How's this for a lineup?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">How about these additions to the <a href="https://twitter.com/Rangers">@Rangers</a> lineup? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLBTonight?src=hash">#MLBTonight</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TradeDeadline?src=hash">#TradeDeadline</a> <a href="https://t.co/pWeSduuO9r">pic.twitter.com/pWeSduuO9r</a></p>&mdash; MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBNetwork/status/760202655813730304">August 1, 2016</a></blockquote>
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I assume they took Nova over the guy they know well: Volquez

The Royals would've found a way to lose 5 times in 4 games against that lineup.

Matt Moore to SF, per MLBN. Royals were set to face him tomorrow.

Aaaaaand it looks like we're standing pat, hoping for that second-half magic that allows us to finish at .500.

Newly acquired Royals superstar seen walking into the clubhouse:
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Sounds like the Rays traded Pearce too in another deal

Damn.

It'd make sense.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Really wouldn&#39;t be surprised if the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Royals?src=hash">#Royals</a> and Volquez announce a two-year deal within the next couple weeks.</p>&mdash; David Lesky (@DBLesky) <a href="https://twitter.com/DBLesky/status/760206699537965056">August 1, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Hey, at least we got a jump on everyone else in getting the white Jarrod Dyson.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">As expected, Ed Volquez and Kendrys Morales are still here. <br><br>Volquez: &quot;I made it, boy.&quot;</p>&mdash; Rustin Dodd (@rustindodd) <a href="https://twitter.com/rustindodd/status/760207810600853505">August 1, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Eddie Volquez on still being here. &quot;I made it! Thanks, God.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Royals?src=hash">#Royals</a></p>&mdash; Jeffrey Flanagan (@FlannyMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/FlannyMLB/status/760207930213949440">August 1, 2016</a></blockquote>
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With the Royals woes at SP, I wouldn't be surprised if the FO opted to try to retain Volquez. He clearly likes the org and fits in with the clubhouse (Moore would put his TEAMCHEM WAR at 10.0, I'm sure).

Rotation for 2017:

Duffy
Volquez
Kennedy
Ventura
Vargas

Take away his start where he gave up 12 ER (which C3HIEF3S and I saw in person) and where is Volquez sitting at this year?

Glad we still have Volquez. Now, we need to lock him up for a couple more years. He's a decent major league starter.....and we need decent major league starters!

I'm hoping they extend Volquez 2 yr instead of the QO...

We have mutual option. No qo would be used iirc

F that game. ROFL

On another note, saw this tweet from Benny Heisler a couple days ago:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">If you take out the two Volquez starts where he gave up 8 ER and 11 ER and subtract the IP, his adjusted ERA would be 3.35 instead of 4.56.</p>&mdash; Ben Heisler (@bennyheis) <a href="https://twitter.com/bennyheis/status/759125386185756673">July 29, 2016</a></blockquote>
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I know some peoples reluctance in "taking away starts", but it's an inflated ERA to some degree for sure. He's definitely solid, and a guy I would like to see in the rotation next season. Plus it helps when there are players who show a visible willingness to want to be in KC. Duffy, and now Volquez come to mind.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dayton says they didn&#39;t shop Hoch/Wade, even prior to injuries. Says it&#39;s fair to assume they didn&#39;t receive a substantial offer for either.</p>&mdash; Josh Vernier (@JoshVernier610) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoshVernier610/status/760212574717652992">August 1, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Royals?src=hash">#Royals</a> GM Dayton Moore said no deals made sense: &quot;We don&#39;t shop players. In 10 years we&#39;ve never shopped a player, or pushed a player.&quot;</p>&mdash; Jeffrey Flanagan (@FlannyMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/FlannyMLB/status/760212575904731136">August 1, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dayton Moore indicated that the Royals would likely give Volquez a qualifying offer. &quot;We&#39;ll see,&quot; he said. But played into their thinking.</p>&mdash; Rustin Dodd (@rustindodd) <a href="https://twitter.com/rustindodd/status/760213244225150981">August 1, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dayton Moore on chances of Eddie Volquez being with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Royals?src=hash">#Royals</a> in 2017: &quot;We&#39;re gonna need pitching.&quot;</p>&mdash; Jeffrey Flanagan (@FlannyMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/FlannyMLB/status/760214491158175744">August 1, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">&quot;Well, we&#39;re gonna need pitching. ... We like him &amp; we think he likes it here.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Royals?src=hash">#Royals</a> Dayton Moore on if he hopes Volquez is on 2017 team.</p>&mdash; Josh Vernier (@JoshVernier610) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoshVernier610/status/760214490407329792">August 1, 2016</a></blockquote>
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They've NEVER shopped a player? That's ****ing insane.

Still prefer what the yanks did.

He'll decline it probably...cause it's like 10 mill and a QO is 17 mill...baseball heads correct me if I'm wrong

Don't know if I'm a "baseball head," but that's correct.

On the other hand, if he declines the QO, that means a team signing him would have to give up their first-round pick, which could hurt his market. He might even be left hanging until June, when the pick expires, just like Kendrys Morales.

I think recently there have been plenty of players sitting until spring training because no one wants to give up the draft pick.

Is this the wrong time to bring up the PECOTA projections for this year?

You're right, I didn't think of it that way

Why don't we talk about last years first?

I am glad the Royals aren't playing for 2018 already.

Kinda weird, but the Royals either didn't get anything worthwhile in offers for Morales or Volquez OR they foolishly believe they can still finish somewhere around .500. I seriously hope they didn't get any worthwhile offers..

Cain, Gordon, Moustakas combined for just how many games on the DL so far this year?


****ing dipshit.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Royals?src=hash">#Royals</a> GM Dayton Moore says there wasn&#39;t a move that helped the team in the immediate or long term. Will move forward with current group</p>&mdash; Joel Goldberg (@goldbergkc) <a href="https://twitter.com/goldbergkc/status/760215430149668864">August 1, 2016</a></blockquote>
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That is what I figured... I REALLY hope he doesn't foolishly believe the 4A type of lineup we are running out and the well below average starting pitching staff will compete the rest of this season.

You talkin' about Gordo, Kendrys, Hoz and Esky?

As much as I don't like to admit it, Keitzman's take on Dayton today was pretty spot on.

AND IMO, I don't really think it mattered WHO you put on the field this season... the guys on this team don't have the desire and passion to work as hard for another championship. They got their ring...
Tell me you see the same passion as last year when you see them take the field.

It isn't a 4A lineup, it's a lineup of experienced players that are playing like shit.

Wonder if he'd be extended...I don't see how he declines 17 mill...royals would love that

The results from this season have nothing to do with the fans' perceived passion shown by the players on the field. Nothing has changed in that clubhouse from last season.

What we should be looking at and considering instead is the 2 extra months of play over the last two years, coupled with the injuries sustained this year from the start. Also, the shitty starting pitching.

They are playing like a 4A lineup.

I saw some quit in Texas, but I think they have just bitten by the injury bug on some bad luck (Moose) and some 2014, 2015 catching up to them. I think guys like Gordon and Escobar are close to being done and when I say done I mean as in all star players.

Al Bundy -
Seeing quit in the Royals every time they are behind since 2006.

Asked and answered.


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Now, as seen by my response to the butthurt KCConnection about us being the best AL team for 3 years, I'm not a troll. With that: where was my question answered?

Can you show me where Pecota predicted the substantial injuries to our roster? If so I'll be like, super impressed.

JFC, why do people ruin threads by falling for PB's bullshlt and responding?

Congrats!



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Im pretty sure every player is banking on getting a longer deal, with all the money being thrown around. 1/17 is great but most players seem to be taking the chance on getting something like 3/40.

I'll play along. PECOTA had Cain at 3.5 war and he's at 2.0, so roughly on pace - plus Dyson filled in fine for him interim. It had Moose at only 1.4 and Cuthbert will do that so no loss there. Gordon was at 3.5 but he's been shit before and after being hurt so him sucking resulted in an over-estimate on their part. Davis just got hurt so he played most of the year this far as did Hoch.


Thus, our injuries didn't affect their 76 win projection.

Texas is now the favorite in the AL.




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Claynus was way better at your shtick and did it long before you.

They got quite a haul.




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I'll still take Cleveland. That Texas staff is yikes-worthy after Hamels.


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Does PECOTA factor in grit? I don't come to any conclusions unless I can see the gwar.

Stop me at Keitzman and the phrase "pretty spot on".

How'd he meander off topic and end up talking baseball in between hocking cookie diets and BBQ tips that are infomercials for Smoke n Fire?

I hope someone puts contact solution in your Maker's Mark.

Plus, Tito.

When is the news conference to meet the new Royal Jack Schitt?

Any chance Duffy will sign an extension this offseason?

Somehow I think the Royals are done for another 30 years? It sure was fun while it lasted.


Now get off the Royals talk radio and talk more about the Chiefs!

I will **** you up! Go to hell!!!!

Any other player but Duffy and I would say no, because he's nearing payday.

But it's Danny Duffy and he has always exclaimed his love for the team and the city. If I was a betting man, I would bet anyone money that Duffy has an extension before spring training 2017.

Yes. He's always been open to it.

Would make sense from the team side if it can find a way to run a low 2017 salary for him and free up funds for the rest of the team.


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LMAO
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We doubled off Duffy.<br><br>FINAL:<a href="https://twitter.com/Royals">@Royals</a>: 3<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rays?src=hash">#Rays</a>: 0</p>&mdash; Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) <a href="https://twitter.com/RaysBaseball/status/760292246587670528">August 2, 2016</a></blockquote>
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That's not nice.

True #1 next year?

Duffy did do a hell of a job.

New rule for the Royals organization: All of the Royals promising pitching prospects must quit, and return, to baseball at some point of their minor league careers.

When you're compared to Kershaw, you're doing it right:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Danny Duffy forced 35 swings and misses today, tied with Clayton Kershaw for most in single game in last 15 seasons. <a href="https://t.co/tQ2Z7rTtHi">pic.twitter.com/tQ2Z7rTtHi</a></p>&mdash; Baseball Tonight (@BBTN) <a href="https://twitter.com/BBTN/status/760295028317118464">August 2, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Incredible performance...he's turned the corner. Great job

There has only been like 6 game scores of 100 or more in the past 15 years for pitchers. Scherzer twice, Clayton Kershaw, Matt Cain, Brandon Morrow and Curt Schilling.

Tonight was the 7th.

I've made a lot of great posts on the Royals threads, but this might be the best:


http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showp...&postcount=344

Rut Roh
@hoynsie: Salazar says he's feeling pain in his right elbow. Says it's been bothering him since around the All-Star game.

He's also been dogshit since the ASB. That at least explains it.

There were two things I wanted to see Duffy do, thinking they might help him:

1) Go more to his slider and dump the overhand curve he couldn't command. The slider has become a much better breaking pitch for him.

2) Dump the windup and simplify his mechanics, going out of the stretch.

BOth of those things have been big bonuses for him. A legit breaking pitch to get swings and misses has helped him spike his K rate and reduce PCs because he's not giving up 5 million foul balls. Pair the ability to miss bats and pitch deeper with the funky contact his stuff induces, and you've got a really great combo.

It's been a perfect storm, with these two being big parts of his success. His ability to keep the ball out of the middle as often and throwing that changeup down (but not too far) is getting a number of swing and misses are two more keys. Strange that it took him this long to move away from the slow curve. When thrown perfectly, it was a good pitch. If not, it was either an easy take or ended up in the seats.

I know it's been the refrain for 3 years, but if we could just get a bit more consistency from Ventura (big if, I know), our rotation next season could be pretty decent. Duffy/Ventura/Volquez/Kennedy/? isn't too bad assuming Duffy continues to deliver.

Minor and Vargas also hopefully in the mix

Two number 5 starters. Yay?

Seriously, we have to stop counting on pitchers with injuries to make an impact in our starting rotation. It's just not a realistic approach to being a competitive team.

Well if my #5 starter posted a sub 4 ERA 4 of the last 5 years that is a good spot to be in.

Is that pre or post TJ?