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May - 2012

Sunday Morning Royals Links: Dyson Hurt, Butler Unsung, Hosmer Luck, & The Death of Bureacracy
Eric Hosmer Showing Signs of Life in Extremely Small, Recent Sample
Royals Take the "Fun" out of "Fundamental"; Sloppy in Loss to Orioles
Do the Orioles Offer the Royals Hope?
Alex Gordon ... Another Struggling Royal
Hosmer's Ground Ball Distribution
Yankees and Will Smith Ruin Will Smith's Debut
Fan Support For Dayton Moore Remains Strong
Royals Lose 3-2 to Yankees
Kelvin Herrera, Starting Pitcher?
Thank Goodness Mike Moustakas Is Hitting
Highlanders Fall to Lowly Royals, Existential Crises Ensue
Would You Hire Dayton Moore Again?
Royals Flail Meekly at Pedestrian Lefty Offerings, Lose 2 - 0 to Random Team from Lesser League
Royals Defeat Diamondbacks Behind Butler, Moustakas, and Chen
Mendoza Loses No-Hit Bid in First Inning; Royals Lose 6-4
Mitch Maier Writes Home From Baseball Summer Camp (5.18.12)
Do Not Mess with the Orioles; KC Falls 5-3 to Baltimore
Royals M.A.S.H Report
Horrible Batting Lines Update
Royals Lose 4-3 in 15 As Broxton Blows Save Chance
WiIl Myers Brings Swagger, Horrifically Annoyingly-Spelled Name to AAA
After Brief Success, Royal 2Bs Falling Back to Earth
Royals Take Care of Business, Sweep Rangers with a 7-4 Win
Mazzaro Starts for Royals Tonight - 365 Days After Nightmare Outing
Rangers Fall to Mighty Royals, Master Chen
Danny Duffy Freakout Open Thread
Can Jarrod Dyson Get On-Base Enough to Be Productive?
Humberto Quintero Saw 10 Pitches Today... Total
Royals Avenge Duffy's Elbow, Thoroughly Throttle Evil Rivals
Hochevar Silences Critics With Shutout Win Over White Sox
Eric Hosmer's OPS Now Under .600
Nedmentum is Lost; Royals Look Anemic in Chicago
The Win Now Royals Can't Win Now
What Story Does This Picture Tell?
Jeff Francoeur Is Third on the Team in Walks
Royal Rumblings - 5/10/12
Royals Win 4-3 to Take Series Against the Red Sox
Faced With a Player Whose Name Already Ends in "Y" - Ned Yost Makes Bold Choice
Royals Win Late on Butler's Late Blast
Eric Hosmer vs. The Shift
Still Good: Alex Gordon
The Horror! The Dull, Dull Horror! The Sanchize Torched, Interminable Game Finally Ends.
Another Lost Weekend for Eric Hosmer, Should the Royals Demote Him to AAA?
Hochevar. No Bueno. Royals Split Series With Highlanders.
Royals Defeat Yankees Behind Paulino, Gordon, and Butler
Yanks Rise to Overcome Challenge in First Game Without Rivera
Francoeur Charm Offensive Continues
Would the White Sox Have Been Better Off Sticking With Chris Getz?
Moustakas Receives The Quickening, Royals Put Down Highlanders
The Irving Falu Era Begins
Royal Rumblings - 5/3/12
Two Outfielders: Jeff Francoeur and Mitch Maier
Go Read Amy Nelson's Story on Willie Mays Aikens and Watch the Video 'Safe at Home' Now
Royals Win 3-2 Behind Getz and Sanchez
Royals Lose 3-9, Tigers Get to Hochevar In 1st Inning; Why Does Hoch Struggle With Men On Base?
Royal Rumblings - 5/1/12
Ned Yost's Untouchables, and Other Usage Patterns

April - 2012

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Eric Hosmer and Mike Moustakas After Three Weeks
So This is Life in the AL Central
Chen Awful, Game Lost Before It Really Got Started
A Cherry-Picked Alex Gordon Split To Make Him Look Good, Which He Is
Bryce Harper Is Not Good Right Now
Process Vindicated as Royals Win Third Straight Game
4/27/12 Open Game Thread - Royals vs Twins
A Glance at Royal Starting Pitching After 19 Games
Royals Defeat Indians 4-2, Win Second Series of the Season
Hot Start by Yuni Betancourt and Chris Getz Have Royals Getting to Second Base
Royals Use the Long Ball to End Losing Streak
Will Ned Yost Be Fired This Season?
Comeback Falls Short, Royals Lose 4-3, Losing Streak at 12
Royal Rumblings - 4/24/12
The Infield Bright Spot Amidst the Losing Streak
Well, at least eleven rhymes with Heaven.
Whatever Happened to the 2008 Royals? Part 1
After 3-12 Start, Royals Face Long Playoff Odds
Tíz is Hungarian for Ten
Poor Pitching Dooms Royals Again in 9-5 Loss to Blue Jays
Are Royals Losing Their Playoff Dreams Early?
Eight is Enough! Royals Lose Again to Jays
A Night with Mike Montgomery
Royal Ramblings for 4/19/12
Losing Streak Has Royals Fans Upset, But We Still Have a Long Way to Go
Royals Find New Ways to Lose, Fall 4-3
Let's Start a Meme That Eric Hosmer Always Starts Slow
Royals Waste Good Start by Chen, Offense Disappears, Lose 3-1
Royals Notes for 4/17: K-Gun, Choo and Betancourt.
Royals Fall To Verlander, Squander Strong Start From Duffy
Mitch Maier Writes Home From Baseball Summer Camp After Pitching
Mitch Maier Owns Better Strikeout to Walk Differential Than 40% of Royal Starting Rotation
Mendoza Rocked, Royals Destroyed By Indians Once Again
Comments by Cleveland Closer Chris Perez Guarantee Exciting End to Royals-Tribe Series
Royals Lose Home Opener 8-3
Game 7 Overflow Thread - Royals Trail Indians Early
Happy (Home) Opening Day and a Look at the Indians
2011 vs. 2012 Pitching Stat Comparison
On Balance, We'll Take a 3-3 Start
Royals Lose 5-4 on Walk Off Hit by Pitch
Mitch Maier Writes Home From Baseball Summer Camp After His Home Run
Royals Win 3-0, Even Series With Athletics
Royals Pitch FX Notes for 4/10/12
Did Last Night Tell Us Anything New About Luis Mendoza?
...and Awful Ball Was Played By All
Alex Gordon is Going to Have a Low Batting Average for the Next Few Days
How Many Home Runs Will Eric Hosmer Hit in 2012?
On Easter Sunday, Royals, Son of God prevail
Preparing for Jonathan Sanchez's First Start as a Royal
Eric Hosmer, Mike Moustakas Homer as Royals Snag First Victory of 2012
Weaver Perplexes Kansas City Sluggers as Royals Fall on Opening Day 5-0
Happy Real Royals Opening Day!
On Opening Day, Just Where Are the Royals Going in 2012?
Rex Hudler's Baseball Career
Semi-Opening Day Open Thread
Has Lorenzo Cain won you over?
1978 and 1979 MVP Awards: When RBIs Ruled
How Many Wins for the Royals In 2012?

March - 2012

Moore-Yost's Macbre Second Base Experimentation Gets Weirder
Alex Gordon Over/Unders for 2012
Royals vs. White Sox Open Game Thread: First Look at Rex and Physioc
Royals sign OF Alex Gordon to four-year contract extension
How Bad Has This Spring Training Been?
Pitchers Similar to Royal Pitchers
If Only The Royals Had Two or Three Yuniesky Betancourts
Who Has Had the More Troubling Spring: Mike Moustakas or Jonathan Sanchez?
Upbeat 2012 Royal Predictions
What to make of Sidearmer Tommy Hottovy's Spring
Gut Response: Are the Royals Better than the Tigers?
Sunday Open Thread - What Spring Training Positives Do You See?
Ned Yost's Nickname for Alex Gordon is "Gordie" - How Much Longer Will This Horrible Nightmare Go On?
Eric Hosmer to the Outfield? Did I Miss a Meeting?
Royals vs. Dodgers Open Thread
The Royals Having A Silent Spring: Myers, Francoeur, and Moose
Joakim Soria, I Am Sorry
Our Required Insta-Analysis: Who Won the Quintero/Bourgeois-Chapman Trade?
Royals acquire C Humberto Quintero and OF Jason Bourgeois from Astros
All-Star Aaron Crow Will Not Be the Closer
Breaking: Very Bad News on Joakim Soria
Joakim Soria Has an Elbow, It Feels Sore
Mitch Maier Writes Home From Spring Training (3.19.12)
Yahoo! Fantasy Baseball Sign-Ups Are Still Available.
Three Royals at Second Base: Kansas City Brass Again Indicate They Really Like Yuni Betancourt
Saturday Open Thread - Spring Training Stats - What Stands Out To You?
Alcides Escobar and Defensive Peak Age
A Day Later, Your Take on the Escobar Contract
Kicking Rocks - Notes on Royals 3/15/12
Dayton Moore Locks Up Time Warner Subscription with Four-Year Contract
Royals sign Alcides Escobar to four-year extension
Royals vs. Mariners Night Game Open Thread
Salvador Perez Suffers Torn Meniscus, No Timetable for Return
Salvador Perez Has Sore Knee, Worst Nickname Ever
Royals vs. Reds Open Thread
Improvement Chances for Hitters on the Royals
San Francisco Will Burn: Hosmer & Moustakas "dinged up"
Gut Response: Are the Royals Better than the Nationals?
Gut Response: Are the Royals Better than the Cardinals?
Mitch Maier Has Become the King of Spring Training
Yuniesky Vindicates Ned Yost
Royals vs. Rockies Open Game Thread
Jonathan Sanchez's Velocity is Down. Time to Panic?
Yuni "The Perfect Scenario" Betancourt
Max Ramirez Hit Two Home Runs Yesterday
Royals vs. Indians; Royals vs. Padres Open Thread
Is Giavotella That Much Better Than Getz?
Gut Response: Are the Royals Better than the Blue Jays?
Gut Response: Are the Royals Better than the Indians?
Royals Cruise to Easy Victory Over Rangers in Spring Training Opener
Spring Training Opener Game Thread
Will Kevin Kouzmanoff Make the Opening Day Roster?
Happy Friday Royals News: Perez Contract Talk, Spring Training Details, Yost Vows to PH for Escobar
Report: Royal Camp Divided, Team Openly Fractured, Factions Formed
Salvador Perez's Plate Discipline
Jin Wong Answers Questions About the Salvador Perez Signing

February - 2012

I Hate the New Playoff Format
The Other Side of the Argument on Salvador Perez
Salvador Perez Contract Breakdown
Royals Sign Sal Perez to Long-Term Extension
Does Zach Miner Have a Place in the Royals Plans?
Gut Response: Are the Royals Better than the White Sox?
The Sublime Awesome Splendor of Aaron Guiel's Minor League Contract with the Royals
Royals Radio Affiliate Profile: Beloit, Kansas [KVSV 1190 AM]
Looking at the Royals in Presidential Election Years - Part 1 2008-1992
Yahoo! Fantasy Baseball is Now Live and Extremely Comely
Alex Gordon's Unprecedented 2011 Breakout Season
Let Us Calmly Discuss Jeff Francoeur's Performance in 2012
Pre-Spring Training Chatter Roundup: New Contracts, Enthusiasm, Roster Talk, Etc
Royals Pictures From Spring Training
Gut Response: Are the Royals Better than the Twins?
Literal Spring Training Battles: Getz versus Giavotella
Happy Birthday Bill Pecota!
With KC's Starters, The Bullpen Needs To Be Deep
George Brett's Crazy July in 1980
Royal Fantasy Players to Watch
Royals in 1970-71 Sports Illustrateds
No Long-Term Contract Yet for Alex Gordon: Do You Want One?
Interesting George Brett Split Stats
Happy Birthday Scott Pose
Talented Hopefuls Strive for Ultimate Sports Social Media Job
Royals PECOTA Comparables
Why Do the Saber-Terrorists Hate Us, Mommy?
Royals, Alex Gordon, Reportedly Close to Reaching Agreement
Royals Bullpen Handedness Splits
Thinking About Fantasy Baseball Already? Consider Yahoo! Fantasy Sports
Profiles in Worry: Matt LaPorta
Dayton Moore's Double-Life Exposed: How Will the Royals and UVA Respond?
OT: College Loyalties
Fox Sports KC Reportedly Considering Delightfully Weird Broadcast Pairing
Is Lorenzo Cain the Best Option for CF?
Happy Birthday Buddy Biancalana and Pat Tabler!!!

January - 2012

What Will Happen If Wil Myers is Tearing Up AAA Pitching?
Buster Olney Gets Phenomenological on Salvador Perez
Pat Burrell Would Have Been a Historically Great Royal, If He Had Been a Royal
Who Will Have a Higher Walk Rate in 2012: Moose or Hosmer?
Should the Royals Go After Edwin Jackson?
1/27 Royals News: Spring Training Invites, Frank White Moves On, Francoeur and Ryan Lef.
One Year Ago Today: The Royals Were Perched on Their Throne
Will Hosmer's Walk Rate Limit His Upside?
Your Reaction to The Gigantic Prince Fielder Signing
Royals Catchers Look to be Average, Again, in 2012
Forgotten Royals: Jed Hansen
1/23 Royals Links: Hochevar, Gio, Allen Caldwell, and the Rise of Newt
Was David Lough's 2011 Good Enough?
Saturday Open Thread - Who Is Your Favorite Royals Sleeper Prospect?
Was Carlos Febles Ever Good?
One Year Ago Today: Gil Meche Retires
Interview With Royals VP Mike Swanson
Dayton Moore, Get Brian Cashman on the Phone. Trade Soria for Burnett and Hughes.
Happy Birthday Steve Balboni!
The Ultimate Sports Social Media Job Contest
Kevin Kouzmanoff and Mike Moustakas's Service Time
Royals sign 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff to minor league deal
1/14 Royals News: Waiting for Something
Happy Birthday Andy Sisco!
Joakim Soria: Looking Back at 2011 With Hope for 2012
Looking Back at the 2010 Draft, Again
Danny Duffy's Offspeed Location Problems: Curveball
Moustakas, Betancourt and Right-Handed Pitching
Noted Royal-Killer Barry Larkin Elected to the Hall of Fame
Danny Duffy's Offspeed Location Problems: Changeup
Happy Birthday Jeff Montgomery
Oh, Hey, Baseball
1/4 Royals News Roundup: Talking Escobar, Venezuelan League Stats, D'Andre Toney
The Royals Should Sign Edwin Jackson
2012: A Long-Awaited Season of Hope Arrives for Royals Fans

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