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SAUTO 03-30-2014 04:42 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DeezNutz (Post 10528183)
Cool. Left-handed compliment from the President.

White Sox fan...
The president didn't write that response. An actual life long royals fan did. Read it again.
Posted via Mobile Device

stonedstooge 03-30-2014 04:42 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by C3HIEF3S (Post 10528502)
Yes, opening series was in Chicago then they played 3 in Philly before playing in KC.
Thanks. Not sure why it isn't staggered every other year

TribalElder 03-30-2014 04:54 PM
Oakland fans are super excited
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bj6tchwCIAAsM7T.png

alnorth 03-30-2014 04:54 PM
One more clarification on the new baseball drug policy. There was a bit about how if a player didn't intend to cheat, then an arbitrator could reduce the punishment, but that part wasn't clear. Here are the details on that:

1) If its steroids, testosterone, or human growth hormone, forget it.

2) The standard of proof is "Clear and convincing evidence" that the positive test was not due to "significant fault or negligence".

3) penalties can be reduced by up to 50%.

CaliforniaChief 03-30-2014 04:56 PM
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Royals&amp;src=hash">#Royals</a> Lineup: 9 Aoki, 4 Infante, 3 Hosmer, DH Butler, 7 Gordon, 2 Perez, 5 Moustakas, 8 Cain, 6 Escobar. 12:08 First Pitch tomorrow on 610</p>&mdash; 610 Sports Radio- KC (@610SportsKC) <a href="https://twitter.com/610SportsKC/statuses/450383176976703488">March 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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stonedstooge 03-30-2014 04:59 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by alnorth (Post 10528518)
One more clarification on the new baseball drug policy. There was a bit about how if a player didn't intend to cheat, then an arbitrator could reduce the punishment, but that part wasn't clear. Here are the details on that:

1) If its steroids, testosterone, or human growth hormone, forget it.

2) The standard of proof is "Clear and convincing evidence" that the positive test was not due to "significant fault or negligence".

3) penalties can be reduced by up to 50%.
I can live with that/Ryan Braun

C3HIEF3S 03-30-2014 05:38 PM
It's time to love the Royals again
Write up from a typical KC sports fan
Spoiler!

Deberg_1990 03-30-2014 06:41 PM
That guest column could have been written by Joe Posnanski nearly every year he was in KC.

DeezNutz 03-30-2014 07:49 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO (Post 10528504)
The president didn't write that response. An actual life long royals fan did. Read it again.
Posted via Mobile Device
Don't put facts in the way of my ability to bitch about politicians. For ****'s sake, man...

Mama Hip Rockets 03-30-2014 08:03 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief (Post 10528522)
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Royals&amp;src=hash">#Royals</a> Lineup: 9 Aoki, 4 Infante, 3 Hosmer, DH Butler, 7 Gordon, 2 Perez, 5 Moustakas, 8 Cain, 6 Escobar. 12:08 First Pitch tomorrow on 610</p>&mdash; 610 Sports Radio- KC (@610SportsKC) <a href="https://twitter.com/610SportsKC/statuses/450383176976703488">March 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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That's a good-looking lineup. Glad to see Infante is playing.

Mother****erJones 03-30-2014 08:15 PM
Good luck this season guys! Go White Sox lol

Bowser 03-30-2014 08:23 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mother****erJones (Post 10528819)
Good luck this season guys! Go White Sox lol
http://www.gifsforum.com/images/gif/...a7baf3-428.gif

TLO 03-30-2014 08:35 PM
I don't think I'll be doing much sleeping tonight.

Shogun 03-30-2014 08:35 PM
Royals opening day fun fact from my favorite Royal (and most of yours) of all time.
Since Brett hit .390 in 1980, nobody has ever averaged above that, or even close really since him. And the last person to average higher than George was Ted Williams in 1941, who hit .406 that year.

one of my favorite stats from brett

stonedstooge 03-30-2014 08:37 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mother****erJones (Post 10528819)
Good luck this season guys! Go White Sox lol
You got us scheduled for your "Fans Attack Night" promotion again this year?

ChiTown 03-30-2014 08:45 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shogun (Post 10528853)
Royals opening day fun fact from my favorite Royal (and most of yours) of all time.
Since Brett hit .390 in 1980, nobody has ever averaged above that, or even close really since him. And the last person to average higher than George was Ted Williams in 1941, who hit .406 that year.

one of my favorite stats from brett
Tony Gwynn hit .394 in 1994

Shogun 03-30-2014 08:48 PM
Shoot. I was skimming and i mustve missed that.

Oh well. Impressive anyways.

ChiTown 03-30-2014 08:52 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shogun (Post 10528878)
Shoot. I was skimming and i mustve missed that.

Oh well. Impressive anyways.
Highest batting average in the AL since Teddy Ballgame

Bowser 03-30-2014 08:53 PM
Is it "official" by the standards Brett achieved since '94 was a strike shortened year?

C3HIEF3S 03-30-2014 08:56 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bowser (Post 10528889)
Is it "official" by the standards Brett achieved since '94 was a strike shortened year?
That's what I was thinking.

C3HIEF3S 03-30-2014 08:56 PM
Almost T- 2 hours until Alnorth's GDT- Opening Day Edition

stonedstooge 03-30-2014 08:56 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bowser (Post 10528889)
Is it "official" by the standards Brett achieved since '94 was a strike shortened year?
Yeah no shit. If they would have had all the games, he probably would have ended up well over .400

Bowser 03-30-2014 08:57 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by stonedstooge (Post 10528897)
Yeah no shit. If they would have had all the games, he probably would have ended up well over .400
Heh, true, especially considering the tear he was on to end that season, iirc. Pitchers just literally couldn't get him out.

Deberg_1990 03-30-2014 08:57 PM
What's interesting about those Brett and Gwynn years were they both had a low number of plate appearances to qualify for the title. Brett missed a lot of games in 1980 and Gwynn was cut short by the strike. Would they have been able to maintain the high avg with more at bats and games played?

C3HIEF3S 03-30-2014 08:58 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by stonedstooge (Post 10528897)
Yeah no shit. If they would have had all the games, he probably would have ended up well over .400
Or he could have had a 2 month dry spell at the plate diminishing his average :)

stonedstooge 03-30-2014 09:00 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bowser (Post 10528898)
Heh, true, especially considering the tear he was on to end that season, iirc. Pitchers just literally couldn't get him out.
He was just knocking the hell out of everything thrown that year. Gawd it was awesome

C3HIEF3S 03-30-2014 09:03 PM
2 hours people!!

SPATCH 03-30-2014 09:05 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by stonedstooge (Post 10528908)
He was just knocking the hell out of everything thrown that year. Gawd it was awesome
Never really thought of Gwynn as a guy who hit the ball too terribly hard.

ChiTown 03-30-2014 09:05 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Deberg_1990 (Post 10528899)
What's interesting about those Brett and Gwynn years were they both had a low number of plate appearances to qualify for the title. Brett missed a lot of games in 1980 and Gwynn was cut short by the strike. Would they have been able to maintain the high avg with more at bats and games played?
Gwynn played in 7 fewer games in '94 than Brett did in '80

Cool Stat. Brett had 118 RBI in only 117 Games Played in '80.

stonedstooge 03-30-2014 09:07 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SPATCH (Post 10528916)
Never really thought of Gwynn as a guy who hit the ball too terribly hard.
Brett

ChiTown 03-30-2014 09:10 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by stonedstooge (Post 10528921)
Brett
I can remember that Summer like it was yesterday. Brett said the baseball looked like the size of a beach ball leaving the pitchers hand. He was grooving everything.

1980 was a grand time to be a Royals fan.

Mother****erJones 03-30-2014 09:12 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bowser (Post 10528828)
ROFL

Mother****erJones 03-30-2014 09:12 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by stonedstooge (Post 10528856)
You got us scheduled for your "Fans Attack Night" promotion again this year?
I got you tickets for the game also! Lol

stonedstooge 03-30-2014 09:13 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by stonedstooge (Post 10528921)
Brett
I guess the strike shortened season was a different one. My mistake.

Mother****erJones 03-30-2014 09:13 PM
The Royals should give the Tigers a run for their money. I hope KC wins the division. Gona be fun

Mother****erJones 03-30-2014 09:16 PM
MLB Tonight's projected final standings

Detroit 86-76
Cleveland 78-84
Kansas City 78-84
Chicago 76-86
Minnesota 72-90

ChiTown 03-30-2014 09:18 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mother****erJones (Post 10528936)
MLB Tonight's projected final standings

Detroit 86-76
Cleveland 78-84
Kansas City 78-84
Chicago 76-86
Minnesota 72-90
I'll fist your sister if the Royals don't win a min of 85 games.

Mother****erJones 03-30-2014 09:22 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ChiTown (Post 10528937)
I'll fist your sister if the Royals don't win a min of 85 games.
Don't have a sister ROFL


I don't agree with the top 3. I have KC at least second.

Mother****erJones 03-30-2014 09:23 PM
2 of 3 picked KC over Detroit on MLB Network

C3HIEF3S 03-30-2014 10:07 PM
The only thing that gets us that piss poor record is if everything that has to do with our starting pitching just goes to hell.

SPchief 03-30-2014 10:13 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by C3HIEF3S (Post 10528981)
The only thing that gets us that piss poor record is if everything that has to do with our starting pitching just goes to hell.
Rany lays out the worst (and best) case scenario here: http://www.ranyontheroyals.com/2014/...view-2014.html



Sad that this will be his last year blogging.

duncan_idaho 03-30-2014 10:46 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SPchief (Post 10528982)
Rany lays out the worst (and best) case scenario here: http://www.ranyontheroyals.com/2014/...view-2014.html



Sad that this will be his last year blogging.
Hmm...

I've been kicking around the idea of starting my own Royals blog for a while now... My last name starts with an "R." Perhaps if Rany indeed wanders off into the sunset, I will make my move.

SPchief 03-30-2014 10:55 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by duncan_idaho (Post 10529006)
Hmm...

I've been kicking around the idea of starting my own Royals blog for a while now... My last name starts with an "R." Perhaps if Rany indeed wanders off into the sunset, I will make my move.
You'd have an instant 40+ readers based off this board. That's not a bad start.

Shogun 03-30-2014 11:02 PM
Rany isn't blogging after this season? What a bummer. Is there a link to that?

tk13 03-30-2014 11:07 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shogun (Post 10529016)
Rany isn't blogging after this season? What a bummer. Is there a link to that?
Right there in the link he just posted. Wasn't a 100% lock, but he's leaning that way.

duncan_idaho 03-30-2014 11:08 PM
Thoughts on Jason Vargas I just can't kick (and reasons to be optimistic).

This was prompted by people saying fairly often that Vargas is headed for an ERA near 5/in the high 4s, which would be his highest ERA by far since becoming a full time starter in 2010.

So I did some digging. From 2010-13, here are Vargas' ranks in a few key stats:

IP: 34th (190 1/3 per year)
ERA: 53rd (3.97)
WHIP: 43rd (1.27)
K/BB: 63rd (2.32)
BB/9: 38th (2.53)
Opponent OPS: 51st (tied with Santana at .718)
Opponent BABIP: 13th (.280)
Opponent BA: 57th (.257)
Opponent OBP: 40th (.308)

He doesn't strike out many hitters, and because of that, projections systems hate him. But Vargas, when you start looking at some of these things, starts to take shape as a guy who can make a case for being somewhere around the 50th best pitcher in the major leagues, all things considered. You could argue a little higher, you could argue a little lower.

But I just don't see a guy who's all of a sudden going to start posting an ERA in the high 4s and be a problem.

The floor really looks to me like 4.25/1.25/190 IP. And I really do believe that 3.75/1.20/200 IP is a logical target/ceiling for Vargas.

One thing that's slightly interesting ... his K rate ticked up into the mid 6s in 2013, albeit in a small sample size. He did throw his changeup and curveball at higher rates than in previous seasons, which might account for it.

If Vargas could combine that improved K rate (around .75 higher than his career average and nearly 1 higher than his previous 3 years) with his walk-limiting and average-limiting abilities, we could even see him get into 3.50/1.15/200 IP territory.

tk13 03-30-2014 11:12 PM
I was a fan of the Vargas signing. Not sexy at all... but he seems to always chew up innings with an average ERA. With a staff that will include Ventura and maybe Zimmer, we're going to need that.

SPchief 03-30-2014 11:49 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shogun (Post 10529016)
Rany isn't blogging after this season? What a bummer. Is there a link to that?
Ummm, in the link that I posted.

SPchief 03-30-2014 11:53 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by tk13 (Post 10529024)
I was a fan of the Vargas signing. Not sexy at all... but he seems to always chew up innings with an average ERA. With a staff that will include Ventura and maybe Zimmer, we're going to need that.
Agreed. The big downside that people have is that it was such an early signing before the market was even set. Who cares? Looking back, yeah we probably over payed, But it's not my money. And what people aren't considering, (even myself through most of the offseason) we weren't going to sign Santana back, GMDM was getting that pick. And I don't blame him.

Discuss Thrower 03-31-2014 12:27 AM
...?


http://youtu.be/8qIh_EcRtG4?t=2m32s

Fansy the Famous Bard 03-31-2014 06:54 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SPchief (Post 10529011)
You'd have an instant 40+ readers based off this board. That's not a bad start.
yep!

I'd even help contribute to get you started, if ya set up a pay-pal!

Archie F. Swin 03-31-2014 07:16 AM
I predicted the Royals would win 86 games in 2013. My prediction for 2014 they will average .550 ball each month an finish the regular season with a record of 90 - 72, good for at least 2nd in the AL Central.

DeepSouth 03-31-2014 08:54 AM
Looks like Ervin Santana is not on the Braves opening day roster. He's starting the season in AAA with the hope to be in the Braves rotation by mid April.

duncan_idaho 03-31-2014 08:56 AM
I mentioned Duenez having a strong spring the other day and getting assigned to full-season ball at age 17...

Jason Park from BP included him in his 10 pack of minor leaguers who impressed in spring training today, and was more positive about Duenez's ability to play LF than previously indicated by others.

Would be pretty cool if he can stick in LF. Also sounds like he's a better athlete than some thought in watching him last year.

DeepSouth 03-31-2014 09:09 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by duncan_idaho (Post 10529314)
I mentioned Duenez having a strong spring the other day and getting assigned to full-season ball at age 17...

Jason Park from BP included him in his 10 pack of minor leaguers who impressed in spring training today, and was more positive about Duenez's ability to play LF than previously indicated by others.

Would be pretty cool if he can stick in LF. Also sounds like he's a better athlete than some thought in watching him last year.
Duncan, why LF versus 1st? As young as he is, do you not think he could be Hosmer's replacement (Assuming KC can't extend a Boras client) ?

http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats...pbp&pid=642279

duncan_idaho 03-31-2014 09:33 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DeepSouth (Post 10529340)
Duncan, why LF versus 1st? As young as he is, do you not think he could be Hosmer's replacement (Assuming KC can't extend a Boras client) ?

http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats...pbp&pid=642279
It's about versatility. If he has the athleticism/ability to play LF, it gives you more flexibility than if he is pigeon-holed into 1B at this age.

But yes, hopefully he continues to be and show plus hit tools. Power will come as he fills out. They've got 4 more years of Hosmer, barring an extension. Duenez could be in position to take over at this rate:

2014: Low-A (lexington)
2015: High-A (Wilmington)
2016: AA (Northwest Arkansas)
2017: AAA (Omaha)
2018: MLB (at age 21)

Hosmer can be a free agent before the 2018 season. Best-case scenario: Duenez skips 2 levels in one year at some point and is able to debut in 2017, giving them a good enough look to know whether he's the replacement 1B in 2018.

alnorth 03-31-2014 10:04 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Archie F. Swin (Post 10529153)
I predicted the Royals would win 86 games in 2013. My prediction for 2014 they will average .550 ball each month an finish the regular season with a record of 90 - 72, good for at least 2nd in the AL Central.
I am now officially predicting 89-73, 2nd in the AL Central, and we'll get the 2nd wild card.

Simplicity 03-31-2014 10:15 AM
Anyone find a live stream online?

duncan_idaho 03-31-2014 10:29 AM
I'm going big: My prediction is 92 wins.

They outperformed Vegas by 10 last year (and it was no fluke - if I remember correctly, they were actually about 1 win lower than expected based on run differential). THey do it again.

If they can get to 92 wins, I think there's a good shot that wins the division.

Fansy the Famous Bard 03-31-2014 10:32 AM
89 wins here

AndChiefs 03-31-2014 10:33 AM
13 wins. Kansas City is cursed so it's obvious that the most unlucky of numbers will be our win total.

BlackHelicopters 03-31-2014 10:40 AM
88-74

AndChiefs 03-31-2014 10:41 AM
But seriously...

89-73

siberian khatru 03-31-2014 10:42 AM
83-79

Mr. Arrowhead 03-31-2014 10:43 AM
If we wouldnt have shit the bed in the month of may last year, then we would have easily won over 90 games. I think we hit right at that mark at 90-72

Bowser 03-31-2014 10:43 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by AndChiefs (Post 10529575)
13 wins. Kansas City is cursed so it's obvious that the most unlucky of numbers will be our win total.
This brings up a decent point, actually. In both of the last two years, those seasons were essentially sunk by a huge losing streak. Let's just say that if they can avoid some 13 game losing streak, they should be right in the thick of things.



Put me down for 90-72.

Bowser 03-31-2014 10:44 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by siberian khatru (Post 10529602)
83-79
Stop being a Kansas City fan and take a leap of faith. At LEAST 88 wins. PREDICT IT!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Arrowhead (Post 10529609)
If we wouldnt have shit the bed in the month of may last year, then we would have easily won over 90 games. I think we hit right at that mark at 90-72
Atta boy.

WhawhaWhat 03-31-2014 10:45 AM
89-73

BlackHelicopters 03-31-2014 10:45 AM
No more 8-20 Mays

SAUTO 03-31-2014 10:46 AM
we win 97

Fansy the Famous Bard 03-31-2014 10:54 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO (Post 10529621)
we win 97
rep.

alnorth 03-31-2014 10:55 AM
weird fact of the day: here's how much it costs to propose at every MLB stadium.

BlackHelicopters 03-31-2014 10:56 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO (Post 10529621)
we win 97
Wow

Discuss Thrower 03-31-2014 11:04 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by alnorth (Post 10529646)
weird fact of the day: here's how much it costs to propose at every MLB stadium.
Good to see the K protecting dudes from being fools.

If you're in a position to propose to a broad, you've already lost the game.

Pablo 03-31-2014 11:06 AM
88 WINS!

alnorth 03-31-2014 11:19 AM
kinda cool, mlb gameday has a new indicator to show if a team still has a challenge remaining.

KChiefs1 03-31-2014 11:25 AM
92-70

alnorth 03-31-2014 12:45 PM
I'm revising my prediction. I think I can do that since the first game is not over yet and Detroit's defense is a lot worse than I thought.

91 wins, and the division is a toss-up, decided in the last couple days. Wild Card if we don't beat Detroit.

keg in kc 03-31-2014 12:48 PM
You couldn't have waited until after the game?

Karmic turn incoming!

Kidd Lex 03-31-2014 02:11 PM
Royals fan. What's new...


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