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Looks like little Wink could be out for season. Elbow surgery with a 9 month rehab
 
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huskymedic said:
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Ugh. Obviously, losing Pat Winkel for the season is a huge loss for the team, both for his catching skills behind the plate, and his big power potential at the plate. Still, Paul Gozzo (who is one of the co-captains of this team) is certainly a quality backup and will no doubt be the number one guy behind the plate, with Cole Brodnanksy now the primary backup. Before this, Gozzo looked like he was going to get some time at D.H. when not spelling Winkel behind the plate. Will be interesting to see who ends up with the big chunk of the D.H. duties.
 
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That is a huge loss. Nothing against Gozzo, but Winkel was an incredible defensive catcher and even if Gozzo replaces his bat that leaves a hole at Dan Hurley. Curious whether we would consider moving big Wink back to 1b, letting Crawford Dan Hurley (where it's easier not to give up pitching) and hoping someone can step up in the outfield.

There is no way we are as good a team in 2020 after this. Very unfortunate.
 
businesslawyer said:
That is a huge loss. Nothing against Gozzo, but Winkel was an incredible defensive catcher and even if Gozzo replaces his bat that leaves a hole at Dan Hurley. Curious whether we would consider moving big Wink back to 1b, letting Crawford Dan Hurley (where it's easier not to give up pitching) and hoping someone can step up in the outfield.

There is no way we are as good a team in 2020 after this. Very unfortunate.
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I expect the Pat Winkel injury will not change his brother moving to CF and Crawford taking over at 1B. I suspect they see Chris as the best solution for the CF spot given his athletic ability, and that if this move works out it could give him more notice on the part of pro scouts. I think the coaching staff wants to establish Crawford as an everyday player first, and will bring him along slowly on the mound, thus reducing the amount of stuff Crawford needs to figure out during his freshman season. At least that is the impression I have gotten in my head, but we will see how that develops. Of course, if Crawford has a slow start at the bat, that could bring Chris Winkel back to the infield, but it really sounds like the coaching staff really likes the offense that Crawford could potentially supply.

I suspect the D.H. spot will now be a revolving door at the beginning of the season unless someone gets hot and takes over the spot. Another possibility depends on Christian Fedko. If his defense at 2B does not satisfy the coaching staff, then Fedko could end up seeing more time as the D.H., especially now that Paul Gozzo will be getting the bulk of his playing time at catcher.
 
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Anybody know when the eligibility of the pitchers - the NC transfer in particular - will be decided?
 
dbmill said:
I expect the Pat Winkel injury will not change his brother moving to CF and Crawford taking over at 1B. I suspect they see Chris as the best solution for the CF spot given his athletic ability, and that if this move works out it could give him more notice on the part of pro scouts. I think the coaching staff wants to establish Crawford as an everyday player first, and will bring him along slowly on the mound, thus reducing the amount of stuff Crawford needs to figure out during his freshman season. At least that is the impression I have gotten in my head, but we will see how that develops. Of course, if Crawford has a slow start at the bat, that could bring Chris Winkel back to the infield, but it really sounds like the coaching staff really likes the offense that Crawford could potentially supply.

I suspect the D.H. spot will now be a revolving door at the beginning of the season unless someone gets hot and takes over the spot. Another possibility depends on Christian Fedko. If his defense at 2B does not satisfy the coaching staff, then Fedko could end up seeing more time as the D.H., especially now that Paul Gozzo will be getting the bulk of his playing time at catcher.
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Penders will protect Christians draft status by playing him at 2B, Dan Hurley,s don,t get drafted, plenty of options, as the saying goes if you can hit you will play. Bummed by Winkels injury, could have been a College AA this year.
 
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Dooooooomed said:
3rd place yet only 1 all-conference player?
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huskymedic said:
Wonder when the voting was and if Pat Winkel being out for year made a difference.
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UConn came within 5 votes of second place Houston despite getting no first place votes. That plus getting one all conference player (Pat Winkel may have been another if healthy) serves as an illustration of the potential of this team that Coach Penders gave as a one word description of UConn baseball in a fall interview with UCTV. If players develop and some freshmen come through and contribute, UConn can have a very good team.

As for the ACC, the voting pretty much shows that it looks like that there are three tiers to the league, with ECU, Houston, and Uconn in the top tier, and with Tulane, UCF, and Cincinnati tightly bunched in the middle of the pack. The AAC is usually good for at least three NCAA tourney bids, so that would seem to bode well for the Huskies.
 
Can't wait for this last go around of AAC baseball - it's been a really good league for UConn
The NBE - meh
Well, enjoy it while we can
 
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HOOK C FAN said:
Does this weather have anyone else dreaming of baseball season? Opening day February 14!!!
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I have to admit that I'd be dreaming of UConn baseball opening day if it were a raging blizzard outside, but then again I'm a bit of a hardcore nutcase who is lacking a few marbles. Also have to admit that thoughts of UConn baseball opening day cross my mind during the summer and fall months as well (especially after the Alumni Day game in late September). Once we get by the Christmas rush, at this time of year I start pining for Chris Jones interviews with the players and the coaching staff. That's it, I'll just blame this odd disease of mine on Chris Jones!
 
dbmill said:
I have to admit that I'd be dreaming of UConn baseball opening day if it were a raging blizzard outside, but then again I'm a bit of a hardcore nutcase who is lacking a few marbles. Also have to admit that thoughts of UConn baseball opening day cross my mind during the summer and fall months as well (especially after the Alumni Day game in late September). Once we get by the Christmas rush, at this time of year I start pining for Chris Jones interviews with the players and the coaching staff. That's it, I'll just blame this odd disease of mine on Chris Jones!
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You are very eccentric, but so is most of this board so it goes unnoticed :)
 
HOOK C FAN said:
Does this weather have anyone else dreaming of baseball season? Opening day February 14!!!
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My boys have travel baseball tryouts (indoors) tonight (10U) and next Saturday (13U) and I was outside today on the local diamond in a t-shirt throwing BP and hitting grounders to them completely comfortable in North Jersey.
 
dbmill said:
I'm guessing this is the first time ever tickets will be sold for a UConn baseball game in Storrs.

uconnhuskies.com

2020 Baseball Season Tickets On Sale - University of Connecticut Athletics

STORRS, Conn. - 2020 UConn baseball season tickets for the inaugural season at Elliot Ballpark are now on sale.
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$80 for 18 games -> ($117 after all fees - $6.50 a game all in).

I think i paid $10 a game alone for the two games I got to @ DDP.

Wonder if berm seating will be free?
 
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