Author Topic: The Royals (Read 5780514 times)

jtksu · « **Reply #725 on:** July 26, 2011, 10:46:29 PM »

Didn't Meier throw like the only scoreless inning? I was kinda flipping around during that embarrassing ass game.

j-von · « **Reply #726 on:** July 26, 2011, 11:47:57 PM »

Quote from: jtksu on July 26, 2011, 10:46:29 PM

Didn't Meier throw like the only scoreless inning? I was kinda flipping around during that embarrassing ass game.

It wasn't the only scoreless inning, but I think he was the only pitcher that didn't give up a run.

EMAWmeister · « **Reply #727 on:** July 27, 2011, 02:09:09 PM »

Quote from: j-vonfeldt on July 26, 2011, 11:47:57 PM

Quote from: jtksu on July 26, 2011, 10:46:29 PM
Didn't Meier throw like the only scoreless inning? I was kinda flipping around during that embarrassing ass game.

It wasn't the only scoreless inning, but I think he was the only pitcher that didn't give up a run.

eff it, put him in the rotation

the masta blasta · « **Reply #728 on:** July 27, 2011, 09:26:23 PM »

Quote from: jtksu on July 25, 2011, 09:39:33 PM

You know who I really don't like? Aviles. He's not terrible but there's something about him that I just can't stand.

Hate him. He should be banned from his asshat batting stance until he is batting closer to .300 than .200

jtksu · « **Reply #729 on:** July 27, 2011, 10:23:42 PM »

Yeah, his batting stance is one of the main reasons I hate him. I also hate how he stares out into the field like he's trying to figure out the LF just struck him out.

felix rex · « **Reply #730 on:** July 28, 2011, 06:15:54 AM »

So is there still time to get our jokes in?

nicname · « **Reply #731 on:** July 30, 2011, 05:12:46 AM »

Quote from: the masta blasta on July 27, 2011, 09:26:23 PM

Quote from: jtksu on July 25, 2011, 09:39:33 PM
You know who I really don't like? Aviles. He's not terrible but there's something about him that I just can't stand.

Hate him. He should be banned from his asshat batting stance until he is batting closer to .300 than .200

Aviles just doesn't look like a MLB player. He seems awkward in everything he does on the field. Still, you gotta give him props for hanging around the league this long. It's more than a lot of ballplayers with better "tools" can say.

nicname · « **Reply #732 on:** July 30, 2011, 05:18:54 AM »

Things I don't want to see happen:

KC trades away productive players for little return. While I'm open to a good deal for a guy like Melky or Frency. or even pitchers like Chen or Francis the return better be good. KC has a pretty formidable offense right now that will only get better in the coming years. Age 27 is usually when guys really hit their stride in the big leagues and we have a couple of guys getting there right now with more in the wings, and the younger crew are really good even so young.

I don't hold out a lot of hope for Glass to allow Moore to try and acquire a couple of top end starters in the next couple of years but if he did KC could be an immediate contender. Not to mention the young pitching prospects. They won't all pan out and my fear is that that is what DG is forcing DM to bank on, but even if only 1 or 2 does and we can acquire a solid arm or two KC would e right in the hunt.

deuce · « **Reply #733 on:** July 30, 2011, 03:22:34 PM »

Aviles traded to the Red Sox for utility-man Yamaico Navarro and RP Kendal Volz (High-A). I really didn't think that Aviles had any value at all. Navarro seems to have some upside although he has struggled this year. Seems like a good move. Get a guy who can play all the same positions as Aviles and is 7 yrs younger. I would still like to see them move one of Francis/Chen and figure out what they are going to do with the outfield.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/07/red-sox-acquire-mike-aviles.html

Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) · « **Reply #734 on:** July 30, 2011, 04:49:23 PM »

Quote from: deuce on July 30, 2011, 03:22:34 PM

Aviles traded to the Red Sox for utility-man Yamaico Navarro and RP Kendal Volz (High-A). I really didn't think that Aviles had any value at all. Navarro seems to have some upside although he has struggled this year. Seems like a good move. Get a guy who can play all the same positions as Aviles and is 7 yrs younger. I would still like to see them move one of Francis/Chen and figure out what they are going to do with the outfield.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/07/red-sox-acquire-mike-aviles.html

According to the whiz kids on this board, I believe this officially makes Theo Epstein a Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!)

Navarro should be pretty good utility guy, I think he played SS, 3b, 2b, and LF for the BoSox in our recent 4 game series.

sys · « **Reply #735 on:** July 30, 2011, 04:52:45 PM »

Quote from: deuce on July 30, 2011, 03:22:34 PM

I really didn't think that Aviles had any value at all.

look at his splits. value as a platoon infielder.

Dr Rick Daris · « **Reply #736 on:** July 30, 2011, 07:11:19 PM »

Quote from: sys on July 30, 2011, 04:52:45 PM

Quote from: deuce on July 30, 2011, 03:22:34 PM
I really didn't think that Aviles had any value at all.

look at his splits. value as a platoon infielder.

sys? baseball? what the

sys · « **Reply #737 on:** July 30, 2011, 07:35:12 PM »

Quote from: Rick Daris on July 30, 2011, 07:11:19 PM

sys? baseball? what the

a summer in the us has sucked me back in.

jtksu · « **Reply #738 on:** July 30, 2011, 08:36:00 PM »

I had a feeling that bring Aviles back up signaled a move for him. Dude has value simply because he can play about anywhere. We got a similar (but younger) dude and a young arm. Cool. I'd hate to see them move either Melky or Frenchy but I think I'd rather see Melky go as he seems like he might bring better offers and Frenchy is a great clubhouse presence.

bigwillie20 · « **Reply #739 on:** July 30, 2011, 09:10:01 PM »

Cire · « **Reply #740 on:** July 30, 2011, 11:35:52 PM »

awful. ditch soria, if he's not hurt, he's lost it completely.

jtksu · « **Reply #741 on:** July 30, 2011, 11:50:53 PM »

First blown save in like 2 months. He's been unhittable since he regained the spot.

EMAWmeister · « **Reply #742 on:** July 31, 2011, 12:09:41 AM »

This one isn't on Soria. Yeah, he blew a save, but as jt said, he's been great lately. We had plenty of chances to bury them and we didn't.

deuce · « **Reply #743 on:** July 31, 2011, 03:29:46 AM »

Quote from: sys on July 30, 2011, 04:52:45 PM

Quote from: deuce on July 30, 2011, 03:22:34 PM
I really didn't think that Aviles had any value at all.

look at his splits. value as a platoon infielder.

No doubt he can hit lefties. Just surprised GMDM was able to get what he did for him. Potentially more than he got in the DeJesus trade.

jtksu · « **Reply #744 on:** July 31, 2011, 12:54:45 PM »

Starters have given up 2 ER in the last 21 innings. Can't ask for more than that.

joda · « **Reply #745 on:** July 31, 2011, 12:58:35 PM »

Quote from: deuce on July 31, 2011, 03:29:46 AM

Quote from: sys on July 30, 2011, 04:52:45 PM
Quote from: deuce on July 30, 2011, 03:22:34 PM
I really didn't think that Aviles had any value at all.

look at his splits. value as a platoon infielder.

No doubt he can hit lefties. Just surprised GMDM was able to get what he did for him. Potentially more than he got in the DeJesus trade.

Maybe Boston was impressed with Aviles' bunting ability

nicname · « **Reply #746 on:** July 31, 2011, 11:52:29 PM »

The lineup is really starting to look pretty good.

Current OPS team leaders

Gordon - .872
Butler - .831
Melky - .805 and his OBP is up to .340
Francour - .790
Hosmer - .778

Currently 6th in AL team ops as well trailing only Boston, NYY, Texas (these teams are far and away the best offenses in the league), and KC is creeping up on Toronto and Detroit. Add some starting pitching and this team is a contender 2012 and on. The offense is only going to get better.

nicname · « **Reply #747 on:** July 31, 2011, 11:55:12 PM »

Also, get ready because Johnny Giavotella, who has been raking in the minors is about ready to come up and take at batz from Chris Getz.

jtksu · « **Reply #748 on:** August 01, 2011, 12:09:56 AM »

Yeah and that kinda sucks, I like Getz alot. Dude plays hard, just wish he was a better hitter. Watched Gio play a minor league game a couple weeks ago- dude looks really good.

jtksu · « **Reply #749 on:** August 01, 2011, 12:19:13 AM »

If you live in Wichita, Cox 22 has been showing like 1 Omaha game a week. Kinda sucks though, because the viewing guide hardly ever says when they're one. I just check it around 7, when I happen to think of it.