2014 Outlook

[wyatt]

I love it when this comes out.

http://www.goshockers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=61178&SPID=2844&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=7500&ATCLID=209383374

[pogo]

Before the first pitch ever leaves the mound it sounds like we're contenders. Nice intro article for those of us that have been less than faithful to the program the last couple of years. Go Shox

[shoxlax]

I'm sticking with my prediction. 40 plus wins and a regional final.

[KC Shox]

Bold prediction given that suspensions are looming. Hopefully, they're all bench players.

[pogo]

I'm sticking with my prediction. 40 plus wins and a regional final.

I don't think I have ever accused you of being a smart man. However you were smart in picking the woman you married.

[SB Shock]

so to summarize based on this very positive article

Starting Pitching
1. Elam (7-5, 3.17)
2. Ladwig (5-6, 4.54)
3. Gardner (3-6, 3.45)
4. Brummet (4-1, 1.16)

Bullpen
LaBrie (4-1, 0.83)
Vielock (3-0, 3.71)
Palmer (0-0, 6.10)
TJ Looney (transfer) - supposebly a big get by WSU that Butler recruited himself
Ray Ashford (transfers)


It is not clear who the closer will be?


C - Baker
1B - Gillaspie
2B - Deerman/Bobbitt? **
3B - Simpson
SS - Harbutz (Parker/Kirk in the mix) **
OF - Bayliff
OF - Green
OF - Mucha **
DH - Deeram/Harbutz/Zimmerman/Kihle

** Positions that seem open for somebody to step up into

[xazshox]

Closer

I saw somewhere a couple of months ago that Butler was thinking of using Vielock as the closer.

[asiseeit]

I don't believe the suspensions will be much of an impact. They will occur early
on and I think they can be staggered. Early part of the season is when experimentation
and changing lineups occur anyway, therefore, it might allow for a hidden talent to get
thrown into the mix and noticed early on. I am more excited about this season than
I have been in quite a few years. More wins and more attendance !