R.I.P. Dude from Boston, Royals Take on Rockies With Heavy Heart

by Freneau on Mar 11, 2007 12:01 PM EDT in Kansas City Royals News

Brian Delp, the leader singer of Boston is dead at 55. Now he's in heaven singing "More than a Feeling" will Anna Nicole and Gerald Ford lead Barbaro on a sunset stroll.

(Moment of silence for Delp.)

I actually heard on the radio (WTAM 1100 AM Cleveland) last night that the lead singer of Alabama has also died, but I haven't found any verification of this. Boston was also mentioned, so I don't know if he was confused or what. The Royals take on the Rockies today, with Soria and Gobble expected to pitch. Be sure to check out Grudz69's post from Arizona. Good to see someone is having a good time. Meanwhile "royaldaddy" is able to watch the game on TV.

Lastly, today is Selection Sunday of course. I really think KSU is in, even though I don't think they should be. Should Texas Tech get snubbed, check in at Double T Nation for commentary.

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RIP DELP

He was a good man.

by RoyalsLuv on Mar 11, 2007 2:21 PM EDT reply actions

Both Boston and Alabama

That sucks. Those are two of my favorites. It's a sad, sad day.

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by royaldaddy on Mar 11, 2007 3:14 PM EDT reply actions

Hmmm...

If I were a member of Chicago or Kansas, I'd start looking over the back of my shoulder.

by The Mustache of Balboni on Mar 11, 2007 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Don't forget...

Missouri also

Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on Mar 12, 2007 1:50 AM EDT up reply actions

Joakim Soria

This kid looks impressive. I would like to see him in the number 4 spot in the rotation. He throws strikes and has a nice fastball. 123 inning. Berroa got hit in the ribs,then stole second nicely in his at-bat. Huber hits the ball hard, but he still looks sorta lost out there.

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by royaldaddy on Mar 11, 2007 4:27 PM EDT reply actions

Lineup sucks today

Tupman, Lewis, Huber, Berroa and Blanco. Geez. Denny is clearly promoting Blanco with his comments.

by chukar on Mar 11, 2007 4:30 PM EDT reply actions

The dudes on FSN ROCKY MOUNTAIN

keep talking about Soria. He just made Matt Holliday and Todd Helton look absolutely silly. Helton damn near fell and the change up to Holliday got there a couple seconds after he swung. These announcers are all over his jock.

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by royaldaddy on Mar 11, 2007 4:35 PM EDT reply actions

So now Soria is a rotation candidate

For last 2 spots we now have 6 candidates
Dela/Bann/Zach/Welle/Ducky/Soria

Gotta love it.

by chukar on Mar 11, 2007 4:39 PM EDT reply actions

i think he

could throw another perfect game today if they'd let him pitch the rest. I don't know about that, but 3 innings: no runs. no hits, no baserunners. And this isn't exactly the Rockies B team. He's got my vote for the rotation.

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by royaldaddy on Mar 11, 2007 4:48 PM EDT reply actions

i don't mean to beat a dead horse

but Soria just broke Garret Atkins off with some NASTY breaking stuff. These announcers are really talking him up. He gave up a bunt single to Willy Tavares and nothing more. Nice day for him, otherwise pretty boring.

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by royaldaddy on Mar 11, 2007 5:03 PM EDT reply actions

Soria

You gotta like what you see today. Shutting down t he Rox? 1 hit in 4 innings? With the Big Boppers Helton Atkins an Holliday in the lineup? Thats impressive.

by wildthang on Mar 11, 2007 5:03 PM EDT reply actions

Soria

Looks very good. Made a mistake to Attkinson and got away with it. Must be tough to pick up the spin. Still not a rotation candidate in my opinion. This is Spring Training everyone.

by Stook on Mar 11, 2007 5:05 PM EDT reply actions

Sorry..Atkins

by Stook on Mar 11, 2007 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Have you seen the other candidates?

The difference between them and Soria: Soria can pitch. Soria no. 4, Bannister no. 5. If that happens, I'll become even more excited about how well this year could turn out. I can't believe you don't see him in the rotation. Is it because he has control? I know Buddy likes walks, but this kid just demanded a spot in the rotation without saying a word.

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by royaldaddy on Mar 11, 2007 5:13 PM EDT reply actions

Plus

He was in A Ball last year. The last thing the Royals want to do is rush him this year, and have him go Andy Sisco two years from now, when it will most likely have a greater impact.

lordbyronk

by lordbyronk on Mar 11, 2007 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Hes too young

There is no real reason to rush him and force him into a rotation that won't be awesome anyway. If we can ease him along in the pen this year he can have a shot longterm as a starter, or if he shows us something, a very dominant closer.

by wildthang on Mar 11, 2007 5:17 PM EDT reply actions

No..

It's because he was in the Mexican League last year.

What's the rush with the kid? We aren't going to compete this year. Take your time with him and do it right.

by Stook on Mar 11, 2007 5:20 PM EDT reply actions

Thanks thedude925

by Stook on Mar 11, 2007 5:20 PM EDT reply actions

did Alabama man die?

by RoyalsLuv on Mar 11, 2007 5:22 PM EDT reply actions

i'd take him as a closer,

but I heard we were going to actually start the best guys this year and not just warm bodies. It's totally up to them, but how about Scott Kazmir, Fransisco Liriano, Jeremy Bonderman. Those guys were all really young. This guy is showing that he's one of the best pitchers on this team. If I'm Buddy and want to actually keep my job, this guys starts the year in the rotation.

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by royaldaddy on Mar 11, 2007 5:39 PM EDT reply actions

Giving him a start and 4 innings suggest

they are at least open to the possibility. No reason you have to start a career in the pen as a young pitcher. I wouldn't rule it out if he continued to pitch like this.

Odds are he starts in the pen but wouldn't be surprised to see him in rotation at some point. Gotta be excited either way.

by chukar on Mar 11, 2007 5:46 PM EDT reply actions

how old is Adam Greenberg?

He just had a nice at-bat. The kid looks about 14 though.

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by royaldaddy on Mar 11, 2007 5:56 PM EDT reply actions

He is 25

the Royals got him from the Cubs. Speedy reserve he's this years Kerry Robinson.

lordbyronk

by lordbyronk on Mar 11, 2007 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Ummm...

Liriano had success in high levels of minors and is now hurt. Bonderman got hammerred his first year. You may have a point with Kazmir, but he hasn't exactly been a dominating player.

Soria is not going to make or break buddy's job. We have to face the facts here..DeLa Rosa is going to be in the rotation. He's got decent stuff and is out of options. I'm not saying it's right, but that's just the way it is. We've ruined enough players by rushing them before they were ready..Soria is not ready.

Now like Chukar said..I would be surprised if he continues his success during the regular season from the pen if he gets a few spot starts. But again..this is spring training.

by Stook on Mar 11, 2007 6:11 PM EDT reply actions