned on twitter as having a good summer so far and it checks out. This is what he's done as a starter. http://baseball.pointstreak.com/player.html?playerid=1646966&seasonid=33696
July 12, 20232 yr 10 hours ago, Mo Horn said: I know there's about a million to one shot that Sykora decides to not sign with the Nats, but I haven't seen anything that said he's definitely signing. Would love a late summer surprise, but no way it's going to happen. Pigs get fat and hogs get slaughtered.
July 12, 20232 yr 10 hours ago, Mo Horn said: I know there's about a million to one shot that Sykora decides to not sign with the Nats, but I haven't seen anything that said he's definitely signing. Would love a late summer surprise, but no way it's going to happen. Listening to Nats GM Mike Rizzo on DC sports radio … “they are thrilled to get Sykora” and said they have a “strategy” to get him signed. Pretty good draft getting Crews, YoYo, and Sykora.
July 12, 20232 yr https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/college-baseballs-winners-and-losers-of-the-2023-mlb-draft/ College Baseball's Winners and Losers of the 2023 MLB Draft Spoiler While recruiting classes drive most of the winners and losers on this list, the Longhorns’ entry is mostly based on returning players, specifically righthanders Lebarron Johnson Jr. and Tanner Witt. Johnson Jr. went undrafted, and Witt was not picked until the 18th round. They are now expected to return to the 40 Acres and have the potential to give Texas the best 1-2 punch in the country. Texas’ recruiting class also got a significant boost when outfielder Will Gasparino (92) went unselected. While the Longhorns lost powerful righthander Travis Sykora in the third round, getting Gasparino to campus is a big win and is a boost in a position of need.
July 12, 20232 yr FYI, Braden Montgomery's girlfriend just transferred to Texas. How about you do us a solid? https://www.instagram.com/p/CtkhLajv3J8/?img_index=1
July 12, 20232 yr 20 minutes ago, NeverMarryAStripper said: I think I'd like to just skip football season and just head back into baseball
July 12, 20232 yr 39 minutes ago, NeverMarryAStripper said: I think I'd like to just skip football season and just head back into baseball Jeez, man, get a hold of yourself.
July 12, 20232 yr 13 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said: Jeez, man, get a hold of yourself. but he's right you know.
July 12, 20232 yr Popular Post 5 minutes ago, troph said: but he's right you know. This could be a pretty special year for UT men's sports. I'm just gonna enjoy 'em all. Well, until they crush my dreams.
July 12, 20232 yr 23 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said: This could be a pretty special year for UT men's sports. I'm just gonna enjoy 'em all. Well, until they crush my dreams. that would be something if we returned to the 2002-2005 era of sports at UT.
July 12, 20232 yr 3 hours ago, closetojumping said: Pigs get fat and hogs get slaughtered. Is this a Ketch joke?
July 12, 20232 yr 2 hours ago, Rickylovesweed said: FYI, Braden Montgomery's girlfriend just transferred to Texas. How about you do us a solid? https://www.instagram.com/p/CtkhLajv3J8/?img_index=1 If we land this dude, holy shit.
July 12, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, troph said: 2024 season, let's go !! still a lot of talent in the portal, it’s going to be a great 2024 season ! see y’all at Minute Maid
July 12, 20232 yr 55 minutes ago, troph said: that would be something if we returned to the 2002-2005 era of sports at UT. That’s exactly when I was there so I guess I’ll go back for grad school
July 12, 20232 yr 3 hours ago, jimmyjazz said: Jeez, man, get a hold of yourself. I do, almost every night
July 12, 20232 yr 3 hours ago, HenryJames said: EK could be a pretty decent pro if he can just find a way to get on base.
July 12, 20232 yr 5 hours ago, Rickylovesweed said: FYI, Braden Montgomery's girlfriend just transferred to Texas. How about you do us a solid? https://www.instagram.com/p/CtkhLajv3J8/?img_index=1
July 12, 20232 yr 7 hours ago, Rickylovesweed said: FYI, Braden Montgomery's girlfriend just transferred to Texas. How about you do us a solid? https://www.instagram.com/p/CtkhLajv3J8/?img_index=1 How do we know that's his GF?
July 12, 20232 yr 6 minutes ago, 40acredropout said: How do we know that's his GF? I will volunteer to look at her Instagram to find out.
July 12, 20232 yr 54 minutes ago, 40acredropout said: How do we know that's his GF? Everything checks out. Wait, what was I supposed to be doing again? Edited July 12, 20232 yr by OU Sucks
July 12, 20232 yr 26 minutes ago, troph said: I don’t get how y’all find such over processed women attractive. She’s got a decent face, is fit and has a great ass. What’s not to like?
July 12, 20232 yr 17 minutes ago, txhorns said: She’s got a decent face, is fit and has a great ass. What’s not to like? Face looks like $60k in AI styled cosmetic surgery.
July 12, 20232 yr 40 minutes ago, troph said: Face looks like $60k in AI styled cosmetic surgery. So, is that considered equity?
July 12, 20232 yr 55 minutes ago, troph said: Face looks like $60k in AI styled cosmetic surgery. I generally agree but the volleyball pictures where she isn't wearing the Nashville country artist makeup solve that problem in a hurry.
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