Wasted Reilly

[GooseJones15]

Can’t understand why we wasted Reilly last night in that game. Sure would be nice to have him available today!

[MrMemorial]

Can’t understand why we wasted Reilly last night in that game. Sure would be nice to have him available today!

We all lover Corbs but don't have to always agree 100% with his decisions.

It's OK to second a coach. I used to disagree with Tony LaRussa's decisions (StL) sometimes.

[charlestonalum]

I suspect Corbin is questioning Corbin after these past 2 games.

[Levon]

I suspect with one out in the bottom of the 2nd, down 7-0, Corbin had not thrown in the towel, but was instead considering options to stay close and give his boys a fighting chance to recover and win. Remember the comeback win from a bigger hole vs Ole Miss in the 2019 SEC championship game? I further suspect the game plan going in was to bring in Reilly if more than three innings of relief was needed.

And to be fair, Reilly has only pitched more than five innings once, that 7 inning beauty he tossed vs Alabama last May. He rarely goes more than three innings before losing the strike zone. His performance yesterday was the second best of his career. Had Corbs known Reilly was going to step out of normal performance parameters, he may well have held him for Saturday.

Carolina stepped up, played excellent defense (after a very ugly 1st inning), found a lot holes on routinely hit balls (sometimes it's good to be lucky), and were very aggressive offensively, particularly putting good wood on pitches left out over the plate (too many of those today). They've certainly struggled at times this year, but they're a tough out at home, just ask then-#1 Texas who also lost 2 of 3 in Columbia.

Baseball is a long season, losing a series on the road is not a season killer. I'm looking forward the the Ugly Orange coming to Hawkins next week, it's gonna be fun!

[PinkFloyd]

Can't compare 2019 to this team. Corbs may have though they could bounce back and score 7 rums. But this lineup cannot hit. The pitching is good enough and like I said before the season starts Little should have transferred. The writing is on the wall. The fact that all the classes that big Jew recruited are gone , your new RC is just not as good. Get used to being a mediocre SEC team for a few seasons.

[GooseJones15]

I’m not so optimistic about next weekend . Tennessee is very very good and can really rake! I think we will be lucky to not get swept!

[Levon]

Can't compare 2019 to this team. Corbs may have though they could bounce back and score 7 rums. But this lineup cannot hit. The pitching is good enough and like I said before the season starts Little should have transferred. The writing is on the wall. The fact that all the classes that big Jew recruited are gone , your new RC is just not as good. Get used to being a mediocre SEC team for a few seasons.

Pink, of course this isn't the 2019 team, no team is. That was one of the greatest college baseball teams ever fielded. I was merely using the Ole Miss game to acknowledge Yogi Berra--"It ain't over til it's over."

I'm not sure how you measure a lineup's ability to hit. This team's strikeouts are down compared to the last several years and since Hawaii they've actually regularly been putting the ball in play, going with the pitch, not looking to hit a home run on every swing. This team can hit well enough.

You remain cryptic regarding Little and transferring. I would appreciate an explanation why you believe that. And what writing is on the wall? And what mediocrity do you see?

As far as your comments on recruiting, the one comes across as racist. I don't know who you're referring to, but I don't particularly appreciate it the tenor of it.

[commadore]

I question the line up change. We were doing pretty well with some of the big hitters in the bottom half. Move them up and they've done very little.

[geeznotagain]

Can't compare 2019 to this team. Corbs may have though they could bounce back and score 7 rums. But this lineup cannot hit. The pitching is good enough and like I said before the season starts Little should have transferred. The writing is on the wall. The fact that all the classes that big Jew recruited are gone , your new RC is just not as good. Get used to being a mediocre SEC team for a few seasons.

I disagree with the comments regarding pitching and hitting. I, for one, am more concerned about the former. On offense (IMO), our catcher, SS, 2B, RF, and CF are all excellent hitters. With 3B it's a little early yet, but I am optimistic. LF has been fluid, so I have no opinion there. The DH (Bulger for the most part) has been a step down, and 1B, of course, has been 3 steps down. But for the most part, I am happy with this group as a whole.

[PinkFloyd]

First of all, my opinion on Little transferring has absolutely nothing to do with race. And I am offended you would even bring that up. His playing time will continue to go down the longer he is at Vanderbilt. He doesn't kiss the boot. He embarrassed Corbs in the last CWS. As for the teams hitting , the schedule is the easiest in many years . The defense is weak. This team is more like the 2018 team. Corbs had a lot of success and in the past recruited minor, gray , hill, Cotham, Price, Hickman , Smith etc. His national recruiting is starting to hurt ... he missed on Burns at UT likely a top three pitcher in the SEC definate first rd pick, Dickey a top hitter in the SEC... is better than any hitter on the Vandy staff. I am scouting that series next week so have been doing some homework. t Not saying you have to recruite your back yard but it helps during the down years. Does this team hunt fastballs? No they try to work a count and more times than not they get in bad counts. The road in the SEC this year is not your friend. JMHO

[Levon]

First of all, my opinion on Little transferring has absolutely nothing to do with race. And I am offended you would even bring that up. His playing time will continue to go down the longer he is at Vanderbilt. He doesn't kiss the boot. He embarrassed Corbs in the last CWS. As for the teams hitting , the schedule is the easiest in many years . The defense is weak. This team is more like the 2018 team. Corbs had a lot of success and in the past recruited minor, gray , hill, Cotham, Price, Hickman , Smith etc. His national recruiting is starting to hurt ... he missed on Burns at UT likely a top three pitcher in the SEC definate first rd pick, Dickey a top hitter in the SEC... is better than any hitter on the Vandy staff. I am scouting that series next week so have been doing some homework. t Not saying you have to recruite your back yard but it helps during the down years. Does this team hunt fastballs? No they try to work a count and more times than not they get in bad counts. The road in the SEC this year is not your friend. JMHO

Pink, I appreciate your response. To be clear, my race concern had nothing whatsoever to do with Little or any of the Black players on the team. It was about your reference to a "Jew" recruiter which sounded pejorative. If I misperceived, my apologies, but it sounded wrong.

As for your baseball observations, I've always thought you have good insights and knowledge, so when you make comments without explanation, it gets my attention. Why has the recruiting suffered? How did Little embarrass Corbs in Omaha? Was it his performance? What is Tennessee doing to recruit players away from Vandy? Has Corbs made any adjustments in that regard?

You are the closest to an inside source I've perceived on this board. When you speak, I listen, though I don't know what your role is. Professional scout? That would explain a lot.

[blackgold61]

First of all, my opinion on Little transferring has absolutely nothing to do with race. And I am offended you would even bring that up. His playing time will continue to go down the longer he is at Vanderbilt. He doesn't kiss the boot. He embarrassed Corbs in the last CWS. As for the teams hitting , the schedule is the easiest in many years . The defense is weak. This team is more like the 2018 team. Corbs had a lot of success and in the past recruited minor, gray , hill, Cotham, Price, Hickman , Smith etc. His national recruiting is starting to hurt ... he missed on Burns at UT likely a top three pitcher in the SEC definate first rd pick, Dickey a top hitter in the SEC... is better than any hitter on the Vandy staff. I am scouting that series next week so have been doing some homework. t Not saying you have to recruite your back yard but it helps during the down years. Does this team hunt fastballs? No they try to work a count and more times than not they get in bad counts. The road in the SEC this year is not your friend. JMHO

Pink, I appreciate your response. To be clear, my race concern had nothing whatsoever to do with Little or any of the Black players on the team. It was about your reference to a "Jew" recruiter which sounded pejorative. If I misperceived, my apologies, but it sounded wrong.

As for your baseball observations, I've always thought you have good insights and knowledge, so when you make comments without explanation, it gets my attention. Why has the recruiting suffered? How did Little embarrass Corbs in Omaha? Was it his performance? What is Tennessee doing to recruit players away from Vandy? Has Corbs made any adjustments in that regard?

You are the closest to an inside source I've perceived on this board. When you speak, I listen, though I don't know what your role is. Professional scout? That would explain a lot.

I’m thinking his comment was about Travis Jewett, former assistant coach

[Levon]

First of all, my opinion on Little transferring has absolutely nothing to do with race. And I am offended you would even bring that up. His playing time will continue to go down the longer he is at Vanderbilt. He doesn't kiss the boot. He embarrassed Corbs in the last CWS. As for the teams hitting , the schedule is the easiest in many years . The defense is weak. This team is more like the 2018 team. Corbs had a lot of success and in the past recruited minor, gray , hill, Cotham, Price, Hickman , Smith etc. His national recruiting is starting to hurt ... he missed on Burns at UT likely a top three pitcher in the SEC definate first rd pick, Dickey a top hitter in the SEC... is better than any hitter on the Vandy staff. I am scouting that series next week so have been doing some homework. t Not saying you have to recruite your back yard but it helps during the down years. Does this team hunt fastballs? No they try to work a count and more times than not they get in bad counts. The road in the SEC this year is not your friend. JMHO

Pink, I appreciate your response. To be clear, my race concern had nothing whatsoever to do with Little or any of the Black players on the team. It was about your reference to a "Jew" recruiter which sounded pejorative. If I misperceived, my apologies, but it sounded wrong.

As for your baseball observations, I've always thought you have good insights and knowledge, so when you make comments without explanation, it gets my attention. Why has the recruiting suffered? How did Little embarrass Corbs in Omaha? Was it his performance? What is Tennessee doing to recruit players away from Vandy? Has Corbs made any adjustments in that regard?

You are the closest to an inside source I've perceived on this board. When you speak, I listen, though I don't know what your role is. Professional scout? That would explain a lot.

I’m thinking his comment was about Travis Jewett, former assistant coach

That makes so much sense...and makes me feel simultaneously a bit moronic and most relieved.

Pink, my apologies. Mea culpa.

[baseball1234]

Nickname was BigJew..

Did we offer Dickey and Burns and they chose Vawls?..I can see how a kid might want to play for a younger, more "hip" coach in Vitiello. Vawls are good and they will stay good for awhile..

[Commodoredave]

Back to the original post here- I know what you were saying, but I think we learned a little more about Reilly and he is on the verge of cracking the rotation with more consistency in longer outings.

Corbin is always weighing what is to come in June and not necessarily what happens tomorrow. Some things may not be obvious now, but Corbs has a plan, and being able to count on Reilly to go 6-7 innings in June is far more important than giving him several short stints over multiple days in March.