[d4cohn]

Great start.  What are our prospects in the Pac-12 this season?

We were picked to finish 6th in the pre-season poll, but I think we have a chance
to surprise once again to the upside this year, on account of the fantastic pitching
we have been getting from particularly Dwyer, Boyd and Vawter, along with Pancino
in relief.

The offense put up better slugging percentage numbers at home this weekend,
so it appears our early lack of power was as much a pitcher's park as anything.

Given the strength of our early schedule, I think our offense still has room for improvement,
and will be needed to offset the regression that comes from playing such difficult competition
in Pac-12 play. 

UCLA looks very strong, along with UA and UW when Plain is pitching. But I think the league
will be very competitive this year, so we will need to play well to do well. I don't see any easy
outs in the Pac, aside from maybe Cal.

[d4cohn]

Great start.  What are our prospects in the Pac-12 this season?

We were picked to finish 6th in the pre-season poll, but I think we have a chance
to surprise once again to the upside this year, on account of the fantastic pitching
we have been getting from particularly Dwyer, Boyd and Vawter, along with Pancino
in relief.

The offense put up better slugging percentage numbers at home this weekend,
so it appears our early lack of power was as much a pitcher's park as anything.

Given the strength of our early schedule, I think our offense still has room for improvement,
and will be needed to offset the regression that comes from playing such difficult competition
in Pac-12 play. 

UCLA looks very strong, along with UA and UW when Plain is pitching. But I think the league
will be very competitive this year, so we will need to play well to do well. I don't see any easy
outs in the Pac, aside from maybe Cal.