Impotent Offense Dooms Royals, Wastes Nice Work by Ponson

If your hitters can't hit, what's the point of walks?

he grounded two balls up the middle which is what he was doing last year and then finally made solid contact on his HR.

Frank described his swing perfectly if he continues to bail that front foot out and turn his hips he isn’t gonna get any coverage on the outside of the plate and won’t be able to effectively hit to the opposite field

heh, nice

Is there a solution to be found in shuffling the batting order? Are there guys in AAA who could be catalysts?

I’m not as skilled a baseball observer as most of the posters here – I’m a regular reader and sideline observer – but it seems to me that we’ve seen a better, more professional approach at the plate this year. It’s just not translating to runs. What’s missing?

there is another baseball gamoe on now – I think it might be the Yankees and Red Sox
Angel is not showing is best at third base tonight

Teahen
Buck
Jacobs
Callaspo
Crisp
Aviles
Bulter
DDJ
Guillen

http://www.baseballmusings.com/cgi-bin/LineupAnalysis.py?Player0=Alberto+Callaspo&OBA0=0.414&Slug0=0.528&Player1=Coco+Crisp&OBA1=0.385&Slug1=.500&Player2=MarkTeahen&OBA2=.432&Slug2=.516&Player3=Jose+Guillen&OBA3=0.333&Slug3=0.176&Player4=Mike+Jacobs&OBA4=.313&Slug4=.508&Player5=John+Buck&OBA5=.382&Slug5=.667&Player6=David+DeJesus&OBA6=.260&Slug6=.329&Player7=Billy+Butler&OBA7=0.328&Slug7=0.259&Player8=Mike+Aviles&OBA8=+0.185&Slug8=.254&Model=1

2 Berroa errors in Yanks vs. Sawks on prime time.

Yep.

Aviles’ HR is a sign that maybe he’s coming around. I thought there was a little stretch where Butler was starting to get locked in but it went poof very quickly. Now he’s little more than a singles hitter. I hope he gets it figured out, hell I hope the whole team gets it figured out. It’s early, so let’s hope the pitching continues to shine and the hitters start to pick up the pace.

Was really hoping things would work out offensively this year.

Last year his big adjustment in the second half was backing off the plate a step or two. It appears everything he is doing exactly what he did last year in the first half. Everything he hits is on the ground or weakly hit flyballs. His plate discipline has gotten much better but if he can’t turn the pitches in his zone around then his discipline won’t really mean much. His career versus lefties is 980+ and this year he only has a OPS of around 560.

with Guillen back hopefully Aviles and Butler can find their stroke and KC can get the offense going.
Coco CF
Callaspo 2b
Teahen 3b
Guillen RF
Butler 1b
DDJ LF
Buck C
Jacobs DH
Aviles SS

I would probably try a lineup like this. Move the struggling DDJ down and don’t move Aviles up until he shows signs of life. If Olivo was even sniffing the ball it might be nice to DH him. Maybe give Jacobs a day off and DH Guillen while you play the Spork in RF. He has had a decent plate approach at least.

Hi guys – Jays fan here.

The GOOD news for you is that our offense is cooling off – down from “OMG” to just “ain’t that purddy.” The OTHER GOOD news for you guys is that you miss Halladay.

You’re going to get Purcey 1-0, era 6.10 against Bannister 1-0, 0.00. Purcey’s got very little control right now but very good stuff. Gets into way more messes than actually come around to hurt him. Thus given his high era he’s still looked at with interest by us Jay’s fans. Pitching Advantage – you guys.

Richmond 2-0, 3.31 against Meche 1-1, 2.63. Richmond is a big right hander who was not drafted and played semi-pro ball. The Jay’s picked him up last year (he’s 29!) and he’s been surprisingly good. He’s got no great pitch but mixes in 4 “solid average” pitches including a 93 mph heater. Given his lack of reputation or experience he’ll surprise you. Pitching Advantage – even.

Tallet 1-0, 2.95 against Greinke 4-0, 0.00. Tallet is a left handed version of Richmond – but with a longer – better – track record. He is very good – don’t take him lightly. Pitching Advantage – you guys.

Burris is the proverbial “bucket of bolts.” UGH! Pitching Advantage – who’s got the worse dog? My gut reaction is we do – Pitching Advantage – you guys.

Offensively – another story.

Our first two hitters, Scutero and Hill have been other worldly. Rios is JUST starting to find his stroke and Vernon Wells – when not popping out on the first pitch (his favorite hobby) is contributing. HOWEVER – the next FIVE guys are WOW!!! Lind (L), Rolen®, Overbay (L), Barajas® and Snider (L) are ALL scary as sh*t! Lind is just a natural born hitter – two or three doubles a game! Rolen has his MVP stroke back after years of injuries, Overbay is hitting like stink, Barajas is hitting the ball HARDER than anyone I’ve seen in years and…How scary is this… teams are bringing in lefty specialist to face Snider, our number 9 hitter, and the other day with two out and a guy on second they INTENTIONALLY walked him. This guy is SOME number 9 hitter!

Pitching wise – we should be in the Richmond and Tallet games. Purcey MIGHT be OK. Burris – UGH. However, if your starters falter – and your pen ain’t great (Is your pen great? Ours is FANTASTIC!) then the Jay’s could take three games and win their 7th consecutive series to start the 09 season.

Good luck! Gentlemen – start your engines!

I have a feeling the Royals’ offense is about to open a sizable can of whoop-ass, and the first helping will be sitting eagerly on your plate.

The Jays are more screwed in ’09 than a creaky plank. Enjoy the success now, because the BJs are going down. Big-time.

Are those Vegas odds? What is Ricciardi saying about Meche these days (loudly on talk radio)?

I gave “Meche” the PITCHING advantage over “Richmond.” HOWEVER – in that game – considering that the Jays are going to be allowed to have at least 27 guys BAT – I give the GAME outcome as a toss-up.

As to Meche – Jays fans really like him. JP tried to get him and Ted Lilly (as you may recall) we got neither and have been LUCKY (no question we’ve caught lightening in a bottle) by finding Marcum, McGowan, Litsch, Tallet, Romero, Richmond and Purcey ALL of whom have performed WAY BETTER than we’ve had any right to expect. BUT – we’ll take them.

By mid-May Halladay®, Romero (L), Richmond®, Tallet (L) and Purcey (L) will give us a very competent five starters – given our exceptional hitting and wonderful bullpen. In addition – Accardo® is almost ready to come back and Janssen®, Marcum®, Cecil (L), Mills (L), Ray® and Rzepczynski (L) should ALL be up for some time this year.