Royals 2013 Kansas City Royals Repository Thread - Page 142

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?

**DeezNutz** · 03-29-2013, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

Forgot to share this but the other night at Royals vs Dodgers the guy behind us taps me on the shoulder as says, "Hey, you just made TV!" He said he told his son where they were sitting and when the TV Crew panned the crowd behind home plate, they hit our section. He forwarded the picture to us. Check out this gem. Must have been a great joke!

Probably just followed an AB by Frenchy.

**SAUTO** · 03-29-2013, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

Forgot to share this but the other night at Royals vs Dodgers the guy behind us taps me on the shoulder as says, "Hey, you just made TV!" He said he told his son where they were sitting and when the TV Crew panned the crowd behind home plate, they hit our section. He forwarded the picture to us. Check out this gem. Must have been a great joke!

LOl she doesnt look like she thought it was very funny

Ceej · 03-29-2013, 09:07 AM

Your fart must have really stunk, Lew.

Fansy the Famous Bard · 03-29-2013, 09:13 AM

Lo walks at a rate of 1 walk every 17 PA's... however this is a sample size (he only has 425 Plate Appearances in his career).

Frenchy walks at a rate of 1 walk every 19.6 PA's.

Lo's averages in the Minors were much different.

He averaged 1 walk every 11.5 PA's which is fabulous.

Frenchy in the minors averaged 1 walk every 17.5 PA's.

Given time, Lo's Walk rate and on base percentage will increase.. He has the track record for it. The guy hasn't even accumulated enough at bats over his career to equal a complete ML season as of yet. It'll undoubtedly improve.

Nightfyre · 03-29-2013, 09:25 AM

I hope so, Zeke.

Fansy the Famous Bard · 03-29-2013, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Nightfyre

I hope so, Zeke.

The caveat is obviously, that he can stay healthy.

**alnorth** · 03-29-2013, 10:21 AM

Rany made a good point while answering a question:

Quote:

Adam Pearce (@pearcead): What will you be looking for once the season starts (i.e. Hosmer’s ability to hit inside pitches) to believe the Royals have a chance?

What will I be looking for? Wins. Specifically, a winning April. It would have symbolic significance, given that the franchise has had just three winning Aprils in the last 23 years. But it would also have immense practical value, because here is the Royals schedule from April 30th until June 2nd:

vs. Tampa Bay (3)
vs. White Sox (3)
@ Baltimore (3)
vs. Yankees (3)
@ Angels (3)
@ Athletics (3)
@ Houston (3)
vs. Angels (3)
vs. St. Louis (2)
@ St. Louis (2)
@ Texas (3)

There’s a breather in there against the Astros, but aside from that, the easiest series of the bunch could be the one against the Yankees. Seriously. (Assuming Granderson and Teixeira aren’t back by that point.)

The Royals don’t have to come out of the gate like they did in 2003, but if they’re 10-14 when the Rays come to town, they could already be in selling mode by the time they leave Texas.

The Royals have to win in April, because we've got a pretty tough May.

WhawhaWhat · 03-29-2013, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

LOl she doesnt look like she thought it was very funny

I thought the same thing. Looks like he just unleashed a mega fart on her.

Archie F. Swin · 03-29-2013, 11:21 AM

#Royals keep George Kottaras over Brett Hayes as backup to starting catcher Salvy Perez.
— Bob Dutton (@Royals_Report) March 29, 2013

**alnorth** · 03-29-2013, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archie F. Swin

#Royals keep George Kottaras over Brett Hayes as backup to starting catcher Salvy Perez.
— Bob Dutton (@Royals_Report) March 29, 2013

Good

**alnorth** · 03-29-2013, 11:28 AM

The damned tigers just signed verlander 8/202

Archie F. Swin · 03-29-2013, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alnorth

The damned tigers just signed verlander 8/202

sweet jeebus

Fansy the Famous Bard · 03-29-2013, 11:39 AM

AndChiefs · 03-29-2013, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alnorth

The damned tigers just signed verlander 8/202

Hope his arm falls off

Nightfyre · 03-29-2013, 11:47 AM

May is the definitely going to be the most telling month. The rest doesn't look SO bad.

12-11-2012, 09:59 AM
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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Fansy the Famous Bard I'm with the Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $-923560	Lo walks at a rate of 1 walk every 17 PA's... however this is a sample size (he only has 425 Plate Appearances in his career). Frenchy walks at a rate of 1 walk every 19.6 PA's. Lo's averages in the Minors were much different. He averaged 1 walk every 11.5 PA's which is fabulous. Frenchy in the minors averaged 1 walk every 17.5 PA's. Given time, Lo's Walk rate and on base percentage will increase.. He has the track record for it. The guy hasn't even accumulated enough at bats over his career to equal a complete ML season as of yet. It'll undoubtedly improve. __________________ Hi.
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