Will the Royals make the playoffs this season?

[TLO]

Royals currently 36-32, (as of 6/15). Go on the record and we can check back in on who was right and wrong at the end of the season.

[TLO]

This was supposed to be a poll, but my phone failed. Still easy enough to keep track I suppose.

[AustinChief]

This was supposed to be a poll, but my phone failed. Still easy enough to keep track I suppose.

Added the poll for ya.

[TLO]

Added the poll for ya.

Many thanks! :thumb:

[TribalElder]

nope ROFL

[TLO]

nope ROFL

Care to elaborate?

[chiefsfan987]

I sure hope so. No teams fans should have to wait this long for a playoff appearance. Having said that I expect them to fall short.

[TribalElder]

Care to elaborate?

I do not think they will be able to keep up the pace.

[Nzoner]

I put money on them in Vegas in March to win the AL and to win the WS so of course I'm voting hell yes

[OnTheWarpath15]

I hope so. You guys have suffered long enough.

One of the best ballparks in MLB, and a team that makes it impossible to enjoy.

I'm rooting for y'all.

[Deberg_1990]

Probably not, but they are making it interesting at least.
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[Ceej]

I voted no.

Because well, Royals.

[Demonpenz]

I don't think they will and I think they should admit they don't have the horses so then they can deal some vets at the trade deadline for prospects.

[Three7s]

If they play like they have over the last 2 weeks, then I don't think there's any question that they'll make the playoffs. Problem is, they'll cool off eventually, but how much? I'm on the fence.

[wazu]

Yeah. Why the hell not? We're Royals fans. And Chiefs fans. We get to live cynicism and heartbreak 99% of the time. Gonna let myself enjoy the possibility of playoff baseball in KC for as long as I realistically can.

[alnorth]

Since I bet $250 that the Royals would win at least 83 games, I sure hope so.

[KCwolf]

I put money on them in Vegas in March to win the AL and to win the WS so of course I'm voting hell yes

I'm w/this Guy

[Silock]

Nope.

No reason other than "Because Royals."

[Deberg_1990]

Ok, changed my opinion.

Royals make playoffs as last WC. Then quickly get bounced in the one game play in game.

/cause Royals.....
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[TribalElder]

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[Sure-Oz]

If this offense remains avg consistently and the pitching holds up and doesnt faze too much i think it can be done.

Detroits BP won't get better and verlander is struggling bad

[cosmo20002]

POLL FAIL--

No FUCK YEAH!!! option

[teedubya]

I'd vote "doubtful". This is Kansas City sports, after all.

[teedubya]

If they play like they have over the last 2 weeks, then I don't think there's any question that they'll make the playoffs. Problem is, they'll cool off eventually, but how much? I'm on the fence.

Sveum does seem to have these hitters batting with more confidence. I'm not sure if that is fool's gold, yet, or not.

[lewdog]

The last thing we need right now is this kind of fucking press!

Come on Big Smoke, you are better than this.

n00b

[Anyong Bluth]

I'd give them no worse than a 1 in 15 chance.


Baseball is such a game of streaks, and with 162, a grind, not to mention unfortunate injuries, but I think this year looks promising- the cluster of AL teams around the WC is a bit unsettling, but hopefully it works out and the rest aren't all hovering around a WC spot come the start of August.

[CoMoChief]

I'm not saying "Not a chance".

Clearly there's a chance. Last year they had a chance.

As long as they don't have a fallout prior to the ASG like last season, they'll be in an even better position. It also helps that DET isn't playing so well, but you also can't expect them to keep on playing at such level either. They have the talent to win the WS.

And whlie the Royals are one of the hottest teams in baseball right now, you can't expect their level of play last this long, unless by some miracle these guys just now finally "get it" and things are starting to click (finally) to where they can consistently perform like legit every day big leaguers that can compete against live big league pitching.

The question is too broad....way too much baseball left to be played IMO. I'll answer once we hit the end of July, after coming out of the ASG break.

[wazu]

The question is too broad....way too much baseball left to be played IMO. I'll answer once we hit the end of July, after coming out of the ASG break.

You should wait until October to weigh in. Otherwise you might not be right.

[TLO]

The question is too broad....way too much baseball left to be played IMO. I'll answer once we hit the end of July, after coming out of the ASG break.

That's what makes it a fun question to think about.

I'm all in with this team. Apart from last year, my best memories from the Royals were the 03 season.It's hard to fathom that a whole generation of fans, (including myself), have never seen playoff baseball in KC.

It's time for that to end.

I believe the Tigers will continue to have struggles with their pen, and I wonder if Verlander is dealing with some sort of injury?

This is a big series coming up.

[Three7s]

That's what makes it a fun question to think about.

I'm all in with this team. Apart from last year, my best memories from the Royals were the 03 season.It's hard to fathom that a whole generation of fans, (including myself), have never seen playoff baseball in KC.

It's time for that to end.

I believe the Tigers will continue to have struggles with their pen, and I wonder if Verlander is dealing with some sort of injury?

This is a big series coming up.
I think Verlander's problem is his velocity. He used to be able to touch 100 mph and have near perfect control over all his pitches. Now it's in the mid-90s, and his secondary pitches have suffered because of it.

[Prison Bitch]

Well, I was leaning towards "probably not" but I went with "not a chance" since that was the only option. We need to show we can play with Detroit. We're 0-5 vs them with a big four gamer this week. If we go 1-3 it will be pretty demoralizing. However if we go 3-1 then I'll think we're legit. This week is huge. (Chicago sucks)

[keg in kc]

I don't think so, but they do have a chance. Their division record will (continue to) even out. But I also think the same will happen with their record out of the central. As much as people joke about "be .500" though, I'd actually be thrilled to see them manage to do it two seasons in a row, playoffs or not. I know it's a low bar to set, but I think it's a realistic one for as poor as they've been for as long as they've been. Playoffs will come in time (maybe even now).

[Dave Lane]

I have to be cynical after all these years of disappoint. I really, really want to be wrong however.

[Bowser]

The AL Central is as average as it can be, so I guess there's a chance. I'd be amazed if we kept firing on all cylinders like this for any extended period, though. Hell, I'd be amazed if we kept this up against Detroit the next four days, to be honest.

[lewdog]

The AL Central is as average as it can be, so I guess there's a chance. I'd be amazed if we kept firing on all cylinders like this for any extended period, though. Hell, I'd be amazed if we kept this up against Detroit the next four days, to be honest.

This exactly about the very average play of the AL Central.

We don't have to be great to win the division this year. Hell, we don't have to be anywhere close to perfect to win the division this year. The Tigers are vulnerable on defense and in that bullpen. This is our best shot.

[ChiefsCountry]

Glad to see the bandwagon filled up again. We lose one and it will back to trade everybody season over mode.

[Why Not?]

This exactly about the very average play of the AL Central.

We don't have to be great to win the division this year. Hell, we don't have to be anywhere close to perfect to win the division this year. The Tigers are vulnerable on defense and in that bullpen. This is our best shot.

Agreed. The time is now. Want to be for real? Go take 3 of 4 in Detoilet. Go step on the throat of your long time master. Do that and we're talking about season changing momentum that I do think ends in a post season berth. Lose 3 or get swept? Meh. Same old shit. Still a shot? Make a run at the 2nd wildcard so you can get slaughtered by the A's? Sure. But a real shot at momentum that could be ridden the rest of the season can begin by winning this series.

[C3HIEF3S]

Glad to see the bandwagon filled up again. We lose one and it will back to trade everybody season over mode.

Oh no doubt.

But, I want that bandwagon to fill up to get people in the seats at The K.
Seeing The K filled to capacity more than just 2-3 times a season would be great.

[rockymtnchief]

I seem to put a curse on any team I root for lately. I'm going with no.

[Coach]

I think Verlander's problem is his velocity. He used to be able to touch 100 mph and have near perfect control over all his pitches. Now it's in the mid-90s, and his secondary pitches have suffered because of it.

He's either battling some kind of injury, or he's on a decline that we all seen some pitchers that is going through that phase.

[BigRedChief]

Royals currently 36-32, (as of 6/15). Go on the record and we can check back in on who was right and wrong at the end of the season.Yes, and you can thank the Cardinals for kick starting and turning around your season.:harumph:

[Dayze]

no way.
until either of our teams prove they can win a single playoff game, the answer is always 'no'.

[BlackHelicopters]

The cynic in me says no. Want desperately to be wrong.

[Three7s]

no way.
until either of our teams prove they can win a single playoff game, the answer is always 'no'.
Did you read the title?

[Prison Bitch]

Yes, and you can thank the Cardinals for kick starting and turning around your season.:harumph:

4-1 vs NL before going 3-1 vs Cards so you are mostly right, the junior league has definitely helped the Royals this year.

[cmh6476]

maybe?

[KCFaninSEA]

I voted no but I would just like to see them in a real AL Central race come mid September.

[Dartgod]

Yes, and you can thank the Cardinals for kick starting and turning around your season.:harumph:

I believe it was more likely getting swept at home by the Astros that lit a fire under our asses.

[Old Dog]

I'm voting yes, because I think they SHOULD, but this team has kicked me in the nuts so many times I probably should have voted the other way....I may never learn. What the hell though, they're in the #2 Wildcard spot right now.

[Strongside]

There should be a 'maybe' option. Anyone voting 'Not a Chance' hasn't been watching the team the past 2 weeks, or is just an overly jaded asshole. And don't give me that "I've suffered through 28 years of this shit, I'll believe it when it happens" crap either. A lot of you bastards have seen the good times...the glory days. I AM 28 YEARS OLD, ASSHOLE. I was born a month after the series win. I have NEVER seen a playoff team...yet I think we can definitely make the dance this year the way we're playing.

[Old Dog]

There should be a 'maybe' option. Anyone voting 'Not a Chance' hasn't been watching the team the past 2 weeks, or is just an overly jaded asshole. And don't give me that "I've suffered through 28 years of this shit, I'll believe it when it happens" crap either. A lot of you bastards have seen the good times...the glory days. I AM 28 YEARS OLD, ASSHOLE. I was born a month after the series win. I have NEVER seen a playoff team...yet I think we can definitely make the dance this year the way we're playing.

So much to respond to this post, so I'll break it down in parts....

There should be a 'maybe' option. Anyone voting 'Not a Chance' hasn't been watching the team the past 2 weeks:
I concur


or is just an overly jaded asshole
many of us here fit this option as well

I AM 28 YEARS OLD, ASSHOLE
That just means we'll probably die long before you....how's that for jaded?

[Predarat]

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[Radar Chief]

I refuse to vote for fear of jinxing the roll they've got going.

[Radar Chief]

I believe it was more likely getting swept at home by the Astros that lit a fire under our asses.

That was definitely a low point.

[teedubya]

Yes, and you can thank the Cardinals for kick starting and turning around your season.:harumph:

And Denkinger for our one WS victory!! Thanks Cards!

[BigRedChief]

I believe it was more likely getting swept at home by the Astros that lit a fire under our asses.Even when kicking Cardinals butt, we get no credit from you when the ass kicking occurs.:)

[Ceej]

Is BRC still fucking babbling about us thanking the Cardinals for our winning streak?

Shit's growing tiresome.

[BigRedChief]

Is BRC still fucking babbling about us thanking the Cardinals for our winning streak?

Shit's growing tiresome.Its just a little piece of fun. Nothing serious.
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[KChiefs1]

I'd prefer this was asked "AFTER" the Detroit Tigers series coming up but I'm a believer. I believe the pitching match ups favor the Royals but we have to get this Tigers monkey off of our back.

[Mr. Laz]

History tells us that the recent Royals success at the plate will disappear and they will go 0'fer the next round of divisional play.

:(

[BWillie]

I still think it's doubtful. I don't think we have enough fire power, and I expect all of our starting pitchers & bullpen to regress a bit except Schields.

[TLO]

Anyone care to change their "no" vote? :)

[Rasputin]

We haven't seen them collapse after the *All Star* break.



But I think they got a shot as any other.

[lewdog]

I seem to put a curse on any team I root for lately. I'm going with no.
FUCK THE BOBCATS!

[morphius]

I try to be a one game at a time Royals fan. I'm not going to even think about the playoff's until after the all star game, and just enjoy them playing well. Though I will peak at the standings a lot, lol.

[TLO]

Still plenty of room on the bandwagon folks.

[Mr. Laz]

which homer chastises people the most for being critical of the Royals ... Lewdog or Big Smoke?

[TLO]

Dear Royals,

You're killing off an entire generation of fans.

Please go fuck yourselves
-Big Smoke

[New World Order]

We need the Jim Fassel playoff ultimatum video

[New World Order]

Here it is:

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[Prison Bitch]

Well, I was leaning towards "probably not" but I went with "not a chance" since that was the only option. We need to show we can play with Detroit. We're 0-5 vs them with a big four gamer this week. If we go 1-3 it will be pretty demoralizing. However if we go 3-1 then I'll think we're legit. This week is huge. (Chicago sucks)

Yeah, like I said, we are Detroits bitch and have zero chance to make the playoffs. Just forfeit these games so you don't have to suffer the indignity of being humiliated by our masters

[Deberg_1990]

Royals = 27 year old joke of a franchise

[New World Order]

Yeah, like I said, we are Detroits bitch and have zero chance to make the playoffs. Just forfeit these games so you don't have to suffer the indignity of being humiliated by our masters



Are there any true Royals fans?

Because that would be something else.

[Prison Bitch]

Only masochists.

[tk13]

Still a long way to go. They're still only 3 back in the wild card. That's nothing.

[Deberg_1990]

Still a long way to go. They're still only 3 back in the wild card. That's nothing.

Heh, keep telling yourself that.

[tk13]

It is nothing. They might not make it but who knows at this point. It's basically like calling an NFL season over at 5-4. No one really knows.

That's baseball. You just need to hang around and not take yourself out of it, which the Royals actually didn't do for once. One decent hot streak in the 2nd half and you're in the mix. The 2nd wild card definitely helps. Toronto's dropped back to earth, the Yankees lost their best pitcher, the Angels/Mariners/A's all get to beat up on each other... although the Texas teams might negate that.

[Deberg_1990]

It is nothing. They might not make it but who knows at this point. It's basically like calling an NFL season over at 5-4. No one really knows.

That's baseball. You just need to hang around and not take yourself out of it, which the Royals actually didn't do for once. One decent hot streak in the 2nd half and you're in the mix. The 2nd wild card definitely helps. Toronto's dropped back to earth, the Yankees lost their best pitcher, the Angels/Mariners/A's all get to beat up on each other... although the Texas teams might negate that.

I know mathematically they are right in it.


But it's the Royals, they will find a way to screw up. Plus, they can't ever seem to beat the Tigers when it truly matters.

I won't believe in them until they give me a reason to. I can't let myself get excited. I won't.

[BucEyedPea]

They're going to win the World Series in a sweep plus break some records!

[TrebMaxx]

I was overseas in the military for the last I-70 World Series so ...

[tk13]

They just beat the daylights out of the Tigers less than a month ago with first place on the line.

It's going to be tough to catch them though. They're a good team... and picking JD Martinez off the scrap heap has helped take them to another level. That still doesn't take the wild card out of play though.

If Shields is really right again like the last two starts, him, Duffy and Ventura are a legit group.

[Bowser]

They're going to win the World Series in a sweep plus break some records!

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[a pp roach]

Roy Clique win big tomorrow.

[TLO]

Feelin pretty good right about now.

Keep it up Royals!

[C3HIEF3S]

Been a fun last couple of weeks, that's for sure. Clinched the season series from the best team in baseball tonight with the win. Tomorrow will be gravy, plus Shields is on the bump.

[cosmo20002]

POLL FAIL--

No **** YEAH!!! option

This

[cmh6476]

maybe?

I'm standing by this.

[CoMoChief]

We live in Kansas City...where all sports fans hopes and dreams go to die.

My gut says they'll cool off and the bats won't be good enough in the end and they just miss out. But the schedule is lookin pretty sweet. I'll reserve my decision for now.

[TLO]

Shameless bump.

[Archie F. Swin]

I knew this thread existed (I use search) but I wanted a more varied breakdown of feelings on the subject.

[Pablo]

I knew this thread existed (I use search) but I wanted a more varied breakdown of feelings on the subject.Big Smoke just needed to let CP know that he'd thought of this subject before.

[TribalElder]

Tied up going into the final stretch

[ChiTown]

Tied up going into the final stretch

Uh, no. We are really .5 game back of DET in the Central and SEA in the last wildcard spot if you count the makeup game with CLE as a loss. It's over. This team has offensively folded like the little ****ing bitches that they are. F em!

[Prison Bitch]

Yeah, like I said, we are Detroits bitch and have zero chance to make the playoffs. Just forfeit these games so you don't have to suffer the indignity of being humiliated by our masters

We should forfeit Det games for sure but I didn't foresee the 14-4 rampage thru the junior league. We have a shot with Bos and CWS coming to town with nothing to play for

[TLO]

I'm still saying yes.

The Royals are all I have right now. I don't really follow Kansas football ,(they suck too), college basketball is still a couple months away, the Chiefs blow...

LET'S GO ROYALS!

[Three7s]

If the offense keeps this up, no chance. This team is too damn streaky with the bats.

[TLO]

If the offense keeps this up, no chance. This team is too damn streaky with the bats.

Perfect time to go on a hot streak.

[teedubya]

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[TLO]

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[Silock]

If it turns out I was wrong, I'll be so goddamned happy.

But I don't see us going very far. Still, breaking the damned streak is great.

[cmh6476]

maybe?

I stand by this.

[SPchief]

If it turns out I was wrong, I'll be so goddamned happy.

But I don't see us going very far. Still, breaking the damned streak is great.

This team is built for the postseason. Great starting pitching, great defense, great bullpen, and timely hitting.

[007]

Yeah, just wait until the Detriot Buzzsaw at the end of the season. Sure hope they build up at least a 4 game lead in the wildcard race.

[KChiefs1]

I'll reserve my decision for now.


Ready to decide yet?????

[Unsmooth-Moment]

Looks like we'll be facing John Lester unless Detroit takes a tumble here.

[Archie F. Swin]

In!

[Demonpenz]

I was wrong and the Royals have been scrappy. Terrible hitting. Good starting pitching and great bullpen and great defense.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Since I bet $250 that the Royals would win at least 83 games, I sure hope so.

Congrats!

[Three7s]

Well, it's not over until the fat lady sings, but she's definitely warming up the lungs right now. The drought could come to an end by the end of the week!

[Mr. Flopnuts]

You should wait until October to weigh in. Otherwise you might not be right.

That's what I'm doing. Almost time...

[TLO]

I have no idea what Salvy just said..... BUT WE DID IT!!!!!!!!

[Mama Hip Rockets]

I voted "heck yeah." I stand by that assessment.

[TLO]

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How would you like your crow?

[Al Czervik]

Serve it up...
I was wrong.....
And so fucking glad I was...

[cosmo20002]

POLL FAIL--

No **** YEAH!!! option

THIS!

[007]

Al Czervik, Buck, BWillie, Ceej, Cheater5, Chief Roundup,chiefsfan987, ChiliConCarnage, Codered, Dave Lane, Dayze, denwilmay,dingleberry, Dragonocho, Ebolapox,Guru, hawkchief, hometeam, jenksme, Jerok,KCFaninSEA, Kman34, lcarus, mikeyis4dcats., Mizzou_8541, Mr. Laz, MrGiggity, Pablo, Prison Bitch, RedandGold, Reerun_KC, Renegade, rockymtnchief, Shadester, Silock, SNR, Stanley Nickels, The God Hypothesis, theelusiveeightrop, TribalElder, Valiant.

How would you like your crow?

ALDS then I'll eat crow.