2010 Kansas City Royals Repository thread

[SPchief]

All Royals All The Time!

After consultation with others who peruse the game threads we decided to create this as a repository for all things Royals. Minor league news, AL (ahem) Central (thanks Vonne) news and anything Royals can be found here.

alnorth, me and atleast 5 others will continue the game threads as usual. But if you locate something of interest.. ANYTHING.. deals on apparel, best ways in/out of the stadium, giveaways, great stories from this season or from seasons gone by, rumors, trades, anything.... feel free to post it here.

If a big story breaks, you can still start a thread about it. There is merely an all inclusive thread that will make a easy for us all to keep up with all things Royals.


Welcome! "Grab a Brew... don't cost nuthin"...[spills beer on feet]

[Demonpenz]

there are about 100 people probably on the planet that throw 94 mph give him a shot, or bring him in to bean someone.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by Demonpenz

there are about 100 people probably on the planet that throw 94 mph give him a shot, or bring him in to bean someone.

I think I could find you 100 High School kids that throw 90+.

There's a ton of guys that can throw the ball hard. It's a matter of knowing where to throw it, knowing how to make it go there, keeping your arm attached while doing so and hopefully putting a little bit of movement behind it.

The Cardinals have a guy in Blake Hawksworth that was a fireball coming up, tore up his shoulder and spent 2 years recovering. His 'stuff' is now considered barely above average and even he was able to hit 94 coming out of the pen last year. Mitchell Boggs can hit 97 and he's never been considered a power pitcher.

Get much past 98 and you're probably right. But 94 mph is more common than you'd think, especially for relievers. A starter that can cruise at 94/95 is tough to find, but I'd bet even money that Farnsworth can't sit at 95 for more than an inning or two either. He'll cruise at 92 and his fastball will probably be as straight as it ever was. In fact, if he's throwing anywhere near 95 it's because he's leaning on his 4-seamer and he'll get knocked into next week.

You want Farnsworth at 91/92 because it means he's throwing a 2-seamer and he might actually be generating some movement with it.

[eazyb81]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

First, no. Not even close.

He pitched in a bunch of meaningless innings where the team was up far enough (rarely) or behind far enough (lots) that his performance didn't affect the outcome of the game.

Farnsworth hasn't been able to prove anything, other than the fact that he's an absolute ****ing disaster of a pitcher.

I don't wish injury upon anyone, but, if I did...

Here's the bottom line. Yes, it's a sunk cost. So the sensible thing to do is to CUT the worthless ****ing player. You don't compound a bad decision by making more.

Huh? Farnsworth is a sunk cost and an absolute disaster after posting an xFIP of 3.10?

Or did you to type Betancourt?

[eazyb81]

Originally Posted by WoodDraw

Former Royals prospect Danny Gutierrez just got a 50 g suspension for a positive amphetamine test. So that trade sucks slightly less now, I guess.

There were whispers about his "recreational" use by insiders on Royals message boards before the trade ever went down, so I'm not surprised at all, even if it is just adderall this time.

Dude has a ton of talent but has extreme maturity issues.

[WoodDraw]

Originally Posted by eazyb81

There were whispers about his "recreational" use by insiders on Royals message boards before the trade ever went down, so I'm not surprised at all, even if it is just adderall this time.

Dude has a ton of talent but has extreme maturity issues.

Yeah, Rany hinted on twitter that he knew about some off the field problems back when the trade happened. Maybe this helps him grow up.

Whatever, not our problem now. Best of luck to the kid.

[Demonpenz]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I think I could find you 100 High School kids that throw 90+.

There's a ton of guys that can throw the ball hard. It's a matter of knowing where to throw it, knowing how to make it go there, keeping your arm attached while doing so and hopefully putting a little bit of movement behind it.

The Cardinals have a guy in Blake Hawksworth that was a fireball coming up, tore up his shoulder and spent 2 years recovering. His 'stuff' is now considered barely above average and even he was able to hit 94 coming out of the pen last year. Mitchell Boggs can hit 97 and he's never been considered a power pitcher.

Get much past 98 and you're probably right. But 94 mph is more common than you'd think, especially for relievers. A starter that can cruise at 94/95 is tough to find, but I'd bet even money that Farnsworth can't sit at 95 for more than an inning or two either. He'll cruise at 92 and his fastball will probably be as straight as it ever was. In fact, if he's throwing anywhere near 95 it's because he's leaning on his 4-seamer and he'll get knocked into next week.

You want Farnsworth at 91/92 because it means he's throwing a 2-seamer and he might actually be generating some movement with it.

there is a world of difference between 90's and 94 mph's

[Demonpenz]

I will just admit I am wrong. Alot of players can throw 90's. My point was. Farnsworth arm is so strong that he is going to keep getting chances.

[Sure-Oz]

Originally Posted by Jordan

Anytime someone throws 17 STRAIGHT scoreless innings in the MLB, it is commendable.

Don't hate because you haven't seen your toes in decades...

[Tango&Cash]

**** IT !!!

Give Tony Pena Jr his shot at RP

[Sure-Oz]

Originally Posted by Tango&Cash

**** IT !!!

Give Tony Pena Jr his shot at RP

Too late, the Giants snagged him for their closer of the future

[WilliamTheIrish]

You are all taking the Farnsworth news the wrong way...it is win-win for the Royals (since they are already on the hook for the $).

It's not win/win in any way.

Farnsworth pitching: Lose.

Farnsworth getting paid: Lose.


That about sums it up.

[WilliamTheIrish]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

... but I'd bet even money that Farnsworth can't sit at 95 for more than an inning or two either...

Farnsworth, like Al Harbosky in his last three years, is good for about one good heater per inning. And if he grooves it: Well you know the results.

[WilliamTheIrish]

Originally Posted by Jordan

...Bottom line is that we have already made our bed...but before we lie in it we may as well fluff the pillows becaus ethe status quo is unacceptable.

Not trying to pile on here Jordan, but the status quo was set the minute he was offered that money.

You'd think Moore would have thought twice after hearing Farnsworth's jaw smash to the floor when it was offfered.

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by eazyb81

Huh? Farnsworth is a sunk cost and an absolute disaster after posting an xFIP of 3.10?

Or did you to type Betancourt?

If paying 4.5 per to a pitcher who can perform only in "low-stress" situations is the goal, then I'll agree that Farnsworth hasn't been a disaster.

Not as bad as the Guillen contract or the Betancourt trade, but the KF signing is easily in the DM top 5 **** ups, which is impressive.

As an aside, Baseball America has released their list of the top 100 prospects. Royals who made the list:

Montgomery (39), Crow (40), Moosetacos (80), and Arguelles (100)

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today...10/269546.html

[KCUnited]

Until Pujols collapses it with a long ball.

http://www.kmbc.com/news/22671738/detail.html

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Royals announced Thursday that pan-fried chicken will now be served at baseball games.

The Royals and Stroud's Restaurant entered into a three-year agreement.

The location of Stroud's at the stadium will be connected to the Royals Hall of Fame building in left field.

The restaurant will serve its famous two-piece chicken dinner, fried and grilled chicken sandwiches, chicken fingers and buffalo wings. Stroud's cinnamon rolls will also be available.