Royals Lose On Season's Final Day, Finish 67-95
by Freneau on Oct 3, 2010 6:43 PM EDT
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PrintThe Royals finished the season with just 67 wins, albeit a two-win improvement over last season's 65. The high-water mark of the Dayton Moore Era remains 2008, when the Royals won 75 games. For the first time since 2007, the Royals will finish last in the AL Central.
Odd game today. Sean O`Sullivan, Tejeda, and Meche held the Rays scoreless for eight innings, allowing only three hits total. For the first time in months, Soria couldn't protect the lead in the 9th, and the Royals eventually lost in extra innings. In twelve innings, the offense could only mange six hits and four walks. The first extra-base hit, a double by Blanco, came with two outs in the 12th. Gordon did HR.
In other news, thanks to two walks today, Kila caught and passed Yuni for walks on the season, 24 to 23.
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Damn.
Padres down 3-0. I wanted the season-ending threesome.
The significant problems we have cannot be solved at the same level of thinking with which we created them. -- Albert Einstein
by The Ol' Perfesser on Oct 3, 2010 6:49 PM EDT reply actions
Hot Stove Begins
NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Trade everybody!
The significant problems we have cannot be solved at the same level of thinking with which we created them. -- Albert Einstein
by The Ol' Perfesser on Oct 3, 2010 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Kila caught and passed Yuni for walks on the season, 24 to 23.
But Kila only hit half as many homeruns, so obviously Yuni's twice the HR hitter Kila is
The significant problems we have cannot be solved at the same level of thinking with which we created them. -- Albert Einstein
by The Ol' Perfesser on Oct 3, 2010 6:56 PM EDT reply actions
As this was my first season consistantly posting here, I just want one thing on the record.
Next season, I. am. going. to. dominate.
"We had opportunities when we smoked balls," manager Ned Yost said.
Seriously...
…you’ve got a good thing going here. My hats off to you & the guys ( & occasional lady ) that post here. Refreshingly dummy-free. I just wish I could post more than on weekends & day games ( stupid nite job ).
I hope there’s loads of topics to discuss as Old Man Winter comes calling. As much as the season sucked, I think we can start to see that light at the end of the tunnel. Which is nice. For a change.
"We had opportunities when we smoked balls," manager Ned Yost said.
Agreed
I had sort of spun my tires for a couple years looking for a good place like this, but this has been awesome. Kudos to all the contributors and especially to Will and Jeff for a great site.
"This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains."
by MinnesotaRoyal on Oct 3, 2010 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Having tried to jinx the Rays
ESPN is now doing the live look-in on Giants/Padres. Gawdamighty, what is that thing pitching for the Giants? Looks like I’m Still Here version of Joaquin Phoenix with a mohawk. Eew.
The significant problems we have cannot be solved at the same level of thinking with which we created them. -- Albert Einstein
by The Ol' Perfesser on Oct 3, 2010 7:08 PM EDT reply actions
He looks like he's wearing a disguise.
Way to go, Padres
"We had opportunities when we smoked balls," manager Ned Yost said.
With another wonderful season in the books, I have just one question remaining:
When they spent all year saying "It all happens here,’ what exactly were they referring to? I don’t understand.
Royals finish with the 5th overall draft pick for 2011.
- Pittsburgh 57 wins
- Seattle 61 wins
- Arizona 65 wins
- Baltimore 66 wins
- KC 67 wins
We really had to beat Minnesota twice earlier in the week and TB once? Fat lot of good that did. I blame Ned Yost. Hillman would have gotten us to that #3 pick this year.
wow, that really bites
i really wanted to snag one of the trio. i wanted purke at 3, and even that was a stretch.
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Dammit
Regular season over, two stinkin’ off-days before playoffs start. It’s as if MLB is trying to run me off.
The significant problems we have cannot be solved at the same level of thinking with which we created them. -- Albert Einstein
by The Ol' Perfesser on Oct 3, 2010 7:13 PM EDT reply actions
and throwing the Royals at you wasn't enough?
for when I'm too lazy to come here, http://twitter.com/AtTheWall
The first extra-base hit, a double by Blanco, came with two outs in the 12th.
Doesn’t Alex’s home run count as extra bases?
Will's had a long season
It’s not easy to find new ways to explain this team’s trials and tribulations for 162 games. I give him a free pass.
No
It’s Alex. Come on.
"This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains."
by MinnesotaRoyal on Oct 3, 2010 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Just thinking how the boys must feel today....
Being a teacher, it must feel like May 30th: 12 weeks off and a new beginning to look forward to at the end of the off time. Only difference is the $60,000 vs. the $405,000. What a difference $340,000 makes…………………….Then again, they are much more talented than I am (except for Yuni.)
In any other sport
67 wins in a season would be unbelievably good. Further proof that the Royals should be playing a different sport.
Hell, sometimes I think Yuni's playing soccer with the way he kicks the ball around the infield.
Killing time until time kills me
I have never wanted a season to be over as bad
as I wanted this one done. How did we not lose 100? Sept. 1 I thought it was inevitable. Well, let’s see how well (or badly if you will) Daytin Moore can butcher an offseason. Jeff Francoeur anyone?
"2010: The year Mizzou gets over the hump. The year the Chiefs show the NFL that they're back. And the year Dayton Moore signs some washed up has been or never was to return us to the glory of the Royals not losing 100 in 2011."
by royaldaddy on Oct 3, 2010 10:47 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I hate this time of year
Royals done. Baseball will soon be over. Cold weather is coming and what is there after Halloween? Hell, that’s what. Who needs it?
Place witty signature here.
I've never seen someone look so frustratred at making the final out of the season.
Aviles got some fire in him
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
yeah, he really tossed that bat
inner fire – check
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Wasn't there a predictions thread prior to the season?
It would be interesting to see how everyone did.
batter nine you sucky
I was looking for it to no avail
I think I picked 67 wins and I want to see if I was right about anything.
"This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains."
by MinnesotaRoyal on Oct 4, 2010 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions
We had ones on the players, I am doing a piece on it later in the week.
I have to get all the 2010 injury data done first
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by Jeff Zimmerman on Oct 4, 2010 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions
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