tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59073962011-04-21T16:32:43.696-05:00U L's ToothpickBaseball, Baseball, The Free Agent Market, and other thingsRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comBlogger2821100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1087237000388063932004-06-14T13:04:00.000-05:002004-06-14T13:16:40.386-05:00Dee up and other Minor league stuff
I'm not going to get too optimistic about Dee Brown's return. Hitting .303 at 26 in Double A isn't that impressive. Although the BPro MLE stuff says that it projects out to be .245 in the majors (which is an improvement over his career average)
There's some confusion between youth and 'giving a guy 10 chances'. Brandon Berger is a goner. Granted, in theory, Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1086949010485478772004-06-11T04:57:00.000-05:002004-06-11T05:16:50.486-05:00Jeff Pentland: Magician or Part of the problem?
Let's look at some numbers, ok?
Cubs with Pentland, 1998 to 2002:
1998: 601 walks (6th in the NL), 1223 strikeouts (second most), .264/.335/.433 (5th/7th/5th), 212 home runs (third)
1999: 571 walks (12th), 1170 strikeouts (third), .257/.327/.420 (15th/14th/11th), 189 home runs (sixth)
2000: 632 walks (6th), 1120 strikeouts (6th), .256/.335/.411 (Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1086726673260901792004-06-08T15:10:00.000-05:002004-06-08T15:31:13.260-05:00Massive Followup Post
Let's go though the guys i've mentioned in the last year and see how they fared in the draft though 37 rounds:
Caleb Moore (East Tenn. State - C - Jr.) - Undrafted
Stephen Carter (Eastern Kentucky - OF - Sr.) - Undrafted
Brian Bixler (Eastern Michigan - SS - Jr.) - Pittsburgh, pick #52
Bryant Lange (Jackson State - OF - Jr.) - Undrafted
Kurt Suzuki (Cal St. Fullerton - C -Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1086631864570842342004-06-07T13:03:00.001-05:002004-06-07T13:11:04.570-05:00And with pick #31:
J.P. Howell: MEDIUM FRAME. SLOPING SHOULDERS. SLENDER, WIRY BUILD. BODY TYPE SIMILAR TO JAMIE MOYER. NO WINDUP, HIGH 3/4 DELIVERY. LENGTH IN BACK. OTHER PITCH, SPLIT, HARD, DOWN, LATE K ZONE BIT, OUT PITCH. DOWNER CB W/ TIGHT ROTATION. TURNS OVER CHANGE W/ SINK & DECEPTION. MOST FB'S 85-86 W/ ARMSIDE TAIL, SINK, CAN'T THROW IT STRAIGHT. LHP W/ QUALITY OFFSPEED STUFF. MUST Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1086631457488478072004-06-07T13:03:00.000-05:002004-06-07T13:04:17.490-05:00From BA's Draft Blog:
The Royals' first-round pick, Billy Butler, was announced as a third baseman but profiles best as a DH. He's got a plus bat with good raw power but has limited range, even for a corner infielder.
-- Alan Matthews
Oh great.. a DH..
way to go Allard!Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1086631245946963012004-06-07T12:58:00.000-05:002004-06-07T13:00:56.966-05:00Matthew Campbell - "MEDIUM FRAME, WELL-PROPORTIONED. LEAN, LOOSE, WIRY. RESEMBLES JAMIE MOYER. NO WIND UP. HIGH 3/4 TO NEAR OVER HEAD. COMPACT DELIVERY. MEDIUM CROSSPATH W/ 3B SPIN. WORKING VELOCITY 85-87. DOWNHILL FB PLANE, ARM SIDE TAIL. OCCASIONAL PLUS CB. HIGH 3/4 SNAP, SOME 11-5, LONG BREAK. FAIR CHANGE UP, SMALL FADE."
(Never mind the deal they made with Billy Butler, when Josh Fields Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1085772672717769032004-05-28T13:47:00.000-05:002004-05-28T14:31:12.716-05:00Draft Update
Sorry for the lack of updates, but then again, the new Blogger post format is not compatible with me. IOW, it sucks. :)
Here's the top draft-eligible college guys for each stat:
Batting average:
1- Caleb Moore (East Tenn. State - C - Jr.) .466 (193 AB)
2- Stephen Carter (Eastern Kentucky - OF - Sr.) .462 (173 AB)
3- Brian Bixler (Eastern Michigan - SS - Jr.) .443 (219 AB)
4- Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1085339262036580972004-05-23T14:07:00.000-05:002004-05-23T14:07:42.036-05:00Feel a bit better
Greinke rocked in his debut
and soon.. we'll all be in the 'Cult of Mendy Lopez'
So, just lay back and enjoy it.Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1084574874243352902004-05-14T17:42:00.000-05:002004-05-14T17:48:47.016-05:00Short comment on the trade rumors
If we go for this deal, then Baird deserves to be mocked.
Freddy Friggin Garcia?
Come on..
look at his numbers for a moment.
He pitches in Safeco Field, and here are his numbers from 2001 to 2003 on HRs allowed there.
16 (in 16 games), 15 (in 17), 9 (in 17)
I don't expect Garcia to be useful to us at all. I expect that if he becomes a Royal, he will make Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1084493459445932152004-05-13T19:08:00.000-05:002004-05-13T19:10:59.446-05:00Update
#1 - both wins were really good
Tuesday, we had a dominant time with just two pitchers
Wednesday, we had another good come from behind victory
#2 - When it comes to Juan, it appears the fans are a bit mad at time. So is Jack 'non-Baseball fan' Harry. But, I won't may much attention to Jack.
As for the new arena, that might calm down the "Royals in Downtown" people.
Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1084239790042506282004-05-10T20:37:00.000-05:002004-05-10T20:43:10.043-05:00
It seems that you've been living two lives. One life, you're Brian Anderson, Cornhusker football fan and accountant. You have a social security number, pay your taxes, and you... help your landlady carry out her garbage. The other life is lived during the summer, where you go by the alias "Al B. Anderson" and are guilty of virtually every crime against pitching which we have laws for. One of Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1084044848577701042004-05-08T14:34:00.000-05:002004-05-08T14:40:07.920-05:00Thoughts so far
Pokey Reese has hit two home runs, that says it all.
I'm sure Tony Pena didn't expect Jason Grimsley to give up a home run to Pokey Reese.
When the firesale happens, we should try to deal off a guy or two to the Braves, those trades don't seem to hurt us.
Either way, I wouldn't mind ditching Santiago, Stairs, and other guys who are close to 35 or over.
Gonzalez will stay hereRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1083992925410677922004-05-08T00:08:00.000-05:002004-05-08T00:20:12.216-05:00Greinke news
[Unrelated tidbit: After 27 games, the 2004 Royals and the 2002 Royals are both 8-19]
Aaaand..
Greinke pitched four innings.
That's right.
Four innings.
4 hits allowed. 1 run (a home run by Larry Sutton). 3 strikeouts, 1 walk.
It's surprising his arm didn't fall off due to such a grueling start. :P
Let me just start the countdown. 24 days.
24 days until they can call up ZackRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1083987905678164972004-05-07T22:45:00.000-05:002004-05-07T22:49:34.233-05:00The Gonzalez Code
Part 1, I think.
Here's what i've gathered from some quick spreadsheet work on Gonzalez's stats, using percentages for singles, doubles, triples, homers, walks, strikeouts, groundballs and flyballs. (There's other stats I could include, but I got 100% for each year, so it's fine)
Here's the results from this year
After 104 plate appearances,
31% of which ended in groundball Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1083981630637517642004-05-07T21:00:00.000-05:002004-05-07T21:17:58.000-05:00Let's put a positive spin on this
How's Pena supposed to know that Mike MacDougal wasn't quite pitching well? It's not like he blew a save in Toronto.
As well, there's some way to positively spin how Beltran blew it on that flyball that Stairs couldn't get.
And the throw by Stairs to the infield, that Desi couldn't get, and that Harvey couldn't get.
Mike MacDougal is not quite closer materialRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1083809148887085202004-05-05T21:05:00.000-05:002004-05-05T21:10:14.996-05:00Meanwhile, fallout
Word on the street: Pena yelled at the team.
Meanwhile, so far, i'm gonna declare the new lineup to be a failure. It seems that the offense is deader than ever.Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1083802993198430762004-05-05T19:23:00.000-05:002004-05-05T19:27:38.950-05:00Bleeeeh
This has to be the most disappointing team since 1992.
How long until someone links our 'homerball' to the tennis ball machine? that might be one of the culprits.
As for Kelly Stinnett, who is hailed by some, he's 0 for 2 tonight, and he's left 5 on baseRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1083629238667750832004-05-03T19:07:00.000-05:002004-05-03T19:26:27.106-05:00Skydome is a tomb
(7:07) Even Tropicana Field showed signs of life when we played there in 2003. Although, that was because Royals fans chanted "Lets go Royals"
Here's a disturbing image: Jimmy Gobble with the Johnny Damon look
(7:21)
Disturbing..
Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1083549097107109392004-05-02T20:51:00.000-05:002004-05-02T20:55:58.450-05:00Leskanic to retire at the end of the season
source
Offseason shoulder surgery cost Leskanic the entire 2002 season and he won't go through that again. He plans to retire after this season and will have surgery then. But not now.
(...)
"I mean I've got a hole in my rotator cuff. A full thickness tear all the way through," he said.
Ya know Curtis, you might want to do something about that Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1083538165358910802004-05-02T17:49:00.000-05:002004-05-02T17:53:46.746-05:00The Team Review (so far)
Jeremy Affeldt - Decent for every other start (it seems). Bouncing back from a 0K showing to pitch somewhat well today.
Brian Anderson - Disappointing. That's all you really have to say.
Kevin Appier - A mere shadow of his former glory
Shawn Camp - He's turned out to be a plesant surprise
D.J. Carrasco - Just didn't do enough to save himself
Jaime Cerda - Not too Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1083440439224727682004-05-01T14:40:00.000-05:002004-05-01T14:45:31.060-05:00Argh
Rany says it all.
Calling up Villacis is just plainly stupid.
There's no way that Villacis is any more worthy of a start than Zack Greinke.
No way in hell.
Allard can't be honest with us and tell us that the reason that Greinke didn't start is because of money.
Let's go though the reasons that Villacis was called up.
"He's a confident kid, a little bit cocky in a good way," Baird saidRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1083365807293296842004-04-30T17:56:00.000-05:002004-04-30T18:01:05.670-05:00Your starter tomorrow
Eduardo Villacis.
Now, we can bring up Jamey Wright (since the game is on May 1st)
we could bring up Zack Greinke, but we won't, due to 'service time'
but, we'll bring up Eduardo Villacis, without concern for his service time.
Villacis (I think it's pronounced Be-ya-ces) has 5 games and 2 starts for the Wranglers.
13 hits in 18 2/3 innings, 7 runs (5 earned), 1 home Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1083274963507193552004-04-29T16:42:00.000-05:002004-04-29T16:52:37.326-05:00
'I'm still the closer, right? Oh.. sorry'
Ya know.. it'd be easier to win games with a 1 run lead if you put out your closer, and not the guy who's blown two straight saves and had two more shaky saves.
Just some advice Tony. I figured you'd know it.
Some more advice.
You could leave someone in the game who has 12 strikes in 13 pitches.
Tony Pena's not that great of a manager. The one moveRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1082844293960667122004-04-24T17:04:00.000-05:002004-04-24T17:09:04.733-05:00And we have some moves
Now with KC:
Mike MacDougal (from DL)
Justin Huisman
David DeJesus
On DL:
Kevin Appier
On his way to Omaha:
D.J. Carrasco
Designated for Assignment:
Rich ThompsonRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1082783243559551272004-04-24T00:07:00.000-05:002004-04-24T00:11:33.326-05:00More pitching woes
Pena pulls the hook on Jimmy Gobble after just 79 pitches.
And then the bullpen blows another game.
First, let's revise the 'precedence list'
Camp (4/18)
Grimsley (4/22)
Carrasco (4/22)
Sullivan (4/23)
Leskanic (4/23)
Reyes (4/23)
Field (4/23)
Jimmy Gobble hasn't been too bad, it's just that Pena has put him on a pitch count, no matter how dominant he's been. At 5-1, Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1082660396806278002004-04-22T13:59:00.000-05:002004-04-22T14:04:03.873-05:00Grims
First.. in regards to Tuesday. It's always a good sign when the other team puts in a position player to pitch.
Second..
Why Grimsley?
Why Carrasco?
seriously.. the bullpen is a bit better, but I guess Tony Pena has his faith in Jason Grimsley.
No matter how deluded that may be.
The fact that MacDougal is gone fouls up the bullpen.
If he was pitching, Leskanic would be in for the 8thRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1082352909511792302004-04-19T00:35:00.000-05:002004-04-19T00:39:12.186-05:00Cal update
He hit #11 today, going 3 for 4Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1082346642818722132004-04-18T22:50:00.000-05:002004-04-18T22:54:45.826-05:00120
The number of pitches that Darrell May threw today
68 strikes
54 balls
Now, that's the ugly part of this
May struck out 8, walked 3
So, let's sum it up.
May threw 41 pitches in ABs that ended with strikeouts
14 of those 41 pitches were balls
And for his ABs where he walked guys, 13 pitches, 1 strike
May passed 100 pitches on the IBB of Ford
May threw 43 pitches in ABs/PAs that endedRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1082264719369209702004-04-18T00:05:00.000-05:002004-04-18T00:09:20.920-05:00Appier notes
I would say that his return was really ugly.
Basically, Appier still doesn't throw for much speed, and batters make contact. And in that dome, if you just make contact, it's going to be a hit.
I wouldn't say the strikezone was that unfavorable. Appier just threw alot of pitches on the corners and he threw alot of pitches that weren't strikes.
The only impressive pitches I noticedRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1082246631762484982004-04-17T19:03:00.000-05:002004-04-17T19:07:53.043-05:00Migranes?!?!
Anybody care to cite a time that a player has ever been on the 15 day DL for migrane headaches?
Yeah.. i'm sure the medical people on the team will be fired by October.
Yeah, they're not supposed to prevent that. But, just check the article hereand ask if this is really the best that we could manage for medical care.
Yeah, I don't expect anybody to emulate Elvys by trying to Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1082176817679816752004-04-16T23:40:00.000-05:002004-04-16T23:44:17.496-05:00Good news/Bad news
Bad News: Tony Pena didn't learn anything from last year, and he put Jason Grimsley in a game with runners on base. Both runners scored.
Good News: Juan Gonzalez hit a home run
Bad News: Jimmy Gobble wasn't very good tonight
Good News: Juan Gonzalez hit another home run, passing Cal Ripken in the record books
Bad News: We lost
Good News: Sweeney and Beltran also hit home Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1082146775852850842004-04-16T15:19:00.000-05:002004-04-16T15:23:35.390-05:00More Minor League stuff
Slow starts:
Shane Costa - 2 for 30
Chris Lubanski - 1 for 18
Guys hitting well:
Scott Walter - 9 for 23
and an update for Calvin Pickering.. 7 games, 9 for 20, 8 home runs, 2.221 OPS
David DeJesus is 9 for 28
And here's the home run leaders in all of Major and Minor League baseball
Izzy Alcantara (Vaqueros) - 11
Morgan Burkhart (Saltillo) - 10
Charles Smith (Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1082143835884237172004-04-16T14:30:00.000-05:002004-04-16T14:34:35.280-05:00Baseball America provides the content
Let's go though the notables mentioned in a big section about major/minors rosters
(another) Rich Thompson - Rancho Cucamonga (A - Anaheim)
Juan Brito - Tucson (AAA - Arizona)
Tony Pena - Greenville (AA - Atlanta)
Carlos Febles - Pawtucket (AAA - Boston)
Al Nipper - Sarasota, Pitching Coach (A - Boston)
David Howard - Sarasota, Hitting Coach (A - Boston)
Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1082087003912915282004-04-15T22:43:00.000-05:002004-04-15T22:47:22.263-05:00Minor League numbers
Calvin Pickering - 6 games, 8 for 17, 8 runs, 0 doubles, 0 triples, 7 home runs, 13 RBI, 1 sac fly, 1 HBP, 4 walks, 4 strikeouts, .471/.565/1.706
7 home runs in 6 games
8 hits, 7 home runs
just incredible
but, Calvin is a first baseman, and we have plenty of those around alreadyRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1081894360046671312004-04-13T17:12:00.000-05:002004-04-13T17:16:35.593-05:00Darrell
Man.. that was just ugly.
May walked 4, gave up 2 homers and struck out one.
Ugly. Ugly. Ugly.
#1 - Still no right-handed starting pitching.
Appier is coming, but as the 5th starter.
Gobble is the only starting pitcher who's done well this year, and Cleveland's not that good on offense anyways.
Reyes is still a relief pitcher.
But, nice to know that Pena still doesn't believe in 'Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1081638612724120352004-04-10T18:10:00.000-05:002004-04-10T18:14:04.250-05:00Game today
All in all, it turned out well. Fans showed up despite rain.
And then the Royals scored some runs in the 9th, and Aaron Guiel got the 'game-winning' RBI
Also, in what might be a common thing for KC pitchers, Affeldt denied he was injured.
I’m thrilled the Royals were smart enough to pluck Guiel from the scrap heap, but he’s simply miscast as an everyday player.
Uh huh. :)
(maybe Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1081563475241707472004-04-09T21:17:00.000-05:002004-04-09T21:21:45.466-05:00Hook'em Tony
The first truely decent pitching performance by a Royal is cut short.
Gobble - 6 IP, 1 H, 74 pitches
And we're gonna use up the bullpen some more, when we have Anderson coming tomorrow and Dennys Reyes (a relief pitcher) pitching SundayRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1081563076916487762004-04-09T21:11:00.000-05:002004-04-09T21:15:07.216-05:00Hey guys
Look into some RBIs..
leaving the bases loaded in two innings is a disappointment.
And oh yeah.. lay off the sacrifice buntRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1081559983167983542004-04-09T20:19:00.000-05:002004-04-09T20:23:33.296-05:00Just stop bunting please
Is there some sort of benefit of making Berroa bunt?
or making Santiago bunt, to bring up Aaron Guiel v. a left-handed pitcher.
Juan Gonzalez, at the rate he's been going, is due to become the leadoff hitterRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1081534576366081542004-04-09T13:16:00.000-05:002004-04-09T13:20:06.153-05:00More on the lefties
BPro has an article basically justifying the Pena way of thinking when it comes to starting pitching
With Dennys Reyes pitching on Sunday *groan* the Royals have the potential to have lefties pitching for about the first 20 games or so.
The numbers presented just don't consider the truth.
The truth is that right-handed hitting flourishes in Kauffman Stadium.
And let's Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1081463975991132662004-04-08T17:39:00.000-05:002004-04-08T17:43:24.483-05:00Bring Questec to Kansas City
After the first three games, it's obvious that there has to be SOME accountibility to the Umpires for the horrible jobs they can do when calling balls/strikes.
So far this year, we've seen..
Ed Montague - Who actually helped us on Monday because of his schizophrenic strike zone
Jerry Layne - Who Mike DiFelice got really mad at, and who I saw call one pitch on (Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1081456528735811612004-04-08T15:35:00.000-05:002004-04-08T15:39:17.170-05:00[G3] Please come forward if
You picked Juan Gonzalez to hit a triple before he hit a home run this yearRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1081453008439916892004-04-08T14:36:00.000-05:002004-04-08T14:40:36.796-05:00[Game 3] IGU: Balks a-plenty
Affeldt balked a runner home.
And Casey freaking Blake hits a home run off of Affeldt.
And it went over the fence that was there in 2003.
As for the HP ump, the last time Mr. Meals was HP ump in our game was Indians/Royals, game 1, June 30th of 2003. And we lost 10-5, walking 6 and striking out 5
Jerry Layne, HP ump yesterday, was also the HP ump for the game Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1081448161482948742004-04-08T13:16:00.000-05:002004-04-08T13:19:49.966-05:00[Game 3] IGU: Affeldt's pickoff move fails again
as Affeldt freaking balks before he throws to first
Geez..
Affeldt is one of our best guys, but his pickoff move sucks.Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1081381124390683102004-04-07T18:38:00.000-05:002004-04-07T18:42:31.576-05:00[Game 2] Bleh
This game shows me a few things
#1 - the hitting background is much better at Kauffman Stadium. The fence is a different color, the knoll is greener. It probably negates the effect of the fences moving back
#2 - Darrell May can't seem to finish off an inning after getting two outs
CHICAGO SOX 1ST
-M Ordonez safe at first on error by second baseman T Graffanino.
-F Thomas walked,Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1081314429663042072004-04-07T00:07:00.000-05:002004-04-07T00:10:56.106-05:00Tomorrow
I'll be at the game. So, there will be no 'in-game updates'
I will try to make some sort of post about it when I get home.Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1081296729482990312004-04-06T19:12:00.000-05:002004-04-06T19:15:55.546-05:00Will the White Sox run on Ozziehol?
Supposedly after the loss yesterday, Guillen came out with a beer can and told the guys to 'go get drunk or something, and come back Wednesday'
Ya know. I don't think this will work out well. Haha.
Ozzie's blunders from yesterday
1- putting Harris and Valentin 1-2 in the order against a LHP
2- letting Koch face Aaron Guiel, but not letting him face Matt Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1081203931671470282004-04-05T17:25:00.000-05:002004-04-05T17:29:16.060-05:00One more opening day tidbit
As if I needed another reason to dislike Bush. :DRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1081202445143551172004-04-05T17:00:00.000-05:002004-04-05T17:10:00.200-05:00[Game One] Can you believe that?
Mendy Lopez is the hero of the afternoon.
Who knew Mendy Lopez would hit two 3-run home runs in three days?
Granted, ALOT of credit goes to Billy Koch, Damaso Marte and Home Plate Umpire Ed Montague.
Mendy Lopez grabbed the door, and Carlos Beltran slammed it shut.
9-7 Royals!
You can put that on the boardRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1081195550327625252004-04-05T15:05:00.000-05:002004-04-05T15:09:34.890-05:00More bad news
Desi hurt himself
and the Wall is still ineffective
Konerko with another hit.
Brian Anderson isn't looking that good.Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1081194211596603842004-04-05T14:43:00.000-05:002004-04-05T14:47:15.763-05:00IGU
For those keeping track: Guiel's first PA started with him taking the first pitchRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1081194090445218382004-04-05T14:41:00.000-05:002004-04-05T14:45:14.640-05:00IGU
RISP for Benito.Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1081193895858274082004-04-05T14:38:00.000-05:002004-04-05T14:42:00.060-05:00IGU
Gonzalez with the first hit of the yearRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1081193617622734542004-04-05T14:33:00.000-05:002004-04-05T14:37:21.873-05:00IGU
Sandy Alomar Jr hits a HR into the left-field bullpen
and that was a home run last year tooRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1081193524359136212004-04-05T14:32:00.000-05:002004-04-05T14:35:48.623-05:00IGU
Anderson doesn't seem too impressive.
Consider this: Guillen put two of the worst possible players 1-2 in the order when you consider Anderson is a LH pitcher.
2 outs. Runner moves to third.Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1081193196504778622004-04-05T14:26:00.000-05:002004-04-05T14:30:20.716-05:00In game-updates
Boy, those moved back fences are doing alot of good now, aren't they?
2-0 in the 2nd. Anderson gives up three hits in a row. 0 outsRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1081144664698777932004-04-05T00:57:00.000-05:002004-04-05T01:01:27.716-05:00Endorsement of the week
from Lefty Malo
"Blog Find of the Week
Not only does this one win for its great name, but, bless his 18-year-old heart, the blog owner made no nod to functionality when choosing the classic, unforgettable color scheme. White-on-royal-blue makes for great pine-tar nostalgia but not sustained reading pleasure"
Well, at least I got a good laugh out of that.Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1081103204487606902004-04-04T13:26:00.000-05:002004-04-04T13:30:27.373-05:00The Fence Effect
Judging by the section in the Star about it this morning. The moving of the fences may not have a wonderous effect on our pitching.
Look at the map detailing the HRs.
Alot of them were hit in the LF bullpen or the left field GA.
And we have four left-handed starters.
And two of them are flyball pitchers.
Something tells me that it doesn't matter where the centerfield fence Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1081030109435935792004-04-03T16:08:00.000-06:002004-04-03T16:12:11.293-06:00Highlights of the Houston Games
- Jared Fernandez's pitching
- Rich Thompson steals second on a pitchout. Also tries to take home in game 2.
- Mendy Lopez crushes a home run
- Curtis Leskanic and D.J. Carrasco pull off a 'switch'
and we score alot of runs, get alot of hits and win.
Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1080498532875973892004-03-28T12:28:00.000-06:002004-03-28T12:32:25.983-06:00Oh.. yeah.. i'm around
and Jamey Wright is back, for when we need a guy to throw a few complete games (after May 1st)
and Juan Gonzalez appears happy too.
Grienke starts in Omaha.
Asencio is out for the year. And we try to claim there's no sign that something is going wrong. Something is going wrong. Obviously.
So.. we're looking at Affeldt, Anderson, May.. then..
Gobble
George (Mr. March?)Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1078716038012539652004-03-07T21:20:00.000-06:002004-03-07T21:23:43.060-06:00Cuts
Costa
Maier
Gotay
Murphy
You're cutRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1078715879056941872004-03-07T21:17:00.000-06:002004-03-07T21:21:04.106-06:00Split Squad Action
The Rockies beat the Roys
The Cubs and the Als went to a tie
the starters for the Roys
Berroa (SS)
Beltran (CF)
Gonzalez (DH)
Santiago (C)
Harvey (1B)
Gomez (LF)
Graffanino (2B)
Maier (3B)
Thompson (RF)
Greinke (P)
Beltran scored today, nobody else did.
Greinke struck out 3 in 1 2/3 innings, giving up 3 hits. I'd say it's still impressive, with strikeouts for 3 out of 5 Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1078688086679867202004-03-07T13:34:00.000-06:002004-03-07T13:37:51.013-06:00OOTP5 stuff
In absence of real stuff to mention, here's some faked stuff.
(Although first.. the KC star news includes..
Lima is enthusiastic
and..
Posnanski has a good piece on Pena)
as for the Out of the Park stuff..
Beltran got hurt, which didn't work out well since he was replaced by Manuel Ravelo (traded from Pittsburgh to Boston to KC) for 5 weeks.
Wilson Alvarez threw a no-hitter
Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1078635645098709842004-03-06T23:00:00.000-06:002004-03-06T23:03:49.060-06:00Royals on OOTP5
My first year (2003) wasn't as great as the last Royals season.
72-90, third place..
this year.. 6-5 so far.
But, the team is a bit patchwork like. Stuff didn't work out on the game like it did in real life (like with Berroa or Greinke or DeJesus)
so.. the Royals lineup against LHP
C- Gregg Zaun (FA signing)
1B- Mike Sweeney
2B- Bobby Hill (trade, Moye/Meadows to the Cubs Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1078629914318114082004-03-06T21:25:00.000-06:002004-03-06T21:28:17.936-06:00Royals win
10-7 win today over the Rangers
the starting lineup today
Relaford (2B)
Damaso Espino (3B)
Harvey (1B)
Gonzalez (RF)
Stairs (DH)
Stinnett (C)
Guiel (LF)
Mendy Lopez (SS)
Rich Thompson (CF)
I'd say some big names were missing today
And out of the batters, Mendy Lopez went 4 for 4 with 2 doubles and 2 runs, Rick Short went 2 for 2, Ken Harvey went 3 for 4 with 2 doubles, Matt StairsRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-107859184539408842004-03-06T10:50:00.000-06:002004-03-06T10:53:48.746-06:00More Spring Stuff
Rangers win 10-5
Donnie Bridges gave up 3 runs on 0 hits
Voyles wasn't much better
Doug Linton gave up some runs
MacDougal had a good inning
The pitchers on both sides combined to hit 7 batters
Another game with Texas is scheduled for todayRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1078520599491884292004-03-05T15:03:00.000-06:002004-03-05T15:06:21.576-06:00Baseball Fights and other stuff
right here
That includes Sweeney/Weaver, Graeme Lloyd and Izzy Alcantara.
As for the game yesterday.. it was probably a bit disappointing to lose. Bukvich didn't help his cause out though.
Today.. Donnie Bridges takes on Joaquin Benoit.
And.. since I have the space.. here are some changes, or other moves that I would make in Baseball
#1 - Hold the All-Star Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1078448998247545712004-03-04T19:09:00.000-06:002004-03-04T19:12:59.110-06:00One more thing
I disagree with Tony Pena about left-handed starters.
Having an all-lefty rotation would be a disaster in Kauffman Stadium. The Stadium has always favored right-handed hitting. And those batters would hit better against our pitching.
My preferred rotation is
Anderson
May
Affeldt
Greinke
Gobble or Asencio
Why Greinke?
Only because he's the best right-handed arm on the team Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1078448766964377232004-03-04T19:06:00.000-06:002004-03-04T19:09:07.873-06:00First game
and the Rangers won 9-5.
Brian Anderson pitched well
Angel Berroa hit a leadoff homer
Garth Brooks struck out and committed an error.
Mike Sweeney was out of action due to some back pains. Which is just greeat. Yeah. Hopefully he can have a healthy year, instead of one to inspire people to say "Why spend $11M on Sweeney when you have Beltran".Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1078276048337746412004-03-02T19:07:00.000-06:002004-03-02T19:10:26.496-06:00Juan bunts
"I talked to Tony and told him, 'If you need me to bunt, I'm ready, man,'" Gonzalez said after his first workout with the Royals. "We practice fundamentals. It is very important. The key of the Kansas City Royals last year was to play great fundamentals, do the little things."
At least he's enthusiastic.
And that would sorta surprise the opposition.Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1078275890491139912004-03-02T19:04:00.000-06:002004-03-02T19:07:48.670-06:00Benito
Well.. that might explain his rise in 2002.
Still, it sorta also ties in with his physical condition (which is said to be good for his age).. and some of his injury proneness.
We'll see what's true and what isn't..
Although Steroids are still overrated when it comes to the enhancement of performance. Like anybody can tell what home runs are helped by roids and what runs aren't.Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1078185155751941732004-03-01T17:52:00.000-06:002004-03-01T17:55:31.810-06:00Whoa
I didn't see this before I read the Posnanski comment.
That's definately.. uniqueRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1078169613219483422004-03-01T13:33:00.000-06:002004-03-01T13:36:29.310-06:00This week
Affeldt v. Gobble in an intrasquad game
George v. Greinke
both for an inning
meanwhile..
Garth plays this week
and Posnanski makes a 'Johnny of Nazareth' comment about Johnny DamonRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1077470472512487372004-02-22T11:21:00.000-06:002004-02-22T11:23:57.733-06:00Kyle Snyder hurt again
Injured while throwing.. surgery scheduled. Will open the year on the 60 day DL. He may miss the year.
If he misses the year, it'd be the second full year he'd miss due to injury.
Rotoworld mentions this makes Greinke a better candidate. As it should. He might be better than the other right-handed starters we have right now anyways.Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1077397112645243032004-02-21T14:58:00.000-06:002004-02-21T20:17:59.420-06:00Royals and the Hall of Fame
source material
Here are the vote totals for Royals HOFers, who were hall-eligible. For all their years on the ballot
Amos Otis - 0
Cookie Rojas - 0
Paul Splittorff - 0
Dennis Leonard - 1
Hal McRae - 0
Larry Gura - 0
George Brett - 488
Frank White - 18
John Mayberry - 0
Dan Quisenberry - 18
Willie Wilson - 10
So far.. no Royal HOFer has made it to his second ballotRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1077282202884908362004-02-20T07:03:00.000-06:002004-02-20T07:06:05.280-06:00Pitchers and Catchers report today
Maybe something will happen.. I don't know. Maybe Mitch Maier will report. I don't know. :)Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1077236422792800282004-02-19T18:20:00.000-06:002004-02-19T18:23:04.216-06:00And ESPN is.. clueless
source
Consider today's Kansas City Royals. They got a whiff of the pennant race last year and they're thinking maybe this year, if Carlos Beltran comes up really big, they'll get in. It's a nice thought. Here's another one: Trade Beltran now, when his market value is high and he's yours to trade. Think ahead.
Note: As a general philosophy.. a team that is in contention Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1077234806752571702004-02-19T17:53:00.000-06:002004-02-19T18:03:08.403-06:00Pro2
Another new formula/stat dealie.
OPS, a combination of OBP and SLG has some flaws that I realized.
#1 - Players are given credit for a hit twice. From OBP (as one hit) and SLG (as a total base).
a- If a player is 1 for 3 with a single and he was hit by a pitch, his OBP is .500, his SLG is .333
b- If a player is 2 for 4 with two singles, his OBP is .500 and his SLG is .500
a- That Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1077137498619723722004-02-18T14:51:00.000-06:002004-02-18T14:54:18.060-06:00Febles signed by Red Sox
via this morning's Star.. and the new Baseball America.
Well.. I wonder if the Yankees will rush to acquire another second baseman to continue the 'arms race'
Hehehe..Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1077058591717260642004-02-17T16:56:00.000-06:002004-02-17T16:59:10.640-06:00Another pitching stat i'm messing with
CTRL
which stands for 'Control Rating'
Here's the first formula for it..
100 minus walks per 9 innings times 4.5 minus hit-batsmen times 4.5 minus wild pitches times 4.5 plus bb:K ratio
(100-bb/9*4.5-HB*4.5-WP*4.5+BB:K)
While it's possible to get over 100, it's not likely. I think it's remotely possible to go into negative numbers too. But, you'd have Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1077000442184262252004-02-17T00:47:00.000-06:002004-02-17T00:49:59.670-06:00President Bush is ignoring the real problem
It's obvious there's an axis of evil in baseball, formed by Scott Boras and George Steinbrenner.
Come on.. A-Rod, Maddux.. it's just insane.
In happier news, Jason Whitlock was defeated soundly on ESPN in some sort of argument.Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1076959960056596262004-02-16T13:32:00.000-06:002004-02-16T13:35:16.936-06:00I have the super-random Streets and Smiths for 2004
Ya know.. where they predict the Royals will finish first on page 64 and fourth on page 32
and where they say on page 32 that the 2003 Royals are the mirror image of the 88 Cubs, who went on to.. win their division and go to the NLCS.
Streets and Smiths in 2003 said basically that the Royals had no hope of doing anything.
Shows how much theyRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1076540464514619812004-02-11T17:01:00.000-06:002004-02-11T17:03:35.090-06:00More messing around with numbers
Here are the latest formulas
Leadoff points - Which is supposed to measure who the best candidates are for leadoff hitter. Although, it appears that just great hitters in general are given high marks.
formula:
Single plus doubles times four plus triples times six plus home runs plus walks/hbp times three plus stolen bases times one point five minus strikeouts Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1076532490362126062004-02-11T14:48:00.000-06:002004-02-11T14:50:40.186-06:00NRIs
they're listed on the Royals mlb.com site
and Yankees are inviting more catchers than any other playersRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1076384033161350122004-02-09T21:33:00.000-06:002004-02-09T22:17:56.373-06:00Offerman signs with Twins
He's taking a big paycut from what he got from the Red Sox. (Due to two decent years in KC)
As a Royal, Offerman also played first base, because Bob Boone is an idiot. (Offerman wasn't too bad at hitting, but come on, Boone put Offerman at first and gave 400 at-bats to David Howard)
But, word is that Offerman's old, and probably won't do much with the Twins.
Jose "Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1076370650587686662004-02-09T17:50:00.000-06:002004-02-09T17:55:15.373-06:00Non-Roster invitees
Pitchers (11): Donnie Bridges, Shawn Camp, Zack Greinke, Eric Hiljus, Doug Linton, Dennys Reyes, Jim Serrano, Eric Thompson, Mike Venafro, Les Walrond and Kris Wilson.
Catcher (1): Mitch Maier.
Infielders (7): Gookie Dawkins, Ruben Gotay, Wilton Guerrero, Mendy Lopez, Donald Murphy, Calvin Pickering and Rick Short.
Outfielders (3): Brandon Berger, Shane Costa and Alan MoyeRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1076356198249398432004-02-09T13:49:00.000-06:002004-02-09T13:52:25.200-06:00Spring Training
Signed and Invited: Doug Linton
Invited: Alan Moye
Moye last played in 2002 in the Pioneer League. He came over with Damaso Espino in the Jeff Austin deal.Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1076289820909877752004-02-08T19:23:00.000-06:002004-02-08T19:26:07.246-06:00Affeldt's cured (for now)
It appears the problem was solved by surgery on an 'ingrown fingernail' (I've had ingrown toenails before, and they hurt).
Now, with that gone, the blisters may disappear.
And hopefully having half of a fingernail won't screw his grip up too much.Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1076024754574542122004-02-05T17:45:00.000-06:002004-02-05T17:48:16.483-06:00Promotions~!
source
among the things listed
April 10 -- Tony Peña 2004 TEAM THEME T-shirt/Dodge (First 20,000)
April 11 -- Angel Berroa Rookie of the Year Batting Helmet Easter Basket and Candy/Hy-Vee and Hershey's (Kids 14 & under), Kids Eat Free, Fun Run
May 15 -- Royals "Trucker-Style" Cap/Dodge (First 20,000)
May 16 -- Tony Peña Life-Size Poster/Roberts Dairy (Kids 14 & under), Kids Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1076021305469455222004-02-05T16:48:00.000-06:002004-02-05T16:50:47.326-06:00Jarrod Patterson saves a life
via the Royals mlb.com board
Persistence pays off in big way
By Rod Beaton, USA TODAY
Arizona minor league outfielder Luis Terrero might owe his life to Kansas City third baseman Jarrod Patterson
Outfielder Luis Terrero, left, is tied forever to Dominican Winter League teammate Jarrod Patterson.
During a game in November, while both were playing for La Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1076013345110374702004-02-05T14:35:00.000-06:002004-02-05T14:38:06.793-06:00It's here
Let's go down the list
#10 - Gettis
good - grasped the strikezone in 2003, stronger hitter, average RF
bad - heavy, hole in swing
future - AAA in 2004
#9 - Blanco
good - plays SS like Vizquel, racks up errors since he gets to so much stuff, quick hands
bad - must get stronger, career .259 hitter in the minors
future - AA in 2004
#8 - Brian Bass
good - best curveball in the Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1075947102808915932004-02-04T20:11:00.000-06:002004-02-04T20:14:03.763-06:00Prospects list
I found this on RoyalBoard. I suspect i'm getting the magazine tomorrow.
1. Zach Greinke
2. Chris Lubanski
3. Mitch Maier
4. David DeJesus
5. Colt Griffin
6. Don Murphy
7. Shane Costa
8. Brian Bass
9. Andres Blanco
10. Byron Gettis
and the 2007 lineup
"C - Adam Donachie
1B - Mike Sweeney
2B - Angel Berroa
3B - Don Murphy
SS - Andres Blanco
LF - Chris Lubanski
CF - Carlos Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1075858129478404462004-02-03T19:28:00.000-06:002004-02-03T19:31:08.793-06:00Minor League Splits
Whooooooo!!
Omaha
Wichita
Wilmington
Burlington (through May, unfortunately)
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feel free to harvest these stats.
Greinke L/R splits
Wichita (partial) -
v. LHB: batters 27 for 91 (.297), 4 doubles, 2 triples, 2 walks, 18 strikeouts
v. RHB: 17 for 65 (.262), 4 doubles, 3 HRs, 1 walk, 13 strikeouts
in Wilmington, the averages are .178 (LHB), .179 (RHB), 8/35 bb/k (Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1075849995445356292004-02-03T17:13:00.000-06:002004-02-03T17:15:34.840-06:00Spring Training Guide
Right here
"Autograph tips
Kansas City fans seeking a John Hancock from newcomers Juan Gonzalez (No. 22) or Benito Santiago (No. 30), would be served hitting the area from the third-base line to the left-field tunnel, and around the batting cages. Also, hang out around the walkways from the practice areas to the clubhouse. Autograph seekers of the visiting team should try Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-107584501223807522004-02-03T15:50:00.000-06:002004-02-03T15:52:31.060-06:00Sutter in the hall?
Due to a lack of news. Let me go though this.
What's the biggest difference between Sutter and Quisenberry?
not wins, saves, or anything. But, HOF votes.
Sutter's consistantly gotten over a 100 votes every year.
Quisenberry got 18 votes and dropped off the ballot.
Games:
Quisenberry - 674
Sutter - 661
Innings:
Quisenberry - 1043.3
Sutter - 1042.3
ERA:
Quisenberry - Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1075788507126317572004-02-03T00:08:00.000-06:002004-02-03T00:10:45.640-06:00More Misc. stats
Royals stats, 2003
Most at-bats settled on the first pitch
Ken Harvey - 80 (30 hits)
Sweeney's line on 3-2 counts:
.214/.633/.357
that's 6 for 28 with 32 walks
AZL Royals I - 7.24 runs per gameRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1075777516450764822004-02-02T21:05:00.000-06:002004-02-02T21:07:34.810-06:00Ken Harvey
Due to an absense of other topics. Let's go over some Ken Harvey stuff.
Hitting - Not too bad. Alot of groundballs though. Awkward grip and swing. Hit lefties well.
Fielding - The stats don't seem to reflect him fielding-wise. Big soft hands. And for a player his size, he has good range. Maybe the sight of Ken lunging at groundballs is hypnotic. Although, he did win a fielding awardRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1075766866036404342004-02-02T18:07:00.000-06:002004-02-02T18:10:04.186-06:00Next Monday
BA releases the top 10 Royals prospects.
But, I bet i'll get the magazine this week.Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1075664274492323432004-02-01T13:37:00.000-06:002004-02-01T13:40:10.610-06:00Appier and more
The Star reports Kevin Appier is hard at work in the Dominican Republic. While Benito Santiago can't make it to the DR due to passport issues.
And some more numbers
Runs per game:
AL
Highest - 5.67 (1936)
Lowest - 3.41 (1968)
NL
Highest - 7.36 (1894), 5.68 (1930)
Lowest - 3.33 (1908)
League BA
AL
Highest - .292 (1921 and 1925)
Lowest - .230 (1968)
NL
Highest - .309 (1894),Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907396.post-1075527614007245022004-01-30T23:40:00.000-06:002004-01-30T23:42:27.903-06:00Other thoughts
The Garth invite should be in good fun. (Lets face it, it's Garth doing this for charity, under a manager who is also a fan of fun. Expect something interesting to occur). What it brings is more attention to the team at Surprise. And the media, even if they're covering Garth, would be bound to notice the Royals if they win the Cactus League again in 2004. Hey, it shouldn't cost Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784877802784260449noreply@blogger.com