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#946 |
I'll **** anything that moves!
Join Date: Jan 2022
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I don't want to take anything away from Cleveland. Those ****ers just keep winning, and that's the name of the game.
I think they've been a tad lucky, though. They're 6-2 in extra inning games, which is a bit of a stretch, both in wins, and the number of times they've already gone to extras. They've got a few hitters, but they're pretty comparable to ours, for the most part. Their starting pitching is nothing special, and that might be the thing that bites them in the ass eventually as that bullpen starts to get worn down. Because that's been the biggest key to their season thus far: their bullpen has been very good. And they've got a below average defense. Right now, I honestly think we're the better team, but we've just go out there and ****ing do it. This whole division has owned our asses for the past several years. It's time we turn that right the **** around. We'll finally get our first shot at Cleveland in a couple weeks. And looking ahead further, we've got Cleveland coming to town for a four game set the last weekend of June. If both teams are still neck and neck, that stadium should be rocking with a playoff atmosphere. It's been a GREAT Spring so far, and I think it's gonna be a very fun Summer. LFG. |
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#947 |
George Brett shit his pants
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: At the Bellagio
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Why Royals is good understand how I do not why good baseball in 2024 blown is mind how Royals good
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#948 |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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Cleveland's secret is the bullpen, that's not a secret for anyone who watched the Royals 10 years ago, great bullpens can mask a lot of other weaknesses because if you can get any kind of lead you can ride them to the finish. Cleveland's bullpen has been great. Clase is a cyborg and he's having that kind of season. Cade Smith closed out the game today and was throwing gas. Scott Barlow would probably still be our closer if he was here, but he might be Cleveland's 5th or 6th best reliever so far.
Royals do need another OF bat, but the most important piece might be a reliever or two who other teams will fear once we take Ragans or Lugo out. |
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#949 | |
Champs!
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Kansas City
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Davis was also a starter, but his career thrived when he became a reliever and was nearly unhittable, especially with that cutter. |
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#950 |
MVP
Join Date: Feb 2013
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#951 |
Repeal the 19th Amendment
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: RGV TX (via KC & ATX)
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#952 |
Keep Camp Home!
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: St Joe MO
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Lugo leading the al in era and wins and ragans leading in k's. Royals starters are 1, 11 and 20 in AL ERA. Who would have guessed?
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#953 |
Woman should only make babies
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Apartment "G UNIT!"
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#954 | |
I'll **** anything that moves!
Join Date: Jan 2022
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The rotation is ****ing great. If we had a C+/B- outfielder, a B reliever, and a B+/A- reliever on this team, in addition to what we already have, we'd be ****ing nails. Would love to see someone(s) emerge into those roles from within, but if it doesn't happen within the next month, how willing will we be to make some difficult decisions and make a deal? And I reaaaally wonder if/when Jordan Lyles is ever coming back. Having him in the bullpen would/could really clear a few things up. |
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#955 | |
George Brett shit his pants
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: At the Bellagio
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#956 |
I'm with the Banned
Join Date: Feb 2009
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Undoubtedly, there will be. But it's friggen fun at the same time. I'd also ad Pasquawatamietomatoe to that list of people that will improve. He struggled for a long stretch which killed his numbers. But is improving back to what i would expect.
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#957 |
M-I-Z-Z-O-U
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Kansas City
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Gavin Cross turning back into what they thought he was going to be would be one hell of a boost for 2025 and beyond.
Overall, the minor leagues have had a pretty nice start to the season. KC has some trade chips it could use now. C.J. Alexander, Chandler Champlain, Bubic, Lynch, Noah Cameron, Eric Cerantola, even Nick Loftin... all pieces that could have some nice value in trade. The teams that are bad don't really have much to offer for the most glaring need - a LH-hitting OF with some pop - but bullpen reinforcement is always an option. |
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#958 | |
I'm with the Banned
Join Date: Feb 2009
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#959 | |
Keep Camp Home!
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: St Joe MO
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#960 |
The Insider
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Lake of the Ozarks
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Bullpen pieces can always be added for minimal prospects.
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