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Texas State Picked to Win Southland Conference Baseball Title
Courtesy: Southland.org
Release: 02/02/2010

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Coaches Poll
Pl. School (first-place votes) Pts.
1. Texas State (5) 114
2. Sam Houston State (4) 107
3. Lamar (3) 105
4. Southeastern Louisiana 84
5. UTSA 77
6. UT Arlington 73
7. Northwestern State 65
8. Stephen F. Austin 50
9. Central Arkansas 39
10. McNeese State 34
11. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 23
12. Nicholls 17

Sports Information Directors Poll
Pl. School (first-place votes) Pts.
1. Texas State (6) 112
2. Sam Houston State (4) 103
3. Lamar (2) 100
4. Southeastern Louisiana 90
5. UTSA 83
6. UT Arlington 76
7. Northwestern State 62
8. Stephen F. Austin 46
9. McNeese State 41
10. Central Arkansas 40
11. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 21
12. Nicholls 17

we had no one make the 2010 Preseason All-Southland Conference Baseball Teams

I seriously think the Bears are ALOT better than 9th/10th place!
How many teams make it to the SLC Tournament?

Since joining the league the Bears finished 10th, 9th and 9th overall. 8 teams make the tournament.

There's nothing to suggest in the preseason that they should finish higher. Only 3 starters return on offense. Most of the pitchers are back, but they were 7th in the league in ERA.

I have to agree with Josh. I think we are better than what many people believe. They picked us just outside of the tournament. If they win a couple more conference series than last year, they will be in the tournament.

OK with me to be overlooked.....

I agree with BearsFan52 - slide in under the radar to start the season. The truth is that the difference between 5th place and 9th place will likely be less than 5 or 6 wins - or one extra win every other series. If the pitching shows up in the spring the way I saw it in the fall and if the ballclub will make the routine plays, the team should finish at least .500 and that will get them in the conference tournament. Baseball always comes back to pitching and defense - don't try to win games...avoid losing them.

Aren't we eligible for postseason play this year in baseball? Wasn't this the men's team sport that was fast tracked?

that, sir, is correct.

A not very in-depth preview at all, esp. of UCA, but it is a preview...

http://collegebaseball360.com/2010/02/16/southland-conference-baseball-2010-preview/