06-18-2021, 05:00 PM
No way I am in any position to critique Coach Esquer's decisions at the end of the year, so I am not going to. The triggers he has been pulling have led to much recent success. Love all the guys who are currently in the lineup. Coach has the team in "sum exceeding the parts" mode.
But I have to admit a twinge, or considerably more, of feeling bad for Martinez. He provided a lot of offense for the first half of the year, while other bats (some of which are quite hot now) were rather tepid.
Also, during the Super Regional in Starkville two years ago we were seated right by the Stanford bullpen, back in Martinez's bullpen catcher days. During a tough two days for Stanford, he was great fun. Kind of feel like he's part of our family. So, without questioning Coach Esquer in the least, I am secretly hoping some scenario (which does NOT involve an injury) unfolds that gives him a chance to shine in Omaha.
But I have to admit a twinge, or considerably more, of feeling bad for Martinez. He provided a lot of offense for the first half of the year, while other bats (some of which are quite hot now) were rather tepid.
Also, during the Super Regional in Starkville two years ago we were seated right by the Stanford bullpen, back in Martinez's bullpen catcher days. During a tough two days for Stanford, he was great fun. Kind of feel like he's part of our family. So, without questioning Coach Esquer in the least, I am secretly hoping some scenario (which does NOT involve an injury) unfolds that gives him a chance to shine in Omaha.