(07-01-2021 01:06 PM)Musicowl1965 Wrote:  

(07-01-2021 12:24 PM)Pimpa Wrote:  So who is running the baseball camps? My son is going to one of the FUNdamentals camps next week, and we keep getting update emails from Elisa Bragga about the camps. Will Cheito have any involvement with the camps?

It is my understanding the Coach Bragga is running the camps per a participant and some of the players helping with the camp. Seems a little odd but that is what I heard.

Probably his last deal at Rice. He did all of the lead up work, so probably gets to make the money off the camps.

(07-01-2021 02:53 PM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote:  

(07-01-2021 01:06 PM)Musicowl1965 Wrote:  

(07-01-2021 12:24 PM)Pimpa Wrote:  So who is running the baseball camps? My son is going to one of the FUNdamentals camps next week, and we keep getting update emails from Elisa Bragga about the camps. Will Cheito have any involvement with the camps?

It is my understanding the Coach Bragga is running the camps per a participant and some of the players helping with the camp. Seems a little odd but that is what I heard.

Probably his last deal at Rice. He did all of the lead up work, so probably gets to make the money off the camps.

Hopefully some, if not all, of the money goes to the Volunteer Coach which is his sole means of income due to asinine NCAA rules or lack of approved 3rd assistant!! I'll not go down that tangent here!!!!

(07-01-2021 02:56 PM)Musicowl1965 Wrote:  

(07-01-2021 02:53 PM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote:  

(07-01-2021 01:06 PM)Musicowl1965 Wrote:  

(07-01-2021 12:24 PM)Pimpa Wrote:  So who is running the baseball camps? My son is going to one of the FUNdamentals camps next week, and we keep getting update emails from Elisa Bragga about the camps. Will Cheito have any involvement with the camps?

It is my understanding the Coach Bragga is running the camps per a participant and some of the players helping with the camp. Seems a little odd but that is what I heard.

Probably his last deal at Rice. He did all of the lead up work, so probably gets to make the money off the camps.

Hopefully some, if not all, of the money goes to the Volunteer Coach which is his sole means of income due to asinine NCAA rules or lack of approved 3rd assistant!! I'll not go down that tangent here!!!!

That's the way these deals are set up.

(06-30-2021 09:41 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(06-30-2021 08:41 PM)jhruzek Wrote:  I had a nice talk with Cheito at the WAAB golf tournament during the rain delay. What an outstanding hire! He tells me we have an outstanding transfer about to be announced and that they are looking in the portal for a couple of pitchers. Amazingly humble guy. Was talking to anyone and everyone there. And if you can find it, he, Enrique and his dad did an outstanding interview on the Astros Bases Loaded program on Father’s Day.

I've heard we have 2 -3 big name transfers close to being locked up. Fingers crossed.

Any idea when we will get some word about this?

(07-03-2021 01:47 PM)Ranger Wrote:  

(06-30-2021 09:41 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(06-30-2021 08:41 PM)jhruzek Wrote:  I had a nice talk with Cheito at the WAAB golf tournament during the rain delay. What an outstanding hire! He tells me we have an outstanding transfer about to be announced and that they are looking in the portal for a couple of pitchers. Amazingly humble guy. Was talking to anyone and everyone there. And if you can find it, he, Enrique and his dad did an outstanding interview on the Astros Bases Loaded program on Father’s Day.

I've heard we have 2 -3 big name transfers close to being locked up. Fingers crossed.

Any idea when we will get some word about this?

Your guess is as good as mine. All I've heard from a couple inside sources is that we're close.

BTW, virtually the entire Arizona team has entered the transfer portal after their coach, Jay Johnson, was hired by LSU....and several have already transferred to LSU.

(07-03-2021 04:24 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(07-03-2021 01:47 PM)Ranger Wrote:  

(06-30-2021 09:41 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(06-30-2021 08:41 PM)jhruzek Wrote:  I had a nice talk with Cheito at the WAAB golf tournament during the rain delay. What an outstanding hire! He tells me we have an outstanding transfer about to be announced and that they are looking in the portal for a couple of pitchers. Amazingly humble guy. Was talking to anyone and everyone there. And if you can find it, he, Enrique and his dad did an outstanding interview on the Astros Bases Loaded program on Father’s Day.

I've heard we have 2 -3 big name transfers close to being locked up. Fingers crossed.

Any idea when we will get some word about this?

Your guess is as good as mine. All I've heard from a couple inside sources is that we're close.

BTW, virtually the entire Arizona team has entered the transfer portal after their coach, Jay Johnson, was hired by LSU....and several have already transferred to LSU.

the humidity will be a SHOCK

(07-03-2021 10:44 PM)owlatheart Wrote:  

(07-03-2021 04:24 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(07-03-2021 01:47 PM)Ranger Wrote:  

(06-30-2021 09:41 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(06-30-2021 08:41 PM)jhruzek Wrote:  I had a nice talk with Cheito at the WAAB golf tournament during the rain delay. What an outstanding hire! He tells me we have an outstanding transfer about to be announced and that they are looking in the portal for a couple of pitchers. Amazingly humble guy. Was talking to anyone and everyone there. And if you can find it, he, Enrique and his dad did an outstanding interview on the Astros Bases Loaded program on Father’s Day.

I've heard we have 2 -3 big name transfers close to being locked up. Fingers crossed.

Any idea when we will get some word about this?

Your guess is as good as mine. All I've heard from a couple inside sources is that we're close.

BTW, virtually the entire Arizona team has entered the transfer portal after their coach, Jay Johnson, was hired by LSU....and several have already transferred to LSU.

the humidity will be a SHOCK

actually a very good call. That and big time football in Baton Rouge are the 2 biggest differences I can identify.

(07-04-2021 07:21 AM)bigowlsfan Wrote:  

(07-03-2021 10:44 PM)owlatheart Wrote:  

(07-03-2021 04:24 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(07-03-2021 01:47 PM)Ranger Wrote:  

(06-30-2021 09:41 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  I've heard we have 2 -3 big name transfers close to being locked up. Fingers crossed.

Any idea when we will get some word about this?

Your guess is as good as mine. All I've heard from a couple inside sources is that we're close.

BTW, virtually the entire Arizona team has entered the transfer portal after their coach, Jay Johnson, was hired by LSU....and several have already transferred to LSU.

the humidity will be a SHOCK

actually a very good call. That and big time football in Baton Rouge are the 2 biggest differences I can identify.

I’d add the food in Baton Rouge will be a pleasant surprise for them, but they will miss the scenic beauty of Tucson.

Oh, and the mosquitos!

what is the rule on transfers and sitting out a year? I know that doesn't apply for JUCO's, but have they done away with the sit a year if you transfer rule? I thought that just applied during the COVID year, but that appears to be wrong.

Looking at next year's roster, what do we need most (plenty of shopping required for a team that did not make their own conference championship). I feel like we had some freshman coming along as hitters at the end of the year.

(07-04-2021 08:40 AM)Tomball Owl Wrote:  

(07-04-2021 07:21 AM)bigowlsfan Wrote:  

(07-03-2021 10:44 PM)owlatheart Wrote:  

(07-03-2021 04:24 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(07-03-2021 01:47 PM)Ranger Wrote:  Any idea when we will get some word about this?

Your guess is as good as mine. All I've heard from a couple inside sources is that we're close.

BTW, virtually the entire Arizona team has entered the transfer portal after their coach, Jay Johnson, was hired by LSU....and several have already transferred to LSU.

the humidity will be a SHOCK

actually a very good call. That and big time football in Baton Rouge are the 2 biggest differences I can identify.

I’d add the food in Baton Rouge will be a pleasant surprise for them, but they will miss the scenic beauty of Tucson.

Oh, and the mosquitos!

I have never been partial to mosquitos; just not enough meat to make it worthwhile, although I am sure with the right Cajun seasoning, they would be quite a treat.

(07-04-2021 09:30 AM)bigowlsfan Wrote:  what is the rule on transfers and sitting out a year? I know that doesn't apply for JUCO's, but have they done away with the sit a year if you transfer rule? I thought that just applied during the COVID year, but that appears to be wrong.

Looking at next year's roster, what do we need most (plenty of shopping required for a team that did not make their own conference championship). I feel like we had some freshman coming along as hitters at the end of the year.

All sports are immediate transfers for 2021-22. I had a parent of a college swimmer tell me the other day (she's going into her senior year) that the rumors are already swirling that they may extend an extra year of eligibility to the 2022-23 school-year as well, but I hope not. First off, that would mean we're still dealing with a lot of crap in this country, but secondly I just think the NCAA can't let athletes compete forever. It's rather unfair to current high school athletes because some of them aren't being offered scholarships because existing college athletes are holding up roster spots while they come back for a 5th or 6th year of competition.

(07-04-2021 09:30 AM)bigowlsfan Wrote:  what is the rule on transfers and sitting out a year? I know that doesn't apply for JUCO's, but have they done away with the sit a year if you transfer rule? I thought that just applied during the COVID year, but that appears to be wrong.

Looking at next year's roster, what do we need most (plenty of shopping required for a team that did not make their own conference championship). I feel like we had some freshman coming along as hitters at the end of the year.

Transfers are now immediate across the board (all sports). We obviously need the most help on the pitching staff, though I'm anxious to see what effect our new pitching coach and his analytic approach have on our numerous young pitchers. We also have added the JUCO pitcher of the year (Burbank). Despite the losses of our three best hitters this past season (Comeaux, Edwards, Gneiting), I think the offense should be fine-- what with Jose has hitting coach and the return of a very solid core in Garibay, Becker, Walsh and Bulman (along with SS Hughes and Antonio Cruz, who I believe was underutilized under Bragga and who has historically killed left-handed pitching). I'm guessing the incoming Freshman catcher (from the Banditos traveling squad) will take over catching duties from Long.

(07-04-2021 09:36 AM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote:  

(07-04-2021 09:30 AM)bigowlsfan Wrote:  what is the rule on transfers and sitting out a year? I know that doesn't apply for JUCO's, but have they done away with the sit a year if you transfer rule? I thought that just applied during the COVID year, but that appears to be wrong.

Looking at next year's roster, what do we need most (plenty of shopping required for a team that did not make their own conference championship). I feel like we had some freshman coming along as hitters at the end of the year.

All sports are immediate transfers for 2021-22. I had a parent of a college swimmer tell me the other day (she's going into her senior year) that the rumors are already swirling that they may extend an extra year of eligibility to the 2022-23 school-year as well, but I hope not. First off, that would mean we're still dealing with a lot of crap in this country, but secondly I just think the NCAA can't let athletes compete forever. It's rather unfair to current high school athletes because some of them aren't being offered scholarships because existing college athletes are holding up roster spots while they come back for a 5th or 6th year of competition.

Yes, that is a great point, with crops of HS players coming up from the bottom every year. I assume they aren't increasing the number of scholarships, so money is going to get tight for schools that do not cut bait with 4 year athletes.

BTW, does anyone know the status of Roel Garcia? He still has another year of eligibility, and with another year of conditioning and working with Bostick, it's conceivable he could regain his former stuff. (Last year his fastball was down 3-5 MPH in velocity from his pre-TJS level.)

(07-04-2021 09:45 AM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  BTW, does anyone know the status of Roel Garcia? He still has another year of eligibility, and with another year of conditioning and working with Bostick, it's conceivable he could regain his former stuff. (Last year his fastball was down 3-5 MPH in velocity from his pre-TJS level.)

does he have enough skill and potential to be MLB draft-able with a better fastball and training?

(07-04-2021 08:40 AM)Tomball Owl Wrote:  

(07-04-2021 07:21 AM)bigowlsfan Wrote:  

(07-03-2021 10:44 PM)owlatheart Wrote:  

(07-03-2021 04:24 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(07-03-2021 01:47 PM)Ranger Wrote:  Any idea when we will get some word about this?

Your guess is as good as mine. All I've heard from a couple inside sources is that we're close.

BTW, virtually the entire Arizona team has entered the transfer portal after their coach, Jay Johnson, was hired by LSU....and several have already transferred to LSU.

the humidity will be a SHOCK

actually a very good call. That and big time football in Baton Rouge are the 2 biggest differences I can identify.

I’d add the food in Baton Rouge will be a pleasant surprise for them, but they will miss the scenic beauty of Tucson.

Oh, and the mosquitos!

But the scenic beautiful of Baton Rouge!

(07-04-2021 09:53 AM)bigowlsfan Wrote:  

(07-04-2021 09:45 AM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  BTW, does anyone know the status of Roel Garcia? He still has another year of eligibility, and with another year of conditioning and working with Bostick, it's conceivable he could regain his former stuff. (Last year his fastball was down 3-5 MPH in velocity from his pre-TJS level.)

does he have enough skill and potential to be MLB draft-able with a better fastball and training?

Pre-TJS definitely. Pre injury he had elite stuff, and simply had to work on his control. He did not appear to be fully healthy last year. Missed a couple starts with arm soreness. Never got his velocity up. Also, he would almost predictably hit the wall after 3 - 4 innings.

(07-04-2021 10:03 AM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(07-04-2021 09:53 AM)bigowlsfan Wrote:  

(07-04-2021 09:45 AM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  BTW, does anyone know the status of Roel Garcia? He still has another year of eligibility, and with another year of conditioning and working with Bostick, it's conceivable he could regain his former stuff. (Last year his fastball was down 3-5 MPH in velocity from his pre-TJS level.)

does he have enough skill and potential to be MLB draft-able with a better fastball and training?

Pre-TJS definitely. Pre injury he had elite stuff, and simply had to work on his control. He did not appear to be fully healthy last year. Missed a couple starts with arm soreness. Never got his velocity up. Also, he would almost predictably hit the wall after 3 - 4 innings.

It would be a real boost to our selling points if our current pitching coach could turn him around(not to mention making the team better).

(07-04-2021 10:03 AM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(07-04-2021 09:53 AM)bigowlsfan Wrote:  

(07-04-2021 09:45 AM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  BTW, does anyone know the status of Roel Garcia? He still has another year of eligibility, and with another year of conditioning and working with Bostick, it's conceivable he could regain his former stuff. (Last year his fastball was down 3-5 MPH in velocity from his pre-TJS level.)

does he have enough skill and potential to be MLB draft-able with a better fastball and training?

Pre-TJS definitely. Pre injury he had elite stuff, and simply had to work on his control. He did not appear to be fully healthy last year. Missed a couple starts with arm soreness. Never got his velocity up. Also, he would almost predictably hit the wall after 3 - 4 innings.

Probably depends on whether or not he wants to be at Rice for a 6th year vs. any kind of MLB draft status… 24 y/o’s aren’t going to get drafted high even if with a great season.

(07-04-2021 10:01 AM)ausowl Wrote:  

(07-04-2021 08:40 AM)Tomball Owl Wrote:  

(07-04-2021 07:21 AM)bigowlsfan Wrote:  

(07-03-2021 10:44 PM)owlatheart Wrote:  

(07-03-2021 04:24 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  Your guess is as good as mine. All I've heard from a couple inside sources is that we're close.

BTW, virtually the entire Arizona team has entered the transfer portal after their coach, Jay Johnson, was hired by LSU....and several have already transferred to LSU.

the humidity will be a SHOCK

actually a very good call. That and big time football in Baton Rouge are the 2 biggest differences I can identify.

I’d add the food in Baton Rouge will be a pleasant surprise for them, but they will miss the scenic beauty of Tucson.

Oh, and the mosquitos!

But the scenic beautiful of Baton Rouge!

Having spent time in both...

Food - Baton Rouge wins by a mile!
Scenic beauty - Tucson wins in as landslide ... unless you really like pine trees, bayous and swamps, and petrochemical plant skylines