It was a hell of a run

[petegz28]

It hurts, yes it hurts badly. But back in April no one had us going to the World Series. We were dreaming of just making the playoffs and we go to the last out of Game 7 of the World Series. We can all spend the next few months playing the what-if game but it came down to 2 teams, 1 game and 1 out. Sadly we ended up on the short end of that stick but we made one hell of a run.


Been a hell of a season and I know several of us hung onto every pitch, every swing and every run all season long. Even though we lost, it was all worth it and I would take a World Series loss over watching 2 other teams in the World Series any day!

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Umps' fault

[ChiTown]

I feel bad, but Jesus Christ, this team was just amazing this year. I just feel good about what they achieved. Major ups to this entire Franchise.

[Bl00dyBizkitz]

Wish I could feel the same way.

But it was just that close.

[Crush]

Even though they lost, thank you Royals for a magical season. For the first time in my life, I watched a meaningful baseball in October. They came back from 7-3 in the Wildcard. They swept the best team in the baseball in the ALDS. They swept the team with the most homers in baseball in the ALCS. They took a dynasty to 7 games in the World Series and kept it close against one of the greatest pitching performances in World Series history. Thanks again 2014 Kansas City Royals for a truly magical season.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

You had a season as good as anyone could have reasonably hoped for. Better, actually. One of the greatest streaks in playoff history, too. Bumgarner was just a machine and the Giants so rarely make fundamental mistakes (Blanco and Perez's massive misplays being the glaring exception). They are a very, very tough team to beat.

Sorry that it didn't work out for you all, but you have nothing to hang your head about. Be proud of what the team accomplished and get ready to retool for next year.

[Three7s]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

You had a season as good as anyone could have reasonably hoped for. Better, actually. One of the greatest streaks in playoff history, too. Bumgarner was just a machine and the Giants so rarely make fundamental mistakes (Blanco and Perez's massive misplays being the glaring exception). They are a very, very tough team to beat.

Sorry that it didn't work out for you all, but you have nothing to hang your head about. Be proud of what the team accomplished and get ready to retool for next year.

The crappy part is there was a way that the Royals could have kept it tied, but what's done is done. The Royals had one guy to beat and couldn't get it done. Hat's off to Bumgarner. He's an above average regular season pitcher, but he's the best in the history of the game in the post-season. It's no surprise how the Giants have achieved this dynasty with him.

The Royals need to approach this off-season by looking towards getting another starter. Doesn't even need to be ace caliber with Ventura. Just need another guy with the ability to keep the Royals in the game. Also need a corner outfielder. Get those two things, keep our bullpen in tact, and I like our chances next year.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Originally Posted by Three7s

The crappy part is there was a way that the Royals could have kept it tied, but what's done is done. The Royals had one guy to beat and couldn't get it done. Hat's off to Bumgarner. He's an above average regular season pitcher, but he's the best in the history of the game in the post-season. It's no surprise how the Giants have achieved this dynasty with him.

The Royals need to approach this off-season by looking towards getting another starter. Doesn't even need to be ace caliber with Ventura. Just need another guy with the ability to keep the Royals in the game. Also need a corner outfielder. Get those two things, keep our bullpen in tact, and I like our chances next year.

I will say this: I hope the last two nights illustrates to those who constantly clamor for the bunt why it is such a poor tactical decision.

Bumgarner was all over the place to Infante and went 2-0 to Escobar. Giving up an out with a hot hitter like Escobar in that situation is just malpractice. He was one of the Royals' best hitters.

Once Bumgarner got the easy out at first he settled down and basically slammed the door from there.

Yost has a team full of speed demons and he managed that inning afraid of the double play. You're still going to need a hit to drive the run in even if you get a bunt, so why give the out up right away, especially when Escobar was going to see a fastball on 2-0 (which he did)?

That was foolish, cowardly managing, and it cost the Royals their best chance to tie the game or take the lead.

[Three7s]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I will say this: I hope the last two nights illustrates to those who constantly clamor for the bunt why it is such a poor tactical decision.

Bumgarner was all over the place to Infante and went 2-0 to Escobar. Giving up an out with a hot hitter like Escobar in that situation is just malpractice. He was one of the Royals' best hitters.

Once Bumgarner got the easy out at first he settled down and basically slammed the door from there.

Yost has a team full of speed demons and he managed that inning afraid of the double play. You're still going to need a hit to drive the run in even if you get a bunt, so why give the out up right away, especially when Escobar was going to see a fastball on 2-0 (which he did)?

That was foolish, cowardly managing, and it cost the Royals their best chance to tie the game or take the lead.

Agreed

Yost made two mistakes tonight. Not taking out Guthrie to start the 4th and bunting in that situation. If you're looking for another reason, it was Panik's play on that ball up the middle hit by Cain. If we get 1st and 3rd with no one out there, the Royals are in complete control, regardless of Bumgarner coming in soon.

Just sucks.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Originally Posted by Three7s

Agreed

Yost made two mistakes tonight. Not taking out Guthrie to start the 4th and bunting in that situation. If you're looking for another reason, it was Panik's play on that ball up the middle hit by Cain. If we get 1st and 3rd with no one out there, the Royals are in complete control, regardless of Bumgarner coming in soon.

Just sucks.

You can't control great plays by the other team. You can control managerial incompetence, because they are common sense decisions.

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I will say this: I hope the last two nights illustrates to those who constantly clamor for the bunt why it is such a poor tactical decision.

Bumgarner was all over the place to Infante and went 2-0 to Escobar. Giving up an out with a hot hitter like Escobar in that situation is just malpractice. He was one of the Royals' best hitters.

Once Bumgarner got the easy out at first he settled down and basically slammed the door from there.

Yost has a team full of speed demons and he managed that inning afraid of the double play. You're still going to need a hit to drive the run in even if you get a bunt, so why give the out up right away, especially when Escobar was going to see a fastball on 2-0 (which he did)?

That was foolish, cowardly managing, and it cost the Royals their best chance to tie the game or take the lead.

Agreed. If you have to point to a play its that one IMO.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

You had a season as good as anyone could have reasonably hoped for. Better, actually. One of the greatest streaks in playoff history, too. Bumgarner was just a machine and the Giants so rarely make fundamental mistakes (Blanco and Perez's massive misplays being the glaring exception). They are a very, very tough team to beat.

Sorry that it didn't work out for you all, but you have nothing to hang your head about. Be proud of what the team accomplished and get ready to retool for next year.

This.

You may not have won the WS, but you did get what you've been asking for for a LONG time.

Baseball is back in KC.

[Crush]

This was fun. Let's do it again next year gents.

[Valiant]

Sucks, but a great run. These kids did all of this with no experience.

We no longer have hope for the future, we have expectations.

Cheers Royals.

[TribalElder]

Glad I didn't buy game 7 tickets