Royals 2013 Kansas City Royals Repository Thread - Page 62

duncan_idaho · 01:33 PM

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.

The 2013 season is closer than we realize. The Royals will feature a rebuilt rotation that likely includes 4 new starters. The most-watched prospects of 2012, Wil Myers and Jake Odorizzi are gone, the price required to rebuild the rotation.

The Royals still have Sal Perz, who has even more of a "star" look to him than a year ago. They still have Alcides Escobar, who was a little less SS jesus in 2012 but brought more at the plate. Billy Butler finally hit a number of home runs that matches his build and how hard he hits the ball. Alex Gordon did it again. Hosmer and Moose struggled.

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.

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?
2) When will Luke Hochevar be shown the door?
3) Does Hosmer bounce back?
4) Can Moustakas hit for a whole season like he did in the first half of 2012?
5) Who regresses?
6) Who plays 2B?
7) Can Jeff Francoeur be at least replacement level, rather than epic horrible level?
8) Will Dayton Moore survive to see 2014?
9) Will Danny Duffy come back healthy? And if he does, is he the same, better or worse?
10) And the big one: Has KC added enough to run down the big-money Detroit Tigers?

The Bunk · 02-21-2013, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shogun

Royals Harlem Shake

http://twitter.yfrog.com/jw2t1lcvzxlqmzdkagjhcrybz

Sal Perez is the man.

stonedstooge · 02-21-2013, 06:29 PM

Is that Paulino in the second half of the tape? Looks like he's got a beer gut?

ChiefsCountry · 02-21-2013, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alnorth

In other news, MLB apparently has given the A's a set of guidelines to meet in order to be allowed to move to San Jose.

I think Buster Olney nailed the analysis on this one.

Giants own that territory so its no wonder they are making hard for the A's to move there. Personally I think Portland would be the ideal spot. Its a city that is between St. Louis and Kansas City size and only has one pro team. It would be the best IMO. The Giants would be become powerful money wise since they own the Bay Area then. A's would have better chance in their own market.

**chefsos** · 02-22-2013, 05:08 PM

Well, I was reading Grantland because that's what I do sometimes, and came across this story about MLB's archived classic video clips page. Pretty sure people have been bitching about their hoarding of these clips, and now I guess they decided we're good enough to see 'em.

You guys might have seen these, but maybe not...

stonedstooge · 02-22-2013, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chefsos

Well, I was reading Grantland because that's what I do sometimes, and came across this story about MLB's archived classic video clips page. Pretty sure people have been bitching about their hoarding of these clips, and now I guess they decided we're good enough to see 'em.

You guys might have seen these, but maybe not...

Brings a little tear to the eyes

Deberg_1990 · 02-22-2013, 05:34 PM

Nice clips....Yankee tears......they're delicious!!!!

stonedstooge · 02-22-2013, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Nice clips....Yankee tears......they're delicious!!!!

How many times did that ****ing Jackson end our season? Bastard!

**chefsos** · 02-22-2013, 05:47 PM

Or this, maybe?...

stonedstooge · 02-22-2013, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chefsos

Or this, maybe?...

I was at that game. Most awesome sporting event I've ever been to

gblowfish · 02-22-2013, 07:07 PM

I was at that game too. I took my old man to pay him back for all the Chiefs games he took me to as a kid and teenager. He passed away a couple years ago. One of my best memories with my dad. Still puts a lump in my throat.

stonedstooge · 02-22-2013, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gblowfish

I was at that game too. I took my old man to pay him back for all the Chiefs games he took me to as a kid and teenager. He passed away a couple years ago. One of my best memories with my dad. Still puts a lump in my throat.

I took my Mom and Dad too along with my little brother. I think the old man was proud that I wanted him to go. He died at 51 two years later.

stonedstooge · 02-22-2013, 07:27 PM

To our Dad's George.

Mr. Laz · 02-23-2013, 08:40 AM

Jeremy Guthrie ‏@TheRealJGuts
@Buster_ESPN: KC's season may be defined b/t April 29-June 2...all but 3 of their games are vs. teams over .500 in '12. /RT BRING IT ON
Retweeted by Buster Olney
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Paniero · 02-23-2013, 02:36 PM

The MLB At Bat 2013 app was released Thursday. It's invaluable to me since I live out of the KC area, but even if you live in the metro KC area it's worth the 20 bucks for the season.

tk13 · 02-23-2013, 04:25 PM

Brandon Wood hit a 2-run walkoff HR today to beat the Rangers.

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duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $52496	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. The 2013 season is closer than we realize. The Royals will feature a rebuilt rotation that likely includes 4 new starters. The most-watched prospects of 2012, Wil Myers and Jake Odorizzi are gone, the price required to rebuild the rotation. The Royals still have Sal Perz, who has even more of a "star" look to him than a year ago. They still have Alcides Escobar, who was a little less SS jesus in 2012 but brought more at the plate. Billy Butler finally hit a number of home runs that matches his build and how hard he hits the ball. Alex Gordon did it again. Hosmer and Moose struggled. 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. 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? 2) When will Luke Hochevar be shown the door? 3) Does Hosmer bounce back? 4) Can Moustakas hit for a whole season like he did in the first half of 2012? 5) Who regresses? 6) Who plays 2B? 7) Can Jeff Francoeur be at least replacement level, rather than epic horrible level? 8) Will Dayton Moore survive to see 2014? 9) Will Danny Duffy come back healthy? And if he does, is he the same, better or worse? 10) And the big one: Has KC added enough to run down the big-money Detroit Tigers? Last edited by duncan_idaho; 02-21-2013 at 01:33 PM..
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chefsos Fifty eight sixty two... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dover, DE Casino cash: $51054761	Well, I was reading Grantland because that's what I do sometimes, and came across this story about MLB's archived classic video clips page. Pretty sure people have been bitching about their hoarding of these clips, and now I guess they decided we're good enough to see 'em. You guys might have seen these, but maybe not... Your browser does not support iframes. Your browser does not support iframes. __________________ You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all. -Earl Weaver
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02-22-2013, 05:34 PM	#921
Deberg_1990 MVP Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $138844	Nice clips....Yankee tears......they're delicious!!!! __________________ Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning: Matt once made a very nice play in Seattle where he spun away from a pass rusher and hit Bowe off his back foot for a first down. One of the best plays Matt has ever made.
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02-22-2013, 05:47 PM	#923
chefsos Fifty eight sixty two... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dover, DE Casino cash: $51054761	Or this, maybe?... Your browser does not support iframes. __________________ You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all. -Earl Weaver
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gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $3133448	I was at that game too. I took my old man to pay him back for all the Chiefs games he took me to as a kid and teenager. He passed away a couple years ago. One of my best memories with my dad. Still puts a lump in my throat.
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02-22-2013, 07:27 PM	#927
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