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Posted on 2/11/25 at 6:45 pm
Posted by LSBoosie
Member since Jun 2020
17778 posts
Posted on 2/11/25 at 6:45 pm
Give me your best guess. I think there will be a good bit of rotation throughout the weekend in right field and at the DH & catcher positions. Curoious as to everyone else's thoughts, particularly those that have had a chance to go out to some scrimmages.

1) Curiel - LF
2) Dickinson - 2B
3) Milam - SS
4) Jones - 1B
5) Brown - RF
6) Braswell - 3B
7) Larson - DH
8) Arrambide - C
9) Stanfield - CF

Anderson on the mound.
Posted by nicholastiger
Member since Jan 2004
54782 posts
Posted on 2/11/25 at 6:56 pm to
Hernandez at c
Dh will depend on opponent pitcher
If lefty I think it’s Frey
If righty probably Larson or Pearson or even reaves

Rest is accurate
Posted by DRock88
Member since Aug 2015
10382 posts
Posted on 2/11/25 at 6:57 pm to
I'm sticking with what I went with a few days ago.

Stanfield
Milam
Jones
Brown
Dickinson
Pearson
Hernandez
Curiel
Braswell

I went all R/L.

Several options at leadoff. Stanfield, Curiel, Dickinson. Milam and Jones may even hit there eventually.

I know Curiel has mostly hit 2 hole - I just went a different way. If I hit him 2 hole, I change alot more in the order.

I think Larson could DH, but Pearson gets the opening day nod.

Braswell needs to start hitting or Reaves will take his spot.

Posted by 304tiger
West Virginia
Member since Jan 2022
2237 posts
Posted on 2/11/25 at 7:06 pm to
I think that's about right, only Hernandez will probably be the starter at Catcher. I like Larson at DH, but it will depend on who's hot at the time.
This post was edited on 2/11/25 at 7:09 pm
Posted by bradygolf98
Member since Jan 2021
3349 posts
Posted on 2/11/25 at 7:09 pm to
1) Stanfield - CF
2) Curiel - LF
3) Jones - 1B
4) Brown- RF
5) Milam - SS
6) Hernandez - C
7) Larson - DH
8) Dickinson -2B
9) Braswell - 3B

The 3 righties in a row at the bottom isn't the most ideal thing for how Jay runs the lineup, but I feel pretty decent about my top 4 guess. Stanfield and Curiel have been 1-2 in a lot of scrimmages as of late.

ETA: Anderson as my SP
This post was edited on 2/11/25 at 7:12 pm
Posted by geaux2019
Member since Dec 2023
433 posts
Posted on 2/11/25 at 7:09 pm to
I personally loved Larson last year and would love to see him start out on the lineup. I think he has a lot of talent and a higher floor than Stanfield, but we’ll see.
Posted by subidc
CharlestonSC
Member since Nov 2019
3311 posts
Posted on 2/11/25 at 7:11 pm to
1. Stan-CF
2. Curiel-LF
3 Jones-1B
4. Brown- RF
5. Dick-2B
6. Monster-SS
7. Hernandez-C
8. Pearson-DH
9. Braz-3B



Anderson on the mound.
This post was edited on 2/11/25 at 7:30 pm
Posted by bradygolf98
Member since Jan 2021
3349 posts
Posted on 2/11/25 at 7:12 pm to
quote:

I think he has a lot of talent and a higher floor than Stanfield, but we’ll see.

Maybe at the plate, but not as an overall player.
Posted by FriscoTiger
Frisco, TX
Member since Aug 2005
4662 posts
Posted on 2/11/25 at 7:58 pm to

1. Curiel - LF
2. Brown - RF
3 Jones-1B
4. Monster - SD
5. Pearson -DH
6. Stanfield - CF
7. Hernandez-C
8. Dick - 2B
9. Braz-3B
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
289567 posts
Posted on 2/11/25 at 8:11 pm to
Curiel & Stanfield could maybe flip flop here.

Assuming a RHP is pitching:


Posted by moldy_tiger
Member since Apr 2021
403 posts
Posted on 2/11/25 at 8:12 pm to
1. Milam SS
2. Jake Brown RF
3. Danny Dickinson 2b
4. Bear Jones 1b
5. Hernandez C
6. Larson RF
7. Braswell 3b
8. Curiel DH
9. Stanfield CF
P Kade Anderson
This post was edited on 2/11/25 at 8:12 pm
Posted by geaux2019
Member since Dec 2023
433 posts
Posted on 2/11/25 at 8:18 pm to
I disagree, Larson made some nice plays in the field last year, highlighted by a great catch vs Uga in the tourney. All I know is it’s a pretty good disagreement to have, if we’ve got t multiple SEC caliber outfielders on the bench.
Posted by DRock88
Member since Aug 2015
10382 posts
Posted on 2/11/25 at 8:23 pm to
Larson is very heavy footed. That's not saying he's slow, but he's heavy footed for an OF. Stanfield glides. The best defensive OF is Curiel, Stanfield, and Brown. Mic Paul is a better defender than Larson. I think Larson also needs to work on arm strength.

I love Larson. I would not be afraid of Larson starting in the OF. He does what needs to be done.
Posted by Tiger Ryno
#WoF
Member since Feb 2007
107719 posts
Posted on 2/11/25 at 9:53 pm to
Milam
Jones
BROWN
Braswell
Curiel
Hernandez
Larson
Dickinson
Stanfeld
Posted by burreauxxx
Member since Dec 2019
5593 posts
Posted on 2/11/25 at 10:01 pm to
1) Stanfield - CF
2) Curiel - LF
3) Jones - 1B
4) Brown - RF
5) Dickinson - 2B
6) Larson - DH
7) Braswell - 3B
8) Milam - SS
9) Hernandez - C

Anderson - P

Think Jay gives the vet Stanfield and his speed a chance to lead off. If the avg/obp dip then I could see him move to the 9-hole
Posted by SammyTiger
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2009
78688 posts
Posted on 2/11/25 at 10:58 pm to
can’t begin to figure guess on the lineup but I expect

1B Jones
2B Dickinson
SS Milam
3B Braswell
RF Brown
CF Stanford
LF Curiel
DH Larson unless we face a LHP then probably Priester
C Hernandez
Posted by Jack Crevalle
USVI
Member since Aug 2018
8624 posts
Posted on 2/11/25 at 11:18 pm to
quote:

1. Stan-CF
2. Curiel-LF
3 Jones-1B
4. Brown- RF
5. Dick-2B
6. Monster-SS
7. Hernandez-C
8. Pearson-DH
9. Braz-3B

If I had to venture a prediction, I agree with this lineup.
Posted by Ballhog52
Down South
Member since Oct 2024
25 posts
Posted on 2/12/25 at 1:02 am to
1.Stansfield CF
2. Curiel LF
3. Jones 1B
4. Pearson DH
5. Dick 2B
6. Brown RF
7. Hernandez C
8. Milam SS
9. Braswell 3rd
Posted by LCboi
Member since Mar 2015
400 posts
Posted on 2/12/25 at 9:40 am to
Braswell at 3rd concerns me
Posted by BayTiger13
Louisiana
Member since Feb 2022
2614 posts
Posted on 2/12/25 at 10:43 am to
My guess based on scrimmages and a little of my opinion would be:
1. Stanfield - CF
2. Curiel - LF
3. Jones - 1B
4. Brown - RF
5. Dickinson - 2B
6. Milam - SS
7. Hernandez - C
8. Pearson/Larson - DH
9. Braswell - 3B

This is what I posted yesterday in the thread up top. I think Brown and Milam are interchangeable in this lineup to flip flop. Whoever is the hotter hitter will be protecting Jones throughout the season. If neither can provide that protection it will be very interesting to see who steps up to do that.
This post was edited on 2/12/25 at 10:43 am
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