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Loogis · Apr 25, 2022

Mr2Bits said:
Interesting that we spent 65 milli and forgot to install a shower

Hang that photo all over the damn locker room. No respect

VolunGator · Apr 25, 2022

Joegator96 said:
MLB draft rules are slightly complicated, I will attempt to clarify. Unlike football a HS Sr. can be drafted by MLB. The drafted player has 3 options to consider 1) take the slotted signing bonus and head to the low minor leagues for three to five years on busses in many stops or. 2) Sign to play at a CC and be eligible for MLB draft the following year, rinse repeat the next season, 3) go to a 4 year university and become ineligible for MLB draft for 3 seasons.

This complicates recruiting too as when you are a school like UF and are pursuing top talent you have to believe the kid wants the college experience or you could be missing out on another player when you offer and lock up a player who is going pro. MLB actually favors kids drafted below the 5th or 6th round to go to college if they have a ride to a top program for development on someone else's dime. Recently MLB has greatly reduced their investment in minor league teams because it's expensive and most wash out before the show. They have also cut the number of rounds in the draft to 20 from 43 along with what they dub competitive balance rounds which are compensatory pick for teams the suck and play in smaller markets.

So understanding this more inclusive process makes HC's like Sully a value as he recruits talent that wants to come to UF and he has a history of developing a lot of 1st round MLB players. It's a long list of successful transition regardless of what the "fire Sully now" crowd opines. The last two teams have been frustrating to watch that fall on the head coach. He needs to jettison Greg Bell and re-evaluate other staff or restless boosters will demand a change at the top.

A D1 baseball player doesn't have to wait three years necessarily. A player is draft eligible if he turns 21 by the signing date after getting drafted.

Remember Brady McConnell? He was a draft eligible sophomore and chose to move on. Last year Nathan Hickey was a second year draft guy too.

Joegator96 · Apr 26, 2022

VolunGator said:
A D1 baseball player doesn't have to wait three years necessarily. A player is draft eligible if he turns 21 by the signing date after getting drafted.

Remember Brady McConnell? He was a draft eligible sophomore and chose to move on. Last year Nathan Hickey was a second year draft guy too.

Yes thanks for pointing that out. Being 21 provides the only exception to waiting until year three.

Spurdog98 · Apr 26, 2022

Loogis said:
Hang that photo all over the damn locker room. No respect

It's just UFB. I hope Billy hangs on to it

Gatorphan · Apr 26, 2022

Bullag8r said:
I just saw this tweet that gives 2 perspectives on Gator Baseball and what is happening in the dugout

I’ve always been a big supporter of Sully. His record speaks for itself, especially against FSU/Miami. But I’m 100% sure that over last couple of years his personal life has gone south and it’s carried over into the dugout. TBH he needs a fresh start more than we need someone else, but I bet he stays one more year.

g8tr76 · Apr 29, 2022

Tonight we play UK. They have a similar overall record and lost 5 of their last 7 while we lost 6 of our last 8. Conference records are the same at 6-12. They are hungry I hope we are also.

After giving up the lead late in the game, that loss on Sunday was kind of a mortal blow to out teams psyche, but a sweep at this juncture could give us confidence we need. I'll be happy with a series win.

Sproat is suppose to start tonight and Neely tomorrow. Who knows starts Sunday. We need to play errorless ball and not hit batters.

CU-UF · Apr 29, 2022

Gatorphan said:
I’ve always been a big supporter of Sully. His record speaks for itself, especially against FSU/Miami. But I’m 100% sure that over last couple of years his personal life has gone south and it’s carried over into the dugout. TBH he needs a fresh start more than we need someone else, but I bet he stays one more year.

Totally this. His divorce, his affair, that led to the kids being murdered. Way to much personal drama going on with him now.

NOLAGATOR · Apr 29, 2022

CU-UF said:
Totally this. His divorce, his
affair, that led to the kids being murdered. Way to much personal drama going on with him now.

Think Coach O.

Joegator96 · Apr 30, 2022

Well damn, Neely pitching his second gem in a row, no hits no runs thru 4 and a rain delay. Gators up by 7 at bat bottom of four. If it is a short delay Neely can continue but if it's around an hour Sully has to go to the pen and that can be spotty.

CU-UF · Apr 30, 2022

I thought the baseball season was over?

NVGator · May 1, 2022

Bullag8r · May 1, 2022

The SEC 11th place Gators took 2 games from the 12th place Mildcats

Yeah, we are killing it! Omaha here we come.

g8tr76 · May 2, 2022

I take personal responsibility for the loss I thought the game was at 1;30. Mrs. g8tr76 had me working on her honey-do list, so I didn't get to the game until the stretch. The only good thing about the day is the honey-do list is down to 5 figures.

NVGator · May 2, 2022

Spurdog98 · May 3, 2022

That guy has no business on a baseball field doing anything other than maybe bringing out fresh balls to a real ump. What a dyck!!

g8tr76 · May 3, 2022

NVGator said:

I have watched baseball for more than 65 years, played ball in HS, and umpired and scored in LL, I have never imagined that someone could be called out for stepping out of the box between pitches. I was horrified when it happened but figured something inappropriate was said. But that replay shows that this ump has no business in baseball.

rogdochar · May 4, 2022

g8tr76, you failed to mention experience with the bush league. That's where this is from.

Jbossgator8 · May 4, 2022

Gators win 18-3, now 12-2 vs sunshine state teams this season

OBG · May 4, 2022

Thick&ThinG8r · May 5, 2022

OBG said:

Man! Not good for recruiting. Sully is known for taking care of prospects arms, but the last few years his reputation regarding arm injuries may take a hit.

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