Who do we lose from this year's baseball team?

[bruiser.sixpack]

Rooker, Mangum, Gridley, Brown.... who else?

 

[msstate7]

Not sure mangum is a sure thing

 

[Hoover Dawg]

Mangum probably coming back. Brown, Lovelady, Rooker and Gridley (likely) of the current contributors.

 

[57stratdawg]

I think there is a better chance Mangum returns than leaves.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

I'd say if he gets picked in the first 10rds he gone. Also could come down to a Kruger situation where he holds out and see how much money they have left to throw at him

 

[missouridawg]

I'd say if he gets picked in the first 10rds he gone. Also could come down to a Kruger situation where he holds out and see how much money they have left to throw at him

He will still have leverage after next season too. He comes from decent money, so a $100K 8th round pick likely ain't getting him.

 

[Hankp22]

So is Rigby not done for the year?

It would be awesome if he came back the last month.

 

[karlchilders.sixpack]

I could be mistaken

but, if I recall, he came down with a groin pull.

When I was personally afflicted with such, I was told rest, and 6 to 8 weeks, or so, depending on the severity.
I did not have the benefit, of modern sports treatment. ..SO...

Rigby...

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<center>#31 Ryan Rigby - 5 appearances (All games)</center>

	date		opponent	gs	ip	h	r	er	bb	so	2b	3b	hr	wp	bk	hbp	ibb	score	w-l	sv	era	np
	Feb 18, 2017		WESTERN ILLINOIS		2.0	3	0	0	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	8-2	0-0	0	0.00	35
	Mar 5, 2017	at	Oregon		0.2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	5-6	0-0	0	0.00	12
	Mar 7, 2017		LOUISIANA TECH		0.2	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2-3	0-1	0	0.00	11
	Mar 19, 2017	at	Arkansas		0.1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1-6	0-1	0	0.00	5
	Mar 25, 2017		TENNESSEE		0.2	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	14-4	0-1	0	0.00	12
	Totals			0	4.1	6	1	0	1	4	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	30-21	0-1	0	0.00	-

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[8dog]

He had groin surgery about 2 weeks ago and was 6-8 weeks at that point

 

[8dog]

If he gets picked in the first ten rds he had already decided to leave before the draft

 

[ezsoil]

Did the rule change? I thought a player had to be three years removed from high school to be eligible. This is Mangum's second year

 

[8dog]

If you are 21 by the signing deadline you are now eligible. Mangum is already 21

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

What if he gets drafted in the teens and still signs?

 

[MSUDC11]

We'll lose some pop in the lineup, but our entire dang pitching staff will be back. Smith might not take the medical redshirt and come back, or we may not have room for him, but I wouldn't count him as a loss since we already lost him for this year after he pitched two innings.

We should have one of the best pitching staffs in the country next year. Hitting could be a pretty big issue unless some JUCO guys come in and contribute immediately though.

 

[57stratdawg]

I like your optimism, but who knows what we can expect from the TJ guys.

 

[MSUDC11]

I like your optimism, but who knows what we can expect from the TJ guys.

That wasn't even taking all of the TJ injuries into account. Dont have quantity as far as healthy arms go right now, but we certainly have quality. Getting every single one of them back gives you a really, really good staff next year potentially, and if 2 or 3 of the injured guys come back strong then you're talking about an elite pitching staff.

 

[Hoover Dawg]

Padgett, Small and Hughes will be 18 months post-op before practice even begins. I think they'll contribute heavily. Breaux, Smith and James obviously won't.

People look at Ford and think all TJ surgeries won't contribute but that dude won't be 18 months post-op until May. His was done in November 2015. I think he'll be a big factor next year too. Not everyone is Kyle Serrano gassing 97 a year post-op (he really should be resting too, though).

 

[Hoover Dawg]

We'll lose some pop in the lineup........Hitting could be a pretty big issue unless some JUCO guys come in and contribute immediately though.

I don't think it will. Remember that our HC is a hitting guru. Also, in addition to Mangum, Stovall/Alexander/McNamee will be seasoned veterans. Poole/Vansau/Bragg/Gordon will be a year older. I would expect Skelton to improve and start at either C or 3B. It's not like we're relying on one guy to carry us.

That's before the JUCO and freshmen. I know that are volatile, but the catcher, Gilbert, is supposed to be legit.

Plus, pitching is what gives you a chance in every single game. Like you said, we have a chance to be elite.

 

[Hoover Dawg]

They say 80% of pitchers come back as good as before, so I'm hoping that means that 2 of Small/Padgett/Hughes will resume their prior form next season. Pretty good assumption I'd think, plus Parker Ford.

 

[Dogariffic]

They say 80% of pitchers come back as good as before, so I'm hoping that means that 2 of Small/Padgett/Hughes will resume their prior form next season. Pretty good assumption I'd think, plus Parker Ford.

Keep in mind we are MSU. Let's see if those % hold true.... any Indians around the dude?

 

[bruiser.sixpack]

Parker Ford pitched tonight.