Royals 2013 Kansas City Royals Repository Thread - Page 73

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?

Dr. Johnny Fever · 03-02-2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 58kcfan89

Hosmer's new what approach? Sorry if it's been covered, I've been in mourning over Alex Smith all week.

I'm excited, too. Planning on buying a Sal Perez jersey this year. Any suggestions as to where I can get an authentic for the cheapest (not including the foreign knockoffs)? Checked the Royals site, they've got Hos, Moose, Butler & Gordo but no Salvy. I'm assuming if it's not on the site, they won't have it in the team store at The K....

Keep It Simple Stupid.... sorry

There was a story recently about his simpler apprach at the plate. Hopefully it's going to shorten his swing among other things.

AndChiefs · 03-02-2013, 04:56 PM

I wish this was regular season already.

tk13 · 03-02-2013, 06:17 PM

Moose and Hosmer both homered today and drove in 2 runs. Hosmer also doubled twice. Guthrie had a rusty first start, but Mendoza pitched 2 scoreless innings and got the win. Royals still undefeated.

stonedstooge · 03-02-2013, 06:21 PM

Be nice to have a 12 game winning streak the first month of the season to counter that shit start last year.

**cabletech94** · 03-02-2013, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by stonedstooge

Be nice to have a 12 game winning streak the first month of the season to counter that shit start last year.

and continue that trend 4 or 5 times during the season.

stonedstooge · 03-02-2013, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cabletech94

and continue that trend 4 or 5 times during the season.

If they can get the first one and believe in themselves, there's nothing more dangerous then a young confident team

**cabletech94** · 03-02-2013, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stonedstooge

If they can get the first one and believe in themselves, there's nothing more dangerous then a young confident team

truth!

make it happen!!!

Codered · 03-02-2013, 07:13 PM

I'm really pumped for this season. I have been watching quite a bit MLBTV and the Royals have gotten some encouraging reviews. I don't expect any magical season, but it would be nice to see some meaningful baseball late into the season for once.

stonedstooge · 03-02-2013, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Codered

I'm really pumped for this season. I have been watching quite a bit MLBTV and the Royals have gotten some encouraging reviews. I don't expect any magical season, but it would be nice to see some meaningful baseball late into the season for once.

Are they showing any Royals preseason games? I've looked at their channel's guide several times and haven't seen one yet.

Codered · 03-02-2013, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stonedstooge

Are they showing any Royals preseason games? I've looked at their channel's guide several times and haven't seen one yet.

Not that I have seen.

stonedstooge · 03-02-2013, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Codered

Not that I have seen.

Thanks

RedDread · 03-02-2013, 07:20 PM

I hope this spring translates to a strong start to the regular season the way it did back in '03.

CHENZ A! · 03-02-2013, 10:05 PM

Refuse to get my hopes up. You optimistic assholes.

Jenson71 · 03-02-2013, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stonedstooge

Are they showing any Royals preseason games? I've looked at their channel's guide several times and haven't seen one yet.

Just radio so far.

Wilson8 · 03-02-2013, 11:43 PM

First Televised Game not until - Saturday, March 16 @Chi Cubs 3:05 PM MLBN (delay)

First one on Fox Sports - Monday, March 25 vs. LA Dodgers 8:10 PM FSKC, MLBN

12-11-2012, 09:59 AM
duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $1790308	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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