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The last few paragraphs in Demling’s article on the subject don’t exactly sound like a big change of heart for McDonnell. To answer this particular question, he said you have to decide between taking a transfer and developing a kid in your program already.I don’t see anyway not to use the portal when players are going to use it. They have to fill holes that were created…
I didn't know Nolan took up baseball? Just kidding, I knew who you meant.I don’t see anyway not to use the portal when players are going to use it. They have to fill holes that were created.
I would argue anyone that leaves in the portal can be replaced with ease. Nolan Smith is a lower level guy at the plate above average guy in the field.
Pitching it is far more important to get impact guys. You can manage around average hitting if you have 3 legit starters and a decent bull pen. Covid year was their year and it got canceled. Legit MLB pitchers on Friday and Saturday.
Saw the article and thought that was saying something about these Freshmen and the class coming in.The last few paragraphs in Demling’s article on the subject don’t exactly sound like a big change of heart for McDonnell. To answer this particular question, he said you have to decide between taking a transfer and developing a kid in your program already.
I’ll continue to rely on why I’ve heard McDonnell say on his own without being prompted. He’ll use the portal passively, as an option, if he needs to. That’s not a coach who plans to overhaul his team quickly with transfers…
A handful of Redshirts along with incoming Frosh should fill a lot of these openings.With what remains on the roster and what he has coming in already - that is a LOT of players. He should be able to be very selective with the portal and just take a handful of very specific needs.
That is a good mix. My preference is they land 3-5 transfer pitchers. Pitchers that have performed at this level and meet all their metrics.A handful of Redshirts along with incoming Frosh should fill a lot of these openings.
The rest with transfers. I don't think we'll see but probably 3-5 transfers.
Jmo.
Why is that?My point is if he losses 10 guys to the portal he has to replace them with transfers…
Yes they are from that base. Covid has had an impact on every program in the country. The ripples of allowing guys an extra year just being felt around here the past couple of years. I can't answer for other programs but it took a few years for the logjam to have an affect on us.If UL Baseball loses 10 to the transfer portal, it should speak loudly towards why relying on traditional HS recruiting is not a sustainable option anymore. UL has so few transfers now, it should be evident that those who are leaving UL, must be almost exclusively largely from our HS recruiting base.
I wasn't questioning the number from @Thecycle27 although 10 transfers does sound high. My question is why McDonnell should feel compelled to take in an equal number of transfers. CDM's response would likely be "I can go to the high school ranks and add half that number."If UL Baseball loses 10 to the transfer portal, it should speak loudly towards why relying on traditional HS recruiting is not a sustainable option anymore. UL has so few transfers now, it should be evident that those who are leaving UL, must be almost exclusively largely from our HS recruiting base.
The only way UL Baseball can return to its previous reputation as “Omaha Bound”, is by winning in the ACC, and it should be evident by now, the transfer portal is necessary for that to occur. Watching the ACC and SEC teams who are having success, it’s the transfers who are impacting the most.
UK is a perfect example of a SEC bottom feeder that turned it self around in one season by bringing in a boatload of transfers.
Knap right now is listed as a top 100 draft pick. Some have him higher. I don't think he can improve his draft status while staying another year. Much as I hate it, he needs to go. Plus, you're wrong about his arm. I said this before, we had 5 all state SS's on our roster and none of them have beaten out Knap for the position. You think Coach Mac doesn't know what he's doing? He was a SS himself.I just can't see Knap getting drafted high enough to make the move. Maybe I'm wrong, but he's no MLB shortstop. He should come back and move to 2nd base. Kilan should play shortstop, but that's up to McDonnell.
One last season at 2nd base could improve his draft status because again, he's just not good enough to be a MLB shortstop. He doesn't have a strong enough or consistent arm.
Knap is good enough SS for college but not the MLB. I'm sorry but that's what I've seen in his three years here.Knap right now is listed as a top 100 draft pick. Some have him higher. I don't think he can improve his draft status while staying another year. Much as I hate it, he needs to go. Plus, you're wrong about his arm. I said this before, we had 5 all state SS's on our roster and none of them have beaten out Knap for the position. You think Coach Mac doesn't know what he's doing? He was a SS himself.
I don't completely disagree, but knowing Mac's system, he's gonna have to have it taken away. These 4 year guys love the program and their coach loves them.It so sure about Logan at 2B. I would platoon him and have him be my RH DH (if he is hitting the ball). I think there is talented youth and you need to move forward. I like Logan, just think they can do better.