*****Portal Watch

[THEONLYTENISEE]

Gotta think Myatt will figure in the lineup too

Always good to have options when theres a slump. The only thing is Tony usually sticks to his guys down the stretch.

 

[Legion of Doom]

Don’t forget the incoming freshmen another top class. They all won’t go to mlb.

 

[Bigvalley84]

Always good to have options when theres a slump. The only thing is Tony usually sticks to his guys down the stretch.

Kid hit nearly 500 and won the triple crown in juco with 31 homeruns , I’d say he gets a legit chance to at least DH

 

[Christian Lowe]

McKee saying Loy will probably go to another SEC East program… who we thinking? South Carolina? He said it was one that’s desperate for pitching.

 

[VolFan_stuck_in_the_901]

McKee saying Loy will probably go to another SEC East program… who we thinking? South Carolina? He said it was one that’s desperate for pitching.

Swapping Tony V for Paul Mainieri is a choice

 

[Christian Lowe]

Swapping Tony V for Paul Mainieri is a choice

Desperate for pitching in the east is only Missouri and USCe unless I’m mistaken on everyone else’s rosters. I don’t think Vandy, Georgia or Florida would be desperate. Maybe Kentucky would

 

[VolFan_stuck_in_the_901]

Desperate for pitching in the east is only Missouri and USCe unless I’m mistaken on everyone else’s rosters. I don’t think Vandy, Georgia or Florida would be desperate. Maybe Kentucky would

South Carolina would be closer to home for Loy; trading Tennessee for Missouri is like trading the penthouse for one of those man-made huts in the "Man vs. Wild" show

 

[tn4elvis]

I like Blake Grimmer to push for a starting spot.

Grimmer has major pop. Just needs more at bats.

 

[Rocky Top T]

Desperate for pitching in the east is only Missouri and USCe unless I’m mistaken on everyone else’s rosters. I don’t think Vandy, Georgia or Florida would be desperate. Maybe Kentucky would

There is no more East or west

 

[Bigvalley84]

I agree 100% that coaching , strength and conditioning , nutrition , living arrangements , travel and overall experience is better in the SEC than anything less than AA pro ball , the only two big differences is school and signing bonus money , hopefully the new 34 full ride scholarships and NIL can convince some of these guys to go to school

 

[6-4-3]

Have to get left handed bullpen guys.

For sure. Even more lefties in the portal in next day or so…

 

[Christian Lowe]

There is no more East or west

We all know what those teams mean though

 

[Sam I Am]

McKee saying Loy will probably go to another SEC East program… who we thinking? South Carolina? He said it was one that’s desperate for pitching.

Will Crowe from Pigeon Forge was a Gamecock.....so, maybe there is a connection or an introduction. Of course, different coaching staff.

 

[Ringgoldvols]

Kendall Rogers made it sound like there’s at least one more commitment coming today

Ball State ss?

 

[Maxwell865]

Can someone post a running list of portal commits + targets?

 

[fryeguy93]

Teams that draft Henry Ford know they will need to pay well above slot to sign him.

Transferring makes this even clearer.

Drafting him higher than expected will make the cost even higher.

 

[VolFan_stuck_in_the_901]

We had a much longer portal thread this time last year.... then again, the 2024 portal was absolutely NUTS with the A&M stuff and all that

 

[VolFan_stuck_in_the_901]

Can someone post a running list of portal commits + targets?

Portal Commits

Clay Edmundson (draft risk)
Mason Estrada (draft risk)
Bo Rhudy
Brady Frederick
Garrett Wright
DJ Newman
Henry Ford (draft risk)

Portal Targets (Will Update)

Jarren Advincula
Landon Mack
Blaine Brown
Dylan Grego

It's important to note that the portal is still open for almost 2 more weeks: there will be MORE guys jump in during that time! Heck, last year both Fischer and Doyle didn't hit the portal until the end of June

 

[@1RBFjr]

At UT, my value proposition would be:
1) better environment, living conditions, and travel
2) excellent development and coaching
3) chance to develop into 1st rounder
4) track record of getting guys drafted and into big leagues quickly
5) chance to compete at the highest level and for championships
6) get your degree with zero debt

Let me put a finer point, respectfully:

6. No debt may depend on how much of a scholarship the player had at his previous school. It sounds like players will not have debt from attending Tennessee.

Also, not all credits may transfer, so that may limit majors at the new school. An Owl told me that when he switched schools, not everything transferred, so his major became criminal justice (which he wasn’t terribly interested in and wasn’t going to have a career in, but he was earning his degree).

 

[WGWTFA98]

So, assuming Ford does play for us, what does the lineup look like for us next year?

C: BG Transfer
1B: Ford
2B: Open?
SS: Marin
3B: Newstrom
LF: Clark
CF: Abernathy
RF: Open?

Caveat that it’s impossible to predict perfectly right now as they still are after some big fish and lots of these guys can play numerous spots, but give me:

C - Wright/Lawless
1B - Clark
2B - Advincula/portal guy
SS - Marin
3B - Newstrom
LF - Abernathy
CF - Newman
RF - Ford
DH - Schoolcraft/Grimmer

Friday - Landon Mack
Saturday - Tegan Kuhns
Sunday - Brayden Krenzel

Batting order would look something like:

1 - Newman
2 - Advincula
3 - Ford
4 - Wright
5 - Clark
6 - Schoolcraft/Grimmer
7 - Marin
8 - Newstrom
9 - Abernathy

 

[WGWTFA98]

Caveat that it’s impossible to predict perfectly right now as they still are after some big fish and lots of these guys can play numerous spots, but give me:

C - Wright/Lawless
1B - Clark
2B - Advincula/portal guy
SS - Marin
3B - Newstrom
LF - Abernathy
CF - Newman
RF - Ford
DH - Schoolcraft/Grimmer

Friday - Landon Mack
Saturday - Tegan Kuhns
Sunday - Brayden Krenzel

Batting order would look something like:

1 - Newman
2 - Advincula
3 - Ford
4 - Wright
5 - Clark
6 - Schoolcraft/Grimmer
7 - Marin
8 - Newstrom
9 - Abernathy

Forgot Myatt. He gives you another Right handed bat for the DH spot or can play in the OF too. There will be lots of options

Also some of the freshmen that will make it to campus are good enough to play early, though a lot of them will probably run into similar problems this class ran into in that there’s lots of talented guys ahead of them too

 

[Weezer]

I would do unholy things to get Ford on campus

You leave those sheep alone!

 

[Weezer]

Need more pitching. Quality pitching.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Caveat that it’s impossible to predict perfectly right now as they still are after some big fish and lots of these guys can play numerous spots, but give me:

C - Wright/Lawless
1B - Clark
2B - Advincula/portal guy
SS - Marin
3B - Newstrom
LF - Abernathy
CF - Newman
RF - Ford
DH - Schoolcraft/Grimmer

Friday - Landon Mack
Saturday - Tegan Kuhns
Sunday - Brayden Krenzel

Batting order would look something like:

1 - Newman
2 - Advincula
3 - Ford
4 - Wright
5 - Clark
6 - Schoolcraft/Grimmer
7 - Marin
8 - Newstrom
9 - Abernathy

You don’t think Seibert gets a rotation spot?

 

[Legion of Doom]

Seibert is definitely one of top 3 starters.