Royals 2013 Kansas City Royals Repository Thread - Page 57

duncan_idaho · 10:01 AM

Proposed 2013 Slogan: Tigers: They're what's for dinner
Actual 2013 Slogan: Come to Play
A better, more accurate, or alternative slogan: All in, no panic, we promise.

Dayton Moore has pushed all his chips in and is riding on King/Jack suited, hoping it comes together, he gets some good luck, and he hits the nuts by the river card. There's potential, oh yes, there's potential. There's also risk.

At the midway point, Dayton is left counting on the river card. The flop and turn didn't help him, and he's looking at the Tigers holding a pair of Queens and the Indians holding a pair of 9s. His 2013 plan hasn't failed - yet - but the odds are not in his favor.

Burning questions updates below.

Burning Questions for 2013:

1) Will the improve rotation be improved enough? Does James Shields pitch like a fringe No. 1 away from Tampa Bay? Does Ervin Santana pitch to his highest upside in his walk year? Can Jeremy Guthrie build on his strong performance as a Royal in 2012? Can Wade Davis bring his new mentality- and velocity - back to the rotation?

Midseason check-in: Yes, the rotation is certainly improved enough. Shields has pitched like a fringe No. 1 and Santana is having his best season. Guthrie has horrible peripherals but has continued to perform well at his home park and eat innings on the road. Davis brought neither his kick-ass mentality or improved velocity back to the rotation and is in Luke Hochevar/Hiram Davies territory.

2) When will Luke Hochevar be shown the door?
Midseason check-in: It appears, never, at this point. Hochevar has been solid in non-leverage situations, though pretty much every time he has been used with men on base in an inning, it has been a disaster.

3) Does Hosmer bounce back?
Midseason check-in: It took some time, but Hosmer's performance from June 1 on is probably the most encouraging thing about the 2013 season so far.
4) Can Moustakas hit for a whole season like he did in the first half of 2012?
Midseason check-in: Nope. Moustakas was god-awful, then great for about 3 weeks, then god-awful again. He has been better since he started working with Brett and Grafol but still has a long way to go.
5) Who regresses?
Midseason check-in: Welp, Alicides Escobar is not a surprising name here (though Yost's stubborn insistence on hitting him second is ridiculous). Billy Butler is a surprise. He isn't having a terrible year - still contributing a lot to the offense - but he's not hitting for the average or power he has displayed over the past several years.
6) Who plays 2B?
Midseason check-in: A whole bunch of people, and not that great. Gio is at least getting a shot, though he once again is not doing much with it.
7) Can Jeff Francoeur be at least replacement level, rather than epic horrible level?
Midseason check-in: Hahahahahahahahahahaha
8) Will Dayton Moore survive to see 2014?
Midseason check-in: Outlook uncertain. Probably still around, unless the team completely tanks in the second half and he does something foolish. My guess - he sacrifices Ned Yost this offseason and gets one more shot with a new manager in 2014.
9) Will Danny Duffy come back healthy? And if he does, is he the same, better or worse?
Midseason check-in: Yes. Velocity looks the same, and it looks likely he is the same guy as before.
10) And the big one: Has KC added enough to run down the big-money Detroit Tigers?
Midseason check-in: Doesn't look like it, does it?

BlackHelicopters · 02-17-2013, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Archie F. Swin

so, George Brett is an asshole? Heh.

Shocking.

**cabletech94** · 02-17-2013, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archie F. Swin

so, George Brett is an asshole? Heh.

he was at a charity golf event/reception here in Pitt about 10-15 years ago. my m.i.l. was a main coordinator of the event. after the tourny and just after the dinner (complimentary booze for the celebrities), georgie was asked to sign a baseball (for me), apparently he grumbles after being pampered like a king too.

i kinda feel sorry for that rich bastard.

said nobody. ever.

**lewdog** · 02-17-2013, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by La literatura

Great pics of Mike Aviles, lew. Didn't know he was back with us.

Haha, are you saying I resemble Aviles?!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightfyre

I am seriously considering taking a couple weeks of leave to go visit them in AZ.

There was about 30 people at the workouts today. If I didn't work I would go every morning. Many of the games they play are during the day too, which really blows because I can't miss work.

Today was just awesome though meeting all those guys. It is probably just the small town Montana kid in me (who never meets "famous" people), but that was an epic day by my standards!

You make it here....beers on me!

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Originally Posted by CJizzles

Lew,

You're awesome.

You managed to keep the same face in every picture.

I bet you're a helluva poker player.

I wondered what ****ing comment you would have. But yes, I tried my best to not mess up. You only get one take!

Ceej · 02-17-2013, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewdog

Haha, are you saying I resemble Aviles?!

There was about 30 people at the workouts today. If I didn't work I would go every morning. Many of the games they play are during the day too, which really blows because I can't miss work.

Today was just awesome though meeting all those guys. It is probably just the small town Montana kid in me (who never meets "famous" people), but that was an epic day by my standards!

You make it here....beers on me!

I wondered what ****ing comment you would have. But yes, I tried my best to not mess up. You only get one take!

Puh-puh-puh-puh-puh-puh poker face.

**lewdog** · 02-17-2013, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJizzles

Puh-puh-puh-puh-puh-puh poker face.

Well instead of your imagination of my face, you now know my real one to jerk it to!

Ceej · 02-17-2013, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewdog

Well instead of your imagination of my face, you now know my real one to jerk it to!

I sing a little Gaga and you talk about me stroking it.

Neg repped.

**Shogun** · 02-17-2013, 08:34 PM

I kinda think lew looks like greg holland

Mizzou_8541 · 02-17-2013, 08:52 PM

Anyone know how serious Cain's injury is?

**lewdog** · 02-17-2013, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mizzou_8541

Anyone know how serious Cain's injury is?

Doesn't sound too serious but they removed him from batting practice today because of it. Sounds like some soreness on the top of his hand. Hope this dude can stay healthy....so far that seems to be a work in progress. We can't afford Dyson out there a good portion of the season

Mizzou_8541 · 02-17-2013, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewdog

Doesn't sound too serious but they removed him from batting practice today because of it. Sounds like some soreness on the top of his hand. Hope this dude can stay healthy....so far that seems to be a work in progress. We can't afford Dyson out there a good portion of the season

Thanks, and thanks for the updates!!!

Jenson71 · 02-17-2013, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewdog

Haha, are you saying I resemble Aviles?!

Like a twin.

Archie F. Swin · 02-18-2013, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewdog

I went down there for the workout today. Update coming soon!

I'm gonna be in Surprise in mid March. I've never been before. By then they'll have a full compliment of games. Will there be photo/autograph opportunities before/after games?

ImAWalkingCorpse · 02-18-2013, 08:04 AM

Archie F. Swin · 02-18-2013, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImAWalkingCorpse

"I can do it!!!"

**gblowfish** · 02-18-2013, 09:42 AM

Cool story about the new Royals Billboards on I-35 in KC:

http://www.kansascity.com/2013/02/14...ake-pitch.html

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duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $-1889692	2013 Kansas City Royals Repository Thread Proposed 2013 Slogan: Tigers: They're what's for dinner Actual 2013 Slogan: Come to Play A better, more accurate, or alternative slogan: All in, no panic, we promise. Dayton Moore has pushed all his chips in and is riding on King/Jack suited, hoping it comes together, he gets some good luck, and he hits the nuts by the river card. There's potential, oh yes, there's potential. There's also risk. At the midway point, Dayton is left counting on the river card. The flop and turn didn't help him, and he's looking at the Tigers holding a pair of Queens and the Indians holding a pair of 9s. His 2013 plan hasn't failed - yet - but the odds are not in his favor. Burning questions updates below. Burning Questions for 2013: 1) Will the improve rotation be improved enough? Does James Shields pitch like a fringe No. 1 away from Tampa Bay? Does Ervin Santana pitch to his highest upside in his walk year? Can Jeremy Guthrie build on his strong performance as a Royal in 2012? Can Wade Davis bring his new mentality- and velocity - back to the rotation? Midseason check-in: Yes, the rotation is certainly improved enough. Shields has pitched like a fringe No. 1 and Santana is having his best season. Guthrie has horrible peripherals but has continued to perform well at his home park and eat innings on the road. Davis brought neither his kick-ass mentality or improved velocity back to the rotation and is in Luke Hochevar/Hiram Davies territory. 2) When will Luke Hochevar be shown the door? Midseason check-in: It appears, never, at this point. Hochevar has been solid in non-leverage situations, though pretty much every time he has been used with men on base in an inning, it has been a disaster. 3) Does Hosmer bounce back? Midseason check-in: It took some time, but Hosmer's performance from June 1 on is probably the most encouraging thing about the 2013 season so far. 4) Can Moustakas hit for a whole season like he did in the first half of 2012? Midseason check-in: Nope. Moustakas was god-awful, then great for about 3 weeks, then god-awful again. He has been better since he started working with Brett and Grafol but still has a long way to go. 5) Who regresses? Midseason check-in: Welp, Alicides Escobar is not a surprising name here (though Yost's stubborn insistence on hitting him second is ridiculous). Billy Butler is a surprise. He isn't having a terrible year - still contributing a lot to the offense - but he's not hitting for the average or power he has displayed over the past several years. 6) Who plays 2B? Midseason check-in: A whole bunch of people, and not that great. Gio is at least getting a shot, though he once again is not doing much with it. 7) Can Jeff Francoeur be at least replacement level, rather than epic horrible level? Midseason check-in: Hahahahahahahahahahaha 8) Will Dayton Moore survive to see 2014? Midseason check-in: Outlook uncertain. Probably still around, unless the team completely tanks in the second half and he does something foolish. My guess - he sacrifices Ned Yost this offseason and gets one more shot with a new manager in 2014. 9) Will Danny Duffy come back healthy? And if he does, is he the same, better or worse? Midseason check-in: Yes. Velocity looks the same, and it looks likely he is the same guy as before. 10) And the big one: Has KC added enough to run down the big-money Detroit Tigers? Midseason check-in: Doesn't look like it, does it? Last edited by duncan_idaho; 07-15-2013 at 10:01 AM..
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