2012 Kansas City Royals Repository Thread

[alnorth]

2012 Slogan: Our Time

A better, more accurate 2012 Slogan: It is Finally Next Year
(from Great Expectations)

An alternative slogan if you don't like that one: Someone has to win this crappy division
(from alnorth)

With the beginning of a new year, it is time for the 2012 version of the Royals Repository Thread. We've got Hosmer, we've got a 2011-dominating Gordon, we've got Moose, we've got hopefully a killer bullpen, we've got a stereotypical slow slugging DH, we've got easily one of the best defensive shortstops in the AL, we've got a promising catcher in Salvador Perez. Hell, we've got offense and promising prospects galore.

We do not have starting pitching.

Oh yeah, we've also got this:



Get ready for, (as of January 2012 anyway), one of the most confusing puzzles of a baseball season in recent Royals history. Will they suck? Maybe, I don't know. Will we be given a year of 0.500 baseball? Possibly, I don't know. Will they win the division and go to the playoffs for the first time in 27 years? For the first time in a long time, it could happen, I don't know. 92 losses, 92 wins, or anything in between would not surprise a lot of us.

Everything goes here except Gameday threads and really big news. If a giant story breaks, the Royals achieve some awesome milestone, or we sign/lose a highly significant player/coach/mascot/whatever, then it might also deserve its own thread. This being Chiefs Planet, please do not clutter the board with new threads about trivial Royals news or you will only annoy those who come here for just Chiefs football. If you aren't sure and its not a Gameday thread, it goes here.

What sort of stuff often goes here? SPchief explained it well, so I'll just copy that:

If you locate something of interest.. ANYTHING.. deals on apparel, best ways in/out of the stadium, giveaways, great stories from this season or from seasons gone by, rumors, trades, anything.... feel free to post it here.

[BWillie]

Honestly guys....Royals are doing what any team would be doing. They are going to bring them both up in time after the allstar break. Bringing them up before you know absolutely for sure that the super 2 deadline has passed is terrible business practice. Its not like Myers was knocking it outta the park last year and Odorizzi wasn't in AAA dominating. No reason to blow a few million for a couple weeks of service time.

[Codered]

I'd rather watch just about anyone else pitch in AAA then Sanchez.

[DeezNutz]

Myers hit another HR today, but I'm cool with him still being in Omaha.

[mr. tegu]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Myers hit another HR today, but I'm cool with him still being in Omaha.

Dude is ridiculous.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Sounds like this kid has potential for a Pujols type of immediate impact.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Originally Posted by Codered

I'd rather watch just about anyone else pitch in AAA then Sanchez.

I would think the only reason he's still on the team is the lack of someone to take his place... or perceived lack of. Odorizzi surely can't be far away.

[BigMeatballDave]

Originally Posted by Dr. Johnny Fever

I would think the only reason he's still on the team is the lack of someone to take his place... or perceived lack of. Odorizzi surely can't be far away.

Setting up a batting T for the opponent would be about the same.

Possibly better. No walks...

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Originally Posted by Dave

Setting up a batting T for the opponent would be about the same.

Possibly better. No walks...

I have to believe they're working on a plan to replace him. I need to believe that to sleep better.

[Al Bundy]

Joe Sheehan ‏@joe_sheehan
@jazayerli See, and I think this is a great time to try and get him signed for 2013-14. Capture the upside. Talent is there.

This guy is suggesting the Royals re-sign Sanchez.

[CaliforniaChief]

Originally Posted by Al Bundy

Joe Sheehan ‏@joe_sheehan
@jazayerli See, and I think this is a great time to try and get him signed for 2013-14. Capture the upside. Talent is there.

This guy is suggesting the Royals re-sign Sanchez.

Is this guy still watching replays of his no-hitter?

He's garbage. He has no control. His velocity is down. His pitch counts are way up. He is killing our bullpen.

[petegz28]

Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief

Is this guy still watching replays of his no-hitter?

He's garbage. He has no control. His velocity is down. His pitch counts are way up. He is killing our bullpen.

Actually what better time to sign a pitcher? I mean it's not everyday you get a chance to re-sign someone who gives up more walks per inning than all of baseball. Just think of the value!!!!!!

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

The only thing Sanchez should be signed to long term is a restraining order keeping him away from Kansas City.

[KCUnited]

If the Royals thought they were legit buyers going into the deadline, wouldn't you buy on the guy you drafted and developed while you are still in the race. This is a throw away year for the Royals and they know it. 2012 was a marketing year due to the All Star game, 2013 is their goal. That's why you roll with guys who's elbows you know are going to blow and don't backfill the position with legit starters.

[petegz28]

Originally Posted by KCUnited

If the Royals thought they were legit buyers going into the deadline, wouldn't you buy on the guy you drafted and developed while you are still in the race. This is a throw away year for the Royals and they know it. 2012 was a marketing year due to the All Star game, 2013 is their goal. That's why you roll with guys who's elbows you know are going to blow and don't backfill the position with legit starters.

2013 is the goal until 2013, then it will be 2014 until 2014, then it will be 2015.

We have been "not playing for this year" for the last 2 decades.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Originally Posted by KCUnited

If the Royals thought they were legit buyers going into the deadline, wouldn't you buy on the guy you drafted and developed while you are still in the race. This is a throw away year for the Royals and they know it. 2012 was a marketing year due to the All Star game, 2013 is their goal. That's why you roll with guys who's elbows you know are going to blow and don't backfill the position with legit starters.

I might buy that if they hadn't went with "Our Time" as their slogan and they weren't well within reach of 1st place even after a 12 game losing streak and inconsistant play over all. If they really think this is a throw away year at this point and won't improve the team from here then I was wrong all along and others were right saying they don't care about winning.