Just heard that Basham

GtownRebel · Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:10 pm

will be returning next season. Hopefully, he gets his bat working. Nice to have the defensive player of the SEC back.

john_avery_fast · Wed Jun 11, 2008 5:15 pm

he raised his average almost .060 points from this year to last; if he can make just half that improvement, that will give him right around .300 for the 2009 season.
that said, he is there for one reason: defense.
welcome back brett

MtownRebel · Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:33 pm

I think having someone who can catch a few weekday games and give him some rest will be a huge help for ol' BA.

john_avery_fast · Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:06 am

can't agree more MTown. squatting everyday takes its toll and definitely affects one's hitting. Henson could handle the mid-week action, especially once SEC play starts.

Heath · Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:34 pm

olemsdave76 wrote:can't agree more MTown. squatting everyday takes its toll and definitely affects one's hitting. Henson could handle the mid-week action, especially once SEC play starts.

I agree. My dad was a catcher for the Golden Buzzards in Hattiesburg and his knees still hurt him.

I know a few catchers would play 3rd base to get a break while still being able to play. May not be a bad idea if this Henson boy can catch some.

MtownRebel · Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:32 pm

Heath wrote:
olemsdave76 wrote:can't agree more MTown. squatting everyday takes its toll and definitely affects one's hitting. Henson could handle the mid-week action, especially once SEC play starts.
I agree. My dad was a catcher for the Golden Buzzards in Hattiesburg and his knees still hurt him.

I know a few catchers would play 3rd base to get a break while still being able to play. May not be a bad idea if this Henson boy can catch some.

Hightower too.

oxfordrebel · Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:00 pm

Losing Basham was a major concern of mine. We can lose several players and still be okay, but we need the defense and experience behind the plate. If he's coming back, I'm very happy!