Will the Royals make the playoffs this season?

[TLO]

Royals currently 36-32, (as of 6/15). Go on the record and we can check back in on who was right and wrong at the end of the season.

[alnorth]

Since I bet $250 that the Royals would win at least 83 games, I sure hope so.

[KCwolf]

Originally Posted by Nzoner

I put money on them in Vegas in March to win the AL and to win the WS so of course I'm voting hell yes

I'm w/this Guy

[Silock]

Nope.

No reason other than "Because Royals."

[Deberg_1990]

Ok, changed my opinion.

Royals make playoffs as last WC. Then quickly get bounced in the one game play in game.

/cause Royals.....
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[TribalElder]

[Sure-Oz]

If this offense remains avg consistently and the pitching holds up and doesnt faze too much i think it can be done.

Detroits BP won't get better and verlander is struggling bad

[cosmo20002]

POLL FAIL--

No **** YEAH!!! option

[teedubya]

I'd vote "doubtful". This is Kansas City sports, after all.

[teedubya]

Originally Posted by Three7s

If they play like they have over the last 2 weeks, then I don't think there's any question that they'll make the playoffs. Problem is, they'll cool off eventually, but how much? I'm on the fence.

Sveum does seem to have these hitters batting with more confidence. I'm not sure if that is fool's gold, yet, or not.

[lewdog]

The last thing we need right now is this kind of ****ing press!

Come on Big Smoke, you are better than this.

n00b

[Anyong Bluth]

I'd give them no worse than a 1 in 15 chance.


Baseball is such a game of streaks, and with 162, a grind, not to mention unfortunate injuries, but I think this year looks promising- the cluster of AL teams around the WC is a bit unsettling, but hopefully it works out and the rest aren't all hovering around a WC spot come the start of August.

[CoMoChief]

I'm not saying "Not a chance".

Clearly there's a chance. Last year they had a chance.

As long as they don't have a fallout prior to the ASG like last season, they'll be in an even better position. It also helps that DET isn't playing so well, but you also can't expect them to keep on playing at such level either. They have the talent to win the WS.

And whlie the Royals are one of the hottest teams in baseball right now, you can't expect their level of play last this long, unless by some miracle these guys just now finally "get it" and things are starting to click (finally) to where they can consistently perform like legit every day big leaguers that can compete against live big league pitching.

The question is too broad....way too much baseball left to be played IMO. I'll answer once we hit the end of July, after coming out of the ASG break.

[wazu]

Originally Posted by CoMoChief

The question is too broad....way too much baseball left to be played IMO. I'll answer once we hit the end of July, after coming out of the ASG break.

You should wait until October to weigh in. Otherwise you might not be right.

[TLO]

Originally Posted by CoMoChief

The question is too broad....way too much baseball left to be played IMO. I'll answer once we hit the end of July, after coming out of the ASG break.

That's what makes it a fun question to think about.

I'm all in with this team. Apart from last year, my best memories from the Royals were the 03 season.It's hard to fathom that a whole generation of fans, (including myself), have never seen playoff baseball in KC.

It's time for that to end.

I believe the Tigers will continue to have struggles with their pen, and I wonder if Verlander is dealing with some sort of injury?

This is a big series coming up.

[Three7s]

Originally Posted by Big Smoke

That's what makes it a fun question to think about.

I'm all in with this team. Apart from last year, my best memories from the Royals were the 03 season.It's hard to fathom that a whole generation of fans, (including myself), have never seen playoff baseball in KC.

It's time for that to end.

I believe the Tigers will continue to have struggles with their pen, and I wonder if Verlander is dealing with some sort of injury?

This is a big series coming up.

I think Verlander's problem is his velocity. He used to be able to touch 100 mph and have near perfect control over all his pitches. Now it's in the mid-90s, and his secondary pitches have suffered because of it.