*** Official 2016 Royals Repository, Version 1 ***

[duncan_idaho]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CSyIy16WcAEuTB1.jpg

And so it begins: The Royals' second straight attempt to repeat as AL Champions, and first attempt to repeat as World Series champions.

In this thread, we'll track all non-gameday action. Roster moves, prospect news, etc.

I'll start the thread as usual, with division rivals thoughts. I still like KC to repeat as AL Central champs. Here's how I see the rest of it shaking out:

2) Indians - they have the pitching (and seem to have at least semi-Kluber-ed Cody Anderson, who added 3 mph to his fastball in the offseason). Will the offense hold up? I think this is a team that ends up looking a lot like the 2014 Royals. Francisco Lindor will solidify their IF defense over the full season, and is a help with the bat. I think this club is still a year away from really breaking through - the offense still has a lot of question marks - but I like them to nab a wildcard spot.

Key Player(s): Michael Brantley. When Brantley returns - and how he hits when he does - will be critical to the Indians' ability to be good enough on offense.

Jason Kipnis. Kipnis has been an enigmatic offensive performer for the past several years. If he finally has a good offensive campaign from start to finish, Cleveland could make real noise.

Something of interest to me: For all the acclaim the Twins' farm system gets, I look at the Indians young players, and would much rather have them. Brad Zimmer is going to be a very good all-around CF. Clint Frazier has huge power potential and should arrive soon (2017). Lindor is a young stud.

3) Tigers - Old and dependent on a few stars. If Verlander and Sanchez are healthy and effective, they will be playoff contenders. I'm sure JD Martinez will continue to hit roid-aided bombs. I'm also pretty sure Victor Martinez's days as a huge power threat are gone.

Key player: Justin Verlander. Detroit people would have you believe he figured out how to succeed without his big fastball in September of last year. If that's true, and he returns to dominant form, Detroit will likely contend again.

Something of interest to me: Will Jose Iglesias stay healthy and not try to kill teammates in the dugout? His defense makes the whole group much better.

4) Twins - They won't lead the division or be in playoff contention for as long this year, but Minnesota will avoid the cellar.

Key Player: Miguel Sano. Huge power, huge K rate. Can he continue to drive the ball and be a plus offensive player? Probably needs to cut that 35 percent K percentage to do so.

Something of interest to me: Will teams challenge Sano inside with hard stuff? Working away, away, just lets his power play up. Also - will Mike Berardino continue to be the biggest beat writer homer in MLB?

5) White Sox - still managed by a shitty manager who can't control his clubhouse (The blame for the LaRoche thing really should fall on him, not the GM). Still have a shitty overall defense and a lot of douchebags on the team. They will once again look better on paper than they actually perform.

Key player: Carlos Rodon. The White Sox need Rodon to take a big step forward to make an actual move this season. He's got the talent...

And, as always, here are the prospects.

Duncan’s Top 20 for 2016:

1. Raul Adalberto Mondesi, SS, BOTH: Tools, tools, tools. RA has tools galore. At his best, he’s an All-Star SS who plays elite D, hits 15-20 HR, swipes 40 bags, and is an ideal 1, 2 or 3 hitter. At his worst, I think he looks a lot like Alcides Escobar. Plate discipline is his biggest challenge at this point, but evaluators are confident that will come with time. Clear No. 1
2. Kyle Zimmer, RHP: He’s pitching again and staying healthy, which is nice. He’s pitcing out of the bullpen to build back his arm strength, which is less nice. But still has that high upside, just a lower floor now. Ideally, the team will use him as a bullpen weapon in September (because he has earned it) and then give him a chance to transition back to starting for 2016.
3. Bubba Starling, CF, RH: Starling has been up and down this year but put himself back on the map by greatly improving his K rate while also improving across the slash line as a hitter. His defense and baserunning are MLB ready; if Starling can work himself into a league average hitter, he can be a solid MLB regular who plays great D in CF while hitting 15 HR and swiping 20 bags.
4. Miguel Almonte, RHP: Still love the body, FB/CH combo. Results aren’t eye popping, but he’s still low enough and early enough in the development to prize those things over performance. Still a solid No. 3 starter upside, and just a year and some change away from potentially being ready to contribute at the MLB level.
5. Jorge Bonifacio, RF, RH: Emilio’s little brother got off to a horrible start in 2015 but has heated up as the season went on. He also is translating BP power to game power for the first time, with 15 HR just past the mid-way point of his season. Despite his disappointing 2014, he has a chance to build his way back into legit prospect status – and still is only 22. Next challenge for him should be Omaha, but that may wait for the start of the 2014 season.
6. Scott Blewett, RHP: Blewett has a nice two –pitch mix already and is off to a strong start. With his size (6-6) and a good fastball/curveball combo, Blewett could eventually turn into a good No. 3 starter, with a MLB-average changeup.
7. Nolan Watson, RHP: The Royals’ 2015 sandwich pick is a polished prep arm who is adding velocity and explosiveness to a good, polished base. Likely to move quickly.
8. Ashe Russell, RHP: The 2015 top pick probably needs more work than Watson, but the upside is really nice. Again, advanced two-pitch mix that will depend on him adding a changeup. Could be a very good NO. 2 if it all adds up.
9. Balbino Fuenmayor, 1B/DH, RH: The Balbino came out of basically nowhere in 2015 to earn a Futures Game spot. Big power and an improved two-strike approach have turned the late bloomer into a legit prospect. He’s blocked at the MLB level currently by Eric Hosmer and Kendrys Morales, but Fuenmayor’s combination of power hitting and good average/strike zone control makes him intriguing.
10. Cheslor Cuthbert, 3B, RH: Cheslor probably is not going to be the star KC was hoping for when signing him out of Nicaragua, but he does look like he can be a solid reserve for an MLB club. Good defense at 3B paired with a solid plate approach and some gap power plays fine off the bench. He becomes a lot more interesting if they think he can stick as a 2B, which they have experimented with.


11. Chase Vallot, C/DH/1B: I really like Vallot’s power and plate discipline combo. His bat will probably force him from behind the plate, but he’s held his own despite being extremely young for every level he has faced.
12. Alfredo Escalera-Maldonado, OF, RH: Escalera-Maldonado earned a promotion to Wilmington at age 20, which is pretty advanced movement for that age. He’s an athletic outfielder who has shown some plate discipline at an early age, which is encouraging. Doesn’t sound like he can stick in CF long term for KC, but his bat has become one to watch.
13. Pedro Fernandez, RHP: I haven’t seen much of him, but like the reports I’ve heard on his fastball and general makeup. Could become the next Almonte/Mondesi, though he’s more likely to land in the pen than either of them.
14. Elier Hernandez, OF, RH: Elier Hernanez teamed with Escalera-Maldonado in breaking out at Low-A and earning a promotion to Wilmington. It’s still early for this guy – he is just 20 years old – but he doesn’t take walks and hasn’t developed the prodigious power many thought he had the potential for. Still worth watching.
15. Hunter Dozier, 3B, RH: Dozier is reworking his swing mid-season, which generally will cause production to do what his has done: Nose dive. The changes he made entering the season (seemingly geared towards increasing his power production) were a disaster, and now he’s trying to get back to what he used to be. Still looks great and checks most of the scouting boxes, but the performance hasn’t matched, and it almost knocked him out of the list.
16. Christian Binford, RHP: After a breakthrough 2014, Binford struggled mightily at AAA and suffered a demotion. His upside remains similar – a back-end starter who can eat innings – but Binford’s lack of velocity and reliance on command have caught up to him so far.
17. Marten Gasparini, OF, SH: Gasparini is intriguing because of his speed and athleticism. He’s a LOOOOONG ways from the majors and young for his level, but reports on his bat speed, swing, and speed remain positive enough to keep him on the bubble.
18. Eric Skoglund, LHP: Skoglund had a nice year at Wilmington. I'm skeptical because his K rate is lower than I like to see for a guy at A+ - just 7/9, and usually guys lose a strikeout or two/9 as they move up the chain from there - but he has excellent control, walking 1.17 batters/9. 6-7 lefties with great control who get lots of ground balls - like Skoglund - have a chance to overcome bad K rates.
19. Ryan O'Hearn, 1B/LF: A lefty stick with power, O'Hearn was a savings signing as an 8th round pick, but a change in his approach increased his power - while increasing his K rate. After Vallot, probably the best pure power prospect in the Royals system.
20. Josh Staumont, RHP: I was terrified of this guy's control problems, and he walked nearly a batter an inning in his pro debut (32 BB in 40 1/3 IP). Staumont's nasty, nasty stuff (plus-plus fastball, plus slider) could make him a very good late-inning reliever who strikes out more than a batter an inning, if he can develop average or slightly below-average control. If he really masters the control, you're talking about a potential Greg Holland type, but that's a TALL task.

[Simply Red]

good job bud!

[Simply Red]

Are you going to get liquored up tonight for the game Duncan?

[A Salt Weapon]

I'm in.
#foreverroyal

[Unsmooth-Moment]

91 wins.

[BlackHelicopters]

92-70

[lewdog]

FOREVER ROYAL!

OUR TIME AGAIN.

[BlackHelicopters]

Fully erect at 11:55 central. Can't wait for tonight!

[Coach]

Let's do this.

[lewdog]

Fully erect at 11:55 central. Can't wait for tonight!

Are you with Getz's wife again?

[duncan_idaho]

Are you going to get liquored up tonight for the game Duncan?



Only if Getz's wife shows up.

Twins < 1 year old + Teaching a class all week = limited fun for me.

[duncan_idaho]

Only if Getz's wife shows up.

Twins < 1 year old + Teaching a class all week = limited fun for me.



My twins are still less than a year old, and I'm hosting people from out of town at work all week.

[Simply Red]

Only if Getz's wife shows up.

Twins < 1 year old + Teaching a class all week = limited fun for me.

I'm glad for you and also proud - I don't drink myself - But if I did - tonight would be a great Sunday to plow beers.

[SAUTO]

In.

94 wins

[Simply Red]

My twins are still less than a year old, and I'm hosting people from out of town at work all week.

got it.

[Shogun]

In on this thread

[Ebolapox]

In it to defend it. 92 wins

[WilliamTheIrish]

88 wins. Central Champs.

[Chiefshrink]

It's not our first attempt to defend/repeat the WS. We won it in 85.

[Munson]

In.

95 wins.

AL Central Champs.

ALDS Champs.

ALCS Champs.

WS Champs (again!) :Royals:

[WilliamTheIrish]

Was watching the Cards/Bucs and I have to say the MLB A. McCutchen and Humpty Dumpty commercial left me laughing.

[KChiefs1]

In.

Royals take a step back.

92-70

[cabletech94]

In.

CABLETECH94 wins


updated for prosperity.


#takethecrownagain.

[Prison Bitch]

85 wins, ties Cleve for Division, wins the 163rd game in a wild comeback being down 8-3 in the 8th, beats Boston in ALDS before losing to Houston in ALCS

[Fansy the Famous Bard]

94-68

[big nasty kcnut]

93 wins! Also no more worrying about the twins.

[MeatRock]

Hope we rip the Mets tonight. Fuck them crying bitches.

[mr. tegu]

Anyone know where we can watch the flag raising and pregame on TV? Is ESPN showing all of it?

[KChiefs1]

Anyone know where we can watch the flag raising and pregame on TV? Is ESPN showing all of it?



They just showed it.

[KChiefs1]

Anyone know where we can watch the flag raising and pregame on TV? Is ESPN showing all of it?



https://www.facebook.com/Royals/videos/10153614181958691/

[Prison Bitch]

Twins only 1/2 game back

[Jerok]

Anyone worried we are only half a game up? And there's plenty of time left for the rest of the division to catch up.

[BigCatDaddy]

In!

[Sully]

On pace for 162 wins.

That would be a record.

[kcchiefsus]

Is Chris Young really our #2 starter? That seems like a recipe for disaster if we're counting on a huge number of innings from him this year.

[Chiefspants]

Is Chris Young really our #2 starter? That seems like a recipe for disaster if we're counting on a huge number of innings from him this year.

He was our #4. Kennedy's hamstring was tight after Spring Training so they bumped him from the start.

[kstater]

Doesn't matter where he's slotted. He's gonna do the same as a last year, chew innings for 4-5 months, rest for the playoffs, then go for 5 innings in the playoffs

[Coach]

Plus we have an off day today, and I believe another off day on Wednesday and Thursday. So pretty much every pitcher except Volquez will be available tomorrow.

[BWillie]

Ready for tomorrow. Tomorrow is real opening day, can't have opening day at night! I'll be there, can't wait.

[Halfcan]

Ready for tomorrow. Tomorrow is real opening day, can't have opening day at night! I'll be there, can't wait.

Mets get to watch the Ring ceremony now. ROFL i am sure they are sick of us. Hopefully it will get in their heads and we will win again.

Going to be a great day!!

[suzzer99]

Mets fan having epic meltdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MLBonFOX/

(you have to scroll down to the article titled "Yoenis Cespedes drops another easy fly ball against the Royals" and read the comments, if you go to the actual article on Fox it only has 3 comments)

http://i.imgur.com/EMlRwNc.png

http://i.imgur.com/W37XrQj.png

http://i.imgur.com/Et6mHIi.png

http://i.imgur.com/icLJUd3.png

[kcfanXIII]

EPIC facebook meltdown. Go on back to NY, where you're still second fiddle to the yankees.

[KChiefs1]

Mets fan having epic meltdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MLBonFOX/

(you have to scroll down to the article titled "Yoenis Cespedes drops another easy fly ball against the Royals" and read the comments, if you go to the actual article on Fox it only has 3 comments)

http://i.imgur.com/EMlRwNc.png

http://i.imgur.com/W37XrQj.png

http://i.imgur.com/Et6mHIi.png

http://i.imgur.com/icLJUd3.png



Kevin Hoffman is a dumbass.

[Dartgod]

Kevin Hoffman is a dumbass.

YOU PPL ARE ASSHATS I DONE YOUR'RE DUMBASSES

DURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.....


Someone needs to track this guy down and get him to post here. Comedy gold.

[kcfanXIII]

Everyone wants the "Royals=Thugs" thing to be true, they just won't let it die. Fuck em all. I always wondered what being the best would be like. Now I know. We don't start shit, but we'll finish it. If that's being a thug, then I'm good with that.

[siberian khatru]

Kevin Hoffman is a dumbass.

We should all friend him and then unfriend him on Facebook.

[Halfcan]

Everyone wants the "Royals=Thugs" thing to be true, they just won't let it die. **** em all. I always wondered what being the best would be like. Now I know. We don't start shit, but we'll finish it. If that's being a thug, then I'm good with that.

Yep those Royal's thugs did an awesome thing yesterday with the first pitch ball. They raised a lot of cash for charity by forming a chain (9 miles) and playing catch all the way to the stadium.

Funny how kids and women in powder blue outfits are THUGS to other teams? :rolleyes:

[Discuss Thrower]

Cliff Lee?

[chief4life]

If you want to rewatch the Opening Day game vs. the Mets or didn't DVR it last night. Here is the torrent for last nights game :thumb:

http://www.sport-video.org.ua/NYMKCR030416.html

[KCUnited]

Twins looking unbeatable through 2.5. Only Mother Nature can stop them.

[tk13]

Orioles walkoff win against the Twins. Some breathing room in the division. For now.

[KChiefs1]

Orioles walkoff win against the Twins. Some breathing room in the division. For now.



You enjoying the free MLB too?

[ChiTown]

Orioles walkoff win against the Twins. Some breathing room in the division. For now.

:clap:

[mr. tegu]

This is awesome. John Oliver is giving away super expensive seats at Yankees games for just 25 cents each so that they can troll the Yankees for not wanting people to buy those seats and sell them to people who are not used to being in premium seats. This comes from them no longer allowing printable tickets, I think.

There are a few bad words so maybe not good for work.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6J9viOvUbOY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[KChiefs1]

Anyone seen a picture of the rings yet? I keep looking but nothing. Why so secretive?

[KChiefs1]

Louis Coleman in for the Dodgers.

[lewdog]

Louis Coleman in for the Dodgers.

Good thing their lead in that game is fucking massive.

[New World Order]

Can't wait for the ring ceremony tomorrow LMAO

[KChiefs1]

Orioles walkoff win against the Twins. Some breathing room in the division. For now.



Yeah but Toronto is 2-0.
We now trail them 1/2 game for home field advantage.

[lewdog]

Yeah but Toronto is 2-0.
We now trail them 1/2 game for home field advantage.

I still see some massive injury hitting those turdbergs from north of the border this year. Tulo's glass legs?

By season's end, I think it's Houston who comes out of the regular season on top.

[lewdog]

Greinke getting shelled in AZ tonight....by the Rockies. Roof open though. Neat stadium when that happens.

https://scontent.fphx1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/t31.0-8/12419161_10153681145874032_2147944202300667788_o.jpg

[Discuss Thrower]

Get fucked Zack you mentally fragile fuck.

Chase Field is beautiful though. I nearly had a panic attack when I looked down from one of the luxury boxes a few weeks ago.

[lewdog]

Get fucked Zack you mentally fragile fuck.

Chase Field is beautiful though. I nearly had a panic attack when I looked down from one of the luxury boxes a few weeks ago.

What were you in the stadium for?

[Discuss Thrower]

What were you in the stadium for?

Fantasy draft. They put us up in a luxury suite above RF. I've always had a minor fear of heights but on draft day I got the spins, hand tremors and had trouble breathing.

[eDave]

It's a lot of fun to catch a game at Friday's.

[duncan_idaho]

Fantasy draft. They put us up in a luxury suite above RF. I've always had a minor fear of heights but on draft day I got the spins, hand tremors and had trouble breathing.



Jealous.

[Rasputin]

I love the gold lettering on the uniforms and hats.



Let's Go Royals.

[WhawhaWhat]

I love the gold lettering on the uniforms and hats.



Let's Go Royals.

Me too. I hope they keep it all year. I want to see the powder blue jerseys with the gold letters.

[WilliamTheIrish]

Me too. I hope they keep it all year. I want to see the powder blue jerseys with the gold letters.

First two games only.

[WhawhaWhat]

Would not want to be attending this game.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It&#39;s 28 degrees in Cleveland right now for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Indians?src=hash">#Indians</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Redsox?src=hash">#Redsox</a> season opener today. Play ball!</p>&mdash; Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) <a href="https://twitter.com/BNightengale/status/717327546358956032">April 5, 2016</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Dartgod]

So if no one else is going to start the GDT, I'll take it and test my 2016 mojo. Any objections?

[cosmo20002]

On pace for 162 wins.

That would be a record.

On pace for 0 home runs. Also would be a record.
162-0 with no homers. That would be something. Along with Hosmer's 486 hits.

[ChiTown]

On pace for 0 home runs. Also would be a record.
162-0 with no homers. That would be something. Along with Hosmer's 486 hits.

should be a hell of a season.........but, keep an eye on the Twins

[Why Not?]

I love the gold lettering on the uniforms and hats.



Let's Go Royals.

Love em. Bought one. Coolest sports jersey or shirt I've ever owned and it's super comfortable as well

[WilliamTheIrish]

I love me some firestick. Watching the Yankees/Stro's while waiting for the World Champs to come on.

[WhawhaWhat]

I don't know if any of you guys watched the John Oliver segment about the Yankees being pompous douchebags to their fans that want to buy tickets in the expensive seats at Yankee stadium, but John Oliver offered tickets for 25 cents behind the plate to anyone that would dress in a non-corporate asshole way.

This is a result for the first game: Fans dressed as Ninja Turtles.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CfS5OvYUkAA_Hx8.jpg

Link to the segment. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMgCr8ho6Zk)

[Sully]

On pace for 0 home runs. Also would be a record.
162-0 with no homers. That would be something. Along with Hosmer's 486 hits.

Hosmer on pace for 162 bunt hits. That would surprise everyone.

[KChiefs1]

Still no leaked pictures of the rings?

[Great Expectations]

I think one of Salvy's has been posted today.

[Dartgod]

I think one of Salvy's has been posted today.

I posted one on the GDT, but I'm pretty sure that is not the ring they are getting.

[Rasputin]

Love em. Bought one. Coolest sports jersey or shirt I've ever owned and it's super comfortable as well



Awesome! How much? Where you get it? On line or store?

[mr. tegu]

I don't know if any of you guys watched the John Oliver segment about the Yankees being pompous douchebags to their fans that want to buy tickets in the expensive seats at Yankee stadium, but John Oliver offered tickets for 25 cents behind the plate to anyone that would dress in a non-corporate asshole way.

This is a result for the first game: Fans dressed as Ninja Turtles.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CfS5OvYUkAA_Hx8.jpg

Link to the segment. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMgCr8ho6Zk)

I posted the video earlier in the thread. This is great.

[Why Not?]

Awesome! How much? Where you get it? On line or store?

Got mine at Rally House. $115

[eDave]

Love em. Bought one. Coolest sports jersey or shirt I've ever owned and it's super comfortable as well

Damn. I'd have had you get me one but I forgot you were there. If you are still there though.... Medium. Salvy. Please and thank you. I'll pay for your troubles.

Jelly.

[Rasputin]

Got mine at Rally House. $115

Hhmm guess I got to save some $$ my budget is tight and I want to go to Royals v Braves May 14 if I can figure out how to afford it.


I really want get that jersey.

[ChiefsCountry]

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/eric-hosmer-royals-world-champions-still-no-fluke/

[Mama Hip Rockets]

keep an eye on the Twins

LOL

[siberian khatru]

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/eric-hosmer-royals-world-champions-still-no-fluke/

Wow. That Gordo stuff was especially fantastic.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/eric-hosmer-royals-world-champions-still-no-fluke/

Hard to read this stuff from Hoz and not think he's gonna be here for awhile. Dude loves KC.

[KChiefs1]

Attendance:

1st game: 40,030
2nd game: 39,782

[ChiTown]

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/eric-hosmer-royals-world-champions-still-no-fluke/

Awesome!!!!

Rep

[KChiefs1]

Marlins just tied it up with Detroit.

Rodriguez gave up 3 runs in the 9th. lol

[tk13]

Blue Jays lost tonight when our good friend Jose Bautista was called out for the new Chase Utley slide rule... illegal slide. Didn't try to stay on second base, tried to grab the infielders leg. Kept two runs from scoring. This is going to be the topic of the day for sure.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rays challenge call that J Bautista didn&#39;t violate rule 6.01(j); call overturned, violation: <a href="https://t.co/gZO9nEcqxb">https://t.co/gZO9nEcqxb</a> <a href="https://t.co/7O21hhws1u">pic.twitter.com/7O21hhws1u</a></p>&mdash; MLB Replay (@MLBReplays) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBReplays/status/717541498842001408">April 6, 2016</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[KC_Connection]

Blue Jays lost tonight when our good friend Jose Bautista was called out for the new Chase Utley slide rule... illegal slide. Didn't try to stay on second base, tried to grab the infielders leg. Kept two runs from scoring. This is going to be the topic of the day for sure.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rays challenge call that J Bautista didn&#39;t violate rule 6.01(j); call overturned, violation: <a href="https://t.co/gZO9nEcqxb">https://t.co/gZO9nEcqxb</a> <a href="https://t.co/7O21hhws1u">pic.twitter.com/7O21hhws1u</a></p>&mdash; MLB Replay (@MLBReplays) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBReplays/status/717541498842001408">April 6, 2016</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
By the book, it's the right call. Will they enforce it as strictly in every case of this (or something similar to this) throughout the year, though? I very much doubt it, but there are going to be a ton of shitstorms if they do.

[jd1020]

Blue Jays lost tonight when our good friend Jose Bautista was called out for the new Chase Utley slide rule... illegal slide. Didn't try to stay on second base, tried to grab the infielders leg. Kept two runs from scoring. This is going to be the topic of the day for sure.

I have a huge problem with the Markakis slide being ruled illegal and I would have a problem with this one as well if he didn't blatantly grab his leg.

The rule is just shit

[KChiefs1]

Gibbons says they will come out wearing dresses tomorrow.

[jd1020]

I just don't understand why it's important to make sure you attempt to stay on the base. The runner is out. Who gives a **** if he remains on the bag at that point? The problem with the Utley "slide" was that he was beyond the bag and made contact with the defender before even hitting the dirt.

If you are going to go to such stupid lengths to destroy a part of the game since it's existence then get rid of the neighborhood bullshit.

[eDave]

I just don't understand why it's important to make sure you attempt to stay on the base. The runner is out. Who gives a **** if he remains on the bag at that point? The problem with the Utley "slide" was that he was beyond the bag and made contact with the defender before even hitting the dirt.

I don't think it's the slide, per say. It's more about highlighting the fact that he took the inside tract to be in position to interfere with the play.

Busch League move by Bautista. Big surprise.

[jd1020]

I don't think it's the slide, per say. It's more about highlighting the fact that he took the inside tract to be in position to interfere with the play.

Busch League move by Bautista. Big surprise.

It's 100% about the slide. What was wrong with Markakis' slide other than the fact he didn't remain on the base after being called out?

[KC_Connection]

Busch League move by Bautista. Big surprise.
You should probably learn how to spell the phrase if you are going to use it. And no, it wasn't.

[KC_Connection]

It's 100% about the slide. What was wrong with Markakis' slide other than the fact he didn't remain on the base after being called out?

Yep, it's the slide. It's the fact that, according to the umpires, Bautista intentionally initiated the contact with the fielder, which made it not a "bona fide slide" under 6.01 (j).


Notwithstanding the above, a slide shall not be a “bona fide slide”
if a runner engages in a “roll block,” or intentionally initiates (or
attempts to initiate) contact with the fielder by elevating and kicking
his leg above the fielder’s knee or throwing his arm or his upper
body.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/downloads/y2016/official_baseball_rules.pdf

[KC_Connection]

Expect managers to come out and argue for a replay of any takeout slide this year. This is going to get old real fast (especially if they continue to enforce the rule as strictly as they did here).

[eDave]

You should probably learn how to spell the phrase if you are going to use it. And no, it wasn't.

Grabbing his leg is indeed bush leeg.

[KC_Connection]

Grabbing his leg is indeed bush leeg.
Yes, I'm sure the Rays will take offense to the touching of his foot along the dirt during a slide.

Guess we can expect a beanball tomorrow. LMAO

[mnchiefsguy]

He slide to the inside of the base....the same side of the base the infielder is on. He did it on purpose. He intentionally reached out and attempted to grab the infielder and pull him off of his feet.

No brainer call there. Bautista violated the spirit and the letter of the rule.

[KC_Connection]

He slide to the inside of the base....the same side of the base the infielder is on. He did it on purpose. He intentionally reached out and attempted to grab the infielder and pull him off of his feet.

No brainer call there. Bautista violated the spirit and the letter of the rule.
Last year he and everyone else in that situation would have just barreled right into his legs (and it would have been fine). The times are changing.

[mnchiefsguy]

Last year he and everyone else in that situation would have just barreled right into his legs. The times are changing.

Rules change every year. The players know the rules--mlb goes to each and every team in Spring Training and reviews the rule changes with the teams....so he knew the rule and he willingly violated it. He should have been called out.

[KC_Connection]

Rules change every year. The players know the rules--mlb goes to each and every team in Spring Training and reviews the rule changes with the teams....so he knew the rule and he willingly violated it. He should have been called out.
Yeah, I said as much above. There will be many more cases like this, though, with takeout slides being such an ingrained part of baseball. And like with the catcher blocking rule, I have my doubts about it being applied consistently.

[BigCatDaddy]

That one was pretty easy. He was fine until he tried to reach out and take the leg out with his arm.

[jd1020]

That one was pretty easy. He was fine until he tried to reach out and take the leg out with his arm.

Nope. His arm has little to do with it. He made no attempt the stay on the bag.

The Utley rule was intended to protect defenders from malicious intent and it's being used to overrule a baseball play that's been ok for over a century. Its just stupid.

[BigCatDaddy]

Nope. His arm has little to do with it. He made no attempt the stay on the bag.

The Utley rule was intended to protect defenders from malicious intent and it's being used to overrule a baseball play that's been ok for over a century. Its just stupid.
I think they just cited the wrong rule. Grabbing a throwers leg has always been interference.

[WilliamTheIrish]

Yea, he reached out, ever so slightly. But that call was horseshit.

MLB has effectively fucked themselves on this rule. The neighborhood play is gone, the pop up slide is now reviewed every time and with these two things happening, they have forced the infielder and base runner together in he same spot.

As a result, there will be a lot of guys who get nicked up or hurt at 2B.

But that slide? What the fuck? That's a nice easy slide.

[BigCatDaddy]

Bautista yanking out the back foot as he is getting ready to release. Ever try to throw a ball with someone grabbing your back leg. Call is a no brainer, especially given the distance the thrower was from the bag. Perhaps we should also allow DT tomahawk chops to to throwing arm?

[KC_Connection]

Bautista yanking out the back foot as he is getting ready to release. Ever try to throw a ball with someone grabbing your back leg. Call is a no brainer, especially given the distance the thrower was from the bag. Perhaps we should also allow DT tomahawk chops to to throwing arm?
Two things:

1. Yes, by the book, it's definitely interference. But technically so was barreling into fielders as they were throwing the ball and runners have done that for years with no repercussions. If this was 2015, what Bautista did yesterday is certainly not getting called interference.

#2. As you mentioned, though, they actually cited the new Utley rule in making the decision. It appears they deemed what he did with his arm to be an intentional initiation of contact and said it wasn't a bona fide slide on that basis.

[BigCatDaddy]

Two things:

1. Yes, by the book, it's definitely interference. But technically so was barreling into fielders as they were throwing the ball and runners have done that for years with no repercussions. If this was 2015, what Bautista did yesterday is not getting called interference.

#2. As you mentioned, though, they actually cited the new Utley rule in making the decision. It appears they deemed what he did with his arm to be an intentional initiation of contact and said it wasn't a bona fide slide on that basis.

It should have been illegal previously also. I still think the arm whip to foot was key but if he didn't do that the throw doesn't go 15 ft widewide of the bag, game over. Worth the gamble I guess.

[MotherfuckerJones]

I agree with the call. You can't grab at the guy as he's trying to throw it to first. That was just a dumb thing to do by Bautista.

[MotherfuckerJones]

Yes, I'm sure the Rays will take offense to the touching of his foot along the dirt during a slide.

Guess we can expect a beanball tomorrow. LMAO

ROFL ya no kidding. He didn't do anything malicious.

[ChiTown]

Yea, he reached out, ever so slightly. But that call was horseshit.

MLB has effectively ****ed themselves on this rule. The neighborhood play is gone, the pop up slide is now reviewed every time and with these two things happening, they have forced the infielder and base runner together in he same spot.

As a result, there will be a lot of guys who get nicked up or hurt at 2B.

But that slide? What the ****? That's a nice easy slide.

Bautista is a douche nozzle like no other, but 100% agreed on the slide. BFD

[WhawhaWhat]

<iframe src='http://m.mlb.com/shared/video/embed/embed.html?content_id=574965183&topic_id=6479266&width=400&height=224&property=mlb' width='400' height='224' frameborder='0'>Your browser does not support iframes.</iframe>

[Sure-Oz]

@FlannyMLB: Been told that Kyle Zimmer is being held back in extended Spring because his shoulder a "little erratic." Will throw sides next week #Royals

[Ebolapox]

@FlannyMLB: Been told that Kyle Zimmer is being held back in extended Spring because his shoulder a "little erratic." Will throw sides next week #Royals

I'm shocked

[siberian khatru]

@FlannyMLB: Been told that Kyle Zimmer is being held back in extended Spring because his shoulder a "little erratic." Will throw sides next week #Royals

<img style="-webkit-user-select: none;" src="https://media.giphy.com/media/111ZbljeKZKjcI/giphy.gif" width="275" height="275">

[KChiefs1]

@FlannyMLB: Been told that Kyle Zimmer is being held back in extended Spring because his shoulder a "little erratic." Will throw sides next week #Royals



There it is.

[thabear04]

https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/s480x480/e35/12383655_838164772961949_878974388_n.jpg?ig_cache_key=MTIyMjY1Mjk2ODQ1MDYzODM5OQ%3D%3D.2

[BWillie]

This is awesome. John Oliver is giving away super expensive seats at Yankees games for just 25 cents each so that they can troll the Yankees for not wanting people to buy those seats and sell them to people who are not used to being in premium seats. This comes from them no longer allowing printable tickets, I think.

There are a few bad words so maybe not good for work.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6J9viOvUbOY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Ugh. John Oliver, I cannot stand that pompous prick.

[duncan_idaho]

Re: Zimmer - very disappointing

Re: Bautista - the slide is fine, the grab is not (and is no different that ARod batting the ball out of the glove).

But let him keep doing that. Eventually he'll do it to the wrong guy and get a cleat to the hand.

[KChiefs1]

https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/s480x480/e35/12383655_838164772961949_878974388_n.jpg?ig_cache_key=MTIyMjY1Mjk2ODQ1MDYzODM5OQ%3D%3D.2



I want.

[lewdog]

I'm getting ready to scout the White Sox/A's on ESPN 2 right now.

[Lex Luthor]

I'm getting ready to scout the White Sox/A's on ESPN 2 right now.
I'm watching it too. I just saw a Billy Butler at-bat with a runner on first, and Billy DID NOT HIT INTO A DOUBLE PLAY!!!

He did hit a double-play ball to the shortstop, but there was already two out.

[lewdog]

I'm watching it too. I just saw a Billy Butler at-bat with a runner on first, and Billy DID NOT HIT INTO A DOUBLE PLAY!!!

He did hit a double-play ball to the shortstop, but there was already two out.

I was gonna post the same thing. Taylor made double play hit if there wasn't already two outs.

Classic. The announcers were talking a lot about his down year and how it probably hurt him to move up with the Royals and not get to take part in the glory.

ROFL

[Lex Luthor]

I was gonna post the same thing. Taylor made double play hit if there wasn't already two outs.

Classic. The announcers were talking a lot about his down year and how it probably hurt him to move up with the Royals and not get to take part in the glory.

ROFL
I'm sure it did. But he has 30 million reasons to be happy about his lot in life.

[Chiefspants]

I was gonna post the same thing. Taylor made double play hit if there wasn't already two outs.

Classic. The announcers were talking a lot about his down year and how it probably hurt him to move up with the Royals and not get to take part in the glory.

ROFL

There's also a fair chance that we don't win it all with him on the roster. Sorry Billy.

[ChiefsCountry]

https://twitter.com/KeepUpWithKP/status/717918729435090944

Can somebody embed it. Hosmer leaving the Bieber concert tonight.

[Chiefspants]

https://twitter.com/KeepUpWithKP/status/717918729435090944

Can somebody embed it. Hosmer leaving the Bieber concert tonight.

Holy ****. Alex Rodriguez said this day would come in 2012, Hosmer is a****ing star.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Dayton has to re-sign Hoz. Plus he loves it here. Not to mention, he's pretty good lol.

[Prison Bitch]

Is it fair to ask about Cain being a bit too aggressive in CF? He crashed jnto the wall Game 1 and made a great diving play Game 2 and nearly slid into the wall. He's a great defender but his bat has improved so much he's a legit 3 hitter. Is it worth going after these balls? Can we lose him for a month?


Last year there were only 2 players +15 runs offensively and defensively (you can guess one). He is an elite defender but it's ok to let some of these go

[Chiefspants]

Is it fair to ask about Cain being a bit too aggressive in CF? He crashed jnto the wall Game 1 and made a great diving play Game 2 and nearly slid into the wall. He's a great defender but his bat has improved so much he's a legit 3 hitter. Is it worth going after these balls? Can we lose him for a month?


Last year there were only 2 players +15 runs offensively and defensively (you can guess one). He is an elite defender but it's ok to let some of these go

It just goes against the teams make-up. I cringe hard every time Hos slides into first, as a broken wrist would be devastating for him at this point in his career.

But this team lets the players be who they are. Sometimes that doesn't work (Game 7 of the 2014 World Series), but more often than not it has (2014 & 2015 playoffs).

Speaking of former Royals, I feel for BGJ. Though his Padres came close today, they still haven't scored a run this season (What a way to kick off their home opening series).

[Sure-Oz]

Nephew was at bieber concert and tried to get a pic with Moose but teeny boppers were just too much

[tk13]

This city is so nuts for a winning team, there just aren't many places like it. Obviously these guys are going to go for the money... but just like Gordon, if they stay they will be treated like Gods. Then again, maybe they'd like actually being able to go out in public.

[eDave]

https://twitter.com/KeepUpWithKP/status/717918729435090944

Can somebody embed it. Hosmer leaving the Bieber concert tonight.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">When Hosmer walks out of the Justin Bieber concert... <a href="https://t.co/8jioeazn8j">pic.twitter.com/8jioeazn8j</a></p>&mdash; Kirsten Peterson (@KeepUpWithKP) <a href="https://twitter.com/KeepUpWithKP/status/717918729435090944">April 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[siberian khatru]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">When Hosmer walks out of the Justin Bieber concert... <a href="https://t.co/8jioeazn8j">pic.twitter.com/8jioeazn8j</a></p>&mdash; Kirsten Peterson (@KeepUpWithKP) <a href="https://twitter.com/KeepUpWithKP/status/717918729435090944">April 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Lesson of the day: Don't go to Justin Bieber concerts.

[jd1020]

Lesson of the day: Don't go to Justin Bieber concerts.

If you do, make sure everyone sees you walk out.

[kcfanXIII]

Re: Zimmer - very disappointing

Re: Bautista - the slide is fine, the grab is not (and is no different that ARod batting the ball out of the glove).

But let him keep doing that. Eventually he'll do it to the wrong guy and get a cleat to the hand.

And then Blue Jay fans will cry about how dirty that team was. I feel like I've seen this story, (or one similar) before.

[suzzer99]

Is it fair to ask about Cain being a bit too aggressive in CF? He crashed jnto the wall Game 1 and made a great diving play Game 2 and nearly slid into the wall. He's a great defender but his bat has improved so much he's a legit 3 hitter. Is it worth going after these balls? Can we lose him for a month?


Last year there were only 2 players +15 runs offensively and defensively (you can guess one). He is an elite defender but it's ok to let some of these go

Gordon didn't injure himself until he tried to lay up and avoid the wall.

[WhawhaWhat]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">When Hosmer walks out of the Justin Bieber concert... <a href="https://t.co/8jioeazn8j">pic.twitter.com/8jioeazn8j</a></p>&mdash; Kirsten Peterson (@KeepUpWithKP) <a href="https://twitter.com/KeepUpWithKP/status/717918729435090944">April 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Hosmer makes the girls get a little rapey.

[KC_Connection]

And then Blue Jay fans will cry about how dirty that team was. I feel like I've seen this story, (or one similar) before.
Shockingly, the Rays didn't look to throw a beanball yesterday at him. Who could have predicted that? LMAO

[Sully]

Guy I graduated high school with has worked on the grounds crew for years. Saw on FB yesterday that he got a WS ring. Not the one the players got, obviously, but still very cool that he has something like that and was, however small, a part of that.

[WhawhaWhat]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Alex Gordon joked that the group of Royals at Bieber sent Hosmer out first to get mobbed, so they could duck out peacefully.</p>&mdash; Rustin Dodd (@rustindodd) <a href="https://twitter.com/rustindodd/status/718128101251743745">April 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Miss JGuts.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A reporter asked Alex Gordon if he knew many Bieber songs. &quot;Yeah, we had Jeremy Guthrie on our team.&quot;</p>&mdash; Rustin Dodd (@rustindodd) <a href="https://twitter.com/rustindodd/status/718127636946362368">April 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[KChiefs1]

Hosmer makes the girls get a little rapey.



Crazy!

http://fox4kc.com/2016/04/07/bieber-fans-go-crazy-for-eric-hosmer/

[KChiefs1]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Alex Gordon joked that the group of Royals at Bieber sent Hosmer out first to get mobbed, so they could duck out peacefully.</p>— Rustin Dodd (@rustindodd) <a href="https://twitter.com/rustindodd/status/718128101251743745">April 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Miss JGuts.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A reporter asked Alex Gordon if he knew many Bieber songs. &quot;Yeah, we had Jeremy Guthrie on our team.&quot;</p>— Rustin Dodd (@rustindodd) <a href="https://twitter.com/rustindodd/status/718127636946362368">April 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>



That's hilarious.

[SPchief]

Guy I graduated high school with has worked on the grounds crew for years. Saw on FB yesterday that he got a WS ring. Not the one the players got, obviously, but still very cool that he has something like that and was, however small, a part of that.

I read on twitter yesterday that Glass bought 700+ rings. Fucking cheap ass owner

[Kidd Lex]

Guy I graduated high school with has worked on the grounds crew for years. Saw on FB yesterday that he got a WS ring. Not the one the players got, obviously, but still very cool that he has something like that and was, however small, a part of that.

You know Dave too eh? He was an asst baseball coach for me in HS. Great baseball guy.

[Kidd Lex]

Nephew was at bieber concert and tried to get a pic with Moose but teeny boppers were just too much

"Nephew" eh?

[KChiefs1]

Mets ring:
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160407/38858070659f4b85d8e0428ef096aa1f.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Chiefspants]

Mets ring:
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160407/38858070659f4b85d8e0428ef096aa1f.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If you thought this place was full of despair, take a stroll through MetsRefugees, there's a near consensus that this is a "loser's ring" celebrating a second place finish.

Perhaps I'm misremembering, but I thought the rings and banner were well received here in 2015.

[tk13]

Speaking of rings.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Royals?src=hash">#Royals</a> WS rings appraise at $23,700. Glass family spent &quot;millions&quot; on over 700 rings <a href="https://t.co/IPYZIn4WoK">https://t.co/IPYZIn4WoK</a> <a href="https://t.co/lJ3tWzo0p0">pic.twitter.com/lJ3tWzo0p0</a></p>&mdash; Jeffrey Flanagan (@FlannyMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/FlannyMLB/status/718216617834864640">April 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Prison Bitch]

It just goes against the teams make-up. I cringe hard every time Hos slides into first, as a broken wrist would be devastating for him at this point in his career.

But this team lets the players be who they are. Sometimes that doesn't work (Game 7 of the 2014 World Series), but more often than not it has (2014 & 2015 playoffs).

Speaking of former Royals, I feel for BGJ. Though his Padres came close today, they still haven't scored a run this season (What a way to kick off their home opening series).

I remember (or misremember) Ms telling Griffey to stop crashing into walls because it just wasn't worth it.

[MotherfuckerJones]

Beautiful rings guys congratulations!

[tk13]

The Twins just finished getting swept by Baltimore. They're 0-3. They're going to come in tomorrow ticked. Ned better be ready.

[MotherfuckerJones]

Sox took 3 of 4 in Choketown. Nice start vs a shitty team.

[KChiefs1]

Is it fair to ask about Cain being a bit too aggressive in CF? He crashed jnto the wall Game 1 and made a great diving play Game 2 and nearly slid into the wall. He's a great defender but his bat has improved so much he's a legit 3 hitter. Is it worth going after these balls? Can we lose him for a month?


Last year there were only 2 players +15 runs offensively and defensively (you can guess one). He is an elite defender but it's ok to let some of these go



http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article70244567.html#emlnl=Royals_Extra


Statcast breaks down how rare Lorenzo Cain’s dazzling catch was against the Mets

Even when he’s having a rough day, Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain still manages to make a big play.

During the Royals’ 2-0 loss to the Mets on Tuesday, Cain lost a ball in the afternoon sun and admitted it was a challenging day. Yet, Cain made a sensational grab on ball hit by Michael Conforto in the second inning. Cain’s route to the ball was nearly perfect and he ended up running into the outfield wall.

Here is the breakdown from Statcast:

Cain covered 92.6 feet and reached a top speed for 21.6 mph. According to MLB.com, a catch that combined at least 90 feet covered and a speed of at least 21 mph occurred just 25 times during the entire 2015 season. MLB noted that Cain made three of those catches last season, which tied with Detroit’s Anthony Gose for the most in the majors.

I’ll just say this: I love Statcast

[lewdog]

Schwarber and Fowler collide in outfield. Fowler smashed right into Schwarber's leg.

Schwarber carted off.

[Why Not?]

Schwarber and Fowler collide in outfield. Fowler smashed right into Schwarber's leg.

Schwarber carted off.

Yeah that was scary and yet funny at the same time. Plus, always cool to see an inside the parker. Schwarber really has no business playing the OF

[Why Not?]

To clarify, Schwarber's bull in a china shop going after the ball was funny. Not his injury

[lewdog]

Yeah that was scary and yet funny at the same time. Plus, always cool to see an inside the parker. Schwarber really has no business playing the OF

He's legit awful out there.

Need to get to some games there this year.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Watching Zobrist tonight...unless Infante gets exorcised or something we're gonna miss him so much. So patient, love his ABs. Maybe Moore will make a move by the deadline. I'm not believing in Infante 2.0 until I see it.

[Why Not?]

He's legit awful out there.

Need to get to some games there this year.


Definitely.

[Why Not?]

Watching Zobrist tonight...unless Infante gets exorcised or something we're gonna miss him so much. So patient, love his ABs. Maybe Moore will make a move by the deadline. I'm not believing in Infante 2.0 until I see it.


I think Omar will be okay but he may never be Zobrist in our eyes, unless he wins a WS MVP or something.

[tk13]

Zobrist is like a machine at the plate. There just aren't many guys out there period that are going to replace that.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Zobrist is like a machine at the plate. There just aren't many guys out there period that are going to replace that.I really wanted him over Gordon, if not both. I really don't want to think about it.

[jd1020]

I really wanted him over Gordon, if not both. I really don't want to think about it.

If it makes you feel any better, I'd rather still have Castro than Zobrist right now.

[tk13]

I really wanted him over Gordon, if not both. I really don't want to think about it.

Maybe, but Gordon is an elite defender and when his contract ends, he'll be about as old as Zobrist is now. Zobrist will be 38 when his contract is up.

Plus, he took less money to play with the Cubs. He wanted to play with Maddon again, and he's originally from Illinois.

[C3HIEF3S]

Won't be able to watch tonight because I will be on a plane headed for Kansas City, MO. Orientation for KU on Saturday morning then it looks like the Royals game in the evening with my father!

[Dartgod]

The Twins just finished getting swept by Baltimore. They're 0-3. They're going to come in tomorrow ticked. Ned better be ready.
He should deliver a preemptive ass chewing before the game tonight. Couldn't hurt.

[Sure-Oz]

"Nephew" eh?
Lol yes...wasn't me him and his mom each went for $250 a ticket. Eff that

Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

[Prison Bitch]

Zobrist years 3&4 of that deal will be a bad bargain

[jd1020]

Zobrist years 3&4 of that deal will be a bad bargain

Luckily for the Cubs money isn't an issue and they have Baez waiting, and if he doesn't work out their #1 prospect is a top 30 MiLB shortstop. If Zobrist tanks the Cubs are ready with options B and C, assuming no trades. Also, they just converted Ian Happ to full time 2B.

[Sully]

You know Dave too eh? He was an asst baseball coach for me in HS. Great baseball guy.

I had no idea he was a baseball guy.
I knew him in high school. Great guy.

[T-post Tom]

LET'S GO!!!

https://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/jQ9kHfQpxuma0uZCgBgGYQqUSfM=/0x0:4389x2926/1310x873/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/49093801/GettyImages-512307476.0.jpg

[C3HIEF3S]

Would love to see a reemergence from Yordano this year, dude has the tools.

[stonedstooge]

Won't be able to watch tonight because I will be on a plane headed for Kansas City, MO. Orientation for KU on Saturday morning then it looks like the Royals game in the evening with my father!

Going to be a Beaker huh? We won't hold that against you:Poke:

[KChiefs1]

Would love to see a reemergence from Yordano this year, dude has the tools.



Looks the same so far.

[mr. tegu]

Kyle Schwarber out for the season with a torn ACL after his collision in the outfield.

[C3HIEF3S]

Going to be a Beaker huh? We won't hold that against you:Poke:

That I am, Stooge, that I am! Can't even begin to explain how much I am looking forward to being in the area.

[Chiefspants]

Looks the same so far.

Better pack it up, Yo. Season's done.

[Chiefspants]

That I am, Stooge, that I am! Can't even begin to explain how much I am looking forward to being in the area.

Let me know if you'd like any advice or would like to tour the area. I'm about to graduate after five years. You're going to love student nights at Kauffman. I've spent many Wednesday's in the nosebleeds at Kauffman Stadium. There aren't many better ways to spend the summers here.

[WhawhaWhat]

Dodgers pitcher has a no-no going through 6 in his MLB debut if anyone needs something to watch.

[KChiefs1]

Dodgers pitcher has a no-no going through 6 in his MLB debut if anyone needs something to watch.



7 innings now.

[C3HIEF3S]

Let me know if you'd like any advice or would like to tour the area. I'm about to graduate after five years. You're going to love student nights at Kauffman. I've spent many Wednesday's in the nosebleeds at Kauffman Stadium. There aren't many better ways to spend the summers here.

Thanks so much!! I'll send you a pm here in a bit.

[Great Expectations]

How was Ace's velocity?

I was busy watching my kids during most of the game.

[SAUTO]

How was Ace's velocity?

I was busy watching my kids during most of the game.I think it was fine for everyone but hootie

[lewdog]

How was Ace's velocity?

I was busy watching my kids during most of the game.

He's dialing back velocity and trying to work on location.

With 6 walks, that didn't go so well. His curve looked much better but not consistent with that pitch either.

[WhawhaWhat]

He's dialing back velocity and trying to work on location.

With 6 walks, that didn't go so well. His curve looked much better but not consistent with that pitch either.

He should have had another K in the first but he got hosed by a bad call.

[suzzer99]

Can anyone explain why Soria is going out after Hoch and Hererra instead of before?

[lewdog]

Can anyone explain why Soria is going out after Hoch and Hererra instead of before?

Because he's got a purdy mouth.

/Ned

[WhawhaWhat]

Can anyone explain why Soria is going out after Hoch and Hererra instead of before?

I think he likes Soria's slower stuff leading into Wade's power pitches vs power/power with Herrera and Davis.

The problem is that Soria hasn't been effective yet, but it's only been 2 games.

[ChiefsCountry]

Speaking of rings.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Royals?src=hash">#Royals</a> WS rings appraise at $23,700. Glass family spent &quot;millions&quot; on over 700 rings <a href="https://t.co/IPYZIn4WoK">https://t.co/IPYZIn4WoK</a> <a href="https://t.co/lJ3tWzo0p0">pic.twitter.com/lJ3tWzo0p0</a></p>&mdash; Jeffrey Flanagan (@FlannyMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/FlannyMLB/status/718216617834864640">April 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I don't think the janitors and ticket sales guys got the $23,000 dollar rings.

[suzzer99]

My cousin was a K-girl last year. They got no rings.

[Kidd Lex]

I think he likes Soria's slower stuff leading into Wade's power pitches vs power/power with Herrera and Davis.

The problem is that Soria hasn't been effective yet, but it's only been 2 games.

That actually doesn't make any sense. The same batters wouldn't see Herrera and Davis after going in order - you can bet your ass with Soria going like warmed over dog shit that they will though.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Paulo in the lineup tonight.

[Kidd Lex]

My cousin was a K-girl last year. They got no rings.

That's not cool - some years the only reason to go to the K was to watch them dance around on the dugouts and shoot stale hot dogs and Hanes tshirts into the stands...

[WhawhaWhat]

That actually doesn't make any sense.

When has that ever stopped him?

[Prison Bitch]

Wade looked pretty good in the closer role. I don't think we'll miss Holland that much this season

[BigCatDaddy]

Can anyone explain why Soria is going out after Hoch and Hererra instead of before?

Because as a closer last year he had a 2.5 ERA and 1.05 whip. He might fall of a cliff this year but you don't pull the plug just yet. However it is nice to have depth in case he sucks.

[baitism]

<iframe src="https://vine.co/v/iTmhVTmi1MK/embed/simple" width="600" height="600" frameborder="0"></iframe><script src="https://platform.vine.co/static/scripts/embed.js"></script>

[eDave]

It's that fold out turf they have. I was really surprised there was not some wild bounce off one of the creases during our series. What a joke.

[Jerok]

Wade looked pretty good in the closer role. I don't think we'll miss Holland that much this season

Welcome to 2014, but it's 2016 now, we knew this

[WhawhaWhat]

Welcome to 2014, but it's 2016 now, we knew this

Still hope we re-sign Holland at some point.

[BigCatDaddy]

Still hope we re-sign Holland at some point.

I wonder if he would be ok with being the setup guy in KC?

[WhawhaWhat]

Fatso Sandoval broke his belt on a swing today.

<iframe src="https://streamable.com/e/nej0?logo=0" width="560" height="313" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen scrolling="no"></iframe>

[bsroyals54]

Fatso Sandoval broke his belt on a swing today.

<iframe src="https://streamable.com/e/nej0?logo=0" width="560" height="313" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen scrolling="no"></iframe>

How is that not a health hazard to players? He could pop a button on his shirt and take the pitchers eye out. Big Fatso

[duncan_idaho]

Prospect updates: Starling, Mondesi and Cuthbert all off to good starts at the plate.

Starling hit two HR in his game today. Mondesi has homered each of the past two days. And Cuthbert is white hot.

Early, but those are all important bats for KC.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[lewdog]

Prospect updates: Starling, Mondesi and Cuthbert all off to good starts at the plate.

Starling hit two HR in his game today. Mondesi has homered each of the past two days. And Cuthbert is white hot.

Early, but those are all important bats for KC.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

And Kyle Zimmer is.........


:(

[KChiefs1]

And Kyle Zimmer is.........





:(



You just need to forget about him.

[Coach]

Yeah, I'm not going to expect anything from Zimmer. He's just damaged goods.

[WhawhaWhat]

Gore has 25 more feet to run than Perkins, granted he was leaning the wrong way after the pitch, but Gore beat him by 3 steps.

<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here&#39;s the full length video of <a href="https://twitter.com/TGO7E">@TGO7E</a> scoring the game winner <a href="https://t.co/MmL3lQly1F">pic.twitter.com/MmL3lQly1F</a></p>&mdash; Jim McClintock (@pimpino) <a href="https://twitter.com/pimpino/status/719339158381015041">April 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[kcfanXIII]

I'm banning myself from pregame, and in game posting in the game threads. I posted in the only loss of the young season so far. You can blame me for being 161-1 at the end of the year.

[Al Bundy]

I didn't even see that Zimmer had the "dead arm" thing happening..... too bad it wasn't him instead of Manae last year.

[Dartgod]

I'm banning myself from pregame, and in game posting in the game threads. I posted in the only loss of the young season so far. You can blame me for being 161-1 at the end of the year.

Thank God, I thought it was because I started the GDT.

[kcfanXIII]

Thank God, I thought it was because I started the GDT.

i posted in the opening day thread after the fact. That second game against the Mets is the only GDT I've posted in before or during the game... Let's be safe and both avoid doing what we did that day. It's only weird if it doesn't work.

[OmahaChief]

Gore has 25 more feet to run than Perkins, granted he was leaning the wrong way after the pitch, but Gore beat him by 3 steps.

<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here&#39;s the full length video of <a href="https://twitter.com/TGO7E">@TGO7E</a> scoring the game winner <a href="https://t.co/MmL3lQly1F">pic.twitter.com/MmL3lQly1F</a></p>&mdash; Jim McClintock (@pimpino) <a href="https://twitter.com/pimpino/status/719339158381015041">April 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

While I enjoyed that video, it is sad that these people are worried about recording the game on their phone instead of just enjoying it live.

[suzzer99]

And apparently doing portrait video on top of that.

[suzzer99]

Anyone want to take a pool on how long Rany holds out w/o tweeting during any Royals games? I give it two more weeks tops.

[Dartgod]

Who's got the GDT for tonight? It won't be me, I promise!

I'd like to see alnorth start one, but he's been strangely absent since the season started.

[mr. tegu]

Anyone want to take a pool on how long Rany holds out w/o tweeting during any Royals games? I give it two more weeks tops.
What are you referencing?

[KChiefs1]

Anyone want to take a pool on how long Rany holds out w/o tweeting during any Royals games? I give it two more weeks tops.



Why is he doing that?

[eDave]

What are you referencing?

Rany has not been tweeting about the Royals.

[Chiefspants]

Raby bid farewell to both his blog and Twitter after his (incredible) breakdown of his top 200+ Royals postseason plays.

It's possible he'll return (it's not the first time he's said goodbye), but he's never been this serious about saying goodbye before. Losing Grantland was an obvious blow for him.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Orlando, Dyson, Fuentes...not real excited about any of these, but give Moore the benefit of the doubt. If need be, Moore will make a move.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Also...you think the Cubs would bite on a trade Zobrist for Infante straight up? Lol jk...but really.

[KChiefs1]

Cardinal fans:

http://theodysseyonline.com/avila/open-letter-royals-fans-from-st-louis-native/399082


An Open Letter To Royals Fans From A St. Louis Native

One great year does not make up for years of an empty stadium.

Ryan Meyer Apr 11, 2016

Dear Royal Fans,

We understand you won the World Series last year, but the Cardinals have won 11 World Series, and I am not sure about you, but I prefer consistency rather than a world championship once every 30 years. I've been to Kaufmann when the going was tough, and it wasn't pretty. 10,000 or maybe 15,000 fans on a good night back when the Royals were sitting at the bottom of the division for what seemed to be eternity. Busch Stadium seems to sell out almost every night, and I'm not sure what it's like to sit at the bottom of the division since the Cardinals have not finished in last place since 1990. It's not that we're upset you won the World Series in 2015, it's that you believe your organization is more desirable than the Cardinals.

The Cardinals have a rich tradition, winning 11 world series titles, sitting in second place for most World Series titles just behind the historic Yankees. No matter how the season is going, fans show up. The Cardinals haven't had less than 2.6 million fans show up to a year's worth of game since 1997, while the Royals have had more than two million fans show up twice. Those years are 1991, and I bet you can guess, 2015. Once again, this is not an attack on Royals fans, but rather a wake up call when I hear, "We are the greatest sports city in the country!" because that is just straight blasphemy. Sometimes I feel spoiled that I grew up with what is a great baseball club, but I am more grateful now that I attend a school that is away from St. Louis and get to see just how great Cardinals baseball fans are.

It doesn't hurt that one of the greatest moments in baseball, coming in the 2006 World Series, happened to be by a Cardinals player—not only that, but a St. Louis native born and raised. Every knowledgable sports fan can recall when David Freese hit a solo home run to center field to send the World Series to a game seven along with Joe Buck's infamous call, "We will see you tomorrow night!" Rich tradition, a great minor league system, and playing the game the right way have drawn fans to Busch Stadium for years.

I understand that a World Series title every 30 years is exciting, but only showing up when a team is good is sort of like being friends with someone who is rich just because they have a nice house or will take you on vacation. It's all exciting in the moment, but is never eternally satisfying. Just like the famous quote, "You have to enjoy the lows to get the highs," Royals fans, enjoy the highs because you may disappear when the lows return.

Sincerely,

Cardinals Fans Everywhere



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[siberian khatru]

Dear Ryan Meyer,

Go fuck yourself, you smug prick.

Sincerely,

Royals Fans Everywhere

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Cardinal fans:

http://theodysseyonline.com/avila/open-letter-royals-fans-from-st-louis-native/399082




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

LMAO someone is salty.

[tk13]

LMAO Hoooolyyyyy crap. Somebody send that to Deadspin. They'll probably run with that.

[Why Not?]

Dear Ryan Meyer,

I was talking to a friend last week, who has recently been in both St. Louis and Kansas City, but has no allegiance to either. His quote was "dude St. Louis looks like it has been bombed"

Signed,

A guy who is greatful to have lived in a support a city that doesn't need to pathetically cling to literally one thing to get validation.

Oh and Ryan, let's keep this little chat between us men. My wife, a native of St. Louis, may get offended on my position.

Nah,just kidding. She hates it there also.

[Sure-Oz]

GFYS Ryan

Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

[Why Not?]

In other news, I'm already crossing the Mariners off the list of AL teams to pose a real threat this year. How overhyped has this shit show been the past few years? They literally can't score more than 1 run per game. Sorry to hijack but I'm watching them play the Rangers right now

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Royals and Cardinals have the same number of titles in the last 30 years. Shut the fuck up, trashy ass St. Louis scum.

[suzzer99]

Also Royals are undefeated vs. Cards heads up lifetime in the WS.

[RealSNR]

Ten bucks says if the Cardinals ever go through so much as a 5-year drought, that stadium will make Ferguson look like fucking Chuck E. Cheese.

Just look at the Rams.

[BeMyValentine]

Seems easy to support your baseball team when you don't have an NFL team to support.

[Bl00dyBizkitz]

It's not that we're upset you won the World Series in 2015, it's that you believe your organization is more desirable than the Cardinals.

I mean, considering how toxic half the Cardinals fanbase is, yeah, I like my franchise better.

[SPchief]

Royals and Cardinals have the same number of titles in the last 30 years. Shut the fuck up, trashy ass St. Louis scum.

Shhhh, don't bring up that fact. Most STL fans will hold that "trump" card without realizing it. When you point it out to them it's really fun to watch their faces.

[Great Expectations]

I went to their opening day yesterday. The stadium was half empty after the 5th inning.

[Bowser]

Cardinal fans:

http://theodysseyonline.com/avila/open-letter-royals-fans-from-st-louis-native/399082




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

https://media.riffsy.com/images/e948a7096cd677b796890ba67922160e/raw

[Bowser]

Ugly game last night. I didn't like the matchup of Young vs. that lineup, especially considering how they have been waiting for a piece of our ass all offseason. Went about the way I imagined, except for the offense only scoring two runs on 12 (13?) hits. Not good enough.

I like Chris Young as a pitcher, but I just don't know if I like him as a starter. He's a savvy vet, but in reality he only has two pitches with no velocity. He's the perfect long relief/bullpen guy. I hope Dayton is working at getting him replaced in the starting rotation. Am I wrong to feel that way?

[Bowser]

And oh yeah, fuck that greasy looking Colby Rasmus. Looks like he's on teh roids. PISS TEST HIM IMMEDIATELY.

[BleedingRed]

I went to their opening day yesterday. The stadium was half empty after the 5th inning.

You are talking about in Houston? Because I will call you a flat out liar on that.

[BleedingRed]

Ugly game last night. I didn't like the matchup of Young vs. that lineup, especially considering how they have been waiting for a piece of our ass all offseason. Went about the way I imagined, except for the offense only scoring two runs on 12 (13?) hits. Not good enough.

I like Chris Young as a pitcher, but I just don't know if I like him as a starter. He's a savvy vet, but in reality he only has two pitches with no velocity. He's the perfect long relief/bullpen guy. I hope Dayton is working at getting him replaced in the starting rotation. Am I wrong to feel that way?

Houston's BATs are red hot right now. Look for the royals to take 2 games. Their weakness is pitching, we are going to have to win this by pitching better.

Dude right now they have like 5 guys over .300 BA, and 1 over .500 BA

[Dartgod]

Fans like that are why I hate the Cardinals. Fuck 'em all.