Royals 2013 Kansas City Royals Repository Thread - Page 94

duncan_idaho · 10:01 AM

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?

AndChiefs · 03-12-2013, 03:11 PM

Unraveling a bit.

**alnorth** · 03-12-2013, 03:14 PM

4th inning (probably his last one today) for Shields:

1B (infield single)
K (looking)
1B, runners at 1st and 2nd
ground rule double, 1 run scores, runners at 2nd and 3rd
1B, 2 runs score, batter-runner out at second 8-2-6
K

well.... he struck out a couple batters this inning. 6K's in 4 innings.

AndChiefs · 03-12-2013, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alnorth

4th inning (probably his last one today) for Shields:

1B (infield single)
K (looking)
1B, runners at 1st and 2nd
ground rule double, 1 run scores, runners at 2nd and 3rd
1B, 2 runs score, batter-runner out at second 8-2-6
K

well.... he struck out a couple batters this inning. 6K's in 4 innings.

They said he was throwing a LOT of curveballs that inning. Might of just wanted to work on it a bit.

**alnorth** · 03-12-2013, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndChiefs

They said he was throwing a LOT of curveballs that inning. Might of just wanted to work on it a bit.

Yeah, his curve is not one of his strongest pitches, he's probably working on it.

**alnorth** · 03-12-2013, 03:20 PM

In the top of the 5th, our first 2 batters were walked. Butler up now with runners at 1st and 2nd, no out

edit: 4-6-3, 2 outs, Gordon at 3rd. Salvy Perez at the plate.

edit2: struck out, game tied 3-3 going to the bottom of the 5th

CaliforniaChief · 03-12-2013, 03:22 PM

I put $10 on the over for the Royals on wins this year. The line was 77 1/2. I feel pretty good about that.

I also put $10 on the Chiefs to win the Super Bowl.

**alnorth** · 03-12-2013, 03:24 PM

OK, I'm done with this game, the starters usually come out after 5, though it'll still be nice to win again.

**alnorth** · 03-12-2013, 06:00 PM

Oakland's scrubs beat our scrubs, Royals lose their 2nd Spring game.

**Shogun** · 03-12-2013, 06:25 PM

Hosmer batting 6th on MLB network vs Puerto Rico.

Irving Falu also starting for Puerto Rico

**Shogun** · 03-12-2013, 09:23 PM

Thoughts on Hosmer from tonight : Hes still pressing, not sure if its because hes on such a big stage representing his country, or if hes carrying over from last year. He has a shorter swing now. But from what I've watched, anybody who throws inside to him is going to give him a handful. He just cant hit it right now.

Three7s · 03-12-2013, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shogun

Thoughts on Hosmer from tonight : Hes still pressing, not sure if its because hes on such a big stage representing his country, or if hes carrying over from last year. He has a shorter swing now. But from what I've watched, anybody who throws inside to him is going to give him a handful. He just cant hit it right now.

That's what gave Gordon so many problems at first. Hard inside, soft away. He needs to know that he can't kill every pitch and try to force the pitcher to give him what he wants.

Demonpenz · 03-12-2013, 10:12 PM

Hosmer had a single and a bases clearing double on Sunday.

Ceej · 03-12-2013, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shogun

Thoughts on Hosmer from tonight : Hes still pressing, not sure if its because hes on such a big stage representing his country, or if hes carrying over from last year. He has a shorter swing now. But from what I've watched, anybody who throws inside to him is going to give him a handful. He just cant hit it right now.

Good thing Getzy is hitting for MOAR POWER!!!!

silver5liter · 03-13-2013, 09:51 AM

Kansas City Royals ‏@Royals

MGR Ned Yost tells beat writers this morning that RHP Luke Hochevar has been moved to bullpen. #RoyalsST

YAAAAAAAAAA

Prison Bitch · 03-13-2013, 09:53 AM

We already knew signing him for 4+ was a stupid mistake. Esp for a small market. I said Mendoza should've been the starter anyway. Now Luke is already in the pen?

CUT HIM NOW AND SAVE 3M. What are we waiting for?

12-11-2012, 09:59 AM
duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $1780308	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. 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? Last edited by duncan_idaho; 07-15-2013 at 10:01 AM..
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03-12-2013, 03:14 PM	#1397
alnorth . Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $57176239	4th inning (probably his last one today) for Shields: 1B (infield single) K (looking) 1B, runners at 1st and 2nd ground rule double, 1 run scores, runners at 2nd and 3rd 1B, 2 runs score, batter-runner out at second 8-2-6 K well.... he struck out a couple batters this inning. 6K's in 4 innings. __________________ 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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03-12-2013, 03:20 PM	#1400
alnorth . Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $57176239	In the top of the 5th, our first 2 batters were walked. Butler up now with runners at 1st and 2nd, no out edit: 4-6-3, 2 outs, Gordon at 3rd. Salvy Perez at the plate. edit2: struck out, game tied 3-3 going to the bottom of the 5th __________________ 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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03-12-2013, 03:22 PM	#1401
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03-12-2013, 03:24 PM	#1402
alnorth . Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $57176239	OK, I'm done with this game, the starters usually come out after 5, though it'll still be nice to win again. __________________ 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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03-12-2013, 06:00 PM	#1403
alnorth . Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $57176239	Oakland's scrubs beat our scrubs, Royals lose their 2nd Spring game. __________________ 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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Prison Bitch Rabbi Goldmann Join Date: Nov 2012 Casino cash: $5450159	We already knew signing him for 4+ was a stupid mistake. Esp for a small market. I said Mendoza should've been the starter anyway. Now Luke is already in the pen? CUT HIM NOW AND SAVE 3M. What are we waiting for?
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