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WilliamTheIrish · 08:21 AM

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 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]

Courtesy of ari:

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Hey William... add this link to the opening post, if you want.

here. Free MLB radio... acts like you are a Holiday Inn customer... then you sign in with your MLB login

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http://guest.ichotelsgroup.com/in_ro...Language=en-US

WilliamTheIrish · 05-04-2009, 05:03 PM

With those three games in Minnesota done, we stand a chance to make some real headway in the division.

17 of our next 25 games are AT HOME! Of those 17 home games 11 are against the AL Central.

Here's the breakdown:

CHISOX: 5

Detroit: 3

Cleveland: 3

Out of division home games:

Baltimore: 4

Seattle: 2

VonneMarie · 05-04-2009, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

With those three games in Minnesota done, we stand a chance to make some real headway in the division.

17 of our next 25 games are AT HOME! Of those 17 home games 11 are against the AL Central.

Here's the breakdown:

CHISOX: 5

Detroit: 3

Cleveland: 3

Out of division home games:

Baltimore: 4

Seattle: 2

We sure can't seem to beat Cleveland lately. They get on my nerves too.

Kraus · 05-04-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by VonneMarie

We sure can't seem to beat Cleveland lately. They get on my nerves too.

We're 3 - 3 against them this year.

SPchief · 05-04-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KCUnited

Dri Ducks are great for afternoon games and Ponson games, but I wouldn't want them for Greinke, hard to see balls and strikes.

I disagree with that. Sat there two fridays ago and you could see just fine in section 210. It's right where the cameras are.

**Nzoner** · 05-05-2009, 07:54 AM

MLB Network last night was all over KC,at one point one of the guys even said something like,"I know we're talking about the Royals a lot tonight but what a story so far."

That was so good to hear.

WilliamTheIrish · 05-05-2009, 09:03 AM

Rany is pretty good today.

http://www.ranyontheroyals.com/

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Unfortunately, the otherwise-excellent Play Index at baseball-reference.com does not allow me to run queries like “lowest ERA for a pitcher six starts into a season” and “most opposing hitters brought to tears after an at-bat”. So this will have to do for now; if I find the time to raid the Baseball Prospectus database for more goodies, I’ll let you know.

I love that guy.

teedubya · 05-05-2009, 09:22 AM

Here is a comment by a Rany poster.

Devon said...Oh, you'll love this. Back almost a week ago, I saw this coming and did some stat checking.

As of right now, Greinke has this stat line 30 days into the season:

6-0, 0.40 ERA, 54 K's in 45 IP.

Here's the only other times a Royal won 6 games in the first 30 days of a season....

Appier was 6-1, 1.92 ERA, and 58 K's in 56 1/3. Appier ended '95 at 15-10 over 31 total starts...so he was only 9-9 with a poor 4.66 ERA after his hot start.

Saberhagen started off 6-0, 1.59 ERA, in 1987's first month...but then goes 12-10 with a 3.80 ERA for the rest of the year.

Splittorff had a great start in 1973's first month...5-1, 2.72 ERA... but he also dives into a 4.33 ERA & 15-10 to finish out the year (20-11 & 3.98 combined). Not really good numbers in '73....only a 102 ERA+ for the season after such a great start.

There's nothing else to compare Greinke's start to, in Royals history. But if history holds any weight here, it says Greinke will become about a .500 pitcher and his ERA will balloon after about his 7th or 8th start.

I'm hopin' history has as much effect on Zack Greinke as the Tigers offense. (he's actually 9-4 with a 2.86 ERA lifetime against them, not to mention his embarrassing them back on Apr 24)

He could be the 1st Royal to win 25 games...and if he does that, there'll probably be a lot of talk about him heading for 30.

Either way, as of now, he's already 1/3 of the way to one of the 12 best Royals pitchers win totals in the 23 years since after the '85 World Series.

And here's a listing of the 10 winningest Royals pitchers from 1986 - 5/04/2009 (which is everyone with more than 39 wins in that span). Greinke's already 9th in that list, and he could end the season 5th on this list.

One more thought. He's the 5th winningest Royal pitcher through seasonal age 25....Saberhagan (92), Gubicza (69), Appier & Busby (59), Gordon (56), Greinke (40 and counting).

teedubya · 05-05-2009, 09:24 AM

Royalpug said...To save you some trouble Rany:
Top 3 pitchers to win first 6 games with lowest ERA:

1981 Fernando Valenzuela 0.33
1913 Walter Johnson 0.35
2009 Zack Greinke 0.40

Some other notables:

2009 Zack Greinke 0.40
2008 Cliff Lee 0.81 (won CY Award)
2000 Randy Johnson 0.93 (won CY Award)
1997 Pedro Martinez 0.79 (won CY Award)
1991 Roger Clemens 0.73 (won CY Award)

Zack's is probably the most impressive because he obviously pitched in a much more offensively prolific area.

**DeezNutz** · 05-05-2009, 10:09 AM

http://www.kansascity.com/stargazing/story/1179068.html

Guy Fieri imposter interviewed during Royals telecast

Not to take away from Zack Greinke’s masterful shutout, but a Guy Fieri imposter was interviewed on-air last night during Fox Sports Net’s broadcast of the Royals game.

Guy Fieri, for those who don’t know, is the Food Network host of "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives." He travels the country visiting these places. He has been to Kansas City before.

A call to PR person Rebecca Brooks confirmed it: It wasn’t Guy!

The imposter gave interviewer Joel Goldberg’s questions short, rude, one-word answers. He was acting like he wanted no part of the interview. He took a phone call during the interview. It was no doubt from his buddy Cletus, who said something like “hey, Buford, I see you on TV!”

My wife’s first reaction was “he looks awful!” It sounded nothing like Fieri. I have seen Fieri in the crowd at various sporting events before, though.

I was determined to never watch his show again, but at least it wasn’t really him. If you know who it was, shoot me an email.

I've always considered the real Fieri to be something of an imposter too, though. Until he visits Columbia's Broadway Diner and orders a "Stretch," I don't consider his show to be legit.

| Eric Winkler, ewinkler@kcstar.com

CaliforniaChief · 05-05-2009, 10:55 AM

I looked back a few pages and didn't see this, but it appears Alex Gordon is ahead of schedule on his recovery. Hopefully his swing recovers as quickly as his hip is.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4138004

**Dartgod** · 05-05-2009, 12:29 PM

Just a heads up...

Coco Crisp is appearing on a live chat today at 2:00 PM. Access the chat from the Royals home page.

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Coco Crisp, Outfielder
Coco Crisp will join fans online for the next Royals Relay chat on Tuesday, May 5, at 2 p.m. CT.

http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/fan...44644-55421350

**DeezNutz** · 05-05-2009, 12:30 PM

Where is today's game thread?!?

al! al! Thread time!

Worried about Davies tonight. He's been going the opposite direction lately.

tomahawk kid · 05-05-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Where is today's game thread?!?

al! al! Thread time!

Worried about Davies tonight. He's been going the opposite direction lately.

His curve ball hangs like it's on a tee.

That's his biggest issue.

CaliforniaChief · 05-05-2009, 12:33 PM

With all the buzz around Greinke, you guys bring up a good point. Davies is probably the key for us. We know what Zack is, and can almost always count on Gil for good starts. If Davies can deal like he did early on, we're in great shape. If not, we'll have to struggle through it a lot more and put more wear and tear on the 'pen. I really think Davies is the key to our success. Hope he gets it done against a frustrated White Sox offense.

**DeezNutz** · 05-05-2009, 12:37 PM

By the end of the year, I could see Davies being the #5.

Bannister and Hoch being the 4/5 or 5/4.

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05-05-2009, 09:22 AM	#97
teedubya Most Valuable Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Casino cash: $8993042	Here is a comment by a Rany poster. Devon said...Oh, you'll love this. Back almost a week ago, I saw this coming and did some stat checking. As of right now, Greinke has this stat line 30 days into the season: 6-0, 0.40 ERA, 54 K's in 45 IP. Here's the only other times a Royal won 6 games in the first 30 days of a season.... Appier was 6-1, 1.92 ERA, and 58 K's in 56 1/3. Appier ended '95 at 15-10 over 31 total starts...so he was only 9-9 with a poor 4.66 ERA after his hot start. Saberhagen started off 6-0, 1.59 ERA, in 1987's first month...but then goes 12-10 with a 3.80 ERA for the rest of the year. Splittorff had a great start in 1973's first month...5-1, 2.72 ERA... but he also dives into a 4.33 ERA & 15-10 to finish out the year (20-11 & 3.98 combined). Not really good numbers in '73....only a 102 ERA+ for the season after such a great start. There's nothing else to compare Greinke's start to, in Royals history. But if history holds any weight here, it says Greinke will become about a .500 pitcher and his ERA will balloon after about his 7th or 8th start. I'm hopin' history has as much effect on Zack Greinke as the Tigers offense. (he's actually 9-4 with a 2.86 ERA lifetime against them, not to mention his embarrassing them back on Apr 24) He could be the 1st Royal to win 25 games...and if he does that, there'll probably be a lot of talk about him heading for 30. Either way, as of now, he's already 1/3 of the way to one of the 12 best Royals pitchers win totals in the 23 years since after the '85 World Series. And here's a listing of the 10 winningest Royals pitchers from 1986 - 5/04/2009 (which is everyone with more than 39 wins in that span). Greinke's already 9th in that list, and he could end the season 5th on this list. One more thought. He's the 5th winningest Royal pitcher through seasonal age 25....Saberhagan (92), Gubicza (69), Appier & Busby (59), Gordon (56), Greinke (40 and counting).
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05-05-2009, 09:24 AM	#98
teedubya Most Valuable Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Casino cash: $8993042	Royalpug said...To save you some trouble Rany: Top 3 pitchers to win first 6 games with lowest ERA: 1981 Fernando Valenzuela 0.33 1913 Walter Johnson 0.35 2009 Zack Greinke 0.40 Some other notables: 2009 Zack Greinke 0.40 2008 Cliff Lee 0.81 (won CY Award) 2000 Randy Johnson 0.93 (won CY Award) 1997 Pedro Martinez 0.79 (won CY Award) 1991 Roger Clemens 0.73 (won CY Award) Zack's is probably the most impressive because he obviously pitched in a much more offensively prolific area.
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05-05-2009, 10:55 AM	#100
CaliforniaChief #RIPAce Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Casino cash: $10625899	I looked back a few pages and didn't see this, but it appears Alex Gordon is ahead of schedule on his recovery. Hopefully his swing recovers as quickly as his hip is. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4138004
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05-05-2009, 12:33 PM	#104
CaliforniaChief #RIPAce Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Casino cash: $10625899	With all the buzz around Greinke, you guys bring up a good point. Davies is probably the key for us. We know what Zack is, and can almost always count on Gil for good starts. If Davies can deal like he did early on, we're in great shape. If not, we'll have to struggle through it a lot more and put more wear and tear on the 'pen. I really think Davies is the key to our success. Hope he gets it done against a frustrated White Sox offense.
Posts: 17,455