Royals (New) 2013 Kansas City Royals Repository - Page 132

duncan_idaho · 08-15-2013, 08:13 AM

New thread, this time with more burst.

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.

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.

At the midway point, Dayton is left counting on the river card. The flop and turn didn't help him, and he's looking at the Tigers holding a pair of Queens and the Indians holding a pair of 9s. His 2013 plan hasn't failed - yet - but the odds are not in his favor.

Burning questions updates below.

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?

Midseason check-in: Yes, the rotation is certainly improved enough. Shields has pitched like a fringe No. 1 and Santana is having his best season. Guthrie has horrible peripherals but has continued to perform well at his home park and eat innings on the road. Davis brought neither his kick-ass mentality or improved velocity back to the rotation and is in Luke Hochevar/Hiram Davies territory.

2) When will Luke Hochevar be shown the door?
Midseason check-in: It appears, never, at this point. Hochevar has been solid in non-leverage situations, though pretty much every time he has been used with men on base in an inning, it has been a disaster.

3) Does Hosmer bounce back?
Midseason check-in: It took some time, but Hosmer's performance from June 1 on is probably the most encouraging thing about the 2013 season so far.
4) Can Moustakas hit for a whole season like he did in the first half of 2012?
Midseason check-in: Nope. Moustakas was god-awful, then great for about 3 weeks, then god-awful again. He has been better since he started working with Brett and Grafol but still has a long way to go.
5) Who regresses?
Midseason check-in: Welp, Alicides Escobar is not a surprising name here (though Yost's stubborn insistence on hitting him second is ridiculous). Billy Butler is a surprise. He isn't having a terrible year - still contributing a lot to the offense - but he's not hitting for the average or power he has displayed over the past several years.
6) Who plays 2B?
Midseason check-in: A whole bunch of people, and not that great. Gio is at least getting a shot, though he once again is not doing much with it.
7) Can Jeff Francoeur be at least replacement level, rather than epic horrible level?
Midseason check-in: Hahahahahahahahahahaha
8) Will Dayton Moore survive to see 2014?
Midseason check-in: Outlook uncertain. Probably still around, unless the team completely tanks in the second half and he does something foolish. My guess - he sacrifices Ned Yost this offseason and gets one more shot with a new manager in 2014.
9) Will Danny Duffy come back healthy? And if he does, is he the same, better or worse?
Midseason check-in: Yes. Velocity looks the same, and it looks likely he is the same guy as before.
10) And the big one: Has KC added enough to run down the big-money Detroit Tigers?
Midseason check-in: Doesn't look like it, does it?

stonedstooge · 11-05-2013, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

All those posting in and who have posted in this thread, please vote for theelusiveeightrop in n00b of the year. He's been a great member here and participated in Royals threads all year long.

Yes Sir!

**SAUTO** · 11-05-2013, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

All those posting in and who have posted in this thread, please vote for theelusiveeightrop in n00b of the year. He's been a great member here and participated in Royals threads all year long.

Only competition is tribal elder imo
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O.city · 11-05-2013, 07:30 PM

Heard someone suggest Nelson Cruz tot he royals. You guys interested?

stonedstooge · 11-05-2013, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Heard someone suggest Nelson Cruz tot he royals. You guys interested?

I believe we decided to take Beltran away from you

**lewdog** · 11-05-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

Only competition is tribal elder imo
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That Aussie douche is killing it.

Cephalic Trauma · 11-05-2013, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

That Aussie douche is killing it.

I think Aussie likes the Royals, too. I haven't voted at this point cuz I could not care less.

**lewdog** · 11-05-2013, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Cephalic Trauma

I think Aussie likes the Royals, too. I haven't voted at this point cuz I could not care less.

He started watching the Royals this year. Hardly a fan.

Nightfyre · 11-05-2013, 09:00 PM

You know who would be a perfect fit if not for money and pride? Cano.

**lewdog** · 11-05-2013, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightfyre

You know who would be a perfect fit if not for money and pride? Cano.

It's what my wet dreams are made of.

AndChiefs · 11-05-2013, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

He started watching the Royals this year. Hardly a fan.

I voted the correct way.

Nightfyre · 11-05-2013, 09:08 PM

Gordon
Butler
Hosmer
Cano
Salvy
Lough
Cain
Moose
Escobar

Let's say we also get Santana to sign his one year tender just because he falls off his rocker and ignores his agent...

That's a pretty decent lineup to go with a pitching staff of say, Shields/Santana/Duffy/Ventura/Paulino... Trade Paulino at the half to let Zimmer come up... Plus I don't know where we put Guthrie... maybe we only start him at home?

Sure-Oz · 11-05-2013, 09:11 PM

LOL why is Cano even being brought up

**lewdog** · 11-05-2013, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

LOL why is Cano even being brought up

Wet dreams are uncontrollable.

Nightfyre · 11-05-2013, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

LOL why is Cano even being brought up

if you're going to dream, dream big. What a cheesy 15000th post.

**lewdog** · 11-05-2013, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightfyre

if you're going to dream, dream big. What a cheesy 15000th post.

Off topic but are you back in Helena? I don't remember your status saying that for a while.

08-15-2013, 08:13 AM
duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $1390308	(New) 2013 Kansas City Royals Repository New thread, this time with more burst. 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. 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. At the midway point, Dayton is left counting on the river card. The flop and turn didn't help him, and he's looking at the Tigers holding a pair of Queens and the Indians holding a pair of 9s. His 2013 plan hasn't failed - yet - but the odds are not in his favor. Burning questions updates below. 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? Midseason check-in: Yes, the rotation is certainly improved enough. Shields has pitched like a fringe No. 1 and Santana is having his best season. Guthrie has horrible peripherals but has continued to perform well at his home park and eat innings on the road. Davis brought neither his kick-ass mentality or improved velocity back to the rotation and is in Luke Hochevar/Hiram Davies territory. 2) When will Luke Hochevar be shown the door? Midseason check-in: It appears, never, at this point. Hochevar has been solid in non-leverage situations, though pretty much every time he has been used with men on base in an inning, it has been a disaster. 3) Does Hosmer bounce back? Midseason check-in: It took some time, but Hosmer's performance from June 1 on is probably the most encouraging thing about the 2013 season so far. 4) Can Moustakas hit for a whole season like he did in the first half of 2012? Midseason check-in: Nope. Moustakas was god-awful, then great for about 3 weeks, then god-awful again. He has been better since he started working with Brett and Grafol but still has a long way to go. 5) Who regresses? Midseason check-in: Welp, Alicides Escobar is not a surprising name here (though Yost's stubborn insistence on hitting him second is ridiculous). Billy Butler is a surprise. He isn't having a terrible year - still contributing a lot to the offense - but he's not hitting for the average or power he has displayed over the past several years. 6) Who plays 2B? Midseason check-in: A whole bunch of people, and not that great. Gio is at least getting a shot, though he once again is not doing much with it. 7) Can Jeff Francoeur be at least replacement level, rather than epic horrible level? Midseason check-in: Hahahahahahahahahahaha 8) Will Dayton Moore survive to see 2014? Midseason check-in: Outlook uncertain. Probably still around, unless the team completely tanks in the second half and he does something foolish. My guess - he sacrifices Ned Yost this offseason and gets one more shot with a new manager in 2014. 9) Will Danny Duffy come back healthy? And if he does, is he the same, better or worse? Midseason check-in: Yes. Velocity looks the same, and it looks likely he is the same guy as before. 10) And the big one: Has KC added enough to run down the big-money Detroit Tigers? Midseason check-in: Doesn't look like it, does it?
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O.city In Search of a Life Join Date: Jul 2009 Casino cash: $2434064	Heard someone suggest Nelson Cruz tot he royals. You guys interested?
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11-05-2013, 09:08 PM	#1976
Nightfyre MVP Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Helena, MT Casino cash: $3358849	Gordon Butler Hosmer Cano Salvy Lough Cain Moose Escobar Let's say we also get Santana to sign his one year tender just because he falls off his rocker and ignores his agent... That's a pretty decent lineup to go with a pitching staff of say, Shields/Santana/Duffy/Ventura/Paulino... Trade Paulino at the half to let Zimmer come up... Plus I don't know where we put Guthrie... maybe we only start him at home?
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