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Hope Mike Pelfrey is at least considered. I'd love to see him back next season.
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Not really sure how to evaluate Mike as a pitching coach at this point. I really did like what I saw of his demeanor with his guys on his mound visits this year. The Shocks finally got the Clayton McGinness the last month of his Shocker career. How much Mike had to do with that is hard to say but he was the guy in charge of the pitching staff when the happened. OTOH the Shockers team ERA of 5.39 needs improvement. Perhaps that has more to do with recruiting than it does coaching.
Todd Butler said he really focused on pitching in his recruiting but I'm thinking he focused more on recruiting arms hoping they could be made into ptiching although that may be what you have to do. -
A rumor I heard was that Todd Butler only wanted arms that could throw gas and didn't care about breaking pitches as much. He figured he could teach them that. It's one of the reasons Brent left because he wanted to get guys who knew how to pitch and not necessarily hard throwers.
Just a rumor, but it holds water.
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Fantastic news and can't wait to hear the assistants!Comment
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Great news! It's a good day to be a Shocker.Comment
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I remember at one of the Shocker Baseball reunion-type events, Eric made a quote to the effect of, "We wanted to win in 1989 because we were so sick of hearing Gene talk about the 1982 team."78-65Comment
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That's awesome. Hopefully the 2022 team will be fed up with Wedge talking about 1989.Originally posted by WuShock16 View Post"It's amazing to watch Ron slide into that open area, Fred will find him and it's straight cash homie."--HCGMComment
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Other coaching names I was thinking about. Any thoughts of Phil Stephenson being hitting coach?Comment
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As an added benefit, this should help complete the transition of Gene back into the fold. Gene (for all his problems) was and is a great ambassador for WSU baseball.Comment
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Awesome News !Comment
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I’d think he’d be considered. I would think with Wedge’s MLB Managerial experiences and experience as a Catcher, hiring a Pitching Coach would be a strong suit.Originally posted by WuDrWu View PostComment
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Wedge has HUNDREDS of baseball contacts. He'll pick who he wants.Comment
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I'm interested in seeing what he does with Cadena next year. I believe he's the only viable catcher on the roster currently, and I suspect he'll have huge expectations for the junior to be who did a fantastic job behind the dish, especially the last month or so.Comment
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Alum or no, says a lot about who we still are to land a two time MLB manager.Comment
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Also looking forward to seeing some season ticket sales spike, especially from some on this fine board. I have 10 myself but think I'll get 2 more the first season to show support. "Cold, Fev, you guys got yours yet? Or still in wait and see mode?
Asking for myself.Comment
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I was as critical as both Cold and Fev at times. Already made my call to the ticket office today. -
I want to be clear.....I had no problem nor did I really disagree with those that called for a change. I totally understand why, and again, I really don't disagree with them (you). I applaud every person that supports Shocker Athletics, and I'm thrilled to learn you are once again a season ticket holder!
Also, why you may have been very critical, you were rarely if ever personal. Big difference.
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Just secured my old seasons tickets. Four field box level. Price was much lower than I had paid in the past. Did ticket prices go down for this season or is this something new?Comment
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