Royals Royals at Baltimore Gamethread 5/24 - Page 21

SPchief · 05-24-2011, 05:03 PM

Duffy on the mound

milkman · 05-24-2011, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GloryDayz

He sure did have a bad inning... The whole "ole" thing was a great thing for every non-Royals fan to see... It gave them a whole new layer of laughing to help get through the rough days.

Yes, he had a bad inning, and your reaction is overreaction.

Sure-Oz · 05-24-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

You don't trade closers for a player who won't stick at catcher!!!! Forget the fact that he projects as an elite bat. We don't need those.

He has no position!11111111111111

GloryDayz · 05-24-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

Yes, he had a bad inning, and your reaction is overreaction.

Yeah, perhaps him being to lazy to get in front of the ball (tell me he didn't have time after you watch the replay) and tell me being critical of him is an overreaction. Was he just trying to be cool? I don't know, but that was a huge mistake for a player in the bigs in a critical inning.

milkman · 05-24-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GloryDayz

Yeah, perhaps him being to lazy to get in front of the ball (tell me he didn't have time after you watch the replay) and tell me being critical of him is an overreaction. Was he just trying to be cool? I don't know, but that was a huge mistake for a player in the bigs in a critical inning.

I asked earlier today if Betemit had played 2nd base at any time, and someone said he'd be a butcher there.

I assumed that was because he is not a good fielder, and his misplay on that ball confirms that.

He's not a great fielder, but he has played as well as one can ask, and better.

When we see some of the young guys come up, he'll be a solid untility player.

Be pissed about his miscues, but if you suggest he should be shipped out because of one bad outing, you're overreacting.

GloryDayz · 05-24-2011, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

I asked earlier today if Betemit had played 2nd base at any time, and someone said he'd be a butcher there.

I assumed that was because he is not a good fielder, and his misplay on that ball confirms that.

He's not a great fielder, but he has played as well as one can ask, and better.

When we see some of the young guys come up, he'll be a solid untility player.

Be pissed about his miscues, but if you suggest he should be shipped out because of one bad outing, you're overreacting.

Not getting in front of a ground ball is more than a bad outing, it's a sign that you don't play fundamental baseball. A clear sign of a large problem. And not playing fundamental baseball is a reason to send you down. If not for that, other than injury, why send somebody down? At least call him out in front of the public that pays his salary (ultimately), even if subtlety, and put him on notice.

**Reaper16** · 05-24-2011, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GloryDayz

Not getting in front of a ground ball is more than a bad outing, it's a sign that you don't play fundamental baseball. A clear sign of a large problem. And not playing fundamental baseball is a reason to send you down. If not for that, other than injury, why send somebody down? At least call him out in front of the public that pays his salary (ultimately), even if subtlety, and put him on notice.

I'm pretty sure you can't send Betimit down without subjecting him to waivers. And he would get claimed.

GloryDayz · 05-24-2011, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

I'm pretty sure you can't send Betimit down without subjecting him to waivers. And he would get claimed.

Good point. Not a good thing for us Royals fans. I'll bet we won't wave another 90-100 loss season either.

Sure-Oz · 05-24-2011, 09:07 PM

Betemit will be a bench player/trade bait

**Dartgod** · 05-24-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

Be pissed about his miscues, but if you suggest he should be shipped out because of one bad outing, your and idiot.

FYP

milkman · 05-24-2011, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GloryDayz

Not getting in front of a ground ball is more than a bad outing, it's a sign that you don't play fundamental baseball. A clear sign of a large problem. And not playing fundamental baseball is a reason to send you down. If not for that, other than injury, why send somebody down? At least call him out in front of the public that pays his salary (ultimately), even if subtlety, and put him on notice.

Looking at his career, he has played just about every position but pitcher and catcher.

He's a guy that probably has to work on his fundamentals constantly, but still doesn't have it come to him naturally.

He's spent all or part of 11 seasons in the minors.

He's probably never going have it come easily to him.

GloryDayz · 05-24-2011, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

Looking at his career, he has played just about every position but pitcher and catcher.

He's a guy that probably has to work on his fundamentals constantly, but still doesn't have it come to him naturally.

He's spent all or part of 11 seasons in the minors.

He's probably never going have it come easily to him.

OK, a stiff drink later, and I'll agree with most of it. However, it'll all come "easier" if he'd listen to his coaches and work on his fundamentals. I still think those things (the fundamentals) should have been worked out before they reach the bigs. For whatever hasn't come "easy" to him, he sure got lucky getting to the bigs. It's all good, and we'll always have our Royals, they're here forever...

eazyb81 · 05-25-2011, 06:25 AM

Positive from the game: Duffy looks good - really good. His stuff is electric.

Once he learns to be more efficient with his pitches he is going to be a legit top of the rotation starter for us.

Mama Hip Rockets · 05-25-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BCD

Who is our new closer?

Gotta be Crow. He's been lights out this year.

Mama Hip Rockets · 05-25-2011, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

Positive from the game: Duffy looks good - really good. His stuff is electric.

Once he learns to be more efficient with his pitches he is going to be a legit top of the rotation starter for us.

Yeah, Duffy looked excellent last night. I'm excited about watching him pitch this year, and beyond.

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