Royals 2013 Kansas City Royals Repository Thread - Page 37

duncan_idaho · 01:33 PM

Proposed 2013 Slogan: Tigers: They're what's for dinner
Actual 2013 Slogan: Come to Play
A better, more accurate, or alternative slogan: All in, no panic, we promise.

The 2013 season is closer than we realize. The Royals will feature a rebuilt rotation that likely includes 4 new starters. The most-watched prospects of 2012, Wil Myers and Jake Odorizzi are gone, the price required to rebuild the rotation.

The Royals still have Sal Perz, who has even more of a "star" look to him than a year ago. They still have Alcides Escobar, who was a little less SS jesus in 2012 but brought more at the plate. Billy Butler finally hit a number of home runs that matches his build and how hard he hits the ball. Alex Gordon did it again. Hosmer and Moose struggled.

Dayton Moore has pushed all his chips in and is riding on King/Jack suited, hoping it comes together, he gets some good luck, and he hits the nuts by the river card. There's potential, oh yes, there's potential. There's also risk.

Burning Questions for 2013:

1) Will the improve rotation be improved enough? Does James Shields pitch like a fringe No. 1 away from Tampa Bay? Does Ervin Santana pitch to his highest upside in his walk year? Can Jeremy Guthrie build on his strong performance as a Royal in 2012? Can Wade Davis bring his new mentality- and velocity - back to the rotation?
2) When will Luke Hochevar be shown the door?
3) Does Hosmer bounce back?
4) Can Moustakas hit for a whole season like he did in the first half of 2012?
5) Who regresses?
6) Who plays 2B?
7) Can Jeff Francoeur be at least replacement level, rather than epic horrible level?
8) Will Dayton Moore survive to see 2014?
9) Will Danny Duffy come back healthy? And if he does, is he the same, better or worse?
10) And the big one: Has KC added enough to run down the big-money Detroit Tigers?

cabletech94 · 01-05-2013, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

And ftr I'm ready, how long till spring training?
Posted via Mobile Device

45 days or so. My mother in law got me a 10 game mini pack for Xmas. Seats are right behind home plate. My boner still hasn't subsided. Hurry up 2013 season.

unnecessary drama · 01-05-2013, 10:05 AM

I bet it'll take 1 year, $10M for Vazquez.

MAYBE they could get him for $5M with incentives.

siberian khatru · 01-05-2013, 10:08 AM

I've always been a big Vazquez fan (so long as he's not pitching in NY). If he's got something left, I'd love to have him.

Strongside · 01-05-2013, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cabletech94

45 days or so. My mother in law got me a 10 game mini pack for Xmas. Seats are right behind home plate. My boner still hasn't subsided. Hurry up 2013 season.

Does your mother in law know about this boner?

Sure-Oz · 01-05-2013, 11:45 AM

Hope they make a solid attempt to sign him, it'd be big

lewdog · 01-10-2013, 05:50 PM

I wore a KC Royals shirt to the gym today. Got asked if I play for the team.

Damn I must be looking swole!

Cephalic Trauma · 01-10-2013, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewdog

I wore a KC Royals shirt to the gym today. Got asked if I play for the team.

Damn I must be looking swole!

This ain't the steroid era anymore, brah.

Looking like a baseball player isn't exactly a compliment.

lewdog · 01-10-2013, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cephalic Trauma

This ain't the steroid era anymore, brah.

Looking like a baseball player isn't exactly a compliment.

Well I do look swole so I took it as a compliment. I usually get asked if I play college football. So eat it, dick!

Cephalic Trauma · 01-10-2013, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewdog

Well I do look swole so I took it as a compliment. I usually get asked if I play college football. So eat it, dick!

Is Chris Getz your workout partner?

lewdog · 01-10-2013, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cephalic Trauma

Is Chris Getz your workout partner?

Chris Getz wouldn't even be allowed to wipe my ass if my arms were broken.

Cephalic Trauma · 01-10-2013, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewdog

Chris Getz wouldn't even be allowed to wipe my ass if my arms were broken.

That was kinda the point of the joke. Just bustin your balls.

CJizzles · 01-10-2013, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewdog

I wore a KC Royals shirt to the gym today. Got asked if I play for the team.

Damn I must be looking swole!

lewcansecodog

**Saul Good** · 01-10-2013, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewdog

Well I do look swole so I took it as a compliment. I usually get asked if I play college football. So eat it, dick!

Kicker

sedated · 01-10-2013, 06:44 PM

Every time this thread is bumped, I think we signed a new starting pitcher.

CJizzles · 01-10-2013, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saul Good

Kicker

Be nice.

He's sweating a 51-51 game at Iowa.

#big10bball

#getexcited

12-11-2012, 08:59 AM
duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $52596	2013 Kansas City Royals Repository Thread Proposed 2013 Slogan: Tigers: They're what's for dinner Actual 2013 Slogan: Come to Play A better, more accurate, or alternative slogan: All in, no panic, we promise. The 2013 season is closer than we realize. The Royals will feature a rebuilt rotation that likely includes 4 new starters. The most-watched prospects of 2012, Wil Myers and Jake Odorizzi are gone, the price required to rebuild the rotation. The Royals still have Sal Perz, who has even more of a "star" look to him than a year ago. They still have Alcides Escobar, who was a little less SS jesus in 2012 but brought more at the plate. Billy Butler finally hit a number of home runs that matches his build and how hard he hits the ball. Alex Gordon did it again. Hosmer and Moose struggled. Dayton Moore has pushed all his chips in and is riding on King/Jack suited, hoping it comes together, he gets some good luck, and he hits the nuts by the river card. There's potential, oh yes, there's potential. There's also risk. Burning Questions for 2013: 1) Will the improve rotation be improved enough? Does James Shields pitch like a fringe No. 1 away from Tampa Bay? Does Ervin Santana pitch to his highest upside in his walk year? Can Jeremy Guthrie build on his strong performance as a Royal in 2012? Can Wade Davis bring his new mentality- and velocity - back to the rotation? 2) When will Luke Hochevar be shown the door? 3) Does Hosmer bounce back? 4) Can Moustakas hit for a whole season like he did in the first half of 2012? 5) Who regresses? 6) Who plays 2B? 7) Can Jeff Francoeur be at least replacement level, rather than epic horrible level? 8) Will Dayton Moore survive to see 2014? 9) Will Danny Duffy come back healthy? And if he does, is he the same, better or worse? 10) And the big one: Has KC added enough to run down the big-money Detroit Tigers? Last edited by duncan_idaho; 02-21-2013 at 01:33 PM..
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