OK SO MAYBE JACOBS AT 3B WAS A JOKE, BUT KC WINNING THE CENTRAL IS NOT
by CubFreak on Dec 2, 2008 3:52 PM EST
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Yes the line up with Jacobs at 3B was crazy but no one posed an argument on the signing Pat Burrell. Burrell would fit nicely with this young team. Arguably, after Manny, Burrell is the best right-handed, power-hitting, free agent on the market. Interestingly, I have not received a negative or humorist comment on signing Paul Byrd either. Paul Byrd will help this staff and, as noted earlier, has a great track record against the AL Central.
I know these two signings will help the Royals win 90 games.
On base percentage will improve this season.
They will need to replace Ramirez & Nunez.
KC has Teahan and Gload as trade options.
Trey Hillman will have plenty of options with 1B and DH. If they sign Burrell, Hillman can mix it up with Butler, Ka'aihue, Shealy and Jacobs.
So keeping Gordon at 3B is fine, unless Bobby Bonilla is available.
It is not inconceivable that the Royals can win 90 in 09.
I still believe KC can dethrown, I mean dethrone the SOX!
THAT'S IT!
KC ALIVE IN 09
It is not
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Ok, this response to the responses to your “KC Royals Just 15 Wins Away” post should have been in the comments to that post. That’s a good place for this discussion.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by NYRoyal on Dec 2, 2008 3:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh thank you my friend, next time I do better
Very well. I will follow your lead oh wise one. Upon your request, let’s continue the discussion. Do you not believe that the Royals will contend in 2009? 75 wins is not great but it’s progress. 90 wins will win the Central. If KC can add a couple of vets to win more games vs the Central this can bring the Crown home. Royals new senior advisor Mike Arbuckle has close ties with Burrell and he will make a difference in our division. Bryd has very good numbers against the Central. Last year the Royals were 30-42 against the Central and if we can turn that around we will contend in the Central.
by CubFreak on Dec 2, 2008 10:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Very well. I will follow your lead oh wise one.
Nope, not a “wise one,” just a moderator here.
Do you not believe that the Royals will contend in 2009?
Of course not.
If KC can add a couple of vets to win more games vs the Central this can bring the Crown home.
These “couple vets” would have be exceptional players with big price tags. That is outside the Royals payroll budget, but a lot.
Royals new senior advisor Mike Arbuckle has close ties with Burrell and he will make a difference in our division.
Is Arbuckle taking up a collection to help the Royals pay Burrell’s salary? There is zero chance that Burrell will be a Royal.
Bryd has very good numbers against the Central.
Byrd isn’t a good pitcher and hasn’t been since 2005. He was a decent #4 starter as recently as 2007. Right now he’s not even that.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by NYRoyal on Dec 3, 2008 5:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Byrd isn’t a good pitcher, seriously?
Paul Bryd has a career lifetime record of 34-10 against the Central. (omitting the Royals)
He had great numbers for Boston. The Redsox were 6-2 during his starts. If Byrd sucks so hard why would Theo and the Redsox brass use such a bum down the stretch? Byrd can be a difference maker for the Rpyals too.
Really now, he’s NOT a stud 1, 2 or maybe not even a 3, but he’s a solid 4 or 5. He’s better than what the Royals have now. Mr. Moderator, I present a good argument for Byrd and state my case with real numbers. Unlike others that claim that he just sucks.
by CubFreak on Dec 3, 2008 9:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Paul Bryd has a career lifetime record of 34-10 against the Central.
A pitcher’s win-loss record is an exceptionally poor way to evaluate a pitcher.
He had great numbers for Boston
1. Small sample size
2. No he didn’t (4.78 ERA with peripherals that were worse than that)
If Byrd sucks so hard why would Theo and the Redsox brass use such a bum down the stretch?
Byrd doesn’t “suck hard.” He’s a #4/5 starter. The Royals have more than enough of those. The Red Sox used him because they got desperate and he was the best available option for them at the time.
Really now, he’s NOT a stud 1, 2 or maybe not even a 3, but he’s a solid 4 or 5. He’s better than what the Royals have now
He’s not better than Greinke, Meche or Hochevar. He’s likely no better than Davies or Bannister. And Byrd is going to cost some number of millions. Why waste millions on an old, rapidly aging vet who is into his decline phase and who hasn’t been good for 3 years?
Mr. Moderator, I present a good argument for Byrd and state my case with real numbers. Unlike others that claim that he just sucks.
First, that is “Mr. Moderator, Sir” to you. Second, if you want some numbers, I’ll give them to you:
2006 90 tRA+ (100 is average)
2007 90
2008 80
2006 4.79 FIP (4.50 is average
2007 4.68
2008 5.14
In 2006 and 2007, he pitched like a #4 starter. In 2008, he pitched like a decent #5. He turned 38 years old today. At his age, do you think he’s getting better or worse? Signing Byrd would be a waste of millions and a waste of a roster spot. Despite your fantasies, 2009 is not going to be a contending year for the Royals. In addition to the obvious rotation spots for Greinke, Meche and Hochevar, the Royals need to use 2009 to see if Davies and Bannister are sufficient major league starting pitchers. There is good reason to argue for and against both of them. They need another year in the majors to resolve this question. Adding an old 4/5 starter like Byrd is beyond pointless.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by NYRoyal on Dec 3, 2008 10:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno
I think that #4/#5 starters and utility infielders are the new market inefficiencies
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Dec 3, 2008 10:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A couple helpful tips for future reference
Please don’t write your subject lines in all caps. This isn’t MySpace.
Use caution when singing the praises of Paul Byrd ’round these parts, pardner. He is destroying our national innocence. But his wife has one of the most hilarious career sites ever.
All of us already know that the Royals have an overabundance of 1b/dh options for this year. If you have any ideas for Teahen or Gload trades, we would love to hear them. Any move that results in an exit stage right for Gload would probably be well met.
If you say that you believe that OBP will increase next year, please tell us why. We enjoy having these discussions, because we are nerds who have no life who are writing here either out of decript studio apartments (me) or their parents’ basement (also me, during holidays).
And yes, as NYRoyal pointed out, this post could have been added as a comment to your earlier fanpost.
This has been a public service announcement from your resident Sith Lord dinosaur.
by DarthYoshi on Dec 2, 2008 5:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm More Of
A crazy uncle in the attic.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Dec 2, 2008 5:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
MyRoyalSpace
Thanks for the helpful tips my mustard loving friend. The Cubs are interested in Teahen. They want a left-handed bat to balance the line-up. With the uncertainty of a new owner, the Cubs will not spend big bucks on another free agent. Teahan fits the bill. The Royals need bullpen help and the Cubs have plenty of solid young arms to part with, sorry Samardzija is untouchable. However Angel Guzman, Sean Marshall, Kevin Hart or Randy Wells are upgrades compared to what the Royals have now. I believe the Royals will be crowned Central Champs in 09.
by CubFreak on Dec 2, 2008 11:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Teabag to the Cubs was the topic of a pretty big discussion here not too long ago
Marshall, Felix Pie, and Mike Fontenot were among the names thrown about.
I would definitely do Marshall for Teahen straight up, but I would think the Cubs would want Teahen + throw-in for Marshall. If I had to rank the pitchers you listed in terms of preference, I’d probably rank them Marshall, Hart, Wells, Guzman (Guzman hasn’t pitched more than 45 innings in a year since 2006, so he is a big question mark at best).
by DarthYoshi on Dec 3, 2008 12:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"It is not"
Well said.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on Dec 2, 2008 10:17 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
mindless33
I will be rooting for the Royals in ’09 and beyond
I’d like to see KC in the post season and believe they are just a couple of realistic signings away from winning the Central. I’m not talking about signing the likes of a CC, a Manny, or of a Texeria, KC simply just can’t afford it. But the Royals need to pick up a DH, Butler is not the answer. Why not Pat Burrell? GMDM stated a payroll increase of 20-25, maybe even 30 for the right player(s), Pat Burrell will help win some games.
by CubFreak on Dec 4, 2008 5:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Do you think that Pat Burell would come to KC to play for $12M a year to be a DH?
If so, why? KC isn’t an attractive FA destination. Guys his age who have played a position in the field aren’t usually excited by the prospect of going to be a full-time DH. He can probably get as much ore more money elsewhere to be an OFer. So why would he take that kind of deal to play that position in KC?
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by NYRoyal on Dec 4, 2008 5:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
CubsFreak is right
The Royals should have 1.3 DH candidates for every utility infielder
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Dec 4, 2008 9:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Exceeding That Ratio
Is every GM’s goal. DH’s are the new currency of MLB.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Dec 4, 2008 11:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the Marlins started them at first and third last year
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Dec 5, 2008 12:20 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Butler is not the answer
Your SS should not have better offensive numbers than your DH
with less games played
Unless your SS is Peralta or Young. (Alexi Ramirez in 2009)
by CubFreak on Dec 5, 2008 12:20 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
fail
Founder of the Johnny Giavotella fan club.
by doublestix on Dec 5, 2008 12:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Butler is not the answer
You can’t the handle the truth
by CubFreak on Dec 5, 2008 12:35 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I was talking about the SS thing
Especially in regard to A. Ramirez. That guy is easily one of the the most overrated players in the game.
Founder of the Johnny Giavotella fan club.
by doublestix on Dec 5, 2008 1:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A. Ramirez
numbers don’t lie
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by CubFreak on Dec 6, 2008 8:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and his numbers suck
lol.
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by doublestix on Dec 7, 2008 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
maybe he meant Amaris
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Dec 7, 2008 3:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Careful Now
Amaris is better than any one player in Royals line up.
But I can’t say that b/c it would mean that I’m misbehaving.
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy."
- Dodgers, Astros, Brewers, A's & Angels pitcher Don Sutton
by CubFreak on Dec 7, 2008 3:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like it's break time for you
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by NYRoyal on Dec 7, 2008 3:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
how was I ripping Amaris?
Now I’m confused
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Dec 7, 2008 4:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
All Cubs are better than Royals
Accept it.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by NYRoyal on Dec 7, 2008 4:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Or....
maybe I just think you’re full of shit….
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Dec 5, 2008 8:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Or....
Maybe you should get a job
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy."
- Dodgers, Astros, Brewers, A's & Angels pitcher Don Sutton
by CubFreak on Dec 7, 2008 11:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
YA BURNT!
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on Dec 7, 2008 10:02 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Somewhere, Bruce Hornsby sheds a tear
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Dec 7, 2008 10:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No coming back from that.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Dec 11, 2008 5:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm in school so I can get a job.
Revolutionary concept, I know.
Also, I have a job.
Anyway, are we done? :P
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Dec 11, 2008 5:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
good point
he’s 22. He is what he is. When’s the last time a baseball player got better after 22?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Dec 5, 2008 12:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
whenever the last time a baseball player did 'roids.
That is it. That is the only way you improve after the age of 22.
by DarthYoshi on Dec 5, 2008 1:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well yeah, don't you know?
Peak performance always comes at age 17.4. It’s science.
by minda33 on Dec 5, 2008 1:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What's science?
Is that the weird evolution-y thing they’re back to teaching again in Kansas?
by DarthYoshi on Dec 5, 2008 1:14 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I heard the jury's still out on science
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Dec 5, 2008 1:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Billy the Kid
Butler will grow into it.
Just like kid’s over sized clothing
You wanna wait till 2015 for Billy to develop & become a real DH?
Hey can he play 3B? JK
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy."
- Dodgers, Astros, Brewers, A's & Angels pitcher Don Sutton
by CubFreak on Dec 5, 2008 1:15 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Are you done yet?
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by NYRoyal on Dec 5, 2008 1:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That's what she said
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Dec 5, 2008 8:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
UH NO
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy."
- Dodgers, Astros, Brewers, A's & Angels pitcher Don Sutton
by CubFreak on Dec 6, 2008 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just be a little more respectful
And stop throwing insults around like “mindless.” You’ve been warned.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by NYRoyal on Dec 6, 2008 8:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Double Standard
Oh it’s ok 4 NHZ to say “That’s what she said”..
but when I say it, “Of with his head”
People blog smack, they should expect the same back…
Just rooting for the Royals in 09 and beyond…
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy."
- Dodgers, Astros, Brewers, A's & Angels pitcher Don Sutton
by CubFreak on Dec 7, 2008 11:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"That's what she said"
is a long-running joke, obviously with no intent of actually insulting anyone.
And I’m a moderator too, so I can do whatever I damn well please. :P
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Dec 8, 2008 3:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ooo so you're a moderator and therefore entitled
got it!
At least Wally Joyner's not on the team....
by tcon125 on Dec 9, 2008 12:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If that was a serious critique,
then I’m going to have to shrug it off as sheer idiocy.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Dec 11, 2008 5:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If we win the division this year
It was have to be in some magical way of the team coming together faster than Hershey’s Magic Shell hardens. Like the Tigers the year they went to the series ….or the Arizona Cardinals this year, where the team with several good players suddenly became more solid overall their division went to shit.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Dec 5, 2008 2:35 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
*will, not was in the subject line
I love being an insomniac.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Dec 5, 2008 2:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yes playing in a shitty division helps
KC will compete this year!
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy."
- Dodgers, Astros, Brewers, A's & Angels pitcher Don Sutton
by CubFreak on Dec 6, 2008 8:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Byrd?
Your argument that Byrd is “good” for Boston means he would be good for KC is off base. Boston can score almost unlimited runs at will. It almost doesn’t even matter if they have good pitching or not. For KC it matters infinitely. We need pitching that almost completely eliminates scoring on the other side.
by kabrink on Dec 6, 2008 10:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No, no, no
A pitcher’s wins are all about how good the pitcher is. It has nothing to do with run support, or the bullpen holding his leads, or the defense behind him. It’s all the starting pitcher!!!!!!!!!111
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by NYRoyal on Dec 6, 2008 10:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well yeah, NY!
Why ELSE would they give Ws and Ls to pitchers, and no one else? It’s so obvious
by minda33 on Dec 7, 2008 1:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They should give 1/2 of those W's and L's to the catcher
He called the pitches after all!
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by NYRoyal on Dec 7, 2008 2:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We need pitching that almost completely eliminates scoring on the other side.
Well you won’t get that from Banny, Hochevar,or Davies.
Can Jacobs pitch?
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy."
- Dodgers, Astros, Brewers, A's & Angels pitcher Don Sutton
by CubFreak on Dec 7, 2008 11:20 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We don't need a rotation filled with staff aces
…our lineup is below average, but not that far below average.
Meche and Greinke make up one of the better top-of-the-rotation combos, and if Hoch can ever become more consistent with his sinker, he’ll settle in nicely as a #3 starter. We don’t need our #4/5 starters to be amazing—if they were, they’d be 1/2/3 starters for other teams.
And for Davies in particular, I’m not sure what planet you were living on last year—he was quite effective, especially down the stretch. His opposing BAbip suggests that part of it was luck, but he was also walking way fewer people and giving up way fewer home runs, which suggests he may have finally figured something out. I’ll take a 105 ERA+ from our #4 starter any day.
by DarthYoshi on Dec 7, 2008 11:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"I’m not sure what planet you were living on last year"
You love to throw insults as much as Gordon stikes out.
Most teams don’t have 5 aces, I get that. Still need a solid 5th starter.
KC can make a run this season with another proven arm that won’t cost an arm.
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy."
- Dodgers, Astros, Brewers, A's & Angels pitcher Don Sutton
by CubFreak on Dec 7, 2008 12:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A solid 5th starter isn't going to "almost completely eliminate scoring on the other side"
Davies and Bannister both are candidates for being effective #5 starters. Good #5 starters don’t eliminate opposing scoring, they keep the game close to allow for the game to be won elsewhere. Rosa could potentially be a good #5 starter this year, but if he makes the big league club out of ST, it will probably be in the pen.
Even if you assume that Jacobs and Crisp both add a couple of wins apiece to the Royals in 2009, we would need several wins added from that “proven arm” to truly make a run. Realistically, I think the Royals’ goal in 2009 is to play .500 ball. I’m not saying another year like 2003 is impossible, but almost nobody thinks it will happen.
I laughed for about ten minutes at the Gordon striking out line, and it wasn’t because of the punchline.
by DarthYoshi on Dec 7, 2008 12:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
As long as I made you laugh
Punchline or no punchline…
85-90 wins is not a joke. One more “affordable” arm will help!
Unlike the AL East & AL West, the AL Central is up for grabs.
The Sox are rebuilding, the Tigers are old, the Indians will rebound
Need to play the Twinkies better than the 6-12 effort from last season.
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy."
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by CubFreak on Dec 7, 2008 12:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If we can get Byrd for a song
He can help.
Bryd was 6-2 for the Red Sox. Fine the Sox score runs.
Its all about keeping your team in the game.
Maybe, I’m impressed very easily, but a 34-10 record vs the AL Central should help.
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy."
- Dodgers, Astros, Brewers, A's & Angels pitcher Don Sutton
by CubFreak on Dec 7, 2008 1:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Do you think that a pitcher's W/L record tells you much about how good of a pitcher he is?
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by NYRoyal on Dec 7, 2008 2:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not always
Wins and losses are for agents. Innings pitched, less walks,etc. I am aware that there are other factors to look for…but if you can keep your team in the game and hand the ball to your bull pen it equates to a stronger probability of winning.
Just Cubs Fan rooting for Royals to Win the AL Central!
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy."
- Dodgers, Astros, Brewers, A's & Angels pitcher Don Sutton
by CubFreak on Dec 7, 2008 2:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They are an awful way to evaluate any pitcher in any circumstance
A pitcher’s w/l is about many things outside of the pitcher’s control. That’s why they should be completely ignored when evaluating a pitcher. Look at strikeouts, walks and even ERA if you have to. Better yet, look at free, easily available advanced metrics like FIP, xFIP and tRA. Those stats tell you a lot about how good a pitcher really is, or really isn’t. And they show that Byrd really isn’t good anymore. He isn’t even average. He’s a old guy who might manage to be a decent #4 for a year. The Royals have cheaper 4/5 types already.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by NYRoyal on Dec 7, 2008 3:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
must I? Yes.
And you, Paul Byrd are no
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Dec 7, 2008 3:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fine
I’m off the Bryd Wagon.
Just feel that a couple of affordable, creative & sharp moves by GMDM can make KC
AL Champs this season. A veteran 4/5 starter for maybe a year or two.
Pedro, Moyer, Garland? Or maybe just wait till 2010?
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy."
- Dodgers, Astros, Brewers, A's & Angels pitcher Don Sutton
by CubFreak on Dec 7, 2008 3:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
meh, don't worry
I just love posting one of the 3-4 greatest photos of all time
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Dec 7, 2008 4:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Mr. Freak will be taking a 7-day break from this site
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by NYRoyal on Dec 7, 2008 4:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
to be honest
i actually think Moyer wouldn’t be the worst signing in the world. how about a junkballer LHP in the middle of Gil, Zack, and Davies? Yes sir…
Founder of the Johnny Giavotella fan club.
by doublestix on Dec 8, 2008 1:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
insert Rowdy Hardy joke
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by doublestix on Dec 8, 2008 1:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, it took Moyer 20+ years to develop the stuff
Rowdy Hardy already has at 25!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Dec 8, 2008 10:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Imagine how junky he'll be in 15 years
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by NYRoyal on Dec 8, 2008 4:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Some splitters fall off the table at the plate
his will start rolling 5 feet before that
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Dec 8, 2008 9:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Still not prolific scoring..but
at least in 2008 I really started to lose the normal dread that if Royals got behind even 1 run that the game was over. They definitely seemed capable psychologically and physically to actually come back. Except perhaps during August and mid May (i think correct timing for early season 12 game losing streak).
I think that’s a great improvement for the team and our (fans) psyche.
by kabrink on Dec 7, 2008 3:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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