Royals 2011 Kansas City Royals Repository Thread - Page 117

**alnorth** · 05:57 PM

2011 Slogan: "Major League Moments"

A better, more accurate 2011 Slogan: "Cheap tickets and free sh**"
(from jbwm89)

Back by popular demand, this is the 2011 version of the Royals Repository Thread. Get ready for another year of really bad baseball as we patiently wait for one of the greatest farm systems in modern MLB history to send mega-hyped prospects up to Omaha and beyond.

Everything goes here except Gameday threads and really big news. If a giant story breaks, the Royals achieve some awesome milestone, or we sign/lose a highly significant player/coach/mascot/whatever, then it might also deserve its own thread. This being Chiefs Planet, please do not clutter the board with new threads about trivial Royals news or you will only annoy those who come here for just Chiefs football. If you aren't sure and its not a Gameday thread, it goes here.

What sort of stuff often goes here? SPchief explained it well, so I'll just copy that:

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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.

SnakeXJones · 03-30-2011, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Gordon to start the season batting 3rd.....Its put up or shut up time Alex.....

Personally i have zero faith left in him.

http://www.kansascity.com/2011/03/29...plans-for.html

I am kinda still 50-50 on him only cause of spring it was encouraging but its a make or break season for his ass

Rooster · 03-30-2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

Gordon is in great shape and in the prime of his career. I expect him to suck.

Spoken like a long time Royals fan.

chiefqueen · 03-30-2011, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by alnorth

If anyone cares (I really don't), the Royals won the Cactus League. (SF would be back on winning percentage even if they win tomorrow) Royals finish with a 20-10 spring training record (10-5 home and away), which was about 2 wins higher than our pythag.

Spring Training records are obviously bullcrap, but it would be nice if this forshadowed something a little closer to .450-.500 than anyone expected.

Maybe I'm looking at the wrong stats but what I was impressed with was the Royals' run differential during spring training. It ended up being +69 with Detroit having the next highest at plus 30. KC also scored the most runs during spring training and in the Cactus League, only Seatle gave up fewer runs and they played 4 fewer games.

How much of this is a mirage and how much is indicitive that we may be on to something?

CHENZ A! · 03-30-2011, 11:55 AM

I'll be VERY surprised if we win 60 games this year.
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Deberg_1990 · 03-30-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SnakeXJones

I am kinda still 50-50 on him only cause of spring it was encouraging but its a make or break season for his ass

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Originally Posted by chiefqueen

Maybe I'm looking at the wrong stats but what I was impressed with was the Royals' run differential during spring training. It ended up being +69 with Detroit having the next highest at plus 30. KC also scored the most runs during spring training and in the Cactus League, only Seatle gave up fewer runs and they played 4 fewer games.

How much of this is a mirage and how much is indicitive that we may be on to something?

I dont know why fans get so excited about Spring Training games? Havent you learned anything by now? Spring Training holds about as much weight as NFL Preseason.

jbwm89 · 03-30-2011, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefqueen

Maybe I'm looking at the wrong stats but what I was impressed with was the Royals' run differential during spring training. It ended up being +69 with Detroit having the next highest at plus 30. KC also scored the most runs during spring training and in the Cactus League, only Seatle gave up fewer runs and they played 4 fewer games.

How much of this is a mirage and how much is indicitive that we may be on to something?

75% mirage, but I would not say it is as useless as the NFL preseason.

BillSelfsTrophycase · 03-30-2011, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rooster

Spoken like a long time Royals fan.

Any long time Royals fan should know that he'll continue to suck until we finally cut ties, then he'll turn into the perennial all star he was supposed to be with his next team.

**Bowser** · 03-30-2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefqueen

Maybe I'm looking at the wrong stats but what I was impressed with was the Royals' run differential during spring training. It ended up being +69 with Detroit having the next highest at plus 30. KC also scored the most runs during spring training and in the Cactus League, only Seatle gave up fewer runs and they played 4 fewer games.

How much of this is a mirage and how much is indicitive that we may be on to something?

Plus, how many split squad teams did we beat down with our full roster, especially towards the end of ST?

PunkinDrublic · 03-30-2011, 05:31 PM

Cactus league champs bitches!

SnakeXJones · 03-30-2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

I dont know why fans get so excited about Spring Training games? Havent you learned anything by now? Spring Training holds about as much weight as NFL Preseason.

I never usually go by spring training but it was just encouraging performances by gordon

**alnorth** · 03-30-2011, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CHENZ A!

I'll be VERY surprised if we win 60 games this year.
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I wont. Our offense alone will carry us to 60 no matter how dreadful our pitching is. I know WE lost 100 games several times so we're biased to think it'll happen every other year, but you still gotta realize that its hard to do.

I'll put "surprised" at 70 wins, "very surprised" at 75 wins, and "shocked" at 81.

CHENZ A! · 03-30-2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by alnorth

I wont. Our offense alone will carry us to 60 no matter how dreadful our pitching is. I know WE lost 100 games several times so we're biased to think it'll happen every other year, but you still gotta realize that its hard to do.

I'll put "surprised" at 70 wins, "very surprised" at 75 wins, and "shocked" at 81.

Dude, besides Billy's fat ass who will hit? I see another year with our HR leader being in the teens, and seriously doubt anyone will crack 90 R'sBI. I really hope Gordon, Kila, etc prove me wrong but our lineup looks almost as pathetic as our pitching staff. If we played in the NL, then MAYBE 70 W's.

Coach · 03-30-2011, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by siberian khatru

Damn, don't know why the player didn't embed.

Here's the link: http://soundcloud.com/rjazayerli/1985-3/s-M3Bfr

That's a hell a lot of win right there folks.

Mama Hip Rockets · 03-30-2011, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SnakeXJones

I am kinda still 50-50 on him only cause of spring it was encouraging but its a make or break season for his ass

Of course he was good in the spring. He's always good when it doesn't count. Just like when he gets sent down to AAA he'll start being awesome again.

**alnorth** · 03-30-2011, 06:47 PM

Kendall was put on the 15-day DL today, retroactive to 3/22, and the Royals have promoted Tim Collins.

Gregor Blanco was outrighted to Omaha. (A player can be outrighted once in his career without clearing waivers, but he's still paid his MLB contract). I assume he'll be exposed to the rule v draft next year if he stays down, and he might even be eligible for minor league free agency for all I know after this season, but I didn't bother to figure it out because I assume we'll release him if he doesn't perform soon.

Lucas May was designated today. He must be traded, waived, or released within 10 days. If we waive him and he's not claimed, I assume we'll send him to Omaha.

Barrera will be eligible to return (if healthy) in the middle of May, and Kendall can come off the 15-day in about a week.

The Royals now have only 39 players on their 40-man roster. Unless they plan on promoting someone soon, they could be trolling the waiver wire.

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03-30-2011, 06:47 PM	#1755
alnorth . Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $57156239	Kendall was put on the 15-day DL today, retroactive to 3/22, and the Royals have promoted Tim Collins. Gregor Blanco was outrighted to Omaha. (A player can be outrighted once in his career without clearing waivers, but he's still paid his MLB contract). I assume he'll be exposed to the rule v draft next year if he stays down, and he might even be eligible for minor league free agency for all I know after this season, but I didn't bother to figure it out because I assume we'll release him if he doesn't perform soon. Lucas May was designated today. He must be traded, waived, or released within 10 days. If we waive him and he's not claimed, I assume we'll send him to Omaha. Barrera will be eligible to return (if healthy) in the middle of May, and Kendall can come off the 15-day in about a week. The Royals now have only 39 players on their 40-man roster. Unless they plan on promoting someone soon, they could be trolling the waiver wire. __________________ how many emo kids does it take to change a lightbulb? HOW MANY?! none they just sit in the dark and cry
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