SB Nation: 40 Predictions on the Royals in 2012

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1. Who is Matthew Hays?
2. Finish #2 @ 80-82? Wow. What a crappy division. Despite this being a humorous column, that’s a bit too close to the truth.
3. The first rain out is May 2nd in Detroit. …Looks like Hays also writes for The Farmers Almanac.
4. Getz still here by May 25. Well, I’d be thrilled if he were somehow gone on May 26, but I doubt it.
5. “Kansas City makes a random trade with the Atlanta Braves.” I’m sure there will be at least two of these.
6. I’ll take those final numbers on Gordon, Hosmer, and Escobar. – TL

"Sir,--It has been wittily remarked that there are three kinds of falsehood: the first is a 'fib,' the second is a downright lie, and the third and most aggravated is statistics." *The National Observer* (June 13, 1891): p. 93-94.

by timlacy on Jan 16, 2012 11:20 AM EST reply actions

He predicts 7 instances of Royals fans shaking their heads

Sounds about right.

by Loose Seal on Jan 16, 2012 11:24 AM EST reply actions

I'll take the over

by CompmanJX3 on Jan 16, 2012 11:34 AM EST up reply actions

this really made me laugh

12. Yuniesky Betancourt hits a grand slam against the Athletics on June 3rd. Royals fans shake their heads.

Since 2005: Royals win% = .4100, Chiefs win% = .4095
alot isn't a word.

by averagegatsby on Jan 16, 2012 4:13 PM EST up reply actions

This has to be the most random collection of predictions I've ever seen

I mean the dude is predicting rain outs and walk offs. What world is he living in? I could understand predicting series, but when Cain is going to homer first or who our All Stars are going to be? I’m just astonished. ESPN needs to hire this guy if ANY of his predictions come true.

by KCTiger on Jan 16, 2012 11:34 AM EST via mobile reply actions