Home Discord Chat
Go Back   ChiefsPlanet > Nzoner's Game Room
Reload this Page Royals *****Official 2024 Royals Season Repository Thread*****
Register FAQDonate Members List Calendar

Reply
Page 206 of 225 « First 106156196202203204205 206 207208209210216 Last »
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 01-01-2024, 11:36 AM  
ChiefsCountry ChiefsCountry is offline
The Insider
 
ChiefsCountry's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Lake of the Ozarks
Casino cash: $308752
*****Official 2024 Royals Season Repository Thread*****




Year Two of the Matt Quatraro tenure. Time to take a step up this year. Active in free agency and trades this offseason. A new look pitching rotation and bullpen. Will the young players take the leap up offensively? Bobby Witt extension? New stadium? Will Vinny recover from injury? Salvy taking aim at the Royals record book? Will Cole Ragans turn into the best Royals starting pitcher since Greinke 1.0?

Free Agents/Trades Acquisitions
Seth Lugo, SP
Michael Wacha, SP
Kyle Wright, SP
Hunter Renfroe, OF/DH
Will Smith, RP
Chris Stratton, RP
Nick Anderson, RP
Adam Frazier, 2B
Garrett Hampson, INF/OF
Matt Sauer, RP
Last edited by ChiefsCountry; 02-13-2024 at 06:15 PM..
Posts: 51,108
ChiefsCountry is obviously part of the inner Circle.ChiefsCountry is obviously part of the inner Circle.ChiefsCountry is obviously part of the inner Circle.ChiefsCountry is obviously part of the inner Circle.ChiefsCountry is obviously part of the inner Circle.ChiefsCountry is obviously part of the inner Circle.ChiefsCountry is obviously part of the inner Circle.ChiefsCountry is obviously part of the inner Circle.ChiefsCountry is obviously part of the inner Circle.ChiefsCountry is obviously part of the inner Circle.ChiefsCountry is obviously part of the inner Circle.
 Thumbs Up 1 Thumbs Down 0     Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2024, 07:52 AM   #3076
Al Bundy Al Bundy is offline
Damnit Peg
 
Al Bundy's Avatar
 

Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Overland Park
Casino cash: $4181831
Quote:
Originally Posted by DJay23 View Post
This is what has me scratching my head at people calling for Q to be fired. Does he make headscratching decisions? Yeah he does, but so did Ned, and there were people here that wanted to move from him too. The grass isn't always greener.

The future is exciting for baseball in KC!
I have been more mad at some of the players, I haven't called for Q to be let go. I don't blame him for the Dayton Moore shit drafting, the minor leagues have 2 guys that are going to be in the majors for the Royals and actually provide some real pop. Also not his fault a guy that acquired at the deadline that quit on the Royals.
Posts: 23,552
Al Bundy has an IQ even higher than Frankie's.Al Bundy has an IQ even higher than Frankie's.Al Bundy has an IQ even higher than Frankie's.Al Bundy has an IQ even higher than Frankie's.Al Bundy has an IQ even higher than Frankie's.Al Bundy has an IQ even higher than Frankie's.Al Bundy has an IQ even higher than Frankie's.Al Bundy has an IQ even higher than Frankie's.Al Bundy has an IQ even higher than Frankie's.Al Bundy has an IQ even higher than Frankie's.Al Bundy has an IQ even higher than Frankie's.
     Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2024, 08:20 AM   #3077
Why Not? Why Not? is offline
In Search of a Life
 
Why Not?'s Avatar
 

Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Kansas
Casino cash: $1148994
Look, there's a lot of things about Qbert's style and decisions that I don't like. But pro sports are a results based business. The Royals were a joke last year and are gonna win 85 games or so and probably make the playoffs. He should be manager of the year and it shouldn't be close.
Posts: 22,878
Why Not? is obviously part of the inner Circle.Why Not? is obviously part of the inner Circle.Why Not? is obviously part of the inner Circle.Why Not? is obviously part of the inner Circle.Why Not? is obviously part of the inner Circle.Why Not? is obviously part of the inner Circle.Why Not? is obviously part of the inner Circle.Why Not? is obviously part of the inner Circle.Why Not? is obviously part of the inner Circle.Why Not? is obviously part of the inner Circle.Why Not? is obviously part of the inner Circle.
 Thumbs Up 1 Thumbs Down 0     Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2024, 09:06 AM   #3078
smithandrew051 smithandrew051 is online now
I Like The Kansas City Chiefs
 
smithandrew051's Avatar
 

Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Shawnee, KS
Casino cash: $1224400
Quote:
Originally Posted by Why Not? View Post
Look, there's a lot of things about Qbert's style and decisions that I don't like. But pro sports are a results based business. The Royals were a joke last year and are gonna win 85 games or so and probably make the playoffs. He should be manager of the year and it shouldn't be close.
I dunno man. Aaron Boone has done a hell of a job.

Every time Aaron Judge walks to the play, Boone yells “hey go hit a homerun”.

Boom. 58 home runs so far.
__________________
My 2024 Adopt a Chief: Leo Chenal

Holy Hat!
Posts: 28,676
smithandrew051 is obviously part of the inner Circle.smithandrew051 is obviously part of the inner Circle.smithandrew051 is obviously part of the inner Circle.smithandrew051 is obviously part of the inner Circle.smithandrew051 is obviously part of the inner Circle.smithandrew051 is obviously part of the inner Circle.smithandrew051 is obviously part of the inner Circle.smithandrew051 is obviously part of the inner Circle.smithandrew051 is obviously part of the inner Circle.smithandrew051 is obviously part of the inner Circle.smithandrew051 is obviously part of the inner Circle.
 Thumbs Up 4 Thumbs Down 0     Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2024, 09:17 AM   #3079
Why Not? Why Not? is offline
In Search of a Life
 
Why Not?'s Avatar
 

Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Kansas
Casino cash: $1148994
Quote:
Originally Posted by smithandrew051 View Post
I dunno man. Aaron Boone has done a hell of a job.

Every time Aaron Judge walks to the play, Boone yells “hey go hit a homerun”.

Boom. 58 home runs so far.
Posts: 22,878
Why Not? is obviously part of the inner Circle.Why Not? is obviously part of the inner Circle.Why Not? is obviously part of the inner Circle.Why Not? is obviously part of the inner Circle.Why Not? is obviously part of the inner Circle.Why Not? is obviously part of the inner Circle.Why Not? is obviously part of the inner Circle.Why Not? is obviously part of the inner Circle.Why Not? is obviously part of the inner Circle.Why Not? is obviously part of the inner Circle.Why Not? is obviously part of the inner Circle.
     Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2024, 09:28 AM   #3080
myselff77 myselff77 is offline
Starter
 

Join Date: Aug 2019
Casino cash: $2407000
The Twins collapse has been EPIC!
Posts: 559
myselff77 is not part of the Right 53.myselff77 is not part of the Right 53.myselff77 is not part of the Right 53.myselff77 is not part of the Right 53.myselff77 is not part of the Right 53.myselff77 is not part of the Right 53.myselff77 is not part of the Right 53.myselff77 is not part of the Right 53.myselff77 is not part of the Right 53.myselff77 is not part of the Right 53.myselff77 is not part of the Right 53.
 Thumbs Up 1 Thumbs Down 0     Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2024, 09:28 AM   #3081
Ocotillo Ocotillo is offline
Veteran
 
Ocotillo's Avatar
 

Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Red state
Casino cash: $0
Quote:
Originally Posted by Why Not? View Post
Look, there's a lot of things about Qbert's style and decisions that I don't like. But pro sports are a results based business. The Royals were a joke last year and are gonna win 85 games or so and probably make the playoffs. He should be manager of the year and it shouldn't be close.
AJ Hinch has a case too, but the Tigers were 78-84 in 2023 and they had more hype than the Royals in spring training.

The Royals were 56-106 so this is an all-time turnaround by Quatraro.

The BBWAA votes for a first-place, second-place and third-place choice so I see Cleveland's Stephen Vogt and Houston's Joe Espada getting votes, too.

I see Quatraro winning and the 2-3-4 spots will be some order of Hinch, Vogt and Espada.
Posts: 2,769
Ocotillo Forgot to Remove His Claytex and Got Toxic Shock Syndrome.Ocotillo Forgot to Remove His Claytex and Got Toxic Shock Syndrome.Ocotillo Forgot to Remove His Claytex and Got Toxic Shock Syndrome.Ocotillo Forgot to Remove His Claytex and Got Toxic Shock Syndrome.Ocotillo Forgot to Remove His Claytex and Got Toxic Shock Syndrome.Ocotillo Forgot to Remove His Claytex and Got Toxic Shock Syndrome.Ocotillo Forgot to Remove His Claytex and Got Toxic Shock Syndrome.Ocotillo Forgot to Remove His Claytex and Got Toxic Shock Syndrome.Ocotillo Forgot to Remove His Claytex and Got Toxic Shock Syndrome.Ocotillo Forgot to Remove His Claytex and Got Toxic Shock Syndrome.Ocotillo Forgot to Remove His Claytex and Got Toxic Shock Syndrome.
 Thumbs Up 1 Thumbs Down 0     Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2024, 09:31 AM   #3082
tk13 tk13 is offline
...
 
tk13's Avatar
 

Join Date: Nov 2001
Casino cash: $2500
Quote:
Originally Posted by SithCeNtZ View Post
After watching Andy Reid for a decade, you would think Chiefs fans would apply the lessons with him to every other team they watch. Does he do stupid things? Yes. Does he learn from many of those things? Sometimes! Can you usually point out 2-3 times in a game where you scratch your head and wonder what is running through his mind? Absolutely. But we have 3 super bowls in 5 years and after watching other teams it could absolutely be much worse on the coaching front.

At the end of the day you have to evaluate a coach on some basic things. Do they get the most out of the talent they have? Is there little drama in the locker room? Do you believe the team achieved expectations or exceeded them for what talent they had? Did they generally come to play every game and represent the city and team well? If the answer is yes to all of these questions, and it is for Reid, then you have to just accept that this is as good as you can get and every coach is going to have some strategic mistakes at some point. Nobody is perfect. Q falls into this category so far. Is he perfect? No. But you can’t deny he checks off all the big boxes that are needed to be successful so far.
The thing Ned doesn't always get credit for is he definitely learned as he went along. There was a time where he'd get real stubborn about things like "This is the 7th inning guy" and such. But as the Royals played more and more big games he started managing more aggressively. Things like going to Herrera before the 7th inning or using Wade Davis on both ends of a rain delay in game 6 vs Toronto. Not sure 2013 Ned was the same guy as 2015 Ned.

Q has been more aggressive the last week or two so that's good to see. Q is the opposite of Ned in that he's pretty clearly playing matchups and statistics even if it's a different lineup every day. But for the most part it's worked. The offense even now is still top half of the league and we're still 2nd in the AL in run differential. And that's with only 4 hitters who are currently "above average" statistically. Bobby, Salvy, Vinnie and Massey.
Posts: 55,953
tk13 is obviously part of the inner Circle.tk13 is obviously part of the inner Circle.tk13 is obviously part of the inner Circle.tk13 is obviously part of the inner Circle.tk13 is obviously part of the inner Circle.tk13 is obviously part of the inner Circle.tk13 is obviously part of the inner Circle.tk13 is obviously part of the inner Circle.tk13 is obviously part of the inner Circle.tk13 is obviously part of the inner Circle.tk13 is obviously part of the inner Circle.
 Thumbs Up 1 Thumbs Down 0     Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2024, 09:37 AM   #3083
Fansy the Famous Bard Fansy the Famous Bard is offline
I'm with the Banned
 
Fansy the Famous Bard's Avatar
 

Join Date: Feb 2009
Casino cash: $566440
Quote:
Originally Posted by BWillie View Post
We basically have. Currently at 98% playoff odds.
KU Football fans are uneasy with those odds, atm.
__________________
Hi.
Posts: 6,204
Fansy the Famous Bard threw an interception on a screen pass.Fansy the Famous Bard threw an interception on a screen pass.Fansy the Famous Bard threw an interception on a screen pass.Fansy the Famous Bard threw an interception on a screen pass.Fansy the Famous Bard threw an interception on a screen pass.Fansy the Famous Bard threw an interception on a screen pass.Fansy the Famous Bard threw an interception on a screen pass.Fansy the Famous Bard threw an interception on a screen pass.Fansy the Famous Bard threw an interception on a screen pass.Fansy the Famous Bard threw an interception on a screen pass.Fansy the Famous Bard threw an interception on a screen pass.
     Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2024, 09:40 AM   #3084
KC_Connection KC_Connection is offline
Perpetual Mediocrity
 
KC_Connection's Avatar
 

Join Date: Jan 2006
Casino cash: $3422783
Quote:
Originally Posted by GabyKeepsMeWarm View Post
Good morning! This is gonna be a great day!
Despite the above, the Manfred runner is still great for the game (also great for the Royals, they wouldn't be in a position to clinch tonight without it).



The pitch clock also remains the best thing to happen to baseball ever.
Posts: 52,232
KC_Connection 's phone was tapped by Scott Pioli.KC_Connection 's phone was tapped by Scott Pioli.KC_Connection 's phone was tapped by Scott Pioli.KC_Connection 's phone was tapped by Scott Pioli.KC_Connection 's phone was tapped by Scott Pioli.KC_Connection 's phone was tapped by Scott Pioli.KC_Connection 's phone was tapped by Scott Pioli.KC_Connection 's phone was tapped by Scott Pioli.KC_Connection 's phone was tapped by Scott Pioli.KC_Connection 's phone was tapped by Scott Pioli.KC_Connection 's phone was tapped by Scott Pioli.
     Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2024, 09:40 AM   #3085
myselff77 myselff77 is offline
Starter
 

Join Date: Aug 2019
Casino cash: $2407000
Quote:
Originally Posted by tk13 View Post
The thing Ned doesn't always get credit for is he definitely learned as he went along. There was a time where he'd get real stubborn about things like "This is the 7th inning guy" and such. But as the Royals played more and more big games he started managing more aggressively. Things like going to Herrera before the 7th inning or using Wade Davis on both ends of a rain delay in game 6 vs Toronto. Not sure 2013 Ned was the same guy as 2015 Ned.

Q has been more aggressive the last week or two so that's good to see. Q is the opposite of Ned in that he's pretty clearly playing matchups and statistics even if it's a different lineup every day. But for the most part it's worked. The offense even now is still top half of the league and we're still 2nd in the AL in run differential. And that's with only 4 hitters who are currently "above average" statistically. Bobby, Salvy, Vinnie and Massey.
Ned's biggest flaw in Milwaukee was managing the bullpen. I'm not sure he ever got better at it, but when you have HDH to roll with, it pretty much eliminated having to make any decision.

Assuming the weekend goes right, Q has managed to get the Royals into the playoffs with less than any other KC manager.
Posts: 559
myselff77 is not part of the Right 53.myselff77 is not part of the Right 53.myselff77 is not part of the Right 53.myselff77 is not part of the Right 53.myselff77 is not part of the Right 53.myselff77 is not part of the Right 53.myselff77 is not part of the Right 53.myselff77 is not part of the Right 53.myselff77 is not part of the Right 53.myselff77 is not part of the Right 53.myselff77 is not part of the Right 53.
 Thumbs Up 1 Thumbs Down 0     Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2024, 09:50 AM   #3086
Nightfyre Nightfyre is offline
MVP
 
Nightfyre's Avatar
 

Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Helena, MT
Casino cash: $2268849
The magic number between the Royals and tigers remains three. That is the number that we should be focused on. It's been a terrific season, but focus must improve. No more Pham base running mistakes or Garcia flubs at 2B. No more striking out looking for pinch hitters or bad ABs with runners on. Focus up and seize the moment.

In Atlanta, tax the starters with long ABs and get after the bullpen. Don't make it more complicated than it needs to be.
Posts: 18,632
Nightfyre has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Nightfyre has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Nightfyre has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Nightfyre has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Nightfyre has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Nightfyre has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Nightfyre has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Nightfyre has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Nightfyre has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Nightfyre has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Nightfyre has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.
     Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2024, 10:05 AM   #3087
MVChiefFan MVChiefFan is offline
Veteran
 
MVChiefFan's Avatar
 

Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Here
Casino cash: $-287525
Quote:
Originally Posted by myselff77 View Post
Ned's biggest flaw in Milwaukee was managing the bullpen. I'm not sure he ever got better at it, but when you have HDH to roll with, it pretty much eliminated having to make any decision.

Assuming the weekend goes right, Q has managed to get the Royals into the playoffs with less than any other KC manager.
Any one of us could have managed that bullpen with 100% success.
__________________
I haven’t slept for ten days straight… because that would be way too long.
Posts: 3,651
MVChiefFan Forgot to Remove His Claytex and Got Toxic Shock Syndrome.MVChiefFan Forgot to Remove His Claytex and Got Toxic Shock Syndrome.MVChiefFan Forgot to Remove His Claytex and Got Toxic Shock Syndrome.MVChiefFan Forgot to Remove His Claytex and Got Toxic Shock Syndrome.MVChiefFan Forgot to Remove His Claytex and Got Toxic Shock Syndrome.MVChiefFan Forgot to Remove His Claytex and Got Toxic Shock Syndrome.MVChiefFan Forgot to Remove His Claytex and Got Toxic Shock Syndrome.MVChiefFan Forgot to Remove His Claytex and Got Toxic Shock Syndrome.MVChiefFan Forgot to Remove His Claytex and Got Toxic Shock Syndrome.MVChiefFan Forgot to Remove His Claytex and Got Toxic Shock Syndrome.MVChiefFan Forgot to Remove His Claytex and Got Toxic Shock Syndrome.
     Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2024, 10:17 AM   #3088
PHOG PHOG is offline
Dazed and Confused
 
PHOG's Avatar
 

Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Somewhere Out There
Casino cash: $30500
Holy crap! The Marlins came thru! I had to go to bed, I tried with all my might, but it wasn't to be. LFG!!! Magic number 1 to get in, and 3 to get past the Tigers (Thanks CWS)
Posts: 18,136
PHOG is obviously part of the inner Circle.PHOG is obviously part of the inner Circle.PHOG is obviously part of the inner Circle.PHOG is obviously part of the inner Circle.PHOG is obviously part of the inner Circle.PHOG is obviously part of the inner Circle.PHOG is obviously part of the inner Circle.PHOG is obviously part of the inner Circle.PHOG is obviously part of the inner Circle.PHOG is obviously part of the inner Circle.PHOG is obviously part of the inner Circle.
 Thumbs Up 1 Thumbs Down 0     Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2024, 10:25 AM   #3089
PHOG PHOG is offline
Dazed and Confused
 
PHOG's Avatar
 

Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Somewhere Out There
Casino cash: $30500
So Baltimore's going with Cade Povich (2-9, 5.59 ERA) vs Pablo Lopez (15-9, 4.11 ERA) for the Twins.
Posts: 18,136
PHOG is obviously part of the inner Circle.PHOG is obviously part of the inner Circle.PHOG is obviously part of the inner Circle.PHOG is obviously part of the inner Circle.PHOG is obviously part of the inner Circle.PHOG is obviously part of the inner Circle.PHOG is obviously part of the inner Circle.PHOG is obviously part of the inner Circle.PHOG is obviously part of the inner Circle.PHOG is obviously part of the inner Circle.PHOG is obviously part of the inner Circle.
     Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2024, 10:36 AM   #3090
St. Patty's Fire St. Patty's Fire is offline
20 years
 
St. Patty's Fire's Avatar
 

Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: North NJ
Casino cash: $2584900
Quote:
Originally Posted by RaidersOftheCellar View Post
Can't wait for playoff baseball again (especially since I've hardly seen any games this year due to the shitty TV contract).
free streams man. its the only way i watch sports at this point with how ****ed streaming services are
__________________
Chief good

"The word 'bipartisan' usually means some larger-than-usual deception is being carried out."

– George Carlin
Posts: 6,609
St. Patty's Fire is too fat/Omaha.St. Patty's Fire is too fat/Omaha.St. Patty's Fire is too fat/Omaha.St. Patty's Fire is too fat/Omaha.St. Patty's Fire is too fat/Omaha.St. Patty's Fire is too fat/Omaha.St. Patty's Fire is too fat/Omaha.St. Patty's Fire is too fat/Omaha.St. Patty's Fire is too fat/Omaha.St. Patty's Fire is too fat/Omaha.St. Patty's Fire is too fat/Omaha.
     Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 206 of 225 « First 106156196202203204205 206 207208209210216 Last »

« Previous Thread | > Nzoner's Game Room < | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Forum Jump




All times are GMT -6. The time now is 07:42 PM.

Contact Us - ChiefsPlanet - Archive - Top

This is a test for a client's site.
Fort Worth Texas Process Servers
Covering Arlington, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie and surrounding communities.
Tarrant County, Texas and Johnson County, Texas.
Advertise with us!
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.