The Royals

[Cartierfor3]

Hudler is a complete moron

'nuff said. Beat it Rex.

[jtksu]

ryan knows it's coming lol, must have said the same thing on break or something.

LOL, the super quick "No." from RL is classic.

Hudler is a complete moron, but all he was trying to say was, "Imagine how popular Salvy would be if he played in a big market,"...which is a very true point, he just made the point in the worst way possible.

Oh, and since we've digressed to posting 'optimal lineups' I'd go with

Gordon - L
Johnny G - R
Butler - R
Hosmer - L
Perez - R
Moose - L
Cain - R
Lough -L
Escobar - R

I personally don't put a lot of stock into the LRLRLR batting order, but I know Ned does, so I think this is a lineup that he could settle into eventually assuming Escobar stays <.250/.300

Escobar (much like everyone else) would probably benefit from a bit of routine and staying in one role offensively.  And LRL is great in theory but it's a luxury few teams have.

[jmlynch1]

Don't be a too cool for school jerk. Hudler is a buffoon and needs to hit the road JACK!

highest ratings in like ever

[EMAWesome]

ryan knows it's coming lol, must have said the same thing on break or something.

LOL, the super quick "No." from RL is classic.

Hudler is a complete moron, but all he was trying to say was, "Imagine how popular Salvy would be if he played in a big market,"...which is a very true point, he just made the point in the worst way possible.

Oh, and since we've digressed to posting 'optimal lineups' I'd go with

Gordon - L
Johnny G - R
Butler - R
Hosmer - L
Perez - R
Moose - L
Cain - R
Lough -L
Escobar - R

I personally don't put a lot of stock into the LRLRLR batting order, but I know Ned does, so I think this is a lineup that he could settle into eventually assuming Escobar stays <.250/.300

Escobar (much like everyone else) would probably benefit from a bit of routine and staying in one role offensively.  And LRL is great in theory but it's a luxury few teams have.

LRLRLR is completely secondary in building a succesful lineup...Ned's problem is it seems to be his first priority.

And on good teams, everybody does have a single role offensively...get on base as often as possible, regardless of spot in the order. THAT needs to be KC's philosophy...players do not change their approach whether they are hitting in the 1 or 6 spot in the order, and to perpetuate that myth is asinine

[jtksu]

ryan knows it's coming lol, must have said the same thing on break or something.

LOL, the super quick "No." from RL is classic.

Hudler is a complete moron, but all he was trying to say was, "Imagine how popular Salvy would be if he played in a big market,"...which is a very true point, he just made the point in the worst way possible.

Oh, and since we've digressed to posting 'optimal lineups' I'd go with

Gordon - L
Johnny G - R
Butler - R
Hosmer - L
Perez - R
Moose - L
Cain - R
Lough -L
Escobar - R

I personally don't put a lot of stock into the LRLRLR batting order, but I know Ned does, so I think this is a lineup that he could settle into eventually assuming Escobar stays <.250/.300

Escobar (much like everyone else) would probably benefit from a bit of routine and staying in one role offensively.  And LRL is great in theory but it's a luxury few teams have.

LRLRLR is completely secondary in building a succesful lineup...Ned's problem is it seems to be his first priority.

And on good teams, everybody does have a single role offensively...get on base as often as possible, regardless of spot in the order. THAT needs to be KC's philosophy...players do not change their approach whether they are hitting in the 1 or 6 spot in the order, and to perpetuate that myth is asinine

Incorrect. You really think the stud power hitters in the game are more concerned with getting on base or driving in runs?  The batting order matters because certain people have skillsets that lend them to a spot in the order. I mean, I guess it's everybody's goal to simply hit the ball and get on base but this ain't little league so dudes do have different roles.

[Jackstack99EMAW]

Also, Escobar cannot be in the two hole any longer.  Order should either be Dyson Gordo Butler Hos Salvy or Gordo Butler Hos/Salvy(Either one, interchangeable.

Yost has a hard-on for esky in the 2 hole for some reason. When they moved him down where he needed to be for awhile it worked well but now he's back.

And in no way should dyson be the regular lead off man. He's no better at the top of the order than esky. If moose continues hitting decent the top 5 in the order should be Gordon, Butler, Hoz, Moose, and Salvy in any order.

Moose should not be in the top 5, he's still not great and is like 4 for 61 with RISP.

[EMAWesome]

ryan knows it's coming lol, must have said the same thing on break or something.

LOL, the super quick "No." from RL is classic.

Hudler is a complete moron, but all he was trying to say was, "Imagine how popular Salvy would be if he played in a big market,"...which is a very true point, he just made the point in the worst way possible.

Oh, and since we've digressed to posting 'optimal lineups' I'd go with

Gordon - L
Johnny G - R
Butler - R
Hosmer - L
Perez - R
Moose - L
Cain - R
Lough -L
Escobar - R

I personally don't put a lot of stock into the LRLRLR batting order, but I know Ned does, so I think this is a lineup that he could settle into eventually assuming Escobar stays <.250/.300

Escobar (much like everyone else) would probably benefit from a bit of routine and staying in one role offensively.  And LRL is great in theory but it's a luxury few teams have.

LRLRLR is completely secondary in building a succesful lineup...Ned's problem is it seems to be his first priority.

And on good teams, everybody does have a single role offensively...get on base as often as possible, regardless of spot in the order. THAT needs to be KC's philosophy...players do not change their approach whether they are hitting in the 1 or 6 spot in the order, and to perpetuate that myth is asinine

Incorrect. You really think the stud power hitters in the game are more concerned with getting on base or driving in runs?  The batting order matters because certain people have skillsets that lend them to a spot in the order. I mean, I guess it's everybody's goal to simply hit the ball and get on base but this ain't little league so dudes do have different roles.

So, you think that if Jose Bautista is batting leadoff, he will change his approach? You think if Jarrod Dyson bats cleanup, he's going to start swinging for the fences? Cmon man. Players are slotted into lineups to suit their skillset, yes, but the approach of a player is dictated by his skillset, not his place in the lineup

[Jackstack99EMAW]

ryan knows it's coming lol, must have said the same thing on break or something.

LOL, the super quick "No." from RL is classic.

Hudler is a complete moron, but all he was trying to say was, "Imagine how popular Salvy would be if he played in a big market,"...which is a very true point, he just made the point in the worst way possible.

Oh, and since we've digressed to posting 'optimal lineups' I'd go with

Gordon - L
Johnny G - R
Butler - R
Hosmer - L
Perez - R
Moose - L
Cain - R
Lough -L
Escobar - R

I personally don't put a lot of stock into the LRLRLR batting order, but I know Ned does, so I think this is a lineup that he could settle into eventually assuming Escobar stays <.250/.300

Johnny should not be 2...

[Jackstack99EMAW]

I don't really see how putting Butler at 2 is so crazy, he's not fast, but he gets on base a lot, which Esky doesn't do, and Hos should be in the 3 or 4 to have runners on and drive them in.  Billy could be at 3 or 4 too but 2 hole needs to change.

[EMAWesome]

ryan knows it's coming lol, must have said the same thing on break or something.

LOL, the super quick "No." from RL is classic.

Hudler is a complete moron, but all he was trying to say was, "Imagine how popular Salvy would be if he played in a big market,"...which is a very true point, he just made the point in the worst way possible.

Oh, and since we've digressed to posting 'optimal lineups' I'd go with

Gordon - L
Johnny G - R
Butler - R
Hosmer - L
Perez - R
Moose - L
Cain - R
Lough -L
Escobar - R

I personally don't put a lot of stock into the LRLRLR batting order, but I know Ned does, so I think this is a lineup that he could settle into eventually assuming Escobar stays <.250/.300

Johnny should not be 2...

Prototypical #2 for a manager like Ned if/when he grows into the role...shows good bat control, got on base @ a .380 clip in the minors...agree, it is a stretch at current, but I'd take him there over Escobar right now

[EMAWesome]

I don't really see how putting Butler at 2 is so crazy, he's not fast, but he gets on base a lot, which Esky doesn't do, and Hos should be in the 3 or 4 to have runners on and drive them in.  Billy could be at 3 or 4 too but 2 hole needs to change.

It isn't crazy at all...it's just not going to happen for an org like KC that still views statistical analysis like witchcraft

[Jackstack99EMAW]

ryan knows it's coming lol, must have said the same thing on break or something.

LOL, the super quick "No." from RL is classic.

Hudler is a complete moron, but all he was trying to say was, "Imagine how popular Salvy would be if he played in a big market,"...which is a very true point, he just made the point in the worst way possible.

Oh, and since we've digressed to posting 'optimal lineups' I'd go with

Gordon - L
Johnny G - R
Butler - R
Hosmer - L
Perez - R
Moose - L
Cain - R
Lough -L
Escobar - R

I personally don't put a lot of stock into the LRLRLR batting order, but I know Ned does, so I think this is a lineup that he could settle into eventually assuming Escobar stays <.250/.300

Johnny should not be 2...

Prototypical #2 for a manager like Ned if/when he grows into the role...shows good bat control, got on base @ a .380 clip in the minors...agree, it is a stretch at current, but I'd take him there over Escobar right now

He needs to show some consistency before he gets there imo. 

[Cire]

Hud is great.  Royals fans gonna royal

[PowercatPat]

ryan knows it's coming lol, must have said the same thing on break or something.

LOL, the super quick "No." from RL is classic.

Hudler is a complete moron, but all he was trying to say was, "Imagine how popular Salvy would be if he played in a big market,"...which is a very true point, he just made the point in the worst way possible.

Oh, and since we've digressed to posting 'optimal lineups' I'd go with

Gordon - L
Johnny G - R
Butler - R
Hosmer - L
Perez - R
Moose - L
Cain - R
Lough -L
Escobar - R

I personally don't put a lot of stock into the LRLRLR batting order, but I know Ned does, so I think this is a lineup that he could settle into eventually assuming Escobar stays <.250/.300

Johnny should not be 2...

Thoughts on Lough in the 2 hole? I think he should get a shot.

[EMAWesome]

ryan knows it's coming lol, must have said the same thing on break or something.

LOL, the super quick "No." from RL is classic.

Hudler is a complete moron, but all he was trying to say was, "Imagine how popular Salvy would be if he played in a big market,"...which is a very true point, he just made the point in the worst way possible.

Oh, and since we've digressed to posting 'optimal lineups' I'd go with

Gordon - L
Johnny G - R
Butler - R
Hosmer - L
Perez - R
Moose - L
Cain - R
Lough -L
Escobar - R

I personally don't put a lot of stock into the LRLRLR batting order, but I know Ned does, so I think this is a lineup that he could settle into eventually assuming Escobar stays <.250/.300

Johnny should not be 2...

Thoughts on Lough in the 2 hole? I think he should get a shot.

He fits in nice there, I agree...was just keeping w/ Neds LRLRLR addiction

[WillieWatanabe]

Go Royals.

[scottwildcat]

 

[Cartierfor3]

Don't look now haters, but the KC Royals are HOT!

[wetwillie]

I  enjoyed that big country breakfast for dinner

[Cartierfor3]

I  enjoyed that big country breakfast for dinner

With BBQ Sauce for dippin'

[fun muffin]

Don't look now haters, but the KC Royals are HOT!

3 out of 4!!!!!

[AndrewVonLintel]

1 game under   .500.     

Getting Big Game James a W.     

Only two holes in the batting order instead of 5     

Get me another .280 hitter at 2nd with some pop and we would be ready to cruise.    

Or move Gordon to 3rd and Play Cain, Lough and Dyson all the time.   

[Cire]

lookin good bros

[Cartierfor3]

These kids are winners. If you root for them that makes you a winner. If you root against them you are a loser and live in a garbage dump. 

[bones129]

lookin good bros