Author Topic: The Royals (Read 5838147 times)

Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #42350 on:** August 05, 2015, 02:43:34 PM »

Quote from: Powercat Posse on August 05, 2015, 01:32:18 PM

Quote from: Belvis Noland on August 05, 2015, 08:57:56 AM
will somebody compile our record against probable playoff teams. I'm sure it's fine - but I feel like it's pretty meh

Vs the 4 current playoff teams (10-12)
NY 2-4
Hou 2-4
LA 3-0
Tor 3-4

Vs 4 other teams 2 games or less behind WC ( 15-9)
Minn 8-5
Balt 0-0
TB 4-0
Texas 3-4

We are 11-6 vs NL and 5-6 vs Cards Pirates Cubs (possible playoff teams)

So no surprise we beat up on the bad teams. 33-15 vs teams below .500
30-27 (19-10 at home) vs teams in playoff contention

Something to consider though is which of those games were started by Blanton/Guthrie/Vargas/Young. Really only need to look at games started by Volquez/Duffy/Ventura/Cueto

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #42351 on:** August 05, 2015, 02:44:37 PM »

Quote from: Cartierfor3 on August 05, 2015, 02:42:31 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 05, 2015, 02:02:13 PM
Quote from: Sundance»¤«Kid on August 05, 2015, 01:41:49 PM
We need Alex Gordon to not be on the disabled list.
You realize the productivity from his spot has almost been identical since he left, right?

You realize Zobby stays in the lineup right?

I was clearly making an observation, cf3. Yes, I'm aware.

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 05, 2015, 02:07:35 PM

But yes, I miss gordo nation.

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 05, 2015, 02:11:47 PM

No, I'm just saying they broke down the numbers the other day on 810 and left field has barely missed a beat. I do think Benny is super valuable to this team and I hope he takes over right, rather than left when Gordo is back.

Dub · « **Reply #42352 on:** August 05, 2015, 02:45:05 PM »

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 05, 2015, 02:41:45 PM

I could see them rotating him at different positions to give guys a breather too. Too bad he can't play catcher.

I'm talking playoffs. We are going to be giving lots of breathers at every position between now and then.

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #42353 on:** August 05, 2015, 02:46:47 PM »

Yeah, I'm not sure what they'll do in the playoffs, but if we do take it to the series, we're going to have a crap ton of stud pinch hitters.

steve dave · « **Reply #42354 on:** August 05, 2015, 02:53:53 PM »

there seems to be a lot of confidence in gordon coming back healthy/good. I wish I had that confidence.

TownieCat · « **Reply #42355 on:** August 05, 2015, 03:00:53 PM »

Dyson's most valuable role on the team is his baserunning. When we start playing games that matter his ability to run for Morales, Moose, or Salvy in situations when we HAVE to have a run will be important. Pinch runners are crucial team members.

Same goes for pinch hitters when playing in NL ballparks. Rios and Infante will be good in that role.

sys · « **Reply #42356 on:** August 05, 2015, 03:06:58 PM »

Quote from: TownieCat on August 05, 2015, 03:00:53 PM

Dyson's most valuable role on the team is his baserunning. When we start playing games that matter his ability to run for Morales, Moose, or Salvy in situations when we HAVE to have a run will be important. Pinch runners are crucial team members.

Same goes for pinch hitters when playing in NL ballparks. Rios and Infante will be good in that role.

last year, they carried gore in the playoffs. i'm kinda assuming/hoping they'll do so again (zobsie makes it easier to do so). so you can use dyson in the lineup and still have a guy that can steal at will on the bench.

Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #42357 on:** August 05, 2015, 03:50:50 PM »

Quote from: steve dave on August 05, 2015, 02:53:53 PM

there seems to be a lot of confidence in gordon coming back healthy/good. I wish I had that confidence.

knock it off right now bub

kso_FAN · « **Reply #42358 on:** August 05, 2015, 04:20:20 PM »

https://twitter.com/mcculloughstar/status/629031606506819585

ChiComCat · « **Reply #42359 on:** August 05, 2015, 04:24:30 PM »

AL Champ Magic Number: 55
Division Magic Number: 45

I just feel like tracking this ridiculously early

kso_FAN · « **Reply #42360 on:** August 05, 2015, 05:41:02 PM »

Quote from: sys on August 05, 2015, 09:00:48 AM

i'd like it if the royals hit the crap out of this minor leaguey canadian today.

His two appearances...

kso_FAN · « **Reply #42361 on:** August 05, 2015, 06:12:45 PM »

Also, Boyd pitched against EMAW for 2 games in 13.

The Big Train · « **Reply #42362 on:** August 05, 2015, 06:35:31 PM »

Quote from: ksu_FAN on August 05, 2015, 04:20:20 PM

https://twitter.com/mcculloughstar/status/629031606506819585

kso_FAN · « **Reply #42363 on:** August 05, 2015, 07:30:41 PM »

This is becoming a frustrating game.

wetwillie · « **Reply #42364 on:** August 05, 2015, 07:33:27 PM »

Hit BP against verlander and get stumped by a minor league canadian, that's our royals.

The Big Train · « **Reply #42365 on:** August 05, 2015, 07:34:31 PM »

need to get the rough ridin' bats going, I want half priced pizza tomorrow for lunch

millertime · « **Reply #42366 on:** August 05, 2015, 07:44:39 PM »

Quote from: wetwillie on August 05, 2015, 07:33:27 PM

Hit BP against verlander and get stumped by a minor league canadian, that's our royals.

On the bright side, we probably won't see any minor league Canadians in the playoffs

kso_FAN · « **Reply #42367 on:** August 05, 2015, 07:49:35 PM »

This is what I get for expecting a laugher I guess. Though I didn't think we'd be seeing Oil Can Boyd tonight.

bones129 · « **Reply #42368 on:** August 05, 2015, 07:50:04 PM »

We need to get Johnny a win.

'taterblast · « **Reply #42369 on:** August 05, 2015, 08:01:34 PM »

we like to make our aces really work for it.

sys · « **Reply #42370 on:** August 05, 2015, 08:03:53 PM »

Quote from: bones129 on August 05, 2015, 07:50:04 PM

We need to get Johnny a win.

he needs to get us a win.

i'm being unfair. i know that, and don't care.

SdK · « **Reply #42371 on:** August 05, 2015, 08:04:24 PM »

Was the cueto trade worth it?

kso_FAN · « **Reply #42372 on:** August 05, 2015, 08:06:50 PM »

I'm not going to give Boyd that much credit Hud, we've stunk at the plate tonight. Cueto wasn't dominant, but 1 run on this guy is ridiculous.

sys · « **Reply #42373 on:** August 05, 2015, 08:17:47 PM »

their bullpen still sucks, so the royals better beat the crap out of it these coming innings. i'm pretty amazed they let their delicate baby pitcher throw 100+ in a game that doesn't mean much to them. that's pretty Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).

kso_FAN · « **Reply #42374 on:** August 05, 2015, 08:18:28 PM »

Quote from: Sundance»¤«Kid on August 05, 2015, 08:04:24 PM

Was the cueto trade worth it?

I'll take 2 runs in 7 innings anytime from a starter.

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