Team philosophy…I like it.

redbrian · 04-06-2003, 10:47 AM

"Pentland wants the Royals to run deep counts and create offense, not just through batting average and power, but with a pesky overall approach that will make a pitcher squirm. By moving runners and not being afraid to hit with two strikes, the Royals hope to compensate for not having a bevy of home run hitters.

"It's very early, but the signs of what we're trying to accomplish are there," Pentland said. "We just have to maintain our focus and not get outside of what we can do."

The Royals certainly didn't pound the ball in three of their first four games. But they did enough offensively against Mark Buehrle, Bartolo Colon and Jason Davis to give starters Runelvys Hernandez, Jeremy Affeldt and Chris George some margin for error.

Through four games, the Royals were hitting .287 with three home runs. The big offensive sequence was a seven-run rally in the eighth inning Thursday. All the runs were scored with two out and came after Joe Randa, Mike Sweeney and Desi Relaford had reached base with a tenacious approach at the plate, which symbolized what Kansas City is trying to do offensively. "

I was never a big fan of the home run game, and felt it was a big mistake to make the park smaller.

During the glory years the Royals were built for speed, and played an aggressive style of ball both at the plate and on the bases.

It was not until George learned to hit for the gaps that he really started to become a hitter.

I would love to see this type of ball return to mlb.

Home runs are way over rated (unless they are in the park).

04-06-2003, 10:47 AM	Topic Starter
redbrian Veteran Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Kansas City MO Casino cash: $10004900	Team philosophy…I like it. "Pentland wants the Royals to run deep counts and create offense, not just through batting average and power, but with a pesky overall approach that will make a pitcher squirm. By moving runners and not being afraid to hit with two strikes, the Royals hope to compensate for not having a bevy of home run hitters. "It's very early, but the signs of what we're trying to accomplish are there," Pentland said. "We just have to maintain our focus and not get outside of what we can do." The Royals certainly didn't pound the ball in three of their first four games. But they did enough offensively against Mark Buehrle, Bartolo Colon and Jason Davis to give starters Runelvys Hernandez, Jeremy Affeldt and Chris George some margin for error. Through four games, the Royals were hitting .287 with three home runs. The big offensive sequence was a seven-run rally in the eighth inning Thursday. All the runs were scored with two out and came after Joe Randa, Mike Sweeney and Desi Relaford had reached base with a tenacious approach at the plate, which symbolized what Kansas City is trying to do offensively. " I was never a big fan of the home run game, and felt it was a big mistake to make the park smaller. During the glory years the Royals were built for speed, and played an aggressive style of ball both at the plate and on the bases. It was not until George learned to hit for the gaps that he really started to become a hitter. I would love to see this type of ball return to mlb. Home runs are way over rated (unless they are in the park).
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