Royals Your Thoughts on the Royals.... - Page 3

**Gonzo** · 08-06-2008, 02:47 PM

I think they have played inspired but inconsistent baseball this year. It seems as though they are very close to turning a corner though and may actually finish with a decent record this year.

Your thoughts?

Silock · 08-06-2008, 03:35 PM

I love pipe dreams

I wish they'd come true

OmahaChief · 08-06-2008, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

He's been on fire with 5 hr's this month and has 19 now

He clocked two last night giving him 20 on the year.

Kila took another one deep here in Omaha as well.

ChiefsCountry · 08-06-2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightfyre

Well, when we don't resign grudz we can bump gordon to short and have butler play third, sign teix and have a glorious infield.

Butler play third? He has a hard enough time at first which is the easiest position to play.

kcfanXIII · 08-06-2008, 03:54 PM

don't count the royals out in FA. they came close to signing tori hunter, and i think the non-action at the dead line this season really shows how close the front office thinks they are. i'm not going to slit my wrists if tex/sabathia don't end up signing here, but i think it might be more of a possibility than you're admitting right now.

btw, i think a lot of royals fans would need a towel to wipe their tv's with. maybe it could be a promotion.

plbrdude · 08-06-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

Below .500, but this isn't "as usual". This is the first step towards something better.

that was my thought too. as usual would be 100+ losses. i'm thinkin this team is close to turning the corner. 2 more yr of progress and the could be pushin for the play-offs.

DJ's left nut · 08-06-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

we need a solid number 1,2,3 starters in the rotion, grienke is good at 4 and meche at 5. Power hitting first basement, a decent corner outfielder and maybe add 3 or 4 arms

Wow, that's pretty much crazy.

Greinke can be a #2. The kid has an ERA below 4, he has dynamite stuff and is still only 24. There's not a team in baseball with a #3 that good, let alone a 4. TB may pull that off, that's it.

Meche a #3. He's a good pitcher, has been a great pitcher for 2 months now. He's occasionally lights out, but not consistent enough to be a true top of the rotation guy. He's the definition of a #3 starter.

Bannister a #5. Innings, keeps you in most games. He's a born back of the rotation starter.

You guys need a #1 and a #4. The 4 should be an innings eater that can give you league average performance; A Jeff Suppan-type.

That said, the Royals are still screwed until they get a new hitting coach. They've wasted 2 seasons of development on both Gordon and Butler. Shealy's busted, Teahan's regressed and Aviles will do the same if they don't get someone else in there soon.

Nightfyre · 08-06-2008, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Wow, that's pretty much crazy.

Greinke can be a #2. The kid has an ERA below 4, he has dynamite stuff and is still only 24. There's not a team in baseball with a #3 that good, let alone a 4. TB may pull that off, that's it.

Meche a #3. He's a good pitcher, has been a great pitcher for 2 months now. He's occasionally lights out, but not consistent enough to be a true top of the rotation guy. He's the definition of a #3 starter.

Bannister a #5. Innings, keeps you in most games. He's a born back of the rotation starter.

You guys need a #1 and a #4. The 4 should be an innings eater that can give you league average performance; A Jeff Suppan-type.

I agree with most of this. I think Greinke is a #2 now with #1 future. Meche I think is a servicable 3 or 4 when hes not playing well, and when he's hot hes a servicable 2.

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That said, the Royals are still screwed until they get a new hitting coach. They've wasted 2 seasons of development on both Gordon and Butler. Shealy's busted, Teahan's regressed and Aviles will do the same if they don't get someone else in there soon.

I do agree with this, however. We have seen a decline in our hitters the longer they stay in the majors. Whoever is handling it down in AAA seems to have a magic touch though. They brought up Aviles, Butler came back a new man and they are consistently developing strong hitters.

Thig Lyfe · 08-06-2008, 04:24 PM

40-10 run to finish the season.

Probably win the division.

Beat Red Sox in ALDS

Beat Rays in ALCS

Beat Cubs in WS

Nightfyre · 08-06-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SportsRacer

Beat Cubs in WS

Just imagine how bitter the cubs fans would be.

Mama Hip Rockets · 08-15-2008, 05:34 PM

BELOW .500!

chiefsfan987 · 08-15-2008, 05:56 PM

Below .500 as usual.

**Skip Towne** · 08-15-2008, 10:23 PM

I think the Royals suck. I put every thread about them on ignore. When will you dipshits give it up?

**DeezNutz** · 08-15-2008, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

I think the Royals suck. I put every thread about them on ignore. When will you dipshits give it up?

And I'm bitter about the Royals...

Jenson71 · 08-15-2008, 11:10 PM

My current thoughts are that I'm glad we beat the Yankees.

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08-06-2008, 02:47 PM
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08-06-2008, 03:35 PM	#31
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08-06-2008, 04:24 PM	#38
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