Comments on Rany on the Royals: Are The Royals In The Wrong League?

1) The decision to stay in the AL was unbelievably...

2009-06-22T13:02:39.773-05:00

1) The decision to stay in the AL was unbelievably stupid. 9 home games a year against the Cardinals means 9 games of 35,000+ in Kauffman, and a rivalry that actually means something.

2) Anybody who thinks pitchers batting constitutes boring baseball doesn't understand baseball. It adds levels of strategy that don't exist with the DH.

Wrong league? As in we should be the International...

2009-06-20T19:46:30.222-05:00

Wrong league? As in we should be the International League?

Perhaps the Pacific Coast League?

That makes more sense after watching this punking hte Cards are giving us.

How long until the Card/Cub series would be as sta...

2009-06-20T00:44:12.932-05:00

How long until the Card/Cub series would be as stale as Sox/Twins? Being competitive is what makes these series.

The problem with drawing more fans when playing th...

2009-06-18T23:30:35.148-05:00

The problem with drawing more fans when playing the Cubs and Cardinals is that MOST of the additional fans would be of those two teams. Therefore it might offset somewhat the allure of playing in the NL cause it would be like trading home games for road games.

And I cannot STAND Cardinal fans!

I think the more interesting counterpoint r.e. the...

2009-06-18T17:06:47.043-05:00

I think the more interesting counterpoint r.e. the National League Central move is less about results than it is about draw, and what those prospects could do for this organization.

It's shortsighted to judge the potential could have been move in terms of only AL dominance - other than the fact the Yankees play there and spend a lot more money than anyone else, there's no

I agree with Jonk. The argument that the Royals sh...

2009-06-18T16:27:46.824-05:00

I agree with Jonk. The argument that the Royals should have switched leagues in order to cut the cost of a DH is just plain dumb.

Every team has 25 guys on its roster, and every team attempts to find the best players it can to fortify its bench. I just can't accept the argument that a solid 25-man roster WITHOUT a DH would be that much significantly less than a 25-man roster WITH a

I'm not sure how much weight the having-to-pay-a-D...

2009-06-18T15:13:11.156-05:00

I'm not sure how much weight the having-to-pay-a-DH idea carries.

It is "money that the Royals just have never had," yet they have given a bunch of money to middle relievers like Kyle Farnsworth.

There are plenty of live arms out there every year, and there are plenty of veteran guys (think Russell Branyan) who could be signed cheapily to DH.

There&

Aside from the Royals' recent success against NL t...

2009-06-18T14:58:12.015-05:00

Aside from the Royals' recent success against NL teams, the real mistake in not changing leagues boils down to economics. NL clubs regularly play DHs (other than some interleague series) and therefore don't have to pay for a DH. Having this additional starter costs money. Money that the Royals just have never had. Additionally, the Royals would have drawn bigger crowds at the K with

Anybody know why the pecking order back in 1997 wa...

2009-06-18T14:27:46.333-05:00

Anybody know why the pecking order back in 1997 was first choice to Kansas City, second to Milwaukee, third to Minnesota? Just curious how the Royals supposedly got first choice...although I've always suspected that was just a front and that the Brewers were pegged for it all along.

The best thing about the Royals staying in the AL ...

2009-06-18T11:59:54.874-05:00

The best thing about the Royals staying in the AL is not having to watch the pitcher bat. Pitchers batting is one of the worst moment in sports, matched only by watching guys who can't shoot free throws.

Who would have thought that it would be Greinke to...

2009-06-18T10:48:44.997-05:00

Who would have thought that it would be Greinke to end the streak? Worse yet, we have to beat Danny Haren today to win the series.

>"Are The Royals In The Wrong >League?" Sure they...

2009-06-18T04:37:53.381-05:00

>"Are The Royals In The Wrong >League?"

Sure they are, but I think American Legion Baseball has an age limit

Rany, have you hired your exorcist yet? Zack hasn...

2009-06-17T22:04:39.260-05:00

Rany, have you hired your exorcist yet? Zack hasn't won a game since you last saw him, and the Royals keep making terrible non-plays in his games.

The Royals look like the Keystone Cops in the 4th....

2009-06-17T20:23:14.284-05:00

The Royals look like the Keystone Cops in the 4th. Really embarrassing, especially with our ace on the mound and a meh D-backs squad.

As far as the radio show goes, it would be nice if...

2009-06-17T19:01:29.237-05:00

As far as the radio show goes, it would be nice if there was some consistency to when it is on. Checking the podcast is ok but live would be better.

I agree with Mike. Please keep the reminders comin...

2009-06-17T17:58:57.171-05:00

I agree with Mike. Please keep the reminders coming. I live way far away, so don't hear the show live on a radio, but via podcast whenever I remember to check for one, which is usually after reading a reminder here.

One other thing to think about is that nine extra wins per year would mean lesser draft picks every year. Maybe no Greinke. Maybe no Butler. Maybe no Gordon. Who knows

Rany, are you a closet Scrub fan? I can't believe ...

2009-06-17T17:56:18.395-05:00

Rany, are you a closet Scrub fan? I can't believe you would discredit the Cardinals like that. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the Royals. However, I truly appreciate the Cardinal organization, coaching, and fan base. The cubs, have one of those aspects and that's the fans. Also, their is a reason why people call Wrigley the biggest bar on Chicago. Most people are there to drink, not watch

Eric, I agree with you, to a point. But I think i...

2009-06-17T16:47:33.205-05:00

Eric,

I agree with you, to a point. But I think it's important for Rany to try to "sell" his show to his audience here, because we're mostly Royals fans, and the type of people who will tune in. Plus, the show hasn't aired at the same time every week. There has been some variation in the days and times it runs, based on the station's programming.

Rany - I mean this is the nicest possible way...p...

2009-06-17T15:40:30.805-05:00

Rany -

I mean this is the nicest possible way...please stop pimping your radio show on your blog. For some reason, it just strikes me as a bit amateurish. I come to your blog to read your thoughts on the Royals; if I want to hear your thoughts on the Royals, I will tune in. I do not like feeling like I'm reading an advertisement for your radio show.

I hope you can

They have this new thing called the wild card now,...

2009-06-17T14:18:51.038-05:00

They have this new thing called the wild card now, if you're really that worried about the Cubs. And seeing as the team has been up for sale for MORE THAN TWO YEARS and nothing has happened yet, I wouldn't hold my breath with this Ricketts guy getting the team.

Stats ... Moving leagues. Rany your stats are a ...

2009-06-17T13:57:02.442-05:00

Stats ...

Moving leagues.

Rany your stats are a little simple. The question you are answering is does the AL have an advantage over the NL in interlegue play. The conclusion you are drawing is that the Royals will play better in the NL than the AL.

That conclusion is not what you tested. If you wanted to test that, you would have to simulate a season of the

I thought the dogs were STRIKE and Rambo. Cause th...

2009-06-17T11:00:23.656-05:00

I thought the dogs were STRIKE and Rambo. Cause that's what he throws..?

I'm with Curtis. It blows my mind that we just ha...

2009-06-17T10:20:40.692-05:00

I'm with Curtis.

It blows my mind that we just had a horrible, typically-Royal month, and then, through the tears, I see that we're within 5 games of first place.

We're getting a second chance.

Please, let's not find out if this division will be gracious enough to afford us a third.

We just had one of the most craptastic months in t...

2009-06-17T09:40:32.698-05:00

We just had one of the most craptastic months in the history of baseball, and then put together a nice little run of beating kid brothers five out of six games, and we wake up 4.5 games out of first place.

Why would we want to leave the AL Central?

My brother is a Cardinals fan -- please, God, forg...

2009-06-17T08:45:20.537-05:00

My brother is a Cardinals fan -- please, God, forgive him -- and we have the AL vs. NL argument all the time. Luckily, the facts are on my side for backing up my points about the AL being the stronger of the two leagues, with 12 straight All-Star Game victories, a solid majority of World Series wins over the past two decades, and the recent win-loss record in Interleague play.

I'm