Author Topic: The Royals (Read 5799934 times)

Rage Against the McKee · « **Reply #33125 on:** April 15, 2015, 01:37:32 PM »

If we keep winning every game by 9 or 10 runs, we don't need a pinch runner. Having somebody to come in and run during a late inning of a close game could help out a lot, though. It helps more than having somebody who can hit, but won't ever get to hit because he's our 5th outfielder.

Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #33126 on:** April 15, 2015, 01:40:29 PM »

Quote from: Rage Against the McKee on April 15, 2015, 01:37:32 PM

If we keep winning every game by 9 or 10 runs, we don't need a pinch runner. Having somebody to come in and run during a late inning of a close game could help out a lot, though. It helps more than having somebody who can hit, but won't ever get to hit because he's our 5th outfielder.

I hate it though. Morales gets on late, Ned PRs Dyson, then the game keeps going without the bat in the lineup.

Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #33127 on:** April 15, 2015, 01:41:58 PM »

its fine i guess though. this is who we are.

Rage Against the McKee · « **Reply #33128 on:** April 15, 2015, 01:42:43 PM »

I love it when it works. Hate it and second guess Ned when it doesn't. Ned likes to pinch run and the roster should reflect the manager's style, though.

TownieCat · « **Reply #33129 on:** April 15, 2015, 02:02:30 PM »

There is also some benefit to leaving guys like Adams, Sierra, etc. in the minors so that they are getting consistent ABs and continuing their progress. If they were to come up now they only play a handful of games in the next month. We don't really NEED them at that moment so let them play.

steve dave · « **Reply #33130 on:** April 15, 2015, 02:50:14 PM »

pitching? great. hitting? great. fielding? greatest. base running? great. very last roster spot for short term? DEBATABLE BUT POSSIBLY ONLY OK

feels so good

sys · « **Reply #33131 on:** April 15, 2015, 03:03:27 PM »

colon can play outfield too, i think. if they didn't want a pr, it might have made more sense to call up another infielder than a 5th outfielder. i like having as many fast players as possible, so i like the move.

yost never uses pinch hitters or one-at-bat pitchers anyways, so may as well give him a substitute player that he might actually use.

joda · « **Reply #33132 on:** April 15, 2015, 03:19:34 PM »

Yea, if the Royals where struggling with depth right now this would be dumb, but they're not. Dyson has only had 1 AB this season and Colon hasn't had one yet and the bullpen has plenty of arms. It comes down to do you call up an extra fielder who is just going to sit on the bench or do you bring up a guy with a specific skill that might actually be used.

By this point it's probably pretty clear to the Front Office that Gore is never going to be a good batter so it's not really hurting his developmental plan to not get regular ABs. Like Townie said, if they're not going to play, the guys they're still hoping to develop as hitters need to be getting the regular ABs at Omaha.

mocat · « **Reply #33133 on:** April 15, 2015, 03:21:52 PM »

yeah you guys we have to go 1 month with dyson + cain, i think we can deal

AppleJack · « **Reply #33134 on:** April 15, 2015, 03:49:28 PM »

I think some of us are underestimating the impact of Rios being down for a month.

KCFDcat · « **Reply #33135 on:** April 15, 2015, 03:53:04 PM »

Quote from: AppleJack on April 15, 2015, 03:49:28 PM

I think some of us are underestimating the impact of Rios being down for a month.

yes. losing Rios is a huge loss.

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #33136 on:** April 15, 2015, 03:54:00 PM »

This is why we need to take out every RF we see from here on out to even the count.

KCFDcat · « **Reply #33137 on:** April 15, 2015, 03:56:34 PM »

Quote from: WackyCat08 on April 15, 2015, 03:54:00 PM

This is why we need to take out every RF we see from here on out to even the count.

I'd rather keep winning games and destroying opponents joy of the game.

scottwildcat · « **Reply #33138 on:** April 15, 2015, 04:22:13 PM »

Got my tickets for the salute to the negro league/dress to the nines game and got vouchers for the pregame brunch/jazz/event as well. Pretty pumped for it

Dub · « **Reply #33139 on:** April 15, 2015, 04:31:23 PM »

We will rarely use a 5th outfielder and PH Paulo in situations needed. Why not bring up Gore in case we need speed?

I'd love another bat come up also, but why not leave those guys down to keep getting AB reps instead of pulling them up 1 week into the season to sit on the bench for a month then send them back down?

joda · « **Reply #33140 on:** April 15, 2015, 06:05:29 PM »

Quote from: AppleJack on April 15, 2015, 03:49:28 PM

I think some of us are underestimating the impact of Rios being down for a month.

Not underestimating it, just thinking about the best way to deal.

AppleJack · « **Reply #33141 on:** April 15, 2015, 07:22:57 PM »

I don't have a good feeling about this game.

slobber · « **Reply #33142 on:** April 15, 2015, 07:25:23 PM »

Quote from: AppleJack on April 15, 2015, 07:22:57 PM

I don't have a good feeling about this game.

i have a great feeling

Gonna win 'em all!

kso_FAN · « **Reply #33143 on:** April 15, 2015, 07:57:26 PM »

Is it strange that I just expect someone to hit a home run soon?

mocat · « **Reply #33144 on:** April 15, 2015, 08:04:25 PM »

Obviously only one Alex can hit for us at one time

Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #33145 on:** April 15, 2015, 08:35:05 PM »

I'd love for Debra Hidler from Olathe to get some money, here in our Sonic Slam inning

AppleJack · « **Reply #33146 on:** April 15, 2015, 08:43:57 PM »

i don't like this game. swinging at slop.

kso_FAN · « **Reply #33147 on:** April 15, 2015, 08:44:38 PM »

A bunch of singles. :(

Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #33148 on:** April 15, 2015, 08:46:38 PM »

Singles are so 2014.

bones129 · « **Reply #33149 on:** April 15, 2015, 08:47:18 PM »

Pretty nifty defense right there.