Your comments about the minor league pitchers are accurate and it would be great to see some of them get promoted, but the issue is (which I have stated before) you actually have to move other people to make that happen. The Royals waited way too late to do that last year. Who do you think they will move out and when do you think that will happen?
Nothing to be overly concerned about. Figured it was about time to get to the medium for Lugo. Didn’t see the Ragans one…but it happens to them all. Baltimore is good. All fine. It may just be me, and I have no proof but it seems like the offense either goes for 8 or goes for 1-2. I don’t recall many in between 4-5 run games….but again that could totally be wrong as I haven’t looked it up.
Great analysis David especially Will Smith. He needs a reset now. Surely, there is a pitcher at Omaha that can pitch better than Smith giving up three straight singles and then throws a meatball for a grand slam homer???
Didn't see Cole pitch on Saturday but it sounded like it was a combination of poor umpiring and some bad BABIP luck. He's very talented and I'm mostly not concerned about him bouncing back in his next start, especially against a Detroit offense that thus far ranks 22nd in runs scored and 24th in wRC+, but the Royals fan in me that's gotten used to generally awful pitching is just waiting for the other shoe to drop.
I know you probably ran out of room today, but I think the Royals could have won that game Saturday, except for the bone head running play by Isbel by making the second out, He took them right out that inning. His bat has completely quit. I also would like for him slam a bat or throw his helmet. Just show a little emotion once in a while. I don't think I would care to see them switch him and Waters and just see if Waters can do any better!!!!
Vinnie is the man! Not just his bat...but his glove. I knew he would come around, and (for once) the Royal's patience paid off (and I'm talking about all through Spring Training).
I have to say I haven't seen a pitcher as un-lucky as Ragans was in a long time; I can tell it was eating him up on the bench.
The Royals have had some close games where they could have used a veteran bat to pitch it. Someone who can drive the ball to the gap or hit it over the fence. Instead they have Blanco (which I like) and two veterans (Frazier and I cant remember the name of the utility player) who will never help win a close game with their bat.. Any chance we see the Royals cut either player before the all star game and call up someone or make a trade?
Your comments about the minor league pitchers are accurate and it would be great to see some of them get promoted, but the issue is (which I have stated before) you actually have to move other people to make that happen. The Royals waited way too late to do that last year. Who do you think they will move out and when do you think that will happen?
Nothing to be overly concerned about. Figured it was about time to get to the medium for Lugo. Didn’t see the Ragans one…but it happens to them all. Baltimore is good. All fine. It may just be me, and I have no proof but it seems like the offense either goes for 8 or goes for 1-2. I don’t recall many in between 4-5 run games….but again that could totally be wrong as I haven’t looked it up.
Great analysis David especially Will Smith. He needs a reset now. Surely, there is a pitcher at Omaha that can pitch better than Smith giving up three straight singles and then throws a meatball for a grand slam homer???
Didn't see Cole pitch on Saturday but it sounded like it was a combination of poor umpiring and some bad BABIP luck. He's very talented and I'm mostly not concerned about him bouncing back in his next start, especially against a Detroit offense that thus far ranks 22nd in runs scored and 24th in wRC+, but the Royals fan in me that's gotten used to generally awful pitching is just waiting for the other shoe to drop.
I know you probably ran out of room today, but I think the Royals could have won that game Saturday, except for the bone head running play by Isbel by making the second out, He took them right out that inning. His bat has completely quit. I also would like for him slam a bat or throw his helmet. Just show a little emotion once in a while. I don't think I would care to see them switch him and Waters and just see if Waters can do any better!!!!
Vinnie is the man! Not just his bat...but his glove. I knew he would come around, and (for once) the Royal's patience paid off (and I'm talking about all through Spring Training).
I have to say I haven't seen a pitcher as un-lucky as Ragans was in a long time; I can tell it was eating him up on the bench.
The Royals have had some close games where they could have used a veteran bat to pitch it. Someone who can drive the ball to the gap or hit it over the fence. Instead they have Blanco (which I like) and two veterans (Frazier and I cant remember the name of the utility player) who will never help win a close game with their bat.. Any chance we see the Royals cut either player before the all star game and call up someone or make a trade?
Enjoyed the update on the minor league teams.
How often do contact plays really work with a runner on 3rd? They seem to have 0% efficacy for the Royals…….