tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post2097858668438490447..comments2023-11-02T08:28:08.286-05:00Comments on Rany on the Royals: Royals Time Capsule, Part 1.Ranyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09713226276377020284noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-21978268301464581772009-01-13T10:35:00.000-06:002009-01-13T10:35:00.000-06:00Concerning the Mark Davis FA 1990signing. I certai...Concerning the Mark Davis FA 1990signing. I certainly did not foresee the complete disappointment that he was to become. I did however wonder why he was signed. I remember looking at his numbers for the year 1989 in comparison to our young closer at that time Jeff Montgomery. Except for number of saves ( Steve Farr had been put in a number of save situations for the Royals that year ) The royalfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12854074010868325639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-18781314257128368112009-01-12T17:28:00.000-06:002009-01-12T17:28:00.000-06:00Shouldn't part of the job of the GM be to sell his...Shouldn't part of the job of the GM be to sell his owner on his ideas of improving the team? Maybe Allard could have done the Royals better with his real ideas, but as long as Glass wasn't buying into them, he was going to fail.Antonio.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08740155942210835984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-87802940817398843582009-01-10T11:07:00.000-06:002009-01-10T11:07:00.000-06:00Well excuse me for looking more at recent numbers ...Well excuse me for looking more at recent numbers than past numbers. His walk rates and contact rates both jumped last season. Was it a fluke? Possibly. But niether you nor I can say for sure. If he comes in and gives us a .350+ OBP in 200 or so at bats, I happen to believe he'd be a useful bench player.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-59001845057796202382009-01-10T06:29:00.000-06:002009-01-10T06:29:00.000-06:00Rany, why is the Baseball Prospectus book on the 1...Rany, why is the Baseball Prospectus book on the 1980's on "hiatus"? What's the deal if you can share? Thansk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-8707349266233651922009-01-09T20:16:00.000-06:002009-01-09T20:16:00.000-06:00Willie Bloomquist. Career 322 OBP. On-base guy.S...Willie Bloomquist. Career 322 OBP. On-base guy.<BR/><BR/>Someone's looking at last year's numbers and ignoring the big picture. Oops ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-44248246421210248022009-01-09T17:45:00.000-06:002009-01-09T17:45:00.000-06:00Bloomquist was signed first for his versatility (h...Bloomquist was signed first for his versatility (he's played every position in the infield and outfield), and secondly to compete with Callaspo. This is a good, cheap signing. <BR/><BR/>For those that like to harp continually on OBP as if it's the only aspect you need to win, he had a .377 OBP last season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-37590110959500315922009-01-09T17:03:00.000-06:002009-01-09T17:03:00.000-06:00Hey, i'll take Bloomquist over Tony Pena, Jr. May...Hey, i'll take Bloomquist over Tony Pena, Jr. Maybe now they can turn Tony into a pitcher!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-26873559003824384712009-01-09T15:07:00.000-06:002009-01-09T15:07:00.000-06:00FYI -- According to MLBTR, the Royals signed Willi...FYI -- According to MLBTR, the Royals signed Willie Bloomquist to 2 yr, $3 Mil contract. And for some unknown reason Moore said his best opportunities were at 2nd and Center Field? What about Crisp? Not sure about this signing quite yet, veteran yes, but better than Callaspo? Guess we'll have to wait & see...Jimmy Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462860799687892350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-72456013078503076872009-01-09T14:03:00.000-06:002009-01-09T14:03:00.000-06:00That 1989 team was actually very good, possibly th...That 1989 team was actually very good, possibly the 2nd best team in baseball (yes the offense was abyssmal, but the pitching staff was sweet), unfortunately, that was before the WC and the best team in baseball was in our division. <BR/><BR/>As good as that staff was, it could have been even better, had we not traded away David Cone and Danny Jackson for a backup (and injured) catcher and a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-86545726899728377972009-01-09T12:30:00.000-06:002009-01-09T12:30:00.000-06:00Stop dreaming of Orlando Hudson and Orlando Cabrer...Stop dreaming of Orlando Hudson and Orlando Cabrera. Our middle infield help? Willie Bloomquist. Yes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-31368188778788725702009-01-09T12:08:00.000-06:002009-01-09T12:08:00.000-06:00Just an FYI, in the second Cone trade we got the g...Just an FYI, in the second Cone trade we got the great Chris Stynes. Ouch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-44565586499061706752009-01-09T10:55:00.000-06:002009-01-09T10:55:00.000-06:00I firmly believe that most of Baird's problem stem...I firmly believe that most of Baird's problem stemmed from the horrific state of the franchise that Herk left.<BR/><BR/>Don't believe me? Here are Herk's first round draft picks (1990 to 1999):<BR/>Joe Vitello<BR/>Johnny Damon<BR/>Sherard Clinkscales<BR/>Jim Pittsley<BR/>Michael Tucker<BR/>Jeff Granger<BR/>Matt Smith<BR/>Juan LeBron<BR/>Dermal Brown<BR/>Dan Reichert<BR/>Matt Burch<BR/>Jeff Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-13570408609553244512009-01-07T23:53:00.000-06:002009-01-07T23:53:00.000-06:00Rany - thanks for humoring me and finally mention...Rany - thanks for humoring me and finally mentioning how terrible the Mark Davis deal was. I'll agree with your assessment that Storm was a DUMB signing, without question, however the Mark signing is still in my unwavering opinion the worst move EVER in Royals history. You're right - who knew he'd suddenly suck so bad? Regardless of whether we knew then or we know now, it doesn't change that Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-27831915923758303302009-01-07T18:34:00.000-06:002009-01-07T18:34:00.000-06:00"...the Royals offense continued to suffer, and th...<I>"...the Royals offense continued to suffer, and the team continued to finish around .500."</I><BR/><BR/><BR/>Man, that stings.Shelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514566296885869946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-54875009293233752702009-01-07T17:34:00.000-06:002009-01-07T17:34:00.000-06:00this post got me all nostalgic... about BP. as a l...this post got me all nostalgic... about BP. as a long time jays fan i will always be sad about 85... but somehow the royals eventually became one of my favourite teams... anyways, i think i was introduced to BP in 97... DEFINITELY by 98.. it was the old books that looked like they were printed on typewriter... or am i imagining that. sadly my friend threw out all of his old books before either aAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-31017415492843094772009-01-07T16:02:00.000-06:002009-01-07T16:02:00.000-06:00Felix Jose -- one of my first non George Brett bas...Felix Jose -- one of my first non George Brett baseball cards -- I think a '94 Upper Deck card of him making a sliding catch in the outfield. As a little boy, i was confused as to how Felix Jose and Jose Lind had the same name. Anyways....<BR/><BR/>Minda can stay on this site if she wants... doesn't need to go to a girly site at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-37710003300468515572009-01-07T14:51:00.000-06:002009-01-07T14:51:00.000-06:00A Felix Jose memory...In the opening game of a "bi...A Felix Jose memory...<BR/><BR/>In the opening game of a "big" series against the White Sox (probably '94), he leads off with a triple against Jack McDowell, only to be promptly picked off of 3rd base seconds later. Yeah, dumb trade!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07956150813181569695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-64009461835504771912009-01-07T14:41:00.000-06:002009-01-07T14:41:00.000-06:00I have a friend formerly employed by the Chiefs fr...I have a friend formerly employed by the Chiefs front office. Scott Pioli is set to be named GM to be announced later this week. Terms have been agreed on by Clark and Scott.....final details just need to be ironed out. Herm and assistants are fired with assistants able to re-interview for their jobs through Scott. This is a good day for Chiefs fans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-34722394959650953852009-01-07T12:35:00.000-06:002009-01-07T12:35:00.000-06:00It wasn't that Allard was incapable of digging out...It wasn't that Allard was incapable of digging out, it was that Glass prevented him from receiving a shovel to dig with. If Allard had the resources and money that Dayton enjoys he would have been remembered in a better light. Allard was a good scout, a good Royals representative, and did a good job of selling the franchise to players. I would like to see him get another shot someday as I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-69780349275058010042009-01-07T11:29:00.000-06:002009-01-07T11:29:00.000-06:00I have to agree with kcghost: the disaster started...I have to agree with kcghost: the disaster started with Herk. Allard Baird proved incapable of digging out of the hole they were in, but Herk was the worst evaluator of talent in the history of the Royals franchise.pjbroncohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08277672919143161617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-42502801273653428032009-01-07T10:55:00.000-06:002009-01-07T10:55:00.000-06:00I generally like Optimistic Rany except when he co...I generally like Optimistic Rany except when he convinces me to draft John Bale (instead of Cliff Lee!!) in an AL-only league.OJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09019945327104100949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-39461016125097170582009-01-07T09:16:00.000-06:002009-01-07T09:16:00.000-06:00I have always felt that the Saberhagen trade marke...I have always felt that the Saberhagen trade marked the true "End of an Era" for the Royals. You traded a CYA pitcher for a never-was (Miller), a has-been (Reynolds), and an a guy who might break-out after three average years. Basically it was a Sabes for Jefferies trade.<BR/><BR/>You don't trade a guy who your fans have a strong affinity for without getting something very good in return. Yes, kcghosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06362423366736243156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-1009180099820954942009-01-06T22:37:00.000-06:002009-01-06T22:37:00.000-06:00Rany, I have a good news/bad news update for you.F...Rany, I have a good news/bad news update for you.<BR/><BR/>First, the bad news. My company, which should remain nameless but won't, Cerner, has finally blocked your blog. This is something I realized only today... and considering I check your blog daily (often two and three times) means it is a very recent change. I've yet to figure out how to spend my time between Excel worksheets with your blogPhilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03565981889694970176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-18260691727534210162009-01-06T22:29:00.000-06:002009-01-06T22:29:00.000-06:00I am with you and Jeff. The 1994 team had me think...I am with you and Jeff. The 1994 team had me thinking good things about where we were headed, too. I never had any clue of the train wreck that was coming our way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-28179440343832569982009-01-06T18:53:00.000-06:002009-01-06T18:53:00.000-06:00Now I'd like to see what Optimistic Rany had to sa...Now I'd like to see what Optimistic Rany had to say. Are you going to share Part II?Mindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12296930777620801951noreply@blogger.com