Royals 2013 Kansas City Royals Repository Thread - Page 113

duncan_idaho · 10:01 AM

Proposed 2013 Slogan: Tigers: They're what's for dinner
Actual 2013 Slogan: Come to Play
A better, more accurate, or alternative slogan: All in, no panic, we promise.

Dayton Moore has pushed all his chips in and is riding on King/Jack suited, hoping it comes together, he gets some good luck, and he hits the nuts by the river card. There's potential, oh yes, there's potential. There's also risk.

At the midway point, Dayton is left counting on the river card. The flop and turn didn't help him, and he's looking at the Tigers holding a pair of Queens and the Indians holding a pair of 9s. His 2013 plan hasn't failed - yet - but the odds are not in his favor.

Burning questions updates below.

Burning Questions for 2013:

1) Will the improve rotation be improved enough? Does James Shields pitch like a fringe No. 1 away from Tampa Bay? Does Ervin Santana pitch to his highest upside in his walk year? Can Jeremy Guthrie build on his strong performance as a Royal in 2012? Can Wade Davis bring his new mentality- and velocity - back to the rotation?

Midseason check-in: Yes, the rotation is certainly improved enough. Shields has pitched like a fringe No. 1 and Santana is having his best season. Guthrie has horrible peripherals but has continued to perform well at his home park and eat innings on the road. Davis brought neither his kick-ass mentality or improved velocity back to the rotation and is in Luke Hochevar/Hiram Davies territory.

2) When will Luke Hochevar be shown the door?
Midseason check-in: It appears, never, at this point. Hochevar has been solid in non-leverage situations, though pretty much every time he has been used with men on base in an inning, it has been a disaster.

3) Does Hosmer bounce back?
Midseason check-in: It took some time, but Hosmer's performance from June 1 on is probably the most encouraging thing about the 2013 season so far.
4) Can Moustakas hit for a whole season like he did in the first half of 2012?
Midseason check-in: Nope. Moustakas was god-awful, then great for about 3 weeks, then god-awful again. He has been better since he started working with Brett and Grafol but still has a long way to go.
5) Who regresses?
Midseason check-in: Welp, Alicides Escobar is not a surprising name here (though Yost's stubborn insistence on hitting him second is ridiculous). Billy Butler is a surprise. He isn't having a terrible year - still contributing a lot to the offense - but he's not hitting for the average or power he has displayed over the past several years.
6) Who plays 2B?
Midseason check-in: A whole bunch of people, and not that great. Gio is at least getting a shot, though he once again is not doing much with it.
7) Can Jeff Francoeur be at least replacement level, rather than epic horrible level?
Midseason check-in: Hahahahahahahahahahaha
8) Will Dayton Moore survive to see 2014?
Midseason check-in: Outlook uncertain. Probably still around, unless the team completely tanks in the second half and he does something foolish. My guess - he sacrifices Ned Yost this offseason and gets one more shot with a new manager in 2014.
9) Will Danny Duffy come back healthy? And if he does, is he the same, better or worse?
Midseason check-in: Yes. Velocity looks the same, and it looks likely he is the same guy as before.
10) And the big one: Has KC added enough to run down the big-money Detroit Tigers?
Midseason check-in: Doesn't look like it, does it?

KChiefs1 · 03-24-2013, 12:35 AM

When is their next game on tv?

Al Bundy · 03-24-2013, 06:29 AM

I only buy the flat billed hats. I curve them myself. It is quite easy to do.

Wilson8 · 03-24-2013, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KChiefs1

When is their next game on tv?

Sunday, March 24 @Chi White Sox 3:05 PM MLBN (delay) MLB.com

Monday, March 25 vs. LA Dodgers 8:10 PM FSKC, MLBN KCSP 610, MLB.com

Tuesday, March 26 @Seattle 3:05 PM KCSP 610, MLB.com

Wednesday, March 27 vs. Chi Cubs 8:10 PM FSKC, MLBN (delay) MLB.com

Ceej · 03-24-2013, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al Bundy

I only buy the flat billed hats. I curve them myself. It is quite easy to do.

You're so buff.

duncan_idaho · 03-24-2013, 11:55 AM

I hate Getz as much as anyone, but Gio has yet to do anything when given a chance to show he's a better option.

His work with the bat in spring training this year wasn't quite as disappointing as his hitting has been in his big-league stints, but it still wasn't very good.

I want Gio to make it clear he's the best option, but he just hasn't done it.

Mama Hip Rockets · 03-24-2013, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I hate Getz as much as anyone, but Gio has yet to do anything when given a chance to show he's a better option.

His work with the bat in spring training this year wasn't quite as disappointing as his hitting has been in his big-league stints, but it still wasn't very good.

I want Gio to make it clear he's the best option, but he just hasn't done it.

I agree. He's done absolutely nothing with the opportunities he's been given.

Archie F. Swin · 03-24-2013, 12:20 PM

I didn't take too many pics from the game I saw: Mariners @ Royals 3-13-13, just two good ones

KCUnited · 03-24-2013, 03:23 PM

The White Sox can mother**** themselves but the facility they share with LA in Glendale is fantastic.

Gordon homers to make it 3-1 Royals in the 5th.

Mama Hip Rockets · 03-24-2013, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archie F. Swin

I didn't take too many pics from the game I saw: Mariners @ Royals 3-13-13, just two good ones

Nice.

Al Bundy · 03-24-2013, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I hate Getz as much as anyone, but Gio has yet to do anything when given a chance to show he's a better option.

His work with the bat in spring training this year wasn't quite as disappointing as his hitting has been in his big-league stints, but it still wasn't very good.

I want Gio to make it clear he's the best option, but he just hasn't done it.

Exactly, however Getz has never done anything to prove he is the guy. He is Dayton Moores guy and that is what is important.

**alnorth** · 03-24-2013, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I hate Getz as much as anyone, but Gio has yet to do anything when given a chance to show he's a better option.

His work with the bat in spring training this year wasn't quite as disappointing as his hitting has been in his big-league stints, but it still wasn't very good.

I want Gio to make it clear he's the best option, but he just hasn't done it.

Yep, I would have been more upset if it were close, but it wasn't. Gio flat got his ass beat, I'm sure at some point he'll get another chance, but he's never taken advantage of his chances.

**alnorth** · 03-24-2013, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCUnited

The White Sox can mother**** themselves but the facility they share with LA in Glendale is fantastic.

Gordon homers to make it 3-1 Royals in the 5th.

Only problem is they did a terrible job with figuring out the shade. Most of the seats, you fry. Everything is brightly-colored and reflects light back onto you.

KCUnited · 03-24-2013, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alnorth

Only problem is they did a terrible job with figuring out the shade. Most of the seats, you fry. Everything is brightly-colored and reflects light back onto you.

I like the sun, plus the concourse is big enough to accommodate the shade seekers. I got chilly in the late inning shade at Surprise yesterday.

Elliot Johnson with a triple in the 9th.

O.city · 03-24-2013, 05:24 PM

Obviously NSFW

Deadspin ‏@Deadspin 5m
Is this really the Royals mascot getting a lap dance from a totally nude woman (NSFW, obvs.): http://deadsp.in/prmEWef

Cephalic Trauma · 03-24-2013, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O.city

Obviously NSFW

Deadspin ‏@Deadspin 5m
Is this really the Royals mascot getting a lap dance from a totally nude woman (NSFW, obvs.): http://deadsp.in/prmEWef

12-11-2012, 09:59 AM
duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $1850308	2013 Kansas City Royals Repository Thread Proposed 2013 Slogan: Tigers: They're what's for dinner Actual 2013 Slogan: Come to Play A better, more accurate, or alternative slogan: All in, no panic, we promise. Dayton Moore has pushed all his chips in and is riding on King/Jack suited, hoping it comes together, he gets some good luck, and he hits the nuts by the river card. There's potential, oh yes, there's potential. There's also risk. At the midway point, Dayton is left counting on the river card. The flop and turn didn't help him, and he's looking at the Tigers holding a pair of Queens and the Indians holding a pair of 9s. His 2013 plan hasn't failed - yet - but the odds are not in his favor. Burning questions updates below. Burning Questions for 2013: 1) Will the improve rotation be improved enough? Does James Shields pitch like a fringe No. 1 away from Tampa Bay? Does Ervin Santana pitch to his highest upside in his walk year? Can Jeremy Guthrie build on his strong performance as a Royal in 2012? Can Wade Davis bring his new mentality- and velocity - back to the rotation? Midseason check-in: Yes, the rotation is certainly improved enough. Shields has pitched like a fringe No. 1 and Santana is having his best season. Guthrie has horrible peripherals but has continued to perform well at his home park and eat innings on the road. Davis brought neither his kick-ass mentality or improved velocity back to the rotation and is in Luke Hochevar/Hiram Davies territory. 2) When will Luke Hochevar be shown the door? Midseason check-in: It appears, never, at this point. Hochevar has been solid in non-leverage situations, though pretty much every time he has been used with men on base in an inning, it has been a disaster. 3) Does Hosmer bounce back? Midseason check-in: It took some time, but Hosmer's performance from June 1 on is probably the most encouraging thing about the 2013 season so far. 4) Can Moustakas hit for a whole season like he did in the first half of 2012? Midseason check-in: Nope. Moustakas was god-awful, then great for about 3 weeks, then god-awful again. He has been better since he started working with Brett and Grafol but still has a long way to go. 5) Who regresses? Midseason check-in: Welp, Alicides Escobar is not a surprising name here (though Yost's stubborn insistence on hitting him second is ridiculous). Billy Butler is a surprise. He isn't having a terrible year - still contributing a lot to the offense - but he's not hitting for the average or power he has displayed over the past several years. 6) Who plays 2B? Midseason check-in: A whole bunch of people, and not that great. Gio is at least getting a shot, though he once again is not doing much with it. 7) Can Jeff Francoeur be at least replacement level, rather than epic horrible level? Midseason check-in: Hahahahahahahahahahaha 8) Will Dayton Moore survive to see 2014? Midseason check-in: Outlook uncertain. Probably still around, unless the team completely tanks in the second half and he does something foolish. My guess - he sacrifices Ned Yost this offseason and gets one more shot with a new manager in 2014. 9) Will Danny Duffy come back healthy? And if he does, is he the same, better or worse? Midseason check-in: Yes. Velocity looks the same, and it looks likely he is the same guy as before. 10) And the big one: Has KC added enough to run down the big-money Detroit Tigers? Midseason check-in: Doesn't look like it, does it? Last edited by duncan_idaho; 07-15-2013 at 10:01 AM..
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