That really sucks - what awful luck. Those oblique strains can linger and sap power. Now we have to watch Nicky Lopez try to hit.
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Well, that opens up the SS spot for Witt now . . . . . .
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If the Royals are trying to field the best team, BWJ would get the call. I understand trying to manage service time but it will be painful to watch Nicky Lopez, especially if he hits like he did this spring (.378 OPS - in AZ where numbers are typically inflated).
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gawddamnit.....Watching Nicky Lopez makes my eyes bleed. ****
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Seems like an opportunity for Bobby Witt Jr.
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I think I'd rather have BWJ at SS just for his defense.
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Guys, Bobby Witt Jr is not coming up. Let it go. We are not title contenders right now. Bringing up BWJ at this point would be monumentally stupid.
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I'd give the SS job to BWJ. When Mondesi is healthy, he can start playing CF in Omaha.
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The oblique thing is worrisome because those will linger. I think it really depends on how severe they think the thing is. If it's a long term thing the odds of seeing Witt definitely go up.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">They misspelled Bobby Witt Jr. <a href="https://t.co/lICrcZq1el">https://t.co/lICrcZq1el</a></p>— Dustin Brinkman (@brinkman81) <a href="https://twitter.com/brinkman81/status/1377309340491784192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Adalberto Mondesi will open the season on the injured list due to a right oblique strain. The Royals placed their starting shortstop on the 10-day IL on Wednesday, the day before Opening Day against the Rangers at Kauffman Stadium.
The move is retroactive to Tuesday. To replace Mondesi, Kansas City recalled infielder Nicky Lopez from the team's alternate site. Mondesi hit .256 with six home runs and a Major League-leading 24 stolen bases in 59 games last season. After slumping for much of the season, he was great over the final month, hitting .376/.424/.706 with an 1.130 OPS and all six of his homers over his final 22 games. The 25-year-old has dealt with injury issues in the past -- Mondesi's career high for games played is 102 in 2019. Lopez was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday after a tough spring, with Whit Merrifield reclaiming the Royals' second-base job. Though he’s been excellent defensively in his two big league seasons, the 26-year-old Lopez has underwhelmed at the plate, hitting .228 with a .586 OPS in 594 plate appearances. In 2020, Lopez hit .201 with a .552 OPS and one home run in 56 games. |
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Source confirms the Mets and Francisco Lindor have agreed on a 10-year, $341M contract extension to begin in 2022. No opt-outs, by the way.</p>— Tim Britton (@TimBritton) <a href="https://twitter.com/TimBritton/status/1377460579846209536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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https://theathletic.com/2484822/2021...his-mlb-debut/
Meet the Royals new RF. How Kyle Isbel evolved from really annoying to the brink of his MLB debut. by Alec Lewis Quote:
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Royals set 2021 Opening Day roster
https://www.royalsreview.com/2021/4/...ing-day-roster No Ervan Santana Catchers (2): Cam Gallagher, Salvador Pérez Infielders (6): Hanser Alberto, Hunter Dozier, Nicky Lopez, Ryan McBroom, Whit Merrifield, Carlos Santana Outfielders (5): Andrew Benintendi, Jarrod Dyson, Kyle Isbel, Jorge Soler, Michael Taylor Starting pitchers (4): Danny Duffy, Brad Keller, Mike Minor, Brady Singer Relief pitchers (9): Scott Barlow, Jake Brentz, Wade Davis, Jesse Hahn, Carlos Hernández, Greg Holland, Jakob Junis, Josh Staumont, Kyle Zimmer Injured List (1): Adalberto Mondesi Royals 2021 Opening Day roster Number Position Player Age 2020 Club 49 IF Alberto, Hanser 28.166 Baltimore Orioles 58 RHP Barlow, Scott 28.104 Kansas City Royals 16 OF Benintendi, Andrew 26.268 Boston Red Sox 59 LHP Brentz, Jake 26.199 None 71 RHP Davis, Wade 35.206 Colorado Rockies 17 3B Dozier, Hunter 29.222 Kansas City Royals 30 LHP Duffy, Danny 32.101 Kansas City Royals 1 OF Dyson, Jarrod 36.229 Pittsburgh Pirates/Chicago White Sox 36 C Gallagher, Cam 28.116 Kansas City Royals 32 RHP Hahn, Jesse 31.245 Kansas City Royals 43 RHP Hernandez, Carlos 24.021 Kansas City Royals 35 RHP Holland, Greg 35.132 Kansas City Royals 28 OF Isbel, Kyle 24.029 None 24 RHP Junis, Jakob 28.197 Kansas City Royals 56 RHP Keller, Brad 25.248 Kansas City Royals 8 2B/SS Lopez, Nicky 26.019 Kansas City Royals 9 1B/OF McBroom, Ryan 28.357 Kansas City Royals 15 2B/OF Merrifield, Whit 32.067 Kansas City Royals 23 LHP Minor, Mike 33.096 Texas Rangers/Oakland Athletics 13 C Perez, Salvador 30.326 Kansas City Royals 41 1B Santana, Carlos 34.358 Cleveland Indians 51 RHP Singer, Brady 24.240 Kansas City Royals 12 OF Soler, Jorge 29.035 Kansas City Royals 63 RHP Staumont, Josh 27.101 Kansas City Royals 2 OF Taylor, Michael 30.006 Washington Nationals 45 RHP Zimmer, Kyle 29.200 Kansas City Royals |
Brad Keller makes his 2nd opening day start.
Most active: 12 Most ever: 16 Can you name either? |
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A. Verlander (if I'm wrong, it's Felix). B. Ryan |
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Walter Johnson? |
Did we really just DFA Viloria? I mean, catchers don't grow on trees with his tools.
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Tigers out here playing in the snow.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The first home run of 2021 belongs to Miggy! <a href="https://t.co/6ymHjvoLMJ">pic.twitter.com/6ymHjvoLMJ</a></p>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1377675305180147719?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
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Good God. One thing you can DEFINITELY count on is to not count on Mondesi for anything. If he isn't being the worst hitter in baseball, he'll be the best hitter in baseball. And, just when we're all excited for a fast start in 2021, the guy shows up injured. Sheesh.
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WAR leaders:
Team: 1. Royals 0.9 2. Dodgers 0.8 Player: 1. Soler Power 0.3 |
If you guys are bored...Jack Leiter has 9 K’s in 3 innings vs LSU on ESPN2.
The kid is phenomenal. He’s better than Rocker. |
Leiter just gave up a hit for the first time in about 21 innings. Bust.
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Unless they truly hope to contend this year, which they shouldn’t, then I think you have to either extend him or trade him. His lack of defense may depress his value. I’m also curious how much is left in the coffers after the Salvy contract.
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Michael A Taylor has moved up to the 6 hole replacing Dozier.
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This team is going to be fun to watch this year. 25 runs in the first two games... 2-0. Down by 4-5 runs in each game?
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Upside is something like his 2017 season, when he put up an .800 OPS. He's made some swing changes since last year, supposedly. We'll see if they stick or make a difference. |
I’m ready for Benintendi to turn it on. Good to see Salvy laying off the first two pitches there, then chases an out of the zone change up.
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How does a guy who has thrown 5 straight balls get that called strike 4 inches up and in?
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Taylor whiffs with bases loaded. Great...
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Duffy already in mid-season form....:facepalm:
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Good recovery, Mav
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okay, the commercial for the Royals' "rules" at the K is kinda unintentionally hilarious..
1. Everyone must wear a mask while inside the K... 1a. I saw tons of people on tv this weekend in the stands not wearing... 2. How about a hot dog? Probably smells great. 2a. But you wouldn't know because if you're following the rules you have a mask over your sniffer! Just thought that kinda like..didn't really think that one through |
WHIT!!!!
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Guys, I love Salvador Perez, but it is PAINFUL watching him try to frame pitches. He's really not good at all. At all.
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Why no GDT?
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My God, Duffy made it through 5 innings without melting down
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Why isn’t the game audio streaming on Audacy?
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nice showing from duffy
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Great outing for Duffy.
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Duffy did great. Benintendi seems to be pressing in his ABs.
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Jesus, Hahn
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Hahn is ****ing worthless
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Heck of a DP
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Hell of a play Santana!!!
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Nice play from Santana!
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What a great play by Santana
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that double play was smart as ****
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WINNER
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Now, that is the kind of pitching performance that could take this team places this year!
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nice turnaround in pitching this game....
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I think you can stream the 610 app for free anywhere.
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So is two-hit Whit the best player to wear a Royals uni since Brett?
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Full stands in Texas. Too bad they're watching the Rangers play. LMAO
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I can't believe Duffy has been in the league 10 years. Wow. Nice outing for him today.
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