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My worst fear is coming true here…..They are going to go on a decent run here…Not trade anyone other than Benny because they will convince themselves they are closer than they are and no significant changes happen this offseason. I’m so scared of that. Lol

I know you think the royals are pretty close actually. I agree the offense is close. It’s not all going to go perfect next year so I’m sure we’ll see a couple struggle we didn’t see coming. But the pitching….that’s the part that makes me hesitant on being that close. But a team that scores is a whole lot more fun to watch so they got that going for them.

Can I ask why the heck the Royals are rushing Salvy? I mean…..why? What exactly is the point here other than if he gets hurt again they have the offseason to heal. I just don’t get it. I’d rather Melendez play everyday behind the plate.

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Last night was my first in-person game of the year (having a toddler and a job that runs on LA time makes getting to games tough), and I agree, it was a lot of fun. Really enjoyed seeing Greinke doing Greinke things.

Ohtani's double shouldn't have been a double, right? From my vantage point, it looked like Dozier dogged it getting to the ball and Shohei recognized it and took advantage. Between that and Whit's error, the vets are really outstaying their welcome.

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I have really been impressed with Pratto. We had heard his defense was good, but it's a bunch better than good. The way he can stretch to receive throws is amazing.

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Jul 26, 2022Liked by David Lesky

The front office must reach deep down inside and find some transactional. A lot. Right about now.

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Jul 26, 2022Liked by David Lesky

David, I think the grammatically correct way to put that is to say that the Royals are "less more worser" than the Angels.

There's an outside chance I could be wrong.

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Jul 26, 2022Liked by David Lesky

Even my mom commented, "The Angels look just like the Royals did earlier this year." What's significant about that is that she's 95 years old and has trouble remembering their names these days. (Zack has always been "the cute one" to her.) Even she could see it.

On defense the Angels keep finding new and creative ways to give up free bases and free runs. On offense they keep finding new and creative ways to waste baserunners and give away free outs. That's pretty much the Royals when they're at their worst, like in April and May.

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Jul 26, 2022·edited Jul 26, 2022

Based on Pratto's minor-league K numbers, I absolutely did not see this coming! His pitch selection and plate discipline look, so far at least, to be every bit as good as Vinnie's. I certainly didn't expect an OB% near .390 from him.

I hope he isn't just experiencing one of those periods where a batter happens to be seeing the ball unusually well. That concern will be in the back of my mind for a while longer, but I'm really hoping that what we've seen so far turns out to be "the real Pratto."

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Wow, that's interesting! It's certainly not what I inferred from viewing his K numbers out of context.

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Jul 27, 2022·edited Jul 27, 2022

Gawd I loved the way Zerpa went after Ohtani leading off the first inning Tuesday night. Three pitches, three strikes.... Have a seat, big fella!

I know it's only one AB and means nothing. But that word "fearless" keeps running through my mind every time I see him pitch. Will he still be that way after somebody inevitably lights him up? No way to know for sure but my hunch is "Yes he will."

I may be wrong but I don't think we're ever going to see that guy nibble. He'll lose the strike zone every now and then, as every pitcher does, but it won't be because he's afraid to throw it over the plate. He's the anti-Hochevar. (Until Luke went to the bullpen.)

Ohtani got his 415-foot payback his next time up, though. (Rumor has it that guy might be fairly good.) That's okay. It might not make much sense but I'd rather see that than an endless parade of walks. And I was pleased to see Zerpa stayed just as aggressive right after that.

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Wednesday's game: no Vinnie, no Pratto, no BWJ. Our best hitter about to be traded. O'Hearn starting at 1B. Rivero batting cleanup. (!!!!!)

*yawn* I guess I must be a bad baseball fan because I found it absolutely impossible to stay interested.

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