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duncan_idaho · 04-04-2015, 09:25 AM

In this thread: All things related to the AL Champions.

Duncan's Official Team Record prediction: 90 wins
Duncan's Official Team MVP prediction: Eric Hosmer

I can't wait for this season to start. The AL Central should be a very entertaining race. I'll give brief thoughts on each team the Royals must contend with to make it back to the postseason - strengths and weaknesses.

Detroit Tigers:
Strength: The offense is still full of powerful hitters, and Miguel Cabrera may be healthier.
Weakness: Rotation is questionable after Price and Sanchez, bullpen continues to be horrible.

Cleveland Indians:
Strength: Great manager and a deep, versatile lineup.
Weakness: The rotation is a question mark past Corey Kluber, and even he has a few questions about him.

Chicago White Sox:
Strength: 1-2-3 combo of Sale, Quintana and Samardzija is pretty formidable. Offense is anchored by Jose Abreu, too.
Weakness: Defense still has major questions, and this team has 20 games to improve by if it really wants to make the playoffs.

The Royals will be a division winner IF ...
1) Ventura and Duffy combine for 375+ innings of high-quality work
2) Eric Hosmer delivers on his potential with a FULL season of success rather than bursts
3) The deeper bullpen lessens the critical load on Herrera, Davis and Holland
4) Lorenzo Cain stays healthy
5) Either Alex Rios or Kendrys Morales bounces back to 2013 form

Let's get this started!

**wazu** · 04-14-2015, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiTown

I'm not a DR., but if there is a broken bone, I think you are still looking at 45 Days for full recovery

Yeah. Even minor breaks are a pain in the ass. We'll see Rios in June. ****ing Twins.

duncan_idaho · 04-14-2015, 10:12 AM

Hand injuries are a real problem for hitters and can really sap power, especially if it is a hammate fracture.

Hopefully, the break is more of a crack (seems like the passing of the strength tests might indicate this) and heals quickly. They also should/hopefully will be very cautious with him and make sure he's 100 percent before making a move.

**alnorth** · 04-14-2015, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiTown

I'm not a DR., but if there is a broken bone, I think you are still looking at 45 Days for full recovery

The low end of the range for the smallest fractures is about 3-4 weeks.

duncan_idaho · 04-14-2015, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeepSouth

Eiber is not on the 40 man roster. Outfielders that ARE on the 40 roster;

Lane Adams R/R
Jorge Bonifico R/R
Raymond Fuentes L/L
Terence Gore R/R

That's a good point.

It will most likely be Adams, I'd think. Which is also intriguing.

They also might decide to promote Eibner to the 40 and take the chance Raymond Fuentes is picked up. That's the former Pads guy who is intriguing, but if Eibner gives them a better chance to win now...

Mr. Laz · 04-14-2015, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcchiefsus

I think somebody needs to launch a fastball at a twinkies temple.

Yost does not believe in retaliation

I don't recall us doing it a single time with Yost at the helm.

**Dartgod** · 04-14-2015, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReynardMuldrake

Rios has a broken hand. Going to the disabled list.

https://twitter.com/McCulloughStar/s...05147491573762

I guess now would be a good time for Gordon to break out of his slump.

mr. tegu · 04-14-2015, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

Yost does not believe in retaliation

I don't recall us doing it a single time with Yost at the helm.

We have already done it this year.

KChiefs1 · 04-14-2015, 10:17 AM

Non-displaced break of the 5th metacarpal.

Strongside · 04-14-2015, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

Yost does not believe in retaliation

I don't recall us doing it a single time with Yost at the helm.

He was quoted after the game yesterday, though, saying "Yes, we're getting tired of it." when asked about being hit.

Read into that what you will, but it sounds like they're coming to a point where retaliation is probably at least being considered if guys don't start showing better command.

BlackHelicopters · 04-14-2015, 10:18 AM

****.

WilliamTheIrish · 04-14-2015, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

Hand injuries are a real problem for hitters and can really sap power, especially if it is a hammate fracture.

Hopefully, the break is more of a crack (seems like the passing of the strength tests might indicate this) and heals quickly. They also should/hopefully will be very cautious with him and make sure he's 100 percent before making a move.

I don't think they've indicated where the fracture is so far. And the hamate bone is a carpal bone in the wrist.

Still. This is ****ed.

**alnorth** · 04-14-2015, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr. tegu

We have already done it this year.

I don't believe we have

WilliamTheIrish · 04-14-2015, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Non-displaced break of the 5th metacarpal.

4 weeks is my guess. Non displaced is good. But those ****ers can linger.

**RollChiefsRoll** · 04-14-2015, 10:21 AM

Who's the guy we want on the mound when a Twins player charges after getting plunked? Too bad Farnsworth isn't here any more.

mr. tegu · 04-14-2015, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alnorth

I don't believe we have

LaRoche got thrown at behind him and he got hit.

04-04-2015, 09:25 AM
duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $1250308	* Official 2015 Royals Repository * In this thread: All things related to the AL Champions. Duncan's Official Team Record prediction: 90 wins Duncan's Official Team MVP prediction: Eric Hosmer I can't wait for this season to start. The AL Central should be a very entertaining race. I'll give brief thoughts on each team the Royals must contend with to make it back to the postseason - strengths and weaknesses. Detroit Tigers: Strength: The offense is still full of powerful hitters, and Miguel Cabrera may be healthier. Weakness: Rotation is questionable after Price and Sanchez, bullpen continues to be horrible. Cleveland Indians: Strength: Great manager and a deep, versatile lineup. Weakness: The rotation is a question mark past Corey Kluber, and even he has a few questions about him. Chicago White Sox: Strength: 1-2-3 combo of Sale, Quintana and Samardzija is pretty formidable. Offense is anchored by Jose Abreu, too. Weakness: Defense still has major questions, and this team has 20 games to improve by if it really wants to make the playoffs. The Royals will be a division winner IF ... 1) Ventura and Duffy combine for 375+ innings of high-quality work 2) Eric Hosmer delivers on his potential with a FULL season of success rather than bursts 3) The deeper bullpen lessens the critical load on Herrera, Davis and Holland 4) Lorenzo Cain stays healthy 5) Either Alex Rios or Kendrys Morales bounces back to 2013 form Let's get this started!
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