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May - 2012

Sunday Morning Royals Links: Dyson Hurt, Butler Unsung, Hosmer Luck, & The Death of Bureacracy

by Freneau on May 27, 2012 11:19 AM EDT - 3 comments

Eric Hosmer Showing Signs of Life in Extremely Small, Recent Sample

by Freneau on May 26, 2012 12:21 PM EDT - 5 comments

Royals Take the "Fun" out of "Fundamental"; Sloppy in Loss to Orioles

by RoyalsRetro on May 25, 2012 10:33 PM EDT - 73 comments

Do the Orioles Offer the Royals Hope?

by Freneau on May 25, 2012 8:47 AM EDT - 61 comments

Alex Gordon ... Another Struggling Royal

by Jeff Zimmerman on May 24, 2012 4:23 PM EDT - 51 comments

Hosmer's Ground Ball Distribution

by Jeff Zimmerman on May 24, 2012 10:01 AM EDT - 22 comments

Yankees and Will Smith Ruin Will Smith's Debut

by Jeff Zimmerman on May 23, 2012 10:39 PM EDT - 91 comments

Fan Support For Dayton Moore Remains Strong

by Freneau on May 23, 2012 9:10 AM EDT - 95 comments

Royals Lose 3-2 to Yankees

by Jeff Zimmerman on May 22, 2012 10:55 PM EDT - 103 comments

Kelvin Herrera, Starting Pitcher?

by Jeff Zimmerman on May 22, 2012 12:36 PM EDT - 40 comments

Thank Goodness Mike Moustakas Is Hitting

by Freneau on May 22, 2012 9:11 AM EDT - 89 comments

Highlanders Fall to Lowly Royals, Existential Crises Ensue

by Old Man Duggan on May 21, 2012 10:39 PM EDT - 132 comments

Would You Hire Dayton Moore Again?

by Freneau on May 20, 2012 8:59 PM EDT - 212 comments

Royals Flail Meekly at Pedestrian Lefty Offerings, Lose 2 - 0 to Random Team from Lesser League

by Old Man Duggan on May 20, 2012 4:59 PM EDT - 50 comments

Royals Defeat Diamondbacks Behind Butler, Moustakas, and Chen

by Freneau on May 19, 2012 10:58 PM EDT - 72 comments

Mendoza Loses No-Hit Bid in First Inning; Royals Lose 6-4

by RoyalsRetro on May 18, 2012 11:28 PM EDT - 24 comments

Mitch Maier Writes Home From Baseball Summer Camp (5.18.12)

by Freneau on May 18, 2012 9:32 AM EDT - 41 comments

Do Not Mess with the Orioles; KC Falls 5-3 to Baltimore

by RoyalsRetro on May 17, 2012 5:06 PM EDT - 69 comments

Royals M.A.S.H Report

by Jeff Zimmerman on May 17, 2012 11:09 AM EDT - 16 comments

Horrible Batting Lines Update

by Freneau on May 17, 2012 11:03 AM EDT - 26 comments

Royals Lose 4-3 in 15 As Broxton Blows Save Chance

by Jeff Zimmerman on May 17, 2012 12:36 AM EDT - 92 comments

WiIl Myers Brings Swagger, Horrifically Annoyingly-Spelled Name to AAA

by Freneau on May 16, 2012 10:51 AM EDT - 182 comments

After Brief Success, Royal 2Bs Falling Back to Earth

by Freneau on May 16, 2012 9:13 AM EDT - 91 comments

Royals Take Care of Business, Sweep Rangers with a 7-4 Win

by Jeff Zimmerman on May 15, 2012 11:18 PM EDT - 104 comments

Mazzaro Starts for Royals Tonight - 365 Days After Nightmare Outing

by Jeff Zimmerman on May 15, 2012 12:30 PM EDT - 42 comments

Rangers Fall to Mighty Royals, Master Chen

by Old Man Duggan on May 14, 2012 11:07 PM EDT - 153 comments

Danny Duffy Freakout Open Thread

by Freneau on May 14, 2012 11:26 AM EDT - 391 comments

Can Jarrod Dyson Get On-Base Enough to Be Productive?

by Freneau on May 14, 2012 9:15 AM EDT - 59 comments

Humberto Quintero Saw 10 Pitches Today... Total

by Freneau on May 13, 2012 9:37 PM EDT - 41 comments

Royals Avenge Duffy's Elbow, Thoroughly Throttle Evil Rivals

by Old Man Duggan on May 13, 2012 5:33 PM EDT - 126 comments

Hochevar Silences Critics With Shutout Win Over White Sox

by Freneau on May 12, 2012 11:23 PM EDT - 53 comments

Eric Hosmer's OPS Now Under .600

by Freneau on May 12, 2012 4:42 PM EDT - 28 comments

Nedmentum is Lost; Royals Look Anemic in Chicago

by RoyalsRetro on May 11, 2012 11:10 PM EDT - 47 comments

The Win Now Royals Can't Win Now

by Freneau on May 11, 2012 12:57 PM EDT - 87 comments

What Story Does This Picture Tell?

by Freneau on May 10, 2012 9:20 PM EDT - 59 comments

Jeff Francoeur Is Third on the Team in Walks

by Freneau on May 10, 2012 5:00 PM EDT - 10 comments

Royal Rumblings - 5/10/12

by Jeff Zimmerman on May 10, 2012 11:30 AM EDT - 126 comments

Royals Win 4-3 to Take Series Against the Red Sox

by Jeff Zimmerman on May 9, 2012 11:29 PM EDT - 137 comments

Faced With a Player Whose Name Already Ends in "Y" - Ned Yost Makes Bold Choice

by Freneau on May 9, 2012 9:22 AM EDT - 61 comments

Royals Win Late on Butler's Late Blast

by Jeff Zimmerman on May 8, 2012 11:28 PM EDT - 113 comments

Eric Hosmer vs. The Shift

by Jeff Zimmerman on May 8, 2012 10:52 AM EDT - 98 comments

Still Good: Alex Gordon

by Freneau on May 8, 2012 9:05 AM EDT - 19 comments

The Horror! The Dull, Dull Horror! The Sanchize Torched, Interminable Game Finally Ends.

by Old Man Duggan on May 7, 2012 11:29 PM EDT - 110 comments

Another Lost Weekend for Eric Hosmer, Should the Royals Demote Him to AAA?

by Freneau on May 6, 2012 7:59 PM EDT - 88 comments

Hochevar. No Bueno. Royals Split Series With Highlanders.

by Old Man Duggan on May 6, 2012 5:19 PM EDT - 58 comments

Royals Defeat Yankees Behind Paulino, Gordon, and Butler

by Freneau on May 5, 2012 10:35 PM EDT - 95 comments

Yanks Rise to Overcome Challenge in First Game Without Rivera

by RoyalsRetro on May 4, 2012 11:11 PM EDT - 48 comments

Francoeur Charm Offensive Continues

by Freneau on May 4, 2012 1:46 PM EDT - 55 comments

Would the White Sox Have Been Better Off Sticking With Chris Getz?

by Freneau on May 4, 2012 9:38 AM EDT - 64 comments

Moustakas Receives The Quickening, Royals Put Down Highlanders

by Old Man Duggan on May 3, 2012 11:57 PM EDT - 258 comments

The Irving Falu Era Begins

by Freneau on May 3, 2012 4:18 PM EDT - 34 comments

Royal Rumblings - 5/3/12

by Jeff Zimmerman on May 3, 2012 12:59 PM EDT - 38 comments

Two Outfielders: Jeff Francoeur and Mitch Maier

by Freneau on May 3, 2012 10:15 AM EDT - 68 comments

Go Read Amy Nelson's Story on Willie Mays Aikens and Watch the Video 'Safe at Home' Now

by Freneau on May 2, 2012 5:34 PM EDT - 15 comments

Royals Win 3-2 Behind Getz and Sanchez

by Jeff Zimmerman on May 2, 2012 4:20 PM EDT - 165 comments

Royals Lose 3-9, Tigers Get to Hochevar In 1st Inning; Why Does Hoch Struggle With Men On Base?

by Jeff Zimmerman on May 1, 2012 11:11 PM EDT - 108 comments

Royal Rumblings - 5/1/12

by Jeff Zimmerman on May 1, 2012 11:19 AM EDT - 42 comments

Ned Yost's Untouchables, and Other Usage Patterns

by Freneau on May 1, 2012 9:08 AM EDT - 49 comments

April - 2012

The SB Nation Youtube Channel - Subscribe to it, watch it, love it

by Freneau on Apr 30, 2012 4:15 PM EDT - 3 comments

Eric Hosmer and Mike Moustakas After Three Weeks

by Freneau on Apr 30, 2012 9:11 AM EDT - 97 comments

So This is Life in the AL Central

by Freneau on Apr 29, 2012 8:21 PM EDT - 22 comments

Chen Awful, Game Lost Before It Really Got Started

by Old Man Duggan on Apr 29, 2012 5:39 PM EDT - 94 comments

A Cherry-Picked Alex Gordon Split To Make Him Look Good, Which He Is

by Freneau on Apr 28, 2012 9:57 PM EDT - 22 comments

Bryce Harper Is Not Good Right Now

by Freneau on Apr 28, 2012 9:06 PM EDT - 33 comments

Process Vindicated as Royals Win Third Straight Game

by Freneau on Apr 27, 2012 11:22 PM EDT - 133 comments

4/27/12 Open Game Thread - Royals vs Twins

by Connor Moylan on Apr 27, 2012 8:04 PM EDT - 523 comments

A Glance at Royal Starting Pitching After 19 Games

by Freneau on Apr 27, 2012 9:26 AM EDT - 83 comments

Royals Defeat Indians 4-2, Win Second Series of the Season

by Connor Moylan on Apr 26, 2012 4:13 PM EDT - 110 comments

Hot Start by Yuni Betancourt and Chris Getz Have Royals Getting to Second Base

by Freneau on Apr 26, 2012 9:02 AM EDT - 32 comments

Royals Use the Long Ball to End Losing Streak

by Jeff Zimmerman on Apr 25, 2012 10:06 PM EDT - 341 comments

Will Ned Yost Be Fired This Season?

by Freneau on Apr 25, 2012 9:30 AM EDT - 191 comments

Comeback Falls Short, Royals Lose 4-3, Losing Streak at 12

by Jeff Zimmerman on Apr 24, 2012 10:48 PM EDT - 436 comments

Royal Rumblings - 4/24/12

by Jeff Zimmerman on Apr 24, 2012 12:29 PM EDT - 75 comments

The Infield Bright Spot Amidst the Losing Streak

by Freneau on Apr 24, 2012 9:15 AM EDT - 56 comments

Well, at least eleven rhymes with Heaven.

by Old Man Duggan on Apr 23, 2012 10:57 PM EDT - 285 comments

Whatever Happened to the 2008 Royals? Part 1

by Freneau on Apr 23, 2012 10:30 AM EDT - 38 comments

After 3-12 Start, Royals Face Long Playoff Odds

by Freneau on Apr 22, 2012 9:47 PM EDT - 64 comments

Tíz is Hungarian for Ten

by Old Man Duggan on Apr 22, 2012 5:28 PM EDT - 253 comments

Poor Pitching Dooms Royals Again in 9-5 Loss to Blue Jays

by Freneau on Apr 21, 2012 10:25 PM EDT - 169 comments

Are Royals Losing Their Playoff Dreams Early?

by Freneau on Apr 21, 2012 11:53 AM EDT - 34 comments

Eight is Enough! Royals Lose Again to Jays

by RoyalsRetro on Apr 20, 2012 11:46 PM EDT - 97 comments

A Night with Mike Montgomery

by Old Man Duggan on Apr 20, 2012 7:00 AM EDT - 27 comments

Royal Ramblings for 4/19/12

by Jeff Zimmerman on Apr 19, 2012 12:22 PM EDT - 102 comments

Losing Streak Has Royals Fans Upset, But We Still Have a Long Way to Go

by Freneau on Apr 19, 2012 10:01 AM EDT - 46 comments

Royals Find New Ways to Lose, Fall 4-3

by Jeff Zimmerman on Apr 19, 2012 12:12 AM EDT - 193 comments

Let's Start a Meme That Eric Hosmer Always Starts Slow

by Freneau on Apr 18, 2012 9:22 AM EDT - 73 comments

Royals Waste Good Start by Chen, Offense Disappears, Lose 3-1

by Jeff Zimmerman on Apr 17, 2012 11:08 PM EDT - 156 comments

Royals Notes for 4/17: K-Gun, Choo and Betancourt.

by Jeff Zimmerman on Apr 17, 2012 12:32 PM EDT - 95 comments

Royals Fall To Verlander, Squander Strong Start From Duffy

by Old Man Duggan on Apr 16, 2012 11:06 PM EDT - 214 comments

Mitch Maier Writes Home From Baseball Summer Camp After Pitching

by Freneau on Apr 16, 2012 1:24 PM EDT - 37 comments

Mitch Maier Owns Better Strikeout to Walk Differential Than 40% of Royal Starting Rotation

by Freneau on Apr 15, 2012 9:00 PM EDT - 89 comments

Mendoza Rocked, Royals Destroyed By Indians Once Again

by Old Man Duggan on Apr 15, 2012 5:38 PM EDT - 242 comments

Comments by Cleveland Closer Chris Perez Guarantee Exciting End to Royals-Tribe Series

by Freneau on Apr 15, 2012 11:53 AM EDT - 117 comments

Royals Lose Home Opener 8-3

by Jeff Zimmerman on Apr 13, 2012 7:19 PM EDT - 86 comments

Game 7 Overflow Thread - Royals Trail Indians Early

by Freneau on Apr 13, 2012 5:05 PM EDT - 484 comments

Happy (Home) Opening Day and a Look at the Indians

by Freneau on Apr 13, 2012 10:28 AM EDT - 115 comments

2011 vs. 2012 Pitching Stat Comparison

by Jeff Zimmerman on Apr 12, 2012 3:23 PM EDT - 6 comments

On Balance, We'll Take a 3-3 Start

by Freneau on Apr 12, 2012 9:30 AM EDT - 123 comments

Royals Lose 5-4 on Walk Off Hit by Pitch

by Jeff Zimmerman on Apr 11, 2012 8:04 PM EDT - 241 comments

Mitch Maier Writes Home From Baseball Summer Camp After His Home Run

by Freneau on Apr 11, 2012 9:45 AM EDT - 57 comments

Royals Win 3-0, Even Series With Athletics

by Connor Moylan on Apr 11, 2012 2:23 AM EDT - 92 comments

Royals Pitch FX Notes for 4/10/12

by Jeff Zimmerman on Apr 10, 2012 1:33 PM EDT - 26 comments

Did Last Night Tell Us Anything New About Luis Mendoza?

by Freneau on Apr 10, 2012 10:01 AM EDT - 74 comments

...and Awful Ball Was Played By All

by Old Man Duggan on Apr 10, 2012 12:48 AM EDT - 212 comments

Alex Gordon is Going to Have a Low Batting Average for the Next Few Days

by Freneau on Apr 9, 2012 10:31 AM EDT - 73 comments

How Many Home Runs Will Eric Hosmer Hit in 2012?

by Freneau on Apr 8, 2012 10:30 PM EDT - 60 comments

On Easter Sunday, Royals, Son of God prevail

by Old Man Duggan on Apr 8, 2012 6:58 PM EDT - 112 comments

Preparing for Jonathan Sanchez's First Start as a Royal

by Freneau on Apr 8, 2012 11:38 AM EDT - 22 comments

Eric Hosmer, Mike Moustakas Homer as Royals Snag First Victory of 2012

by Freneau on Apr 7, 2012 7:19 PM EDT - 105 comments

Weaver Perplexes Kansas City Sluggers as Royals Fall on Opening Day 5-0

by Freneau on Apr 7, 2012 12:44 AM EDT - 106 comments

Happy Real Royals Opening Day!

by Freneau on Apr 6, 2012 12:30 PM EDT - 133 comments

On Opening Day, Just Where Are the Royals Going in 2012?

by Freneau on Apr 5, 2012 8:46 PM EDT - 133 comments

Rex Hudler's Baseball Career

by Jeff Zimmerman on Apr 5, 2012 1:25 PM EDT - 36 comments

Semi-Opening Day Open Thread

by Freneau on Apr 5, 2012 11:40 AM EDT - 249 comments

Has Lorenzo Cain won you over?

by Freneau on Apr 4, 2012 9:41 PM EDT - 86 comments

1978 and 1979 MVP Awards: When RBIs Ruled

by Jeff Zimmerman on Apr 3, 2012 12:04 PM EDT - 36 comments

How Many Wins for the Royals In 2012?

by Freneau on Apr 2, 2012 11:11 AM EDT - 119 comments

March - 2012

Moore-Yost's Macbre Second Base Experimentation Gets Weirder

by Freneau on Mar 31, 2012 11:36 PM EDT - 114 comments

Alex Gordon Over/Unders for 2012

by Freneau on Mar 31, 2012 1:03 PM EDT - 62 comments

Royals vs. White Sox Open Game Thread: First Look at Rex and Physioc

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 30, 2012 8:27 PM EDT - 365 comments

Royals sign OF Alex Gordon to four-year contract extension

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 30, 2012 9:49 PM EDT - 125 comments

How Bad Has This Spring Training Been?

by Freneau on Mar 30, 2012 10:23 AM EDT - 193 comments

Pitchers Similar to Royal Pitchers

by Jeff Zimmerman on Mar 29, 2012 2:10 PM EDT - 28 comments

If Only The Royals Had Two or Three Yuniesky Betancourts

by Freneau on Mar 28, 2012 10:15 PM EDT - 102 comments

Who Has Had the More Troubling Spring: Mike Moustakas or Jonathan Sanchez?

by Freneau on Mar 28, 2012 9:20 AM EDT - 59 comments

Upbeat 2012 Royal Predictions

by Jeff Zimmerman on Mar 27, 2012 11:08 AM EDT - 154 comments

What to make of Sidearmer Tommy Hottovy's Spring

by Freneau on Mar 27, 2012 8:24 AM EDT - 33 comments

Gut Response: Are the Royals Better than the Tigers?

by Freneau on Mar 26, 2012 1:00 AM EDT - 37 comments

Sunday Open Thread - What Spring Training Positives Do You See?

by Freneau on Mar 25, 2012 11:21 AM EDT - 166 comments

Ned Yost's Nickname for Alex Gordon is "Gordie" - How Much Longer Will This Horrible Nightmare Go On?

by Freneau on Mar 24, 2012 1:00 PM EDT - 90 comments

Eric Hosmer to the Outfield? Did I Miss a Meeting?

by Freneau on Mar 23, 2012 11:47 PM EDT - 72 comments

Royals vs. Dodgers Open Thread

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 23, 2012 2:30 PM EDT - 76 comments

The Royals Having A Silent Spring: Myers, Francoeur, and Moose

by Freneau on Mar 23, 2012 9:02 AM EDT - 31 comments

Joakim Soria, I Am Sorry

by Jeff Zimmerman on Mar 22, 2012 8:00 AM EDT - 61 comments

Our Required Insta-Analysis: Who Won the Quintero/Bourgeois-Chapman Trade?

by Freneau on Mar 21, 2012 9:09 AM EDT - 255 comments

Royals acquire C Humberto Quintero and OF Jason Bourgeois from Astros

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 20, 2012 4:42 PM EDT - 421 comments

All-Star Aaron Crow Will Not Be the Closer

by Jeff Zimmerman on Mar 20, 2012 11:08 AM EDT - 25 comments

Breaking: Very Bad News on Joakim Soria

by Freneau on Mar 19, 2012 7:03 PM EDT - 137 comments

Joakim Soria Has an Elbow, It Feels Sore

by Freneau on Mar 19, 2012 12:53 PM EDT - 78 comments

Mitch Maier Writes Home From Spring Training (3.19.12)

by Freneau on Mar 19, 2012 8:37 AM EDT - 23 comments

Yahoo! Fantasy Baseball Sign-Ups Are Still Available.

by Freneau on Mar 19, 2012 8:25 AM EDT - 2 comments

Three Royals at Second Base: Kansas City Brass Again Indicate They Really Like Yuni Betancourt

by Freneau on Mar 18, 2012 8:52 AM EDT - 107 comments

Saturday Open Thread - Spring Training Stats - What Stands Out To You?

by Freneau on Mar 17, 2012 12:20 PM EDT - 71 comments

Alcides Escobar and Defensive Peak Age

by Freneau on Mar 16, 2012 3:05 PM EDT - 32 comments

A Day Later, Your Take on the Escobar Contract

by Freneau on Mar 16, 2012 9:01 AM EDT - 232 comments

Kicking Rocks - Notes on Royals 3/15/12

by Jeff Zimmerman on Mar 15, 2012 8:00 PM EDT - 12 comments

Dayton Moore Locks Up Time Warner Subscription with Four-Year Contract

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 15, 2012 6:31 PM EDT - 14 comments

Royals sign Alcides Escobar to four-year extension

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 15, 2012 11:41 AM EDT - 283 comments

Royals vs. Mariners Night Game Open Thread

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 14, 2012 9:00 PM EDT - 424 comments

Salvador Perez Suffers Torn Meniscus, No Timetable for Return

by Connor Moylan on Mar 14, 2012 3:22 PM EDT - 90 comments

Salvador Perez Has Sore Knee, Worst Nickname Ever

by Freneau on Mar 14, 2012 9:20 AM EDT - 97 comments

Royals vs. Reds Open Thread

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 13, 2012 3:00 PM EDT - 193 comments

Improvement Chances for Hitters on the Royals

by Jeff Zimmerman on Mar 13, 2012 7:33 PM EDT - 20 comments

San Francisco Will Burn: Hosmer & Moustakas "dinged up"

by Freneau on Mar 13, 2012 7:12 AM EDT - 30 comments

Gut Response: Are the Royals Better than the Nationals?

by Freneau on Mar 12, 2012 8:11 AM EDT - 59 comments

Gut Response: Are the Royals Better than the Cardinals?

by Freneau on Mar 11, 2012 11:23 AM EDT - 61 comments

Mitch Maier Has Become the King of Spring Training

by Freneau on Mar 9, 2012 9:00 AM EST - 25 comments

Yuniesky Vindicates Ned Yost

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 8, 2012 6:18 PM EST - 36 comments

Royals vs. Rockies Open Game Thread

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 8, 2012 2:00 PM EST - 94 comments

Jonathan Sanchez's Velocity is Down. Time to Panic?

by Jeff Zimmerman on Mar 9, 2012 7:50 AM EST - 52 comments

Yuni "The Perfect Scenario" Betancourt

by Freneau on Mar 7, 2012 10:39 PM EST - 102 comments

Max Ramirez Hit Two Home Runs Yesterday

by Freneau on Mar 7, 2012 8:48 AM EST - 33 comments

Royals vs. Indians; Royals vs. Padres Open Thread

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 6, 2012 2:00 PM EST - 118 comments

Is Giavotella That Much Better Than Getz?

by Jeff Zimmerman on Mar 6, 2012 7:04 PM EST - 238 comments

Gut Response: Are the Royals Better than the Blue Jays?

by Freneau on Mar 5, 2012 9:43 PM EST - 78 comments

Gut Response: Are the Royals Better than the Indians?

by Freneau on Mar 5, 2012 6:00 AM EST - 150 comments

Royals Cruise to Easy Victory Over Rangers in Spring Training Opener

by Freneau on Mar 4, 2012 4:37 PM EST - 63 comments

Spring Training Opener Game Thread

by Freneau on Mar 4, 2012 12:00 PM EST - 583 comments

Will Kevin Kouzmanoff Make the Opening Day Roster?

by Freneau on Mar 3, 2012 12:35 PM EST - 31 comments

Happy Friday Royals News: Perez Contract Talk, Spring Training Details, Yost Vows to PH for Escobar

by Freneau on Mar 2, 2012 9:00 AM EST - 105 comments

Report: Royal Camp Divided, Team Openly Fractured, Factions Formed

by Freneau on Mar 1, 2012 10:59 PM EST - 35 comments

Salvador Perez's Plate Discipline

by Jeff Zimmerman on Mar 1, 2012 3:00 PM EST - 32 comments

Jin Wong Answers Questions About the Salvador Perez Signing

by Jeff Zimmerman on Mar 1, 2012 11:51 AM EST - 18 comments

February - 2012

I Hate the New Playoff Format

by Freneau on Feb 29, 2012 11:45 PM EST - 82 comments

The Other Side of the Argument on Salvador Perez

by Freneau on Feb 28, 2012 9:51 PM EST - 361 comments

Salvador Perez Contract Breakdown

by Jeff Zimmerman on Feb 28, 2012 12:15 AM EST - 335 comments

Royals Sign Sal Perez to Long-Term Extension

by RoyalsRetro on Feb 27, 2012 6:53 PM EST - 290 comments

Does Zach Miner Have a Place in the Royals Plans?

by Freneau on Feb 27, 2012 9:01 AM EST - 15 comments

Gut Response: Are the Royals Better than the White Sox?

by Freneau on Feb 26, 2012 1:05 PM EST - 42 comments

The Sublime Awesome Splendor of Aaron Guiel's Minor League Contract with the Royals

by Freneau on Feb 24, 2012 8:01 AM EST - 68 comments

Royals Radio Affiliate Profile: Beloit, Kansas [KVSV 1190 AM]

by Jeff Zimmerman on Feb 23, 2012 11:35 AM EST - 39 comments

Looking at the Royals in Presidential Election Years - Part 1 2008-1992

by Freneau on Feb 22, 2012 10:37 PM EST - 3 comments

Yahoo! Fantasy Baseball is Now Live and Extremely Comely

by Freneau on Feb 21, 2012 7:55 PM EST - 30 comments

Alex Gordon's Unprecedented 2011 Breakout Season

by Jeff Zimmerman on Feb 21, 2012 10:28 AM EST - 24 comments

Let Us Calmly Discuss Jeff Francoeur's Performance in 2012

by Freneau on Feb 20, 2012 10:36 PM EST - 70 comments

Pre-Spring Training Chatter Roundup: New Contracts, Enthusiasm, Roster Talk, Etc

by Freneau on Feb 20, 2012 11:00 AM EST - 56 comments

Royals Pictures From Spring Training

by Jeff Zimmerman on Feb 18, 2012 10:57 PM EST - 33 comments

Gut Response: Are the Royals Better than the Twins?

by Freneau on Feb 19, 2012 2:03 PM EST - 60 comments

Literal Spring Training Battles: Getz versus Giavotella

by Freneau on Feb 18, 2012 12:10 AM EST - 35 comments

Happy Birthday Bill Pecota!

by Freneau on Feb 16, 2012 9:59 PM EST - 19 comments

With KC's Starters, The Bullpen Needs To Be Deep

by Jeff Zimmerman on Feb 16, 2012 10:52 AM EST - 47 comments

George Brett's Crazy July in 1980

by Freneau on Feb 15, 2012 11:16 AM EST - 34 comments

Royal Fantasy Players to Watch

by Freneau on Feb 14, 2012 8:53 PM EST - 28 comments

Royals in 1970-71 Sports Illustrateds

by Jeff Zimmerman on Feb 13, 2012 8:56 PM EST - 34 comments

No Long-Term Contract Yet for Alex Gordon: Do You Want One?

by Freneau on Feb 12, 2012 4:21 PM EST - 119 comments

Interesting George Brett Split Stats

by Freneau on Feb 11, 2012 12:00 PM EST - 8 comments

Happy Birthday Scott Pose

by Freneau on Feb 11, 2012 1:00 AM EST - 12 comments

Talented Hopefuls Strive for Ultimate Sports Social Media Job

by Freneau on Feb 10, 2012 5:49 PM EST - 3 comments

Royals PECOTA Comparables

by Jeff Zimmerman on Feb 8, 2012 10:58 PM EST - 83 comments

Why Do the Saber-Terrorists Hate Us, Mommy?

by Freneau on Feb 8, 2012 1:29 PM EST - 87 comments

Royals, Alex Gordon, Reportedly Close to Reaching Agreement

by Freneau on Feb 7, 2012 8:23 PM EST - 69 comments

Royals Bullpen Handedness Splits

by Jeff Zimmerman on Feb 7, 2012 11:30 AM EST - 47 comments

Thinking About Fantasy Baseball Already? Consider Yahoo! Fantasy Sports

by Freneau on Feb 6, 2012 10:53 AM EST - 27 comments

Profiles in Worry: Matt LaPorta

by Freneau on Feb 6, 2012 12:00 PM EST - 15 comments

Dayton Moore's Double-Life Exposed: How Will the Royals and UVA Respond?

by Freneau on Feb 5, 2012 12:17 AM EST - 80 comments

OT: College Loyalties

by Freneau on Feb 4, 2012 3:07 PM EST - 127 comments

Fox Sports KC Reportedly Considering Delightfully Weird Broadcast Pairing

by Freneau on Feb 2, 2012 10:37 PM EST - 57 comments

Is Lorenzo Cain the Best Option for CF?

by Jeff Zimmerman on Feb 2, 2012 11:41 AM EST - 110 comments

Happy Birthday Buddy Biancalana and Pat Tabler!!!

by Freneau on Feb 2, 2012 8:47 AM EST - 7 comments

January - 2012

What Will Happen If Wil Myers is Tearing Up AAA Pitching?

by Jeff Zimmerman on Jan 31, 2012 11:56 PM EST - 420 comments

Buster Olney Gets Phenomenological on Salvador Perez

by Freneau on Jan 31, 2012 1:46 PM EST - 164 comments

Pat Burrell Would Have Been a Historically Great Royal, If He Had Been a Royal

by Freneau on Jan 30, 2012 8:09 PM EST - 11 comments

Who Will Have a Higher Walk Rate in 2012: Moose or Hosmer?

by Freneau on Jan 30, 2012 12:06 PM EST - 49 comments

Should the Royals Go After Edwin Jackson?

by Freneau on Jan 29, 2012 11:13 AM EST - 94 comments

1/27 Royals News: Spring Training Invites, Frank White Moves On, Francoeur and Ryan Lef.

by Freneau on Jan 27, 2012 10:00 AM EST - 83 comments

One Year Ago Today: The Royals Were Perched on Their Throne

by Freneau on Jan 26, 2012 10:17 PM EST - 10 comments

Will Hosmer's Walk Rate Limit His Upside?

by Jeff Zimmerman on Jan 26, 2012 7:00 AM EST - 34 comments

Your Reaction to The Gigantic Prince Fielder Signing

by Freneau on Jan 24, 2012 9:53 PM EST - 110 comments

Royals Catchers Look to be Average, Again, in 2012

by Jeff Zimmerman on Jan 24, 2012 11:37 AM EST - 113 comments

Forgotten Royals: Jed Hansen

by Freneau on Jan 23, 2012 10:08 PM EST - 9 comments

1/23 Royals Links: Hochevar, Gio, Allen Caldwell, and the Rise of Newt

by Freneau on Jan 23, 2012 10:00 AM EST - 93 comments

Was David Lough's 2011 Good Enough?

by Freneau on Jan 22, 2012 12:31 AM EST - 37 comments

Saturday Open Thread - Who Is Your Favorite Royals Sleeper Prospect?

by Freneau on Jan 21, 2012 2:26 PM EST - 70 comments

Was Carlos Febles Ever Good?

by Freneau on Jan 19, 2012 10:50 PM EST - 38 comments

One Year Ago Today: Gil Meche Retires

by Freneau on Jan 18, 2012 10:52 PM EST - 73 comments

Interview With Royals VP Mike Swanson

by Jeff Zimmerman on Jan 22, 2012 12:49 PM EST - 66 comments

Dayton Moore, Get Brian Cashman on the Phone. Trade Soria for Burnett and Hughes.

by Jeff Zimmerman on Jan 16, 2012 3:50 PM EST - 147 comments

Happy Birthday Steve Balboni!

by Freneau on Jan 16, 2012 10:01 AM EST - 16 comments

The Ultimate Sports Social Media Job Contest

by Freneau on Jan 16, 2012 8:06 AM EST - 8 comments

Kevin Kouzmanoff and Mike Moustakas's Service Time

by Freneau on Jan 14, 2012 4:23 PM EST - 65 comments

Royals sign 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff to minor league deal

by RoyalsRetro on Jan 14, 2012 9:52 AM EST - 46 comments

1/14 Royals News: Waiting for Something

by Freneau on Jan 14, 2012 9:01 AM EST - 9 comments

Happy Birthday Andy Sisco!

by Freneau on Jan 13, 2012 12:08 PM EST - 44 comments

Joakim Soria: Looking Back at 2011 With Hope for 2012

by Jeff Zimmerman on Jan 12, 2012 10:54 AM EST - 21 comments

Looking Back at the 2010 Draft, Again

by Freneau on Jan 11, 2012 11:15 PM EST - 36 comments

Danny Duffy's Offspeed Location Problems: Curveball

by Connor Moylan on Jan 11, 2012 9:00 AM EST - 32 comments

Moustakas, Betancourt and Right-Handed Pitching

by Jeff Zimmerman on Jan 10, 2012 11:11 AM EST - 162 comments

Noted Royal-Killer Barry Larkin Elected to the Hall of Fame

by RoyalsRetro on Jan 9, 2012 3:02 PM EST - 86 comments

Danny Duffy's Offspeed Location Problems: Changeup

by Connor Moylan on Jan 9, 2012 9:00 AM EST - 50 comments

Happy Birthday Jeff Montgomery

by Freneau on Jan 7, 2012 5:57 PM EST - 34 comments

Oh, Hey, Baseball

by Freneau on Jan 6, 2012 11:12 AM EST - 75 comments

1/4 Royals News Roundup: Talking Escobar, Venezuelan League Stats, D'Andre Toney

by Freneau on Jan 4, 2012 9:29 AM EST - 59 comments

The Royals Should Sign Edwin Jackson

by Connor Moylan on Jan 2, 2012 4:17 PM EST - 221 comments

2012: A Long-Awaited Season of Hope Arrives for Royals Fans

by Freneau on Jan 1, 2012 4:44 PM EST - 139 comments

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