In addition to returning pitchers, in 2025 they need to find a no. 1 starting pitcher who can log lots of innings against elite teams, plus a good second-line catcher.
But we have shortstop covered; so we have that going for us.
2 outfielders Burnett and Valencia, return.
Yes, they return, but will they hit for power or average? Hope they do, doubt they will. Bat speed needs to get faster.
Not many out-transfers though. That is where the rubber hits the road on this issue.
I heard it was more the assistant coaches and lack of development; but I also heard that we would see a lot of transfers, which ended up not to be true. I have learned not to always trust what I hear lol.
I agree with this in what I had heard. One assistant coach in particularly was a cancer, and yes, we should see many transfers that did not happen. All starts at the top. If Piper isn't going to right the ship, then she should be sunk.
a lot of players are not wanting to do the constant west to east travel that's going to be required now that they're in conferences where opponents are so far away. oregon state (who is going to be in a terrible conference for at least a few years) had 18 in the portal. i'm sure there are coaching considerations, playing time gripes, etc...but that travel is going to be difficult and intense.
Agree with what your saying, but mine was sarcasm.
Be great to see a transfer in as pitcher that we can see as a definite gain.
Won't you have to play the West Coast schools?
We will have to play then, reluctantly from my opinion. The West Coast schools entering the Big Ten have some obvious natural advantages in bat and ball sports over the MidWest/Eastern schools.
That approach feels to me like the Gophers shortchanging themselves. Why not set a goal of building the program to where MN plays, say, UCLA and beats them. Not an easy task, but why shrink from it?
That approach that you write above is for the coaches and the players. As for me as a fan, realistic expectations are important so I avoid becoming disillusioned by disappointment.
But how great did it feel for Fleck to reach new heights not seen in decades? He may have topped out, we'll see, but there's a higher floor than previously.
Been thinking about this. Is a 3hr flight more difficult or intense than a 3hr bus ride? Or 5hr?
Yes. Been there, done that. Well, not the coast to coast travel, but a lot of domestic and international travel. When everything goes well, it's a piece of cake. But, delays of any kind can easily disrupt your travel and change what was an easy, relaxing trip into a difficult situation. In addition, there is the travel time to the airport, getting through check in, and negotiating the security procedure. And, your 3 hour flight takes 6 hours from start to finish. Charter flights would solve most of those issues.
Any update on who might replace Carly Wynn?
