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by Freneau on Jun 30, 2008 2:37 AM EDT

This feels like a bigger loss than it probably is in reality.

Terribly disappointing start from Banny, and the Royals blow a chance to go 5-1 against the non-rival Cardinals.

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The key is that they have to stop the bleeding

They need to make sure that this doesn’t turn into a losing streak. If they start winning again, they can easily get within 5 games of .500 by the ASB.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by Scott McKinney on Jun 30, 2008 3:27 AM EDT reply actions

agreed

the royals need to break out of their weird inability to beat Baltimore thing this week

by Freneau on Jun 30, 2008 3:30 AM EDT up reply actions

In the very least, they need to go 4-4 over the next 8 games against Baltimore and TB. I wouldn’t mind a 3-1 followed by a 1-3, or a two 2-2’s. Then I’d really like for the Royals to go 2-1 against both the White Sox and Mariners. The Sox are a house of cards that’s going to fall any day now.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by Scott McKinney on Jun 30, 2008 3:32 AM EDT up reply actions

+1

especially about the White Sox, I’m starting to get worried.

by I need more Esteban on Jun 30, 2008 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions

Banny

I know I’m probably in the minority on this, but I really am not sure he’s a guy we can depend on going forward. Having a couple solid starts mixed in with a few awful starts just doesn’t give us the consistency we need out of a starter. He has a below-average stuff, and when he’s off he’s really off.

Founder of the Rowdy Hardy Fan Club

by eazyb81 on Jun 30, 2008 9:42 AM EDT reply actions

I'm not sure you are in the minority

I too am wondering about Banny going forward. While I really like Banny and want him to succeed, he might not be more than a #4 starter (Every team needs one). Is he still a very usefull starter, though? Yes I would have to say he is.

by I need more Esteban on Jun 30, 2008 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions

I guess what I'm saying is that

overall his numbers might look like a #4 starter, he’s way too inconsistent for a successful team to count on. He’ll certainly have a few gems, but about 40% of his starts he will give up so many runs that we essentially have no chance to win the game. I’d much rather have a back-end starter that can usually give me 6 IP of 3 or 4 runs a game, rather than a guy who will give up 1 run one day and 8 runs the next day.

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by eazyb81 on Jun 30, 2008 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah I get ya

but most #4 equivalent guys CAN’T consistently give you 6 IP and 3 or 4 runs. That’s why they are #4 guys, because they go out and give up a bunch of runs every 3rd start. It’s an interesting debate, and obviously we will be able to tell a lot more by the end of the season. It might not be crazy to think that Hochevar and Bannister could switch spots as far as how good a pitcher they might be. We thought that Banny might be a #3 guy but he could be a #4 with Hochevar being the #3, might be possible.

by I need more Esteban on Jun 30, 2008 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions

Tim Lacy, avert your eyes

Banny isn’t looking like a front-end starter due to his inconsistency. But, I’m thinking he would be an above average #5. Check it:
1) Grienke
2) Soria
3) Meche
4) Hochevar
5) Banny

I can handle Banny’s version of mediocrity in the 5-hole.

by stuckinstl12 on Jun 30, 2008 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions

stuckinstl12, you bastard

that title just about made me choke on my breakfast from laughing? Are you trying to kill me?

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by Matt Klaassen on Jun 30, 2008 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions

+1

Thank god I’m eating breakfast within the safe confines of my mother’s basement.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Jun 30, 2008 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions

where she can administer the Heimlich if necessary

The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib

by buddyball on Jun 30, 2008 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions

Or, if she's not here,

one of the cats can.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Jun 30, 2008 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions

TGFC

thank god for cats. Lord knows we can’t afford to lose a red sox fan ;)

"I never really said most of the things I said." - Yogi Berra

by loyal2theroyals on Jun 30, 2008 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions

We're such an endangered species, I know.

WAIT?! Do I sense sarcasm in your winky face?!

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Jun 30, 2008 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions

I wonder what her evil eye face looks like?

probably don’t really want to find out

The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib

by buddyball on Jun 30, 2008 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't think that

an emoticon would do it justice.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Jun 30, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions

winky faces can't be sarcastic

100% srs business here. ;)

"I never really said most of the things I said." - Yogi Berra

by loyal2theroyals on Jun 30, 2008 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Went to game yesterday

Banny just looked awful. Couldn’t seem to throw a strike if his life depended on it. I think he threw 32 pitches or so in the 1st inning. Although his defense didn’t help him out to much, i.e. Gator and Aviles. Also Looper had a tought time so maybe it was just the elements yesterday. I sure hope so.

by gordonrules on Jun 30, 2008 10:23 AM EDT reply actions