What should you do if you have more good infielders than you can play? Do you have enough outfielders? Maybe move someone. We have talked about Loftin, but he has no playing time at a level above high A.
Who has the speed and arm that will play well in the outfield? Mondesi and Witt stick out. I would move Witt. We should keep in mind that the Royals are likely to improve this year, but not likely to contend until 2023. Don't do signings like Santana and Dozier. Most of our best young players are infielders. Let's remember the old saying, defense comes to the park every day, offense often does not. Support the young pitchers.
So i'm hearing the extra inning rule will be no longer as well with a runner on second to start the inning. I'm a pretty old school baseball guy but I actually liked that rule and thought it served its purpose. I literally don't have the time or energy to watch a 14 inning baseball game. I felt like that extra inning rule manufactured some drama/action and sped the game along. That's too bad.
I wouldn't have hated the rule if it didn't start right in the 10th. Put it in the 12th and I'm generally okay with it. But I'm not sad it's gone either.
Ban the shift but you are old school on the extra innings rule!!?? Joking, but that’s a good idea. There is a point where it would be useful. If your still tied in the 12th inning and 4.5 hours of baseball….that’s probably when it should be utilized.
I'm an old school.baseball guy and I do like to watch the entire extra inning game. Most of the time the team that came up first won the game. That is not baseball. One of the best games I ever went to was in 79 when kc was playing the Yankees and it went into extras. Every inning the Yankees would go ahead the kc would tie it. Willie Wilson won the game with an inside the park home run I believe in the 13th inning. Wildest game I've ever seen
All you writers complain about Nicky lopez's lack of power. The guy hot on base better than anyone on the team. He takes walks and doesn't strick out a lot and he not just a singles hitter. He's a line drive gap hitter who gets a lot of doubles and triples. Every team needs a guy like this. He need to lead off. They need to get rid of mondesi. He has to hit everything to have a good year. Theyve wasted a lot of money on him. Trade him and hope someone is stupid enough to take him
Great timing. Thank you.
Guys, we get to see Salvy's smile again! It concerns me a bit that I care so much. Thanks to you Dave for keeping us engaged during this dark time.
What should you do if you have more good infielders than you can play? Do you have enough outfielders? Maybe move someone. We have talked about Loftin, but he has no playing time at a level above high A.
Who has the speed and arm that will play well in the outfield? Mondesi and Witt stick out. I would move Witt. We should keep in mind that the Royals are likely to improve this year, but not likely to contend until 2023. Don't do signings like Santana and Dozier. Most of our best young players are infielders. Let's remember the old saying, defense comes to the park every day, offense often does not. Support the young pitchers.
Great to see some baseball soon.
Yay players for holding out for a decent deal! Go Royals!
So i'm hearing the extra inning rule will be no longer as well with a runner on second to start the inning. I'm a pretty old school baseball guy but I actually liked that rule and thought it served its purpose. I literally don't have the time or energy to watch a 14 inning baseball game. I felt like that extra inning rule manufactured some drama/action and sped the game along. That's too bad.
I wouldn't have hated the rule if it didn't start right in the 10th. Put it in the 12th and I'm generally okay with it. But I'm not sad it's gone either.
Ban the shift but you are old school on the extra innings rule!!?? Joking, but that’s a good idea. There is a point where it would be useful. If your still tied in the 12th inning and 4.5 hours of baseball….that’s probably when it should be utilized.
Ha, I'm still torn on the shift!
I'm an old school.baseball guy and I do like to watch the entire extra inning game. Most of the time the team that came up first won the game. That is not baseball. One of the best games I ever went to was in 79 when kc was playing the Yankees and it went into extras. Every inning the Yankees would go ahead the kc would tie it. Willie Wilson won the game with an inside the park home run I believe in the 13th inning. Wildest game I've ever seen
Pumped for the season, as always looking forward to your content!
Again, thank you for your thoughtful looks ahead at a season that’s actually starting!! I feel hope returning!
Yes, baseball is back. Ready to watch the Royals. Looking forward to reading you all season David.
All you writers complain about Nicky lopez's lack of power. The guy hot on base better than anyone on the team. He takes walks and doesn't strick out a lot and he not just a singles hitter. He's a line drive gap hitter who gets a lot of doubles and triples. Every team needs a guy like this. He need to lead off. They need to get rid of mondesi. He has to hit everything to have a good year. Theyve wasted a lot of money on him. Trade him and hope someone is stupid enough to take him