Royals 2009 Kansas City Royals Repository. - Page 30

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]

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WilliamTheIrish · 05-29-2009, 03:16 AM

Sunday, May 31 Kauffman Stadium | 1:10 PM CT

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John Danks, LHP (4-3, 4.59) @ Zack Greinke, RHP (8-1, 0.84)

White Sox: There was no hiding the fact that Danks was not sharp during his start Monday night at Angel Stadium, beginning a six-game road trip covering seven days for the White Sox. But the left-hander battled through six innings to earn the victory, while benefitting from 17 runs and 24 hits of support. Danks gave up three runs to the Angels in the first inning but did not allow another run over the next five, exiting with 112 pitches and just 58 for strikes. Danks allowed the leadoff hitter to reach in five of his six innings and had a career-worst six walks, but gave up just four hits and struck out four. The left-hander completes the road trip and the month of May for the White Sox, pitching on an extra day of rest at Kauffman Stadium. Danks has no record against the Royals in one start this season and has a 1-0 lifetime mark in five starts when facing Kansas City.

Royals: Greinke dazzled again in his last start against Detroit. The Royals' ace had command of all four his pitches and threw his fifth complete game of the season. Greinke allowed just one run while striking out eight. The Royals right-hander still hasn't allowed a home run in 103 innings, and Greinke's only loss came on May 9, when he went eight innings and gave up one run against the Angels. Greinke, who has nine quality starts, is 2-0 against the White Sox. He threw six scoreless innings in Chicago on April 8, then backed that up with a complete game shutout on May 4. Greinke is also undefeated (6-0) at Kauffman Stadium this season.

WilliamTheIrish · 05-29-2009, 03:36 AM

My favorite minor leaguer, Blaine hardy hasn't pitched this week. Hope he isn't hurt. His totals to date:

39 IP, 33 hits, 11 ER, 4BB 40 K's 2.54 ERA.

WilliamTheIrish · 05-29-2009, 03:40 AM

Hochevar started in Omaha last night against Fresno. He took the loss but pitched a nice game. He just needs to transfer that shit from Omaha to KC.

6 IP, 8 hits, 3 R (2 earned) 1BB 6K's.

Damn we need that guy to be in Davies spot giving that kind of effort.

WilliamTheIrish · 05-29-2009, 03:52 AM

Kila seems to be heating up with the weather. I don't think he had a HR in all of April and he has bombed 8 in the last three weeks. Got his OPS up to .988

.311 vs LH pitchers, with no power. 0 HR's and 3 2b, 11BB
.275 vs RH pitchers, tons of power. 8 HR's and 9 2b, 33BB.

If he were a OF we'd have him up already.

WilliamTheIrish · 05-29-2009, 03:53 AM

Oh and Kila got tossed in the game last night after being called out on strikes.

WilliamTheIrish · 05-29-2009, 03:57 AM

Johnathon Mayo's top 20 draft projections.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?...2009&fext=.jsp

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12. Kansas City Royals: Tony Sanchez, C, Boston College
This year's Jason Castro? Sanchez isn't as highly regarded as Castro was last year, but it could happen as a similar reach for the top college catcher in the class. He's a good catch-and-throw guy who showed something with the bat this year. The Royals would probably love for Gibson to slide to here and there's a natural inclination to think they'd also be keen on Missouri product Turner. This is another spot where Storen could be a backup option.

Moobs · 05-29-2009, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Good story from KCR.com about Tug Hulett.

http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/new...t=.jsp&c_id=kc

I'm a Royals fan, but even if you're not, read this.

Wow, inspiring.

WilliamTheIrish · 05-29-2009, 04:29 AM

Last night:

Baltimore beat Detroit 5-1. O's David Hernandez won his MLB debut. Armando Gallaraga took the loss.

Tigers have 3 more with the Birds this weekend.

Minnesota lost to the Bosox 3-1. Gardenhire and C Redmond got tossed after arguing a close play at the plate.

So the Royals gained a 1/2 game by not playing.

The Twins play three in Tampa this weekend. Tampa's gotta be hurting after blowing the 7 run lead on Monday to the Tribe and getting swept.

Cleveland swept Tampa and have won 7 of 10. Cleveland has three with the Yankees this weekend.

SCTrojan · 05-29-2009, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Good story from KCR.com about Tug Hulett.

http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/new...t=.jsp&c_id=kc

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Originally Posted by Moobs

I'm a Royals fan, but even if you're not, read this.

Wow, inspiring.

Yeah, great story.

Sure-Oz · 05-29-2009, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Kila seems to be heating up with the weather. I don't think he had a HR in all of April and he has bombed 8 in the last three weeks. Got his OPS up to .988

.311 vs LH pitchers, with no power. 0 HR's and 3 2b, 11BB
.275 vs RH pitchers, tons of power. 8 HR's and 9 2b, 33BB.

If he were a OF we'd have him up already.

I really hope this kid gets a chance with us...

I really like his eye at the plate and the walks, and well that power is carlos pena esque. He looks like he'd be a similiar player.

**petegz28** · 05-29-2009, 08:01 AM

Let's hope Bannister gets some good defense and solid run support tonight. If they can do that he will get us a win.

**ChiTown** · 05-29-2009, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Hochevar started in Omaha last night against Fresno. He took the loss but pitched a nice game. He just needs to transfer that shit from Omaha to KC.

6 IP, 8 hits, 3 R (2 earned) 1BB 6K's.

Damn we need that guy to be in Davies spot giving that kind of effort.

Hochevar is throwing stuff in AAA which he is getting away with due to the talent he pitches against. That same stuff is getting his ass handed to him in the Bigs. His pitches stay up and over the plate. Not good. His consistency (or lack thereof) worries me.

Sure-Oz · 05-29-2009, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

Hochevar is throwing stuff in AAA which he is getting away with due to the talent he pitches against. That same stuff is getting his ass handed to him in the Bigs. His pitches stay up and over the plate. Not good. His consistency (or lack thereof) worries me.

Has he figured out an 'out' pitch yet? I just don't like what i've seen so far from him, there must be some crappy AAA talent or something. I think i'd rather have him down there for quite awhile, but i hear he may be brought back up june 6th when we need a 5th starter again.

**petegz28** · 05-29-2009, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

Has he figured out an 'out' pitch yet? I just don't like what i've seen so far from him, there must be some crappy AAA talent or something. I think i'd rather have him down there for quite awhile, but i hear he may be brought back up june 6th when we need a 5th starter again.

I'd run Ponson back out there as the starter. Really Ponson had 1 terrible outing. The rest were acceptable for a #4-#5 type pitcher. He just had shitty defense and no run support behind him. Right now compared to Hochevar, I take my chances with Ponson.

**ChiTown** · 05-29-2009, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

Has he figured out an 'out' pitch yet? I just don't like what i've seen so far from him, there must be some crappy AAA talent or something. I think i'd rather have him down there for quite awhile, but i hear he may be brought back up june 6th when we need a 5th starter again.

Yep, he's coming back up next weekend, I believe.

I keep waiting to see that flash that you'd see from a young Greinke, or from even Kyle Davies at times. Something that tells you the kid has "it". I just have yet to see ANYTHING from him when he's been in the starting rotation.

3K's, 7BB's 14ER's and 2HR's in 11+ innings in 3 starts. That's fk'd up!

05-29-2009, 03:36 AM	#437
WilliamTheIrish Champion Golfer Of The Year Join Date: Aug 2001 Casino cash: $2520607	My favorite minor leaguer, Blaine hardy hasn't pitched this week. Hope he isn't hurt. His totals to date: 39 IP, 33 hits, 11 ER, 4BB 40 K's 2.54 ERA.
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05-29-2009, 03:40 AM	#438
WilliamTheIrish Champion Golfer Of The Year Join Date: Aug 2001 Casino cash: $2520607	Hochevar started in Omaha last night against Fresno. He took the loss but pitched a nice game. He just needs to transfer that shit from Omaha to KC. 6 IP, 8 hits, 3 R (2 earned) 1BB 6K's. Damn we need that guy to be in Davies spot giving that kind of effort.
Posts: 35,757

05-29-2009, 03:52 AM	#439
WilliamTheIrish Champion Golfer Of The Year Join Date: Aug 2001 Casino cash: $2520607	Kila seems to be heating up with the weather. I don't think he had a HR in all of April and he has bombed 8 in the last three weeks. Got his OPS up to .988 .311 vs LH pitchers, with no power. 0 HR's and 3 2b, 11BB .275 vs RH pitchers, tons of power. 8 HR's and 9 2b, 33BB. If he were a OF we'd have him up already.
Posts: 35,757

05-29-2009, 03:53 AM	#440
WilliamTheIrish Champion Golfer Of The Year Join Date: Aug 2001 Casino cash: $2520607	Oh and Kila got tossed in the game last night after being called out on strikes.
Posts: 35,757

05-29-2009, 04:29 AM	#443
WilliamTheIrish Champion Golfer Of The Year Join Date: Aug 2001 Casino cash: $2520607	Last night: Baltimore beat Detroit 5-1. O's David Hernandez won his MLB debut. Armando Gallaraga took the loss. Tigers have 3 more with the Birds this weekend. Minnesota lost to the Bosox 3-1. Gardenhire and C Redmond got tossed after arguing a close play at the plate. So the Royals gained a 1/2 game by not playing. The Twins play three in Tampa this weekend. Tampa's gotta be hurting after blowing the 7 run lead on Monday to the Tribe and getting swept. Cleveland swept Tampa and have won 7 of 10. Cleveland has three with the Yankees this weekend.
Posts: 35,757

05-29-2009, 08:01 AM	#446
petegz28 Supporter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Olathe, Ks Casino cash: $-1215873	Let's hope Bannister gets some good defense and solid run support tonight. If they can do that he will get us a win.
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