Author Topic: The Royals (Read 5789143 times)

k-state87 · « **Reply #1625 on:** July 01, 2012, 01:59:33 PM »

I am glad that Ron Washington did the right thing & picked Butler as the Royals' representative for the ASG. I had heard that he was thinking of selecting Tim Collins or Broxton as the Royals' rep since ASG managers always want a lot of pitching (last year Wash selected Crow as the Royals rep & didn't use him). With Butler on the roster he will be used as the DH for at least 1 at-bat.

Broxton is on the final vote ballot for the last spot, but I think Escobar should been on the final vote instead of Broxton, although Washington selected 5 pitchers for the final vote.

j-von · « **Reply #1626 on:** July 01, 2012, 03:47:49 PM »

i can't wait to hear ned's excuse for leaving oscar in. what a rough ridin' moron.

Kat Kid · « **Reply #1627 on:** July 02, 2012, 08:52:36 PM »

Bubba Starling hit 2 jacks tonight! He's gonna be great!

http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=605490

WillieWatanabe · « **Reply #1628 on:** July 02, 2012, 09:40:07 PM »

Man, tonight felt good.

The BBTN highlight just now of tonight's game was horrible. They showed the Moose grand slam, but didn't mention it because they were too busy talking about Rasmus's eye.

joda · « **Reply #1629 on:** July 02, 2012, 09:59:08 PM »

The official "Is it Myers time?" stat of the night... after tonights game Francoeur had the lowest SLG% of any player in the starting lineup and teams with Pena, Maier, and Betancourt as the only players currently on the 25 man with an OBP% below .300

j-von · « **Reply #1630 on:** July 03, 2012, 12:20:00 AM »

Quote from: joda on July 02, 2012, 09:59:08 PM

The official "Is it Myers time?" stat of the night... after tonights game Francoeur had the lowest SLG% of any player in the starting lineup and teams with Pena, Maier, and Betancourt as the only players currently on the 25 man with an OBP% below .300

I think I mentioned a while back that his swing was starting to get really long and it's just gotten worse since. I'm not sure if he has a bad eye, no self control, a swing that's so long that he has to start it before he has any idea what's coming, or a mixture of all 3 but it's ugly. Pitchers have figured out they don't have to throw anything close to a strike and there's still a good chance he'll never take a walk. I know he took one tonight but that matches his total for the month of June.

steve dave · « **Reply #1631 on:** July 03, 2012, 07:25:10 AM »

so we all agree that Kevin Seitzer sucks, right? Super insider royals info: George Brett told me he sucks and made some crack about he would be his choice if he needed to hire a coach who was super nice to everyone and could lead the team prayer.

WillieWatanabe · « **Reply #1632 on:** July 03, 2012, 07:30:06 AM »

Quote from: steve dave on July 03, 2012, 07:25:10 AM

so we all agree that Kevin Seitzer sucks, right? Super insider royals info: George Brett told me he sucks and made some crack about he would be his choice if he needed to hire a coach who was super nice to everyone and could lead the team prayer.

he hasn't had much effect, it doesnt' seem. I guess we can give him some credit for somewhat fixing Alex Gordon, i dunno.

http://www.royalsreview.com/2012/6/19/3096838/the-seitzer-effect-walks-and-strikeouts

we need to get Toronto's hitting coach who turned Bautista into a HR machine, and is doing the same for Encarnacion this year.

steve dave · « **Reply #1633 on:** July 03, 2012, 08:21:26 AM »

true george brett insider info alert that I think I've posted before: alex was a stubborn POS who wouldn't take coaching until he realized he was going to suck and then had to. for, like, 3 spring traingings in a row george told him how to hold his hands different or some HBBIQ thing I don't understand and alex wouldn't even try to do it. just went out there and sucked. then he realized he was going to suck for infinity and finally started to take coaching and now is better. I wouldn't give Seitzer any credit for Alex realizing he was on the verge of being a loser.

mocat · « **Reply #1634 on:** July 03, 2012, 08:45:30 AM »

Does Seitzer get any credit for the Royals being #4 in the AL in batting avg last year, and #5 this year?

slobber · « **Reply #1635 on:** July 03, 2012, 08:50:06 AM »

Quote from: mocat on July 03, 2012, 08:45:30 AM

Does Seitzer get any credit for the Royals being #4 in the AL in batting avg last year, and #5 this year?

How in the hell can a team be that high in team BA and score so few runs?

Rage Against the McKee · « **Reply #1636 on:** July 03, 2012, 08:52:44 AM »

Quote from: mocat on July 03, 2012, 08:45:30 AM

Does Seitzer get any credit for the Royals being #4 in the AL in batting avg last year, and #5 this year?

Where do they rank on OBP?

WillieWatanabe · « **Reply #1637 on:** July 03, 2012, 09:05:11 AM »

Quote from: steve dave on July 03, 2012, 08:21:26 AM

true george brett insider info alert that I think I've posted before: alex was a stubborn POS who wouldn't take coaching until he realized he was going to suck and then had to. for, like, 3 spring traingings in a row george told him how to hold his hands different or some HBBIQ thing I don't understand and alex wouldn't even try to do it. just went out there and sucked. then he realized he was going to suck for infinity and finally started to take coaching and now is better. I wouldn't give Seitzer any credit for Alex realizing he was on the verge of being a loser.

well why the eff can't poopy pants get a job coaching?

steve dave · « **Reply #1638 on:** July 03, 2012, 09:18:04 AM »

the Royals have offered him multiple coaching positions but he doesn't want them. he is on their staff but only as a spring training hitting advisor.

ben ji · « **Reply #1639 on:** July 03, 2012, 09:24:16 AM »

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on July 03, 2012, 09:05:11 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 03, 2012, 08:21:26 AM
true george brett insider info alert that I think I've posted before: alex was a stubborn POS who wouldn't take coaching until he realized he was going to suck and then had to. for, like, 3 spring traingings in a row george told him how to hold his hands different or some HBBIQ thing I don't understand and alex wouldn't even try to do it. just went out there and sucked. then he realized he was going to suck for infinity and finally started to take coaching and now is better. I wouldn't give Seitzer any credit for Alex realizing he was on the verge of being a loser.

well why the eff can't poopy pants get a job coaching?

Because he has a boss job already, He's basically a figure head for the royals doing no actual coaching. He shows up and drinks beer with corporate sponsors then maybe he'll stop by the clubhouse and tell gordo to shorten his swing then heads back to the bar.

mocat · « **Reply #1640 on:** July 03, 2012, 09:43:29 AM »

Quote from: Nuts Kicked on July 03, 2012, 08:52:44 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 03, 2012, 08:45:30 AM
Does Seitzer get any credit for the Royals being #4 in the AL in batting avg last year, and #5 this year?

Where do they rank on OBP?

Last year #5, this year #8.
Last year tied for #11 in walks, this year dead last in AL. If Seitzer gets credit for the hitting he should also get criticism for the lack of walks this year. Although you can clearly see with Billy for example that he is sacrificing walks for HRs from last year to this year. WILL TAKE.

The Royals also have the least strikeouts in the AL, by a wide margin. So there's that to consider as well.

kso_FAN · « **Reply #1641 on:** July 03, 2012, 10:32:05 AM »

While the Royals have had some dry spells hitting/scoring, I rarely think of offense as a major problem for this team. Especially when you are throwing a guy like Sanchez out there every 5th game.

joda · « **Reply #1642 on:** July 03, 2012, 10:44:54 AM »

Quote from: ksu_FAN on July 03, 2012, 10:32:05 AM

While the Royals have had some dry spells hitting/scoring, I rarely think of offense as a major problem for this team. Especially when you are throwing a guy like Sanchez out there every 5th game.

Agree, the offense has actually been pretty good the last 30 days or so. Outside of Frenchy, Dyson, and Betencourt that is. And Betencourt has something like 24 RBI's in that span so you can't even complain too much about him. Francouer has more strikeouts than hits in that time period.

AppleJack · « **Reply #1643 on:** July 03, 2012, 12:13:28 PM »

Anyone going to the All-Star festivities? I'll be going to everything although tickets in my section for Tuesday night are going for $600-1000, tempting to sell them. Gonna be hot as balls.

WillieWatanabe · « **Reply #1644 on:** July 03, 2012, 12:18:03 PM »

Quote from: AppleJack on July 03, 2012, 12:13:28 PM

Anyone going to the All-Star festivities? I'll be going to everything although tickets in my section for Tuesday night are going for $600-1000, tempting to sell them. Gonna be hot as balls.

I'll probably just be watching on tv, unless tickets fall in my lap. And you know what...i'm going to watch every minute I can and enjoy the crap out of it.

j-dub · « **Reply #1645 on:** July 03, 2012, 01:07:33 PM »

planning on making the future's/celebs games.. tv the crap out of the rest.

Dugout DickStone · « **Reply #1646 on:** July 03, 2012, 02:06:48 PM »

Will be there in fancy seats. May head up to the suite if it gets too hot. Its basically an exhibition game.

ben ji · « **Reply #1647 on:** July 03, 2012, 02:44:26 PM »

I had the GF's dad get us 6 tickets to the HR derby for me and my friends.

Yes, I will be bringing my glove.

Cire · « **Reply #1648 on:** July 03, 2012, 10:44:29 PM »

Quote from: ksu_FAN on July 03, 2012, 10:32:05 AM

While the Royals have had some dry spells hitting/scoring, I rarely think of offense as a major problem for this team. Especially when you are throwing a guy like Sanchez out there every 5th game.

Yeah, GB is just a giant douche.

steve dave · « **Reply #1649 on:** July 03, 2012, 10:47:50 PM »

Quote from: Cire on July 03, 2012, 10:44:29 PM

Quote from: ksu_FAN on July 03, 2012, 10:32:05 AM
While the Royals have had some dry spells hitting/scoring, I rarely think of offense as a major problem for this team. Especially when you are throwing a guy like Sanchez out there every 5th game.

Yeah, GB is just a giant douche.