*****7/19 ROYALS VS IOU'S GAME THREAD **** (also known as white trash night)

[chiefqueen]

The judges also would have accepted trailer park night or, my favorite, traitor night.

At least I know if the Royals lose tonight I should be blamed (but will be) but the individual that really should be blamed is the moron in the Royals FO that allowed Mizzou night to be held on the same night the Royals are playing the TIGERS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not even I am THAT stupid.

[MeatRock]

I'm not sure who has pitched better this year Santana or Shields. I'm gonna go with Santana.

[C3HIEF3S]

Originally Posted by MeatRock

I'm not sure who has pitched better this year Santana or Shields. I'm gonna go with Santana.

Same, but no complaints here about Shields, except the 1st inning.

[Raiderhater]

Originally Posted by Coach

I honestly like our chances if KC somehow sweeps Detroit.... but that's just me.

I won't go that far but, I would say we are on the right track. Considering they go on a losing streak every time they have gotten back or close to .500, if they actually get above by the deadline then I will like our chances.

[Coach]

Originally Posted by Raiderhader

I won't go that far but, I would say we are on the right track. Considering they go on a losing streak every time they have gotten back or close to .500, if they actually get above by the deadline then I will like our chances.

Agreed, but it's also the matter of being no more than at least 6 games behind 1st in general as well, regardless of the record. Anything can happen in 2 months (August and September)

[Sure-Oz]

Trade Santana

[Raiderhater]

Originally Posted by Coach

Agreed, but it's also the matter of being no more than at least 6 games behind 1st in general as well, regardless of the record. Anything can happen in 2 months (August and September)

For most teams I eould agree with this. For the Royals, who have a couple of decades worth of a losing mentality, I'm not so sure.

[Coach]

Originally Posted by Raiderhader

For most teams I eould agree with this. For the Royals, who have a couple of decades worth of a losing mentality, I'm not so sure.

Well, we'll see how this week and a half plays out. Personally, it would be nice to go on a 10 game winning streak, but I don't think the odds of that happening.

If KC can get something of the following:

2 out of 3 against Detroit
2 out of 4 against Baltimore
2 out of 3 against Chicago

That to me is the best scenario. It's hard to take 3 out of 4 in a 4 game series, but it's also possible. On the other hand, it's also possible to go 1 out of 3 against the Tigers, 1 out of 4 against Baltimore, and 1 out of 3 against Chicago....

That being said, I do really believe that the Royals would have been so much better, record wise, if it wasn't for two black holes on 3rd base and 2nd base....

[-King-]

Originally Posted by siberian khatru

I'd like to think that improved Santana's trade value, but we all know he ain't going anywhere.

Am I the only one that thinks that's a good thing?

[Raiderhater]

Originally Posted by Coach

Well, we'll see how this week and a half plays out. Personally, it would be nice to go on a 10 game winning streak, but I don't think the odds of that happening.

If KC can get something of the following:

2 out of 3 against Detroit
2 out of 4 against Baltimore
2 out of 3 against Chicago

That to me is the best scenario. It's hard to take 3 out of 4 in a 4 game series, but it's also possible. On the other hand, it's also possible to go 1 out of 3 against the Tigers, 1 out of 4 against Baltimore, and 1 out of 3 against Chicago....

That being said, I do really believe that the Royals would have been so much better, record wise, if it wasn't for two black holes on 3rd base and 2nd base....

If the bats do not suddenly and magically come alive, the best we can hope for is .500. And sadly, I would actually be pleased with that.

[chiefsfan987]

Twins just beat Cleveland... nice to gain on both them and Detroit for once.

[siberian khatru]

Originally Posted by Coach

Well, we'll see how this week and a half plays out. Personally, it would be nice to go on a 10 game winning streak, but I don't think the odds of that happening.

If KC can get something of the following:

2 out of 3 against Detroit
2 out of 4 against Baltimore
2 out of 3 against Chicago

That to me is the best scenario.

And that, to me, is the problem. They either have to win big -- to get back in it -- or to lose big, to convince them they are out of it and trade Santana, etc.

Instead, I think the worst-case scenario is they just kind of keep tottering along, never really getting in it or out of it ... which means Dayton believes they're in it. He's vindicated, he tries to win now, and on and on.

[Raiderhater]

Originally Posted by -King-

Am I the only one that thinks that's a good thing?

No.

[stonedstooge]

chiefqueen. Can you start the game thread tomorrow?

[Coach]

Originally Posted by siberian khatru

And that, to me, is the problem. They either have to win big -- to get back in it -- or to lose big, to convince them they are out of it and trade Santana, etc.

Instead, I think the worst-case scenario is they just kind of keep tottering along, never really getting in it or out of it ... which means Dayton believes they're in it. He's vindicated, he tries to win now, and on and on.

Well, I am really hoping like hell and praying like hell that Dayton finds a ****ing 3rd or 2nd baseman who can hit worth a shit, because those two positions are obviously a huge huge black holes right now, outside of Moose's two walks, which was nice.

But I am not holding my breath.....

[Raiderhater]

Originally Posted by siberian khatru

And that, to me, is the problem. They either have to win big -- to get back in it -- or to lose big, to convince them they are out of it and trade Santana, etc.

Instead, I think the worst-case scenario is they just kind of keep tottering along, never really getting in it or out of it ... which means Dayton believes they're in it. He's vindicated, he tries to win now, and on and on.

As much as no one wants to hear it, and as much as I hate to say it, it is a step forward.