tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post5455734125936938253..comments2023-11-02T08:28:08.286-05:00Comments on Rany on the Royals: Reason #1: The Boss.Ranyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09713226276377020284noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-42628176059775943512008-04-17T17:32:00.000-05:002008-04-17T17:32:00.000-05:00Just to end any confusion...Offerman in fact leads...Just to end any confusion...Offerman in fact leads with a .385 OBP as a Royal; Kevin Seitzer is third at .380. Brett's OBP was just .369, but you have to consider the era he played in (not to mention the fact that his Royals OBP is his *career* OBP - he didn't have his decline phase elsewhere.)<BR/><BR/>Offerman's .306 batting average as a Royal also ranks first, incidentally; Brett is second atRanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09713226276377020284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-11440545998068461232008-04-17T15:23:00.000-05:002008-04-17T15:23:00.000-05:00One of Dayton's mistakes is letting Jeff Keppinger...One of Dayton's mistakes is letting Jeff Keppinger go, but I think you covered that with Rob awhile back. He looks like a productive everyday player with the Reds this year (and he starts on my fantasy team.)Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12275276577448843877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-29001343124417449282008-04-17T11:19:00.000-05:002008-04-17T11:19:00.000-05:00Hindsight being 20/20, Baird could have chosen Dan...Hindsight being 20/20, Baird could have chosen Dan Uggla in the 2005 Rule 5 draft.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-9890522121015507272008-04-17T09:12:00.000-05:002008-04-17T09:12:00.000-05:00Baird helped PROVOKE Zack's breakdown by rushing h...Baird helped PROVOKE Zack's breakdown by rushing him to the majors as if the kid had an expiration date, then allowing numerous pitching coaches to try to completely retool him. And since we're talking about Ibanez, let's not forget why he left - Baird thought that Raul only had a couple of decent seasons left, and so would only go 2 years on the contract. Raul wanted three, and if KC had Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-37566736991114845552008-04-17T08:58:00.000-05:002008-04-17T08:58:00.000-05:00Charles, I don't think Scossia thinks Pena can hi...Charles, I don't think Scossia thinks Pena can hit THAT well! But remember; he had Pena then Gathright coming up so he could afford to pitch outside and let Pena swing at balls and still have Gathright up next if a miracle happened and Pena walked. Personally, I wouldn't be too worried with those two coming up even with a runner at second. <BR/><BR/>I know, I know, Gathright had three hits lastGaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17085503187232730359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-74121856007062235202008-04-17T07:50:00.000-05:002008-04-17T07:50:00.000-05:00Fiore didn't have enough plate appearances, nor di...Fiore didn't have enough plate appearances, nor did Chili Davis (who was another guess of mine). It is Offerman.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-32567613460946379242008-04-17T04:01:00.000-05:002008-04-17T04:01:00.000-05:00One thing Baird should get a lot of credit for is...One thing Baird should get a lot of credit for is how he handled Greinke nervous breakdown in '06.<BR/><BR/>A lot of people would have just given up on a pitcher who walked out of spring training after losing 17 games the previous season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-82580056056219737622008-04-17T02:10:00.000-05:002008-04-17T02:10:00.000-05:00For the inquiring minds, the answer is Offerman.For the inquiring minds, the answer is Offerman.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-18133021562721749212008-04-17T00:30:00.000-05:002008-04-17T00:30:00.000-05:00I agree with the comments about running ourselves ...I agree with the comments about running ourselves out the game.<BR/><BR/>Particularly Gathright going to third with Butler up and one out. <BR/><BR/>Gordon running on Vlad . . . yeah, well.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10638582449500572579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-28867992391247685262008-04-17T00:22:00.000-05:002008-04-17T00:22:00.000-05:00As the guy who said this would be the night we fin...As the guy who said this would be the night we finally ran ourselves out of the game... well, so much for that.<BR/><BR/>Really, though folks, there is no way we are going to get THAT situational pitching to go THAT well. Meche pitched his way out of jams in the 4th, 5th and 6th.<BR/><BR/>Ramirez pitched into and partially out of a jam in the 7th. Gobble got the LOOGY's out to close that out...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-21110217999610680592008-04-17T00:09:00.000-05:002008-04-17T00:09:00.000-05:00According to MLB Gameday this was the pitch sequen...According to MLB Gameday this was the pitch sequence that Leo Nunez threw to Maicer Itzuris.<BR/><BR/>1. 96mph-Fastball-Foul<BR/>2. 87mph-Changeup-Foul<BR/>3. 84mph-Slider-Foul<BR/>4. 84mph-Slider-Foul<BR/>5. 88mph-Splitter-Ball<BR/>6. 95mph-Fastball-Ball<BR/>7. 83mph-Changeup-Flied out to Left<BR/><BR/>Four different pitches. 96mph fastball. 83mph changeup at the end. Not only that, but the Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12275276577448843877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-34078809163531616422008-04-16T23:42:00.000-05:002008-04-16T23:42:00.000-05:00I'm glad you didn't throw Baird under the bus like...I'm glad you didn't throw Baird under the bus like you did Bell. Great write, as usual.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-44003835251149090122008-04-16T23:39:00.000-05:002008-04-16T23:39:00.000-05:00Have to agree. I love aggression on the basepaths ...Have to agree. I love aggression on the basepaths but this is pretty ridiculous. Gathright is our fastest baserunner, he's on 2nd base, and there's only one out. He will score from 2nd, why try and steal 3rd? It was all him, too, because Teahen stayed put at first. Bad decision on Joey's part. I know he's supposed to just now be learning from Kuntz how to read the pitcher better, but someone Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-43179409095202518712008-04-16T23:26:00.000-05:002008-04-16T23:26:00.000-05:00This night looks destined to be the night where we...This night looks destined to be the night where we finally run ourselves right out of a game.<BR/><BR/>3 Runs, 11 hits, 2 walks, 1 runner reached on error through 7 innings.<BR/><BR/>FOUR BASERUNNERS LOST: Gathright (pickoff in 1st); Gordon (stretching single to double in 4th); Butler (not hustling to first); Gathright (trying to steal THIRD in 7th). When are we going to stop this?<BR/><BR/>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-24842857028004977302008-04-16T22:09:00.000-05:002008-04-16T22:09:00.000-05:00Rany, I love reading your thoughts! Keep the fait...Rany, I love reading your thoughts! Keep the faith brother. Too bad your partner in crime (Rob) has apparently given up on his childhood team. I dont know how someone can do that. This is my team for better or for worse. And I agree with you, better times are near.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-10430332306248003172008-04-16T21:55:00.000-05:002008-04-16T21:55:00.000-05:00Not Joyner --Doesn't fit the Batting Average clue ...Not Joyner --<BR/><BR/>Doesn't fit the Batting Average clue given by Gary -- but Tartabull had at least two of his 5 seasons with an OBP over .390.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-26888625344462874582008-04-16T21:11:00.000-05:002008-04-16T21:11:00.000-05:00I think that the mystery OBP man may be Waldo Joyn...I think that the mystery OBP man may be Waldo Joyner. I had a hunch and on a quick scan his stats while with KC seem to bear me out. He had enough PA's, anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-88976593780809220922008-04-16T21:05:00.000-05:002008-04-16T21:05:00.000-05:00paul--we tried to re-sign ibanez, but he chose sea...paul--<BR/>we tried to re-sign ibanez, but he chose seattle. i think that he just wanted to go back to seattle (he spent the first years of his career there). there's not a whole lot you can do about that. he was an animal though. RBI machine at times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-14471589817537083552008-04-16T21:01:00.000-05:002008-04-16T21:01:00.000-05:00I'd forgotten both of them were Royals (for good r...I'd forgotten both of them were Royals (for good reason maybe), but neither had 700 AB or PAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-35962952515376250282008-04-16T20:54:00.000-05:002008-04-16T20:54:00.000-05:00Mike Fiore has a .401 Royals lifetime OBP, but I'm...Mike Fiore has a .401 Royals lifetime OBP, but I'm sure you did not mean him, and Warren Cromartie had a .313 BA, and I'm also sure you did not mean him.<BR/>-BobDDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-21312353351748033602008-04-16T20:37:00.000-05:002008-04-16T20:37:00.000-05:00Did we just let Ibanez walk to Free Agency? I don...Did we just let Ibanez walk to Free Agency? I don't remember how he left. I do remember him getting red hot for weeks at a time and carrying the Royals to wins virtually by himself.<BR/>Keep up the good work Rany.<BR/>Anyone else think west coast games hurt their work performance the next day?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-67230916994650940752008-04-16T20:25:00.000-05:002008-04-16T20:25:00.000-05:00Once again, Rany, great post. I look forward to r...Once again, Rany, great post. I look forward to reading your posts every day.<BR/><BR/>Two things:<BR/><BR/>1. You must go to royals corner and read our posts. I noticed the hispanic panic.<BR/><BR/>2. If you ever want a free dinner in a great chicago resturaunt let me know! It'll be on me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-62887437611478595022008-04-16T18:41:00.000-05:002008-04-16T18:41:00.000-05:00Jose Offerman -- he was one of the first guys the ...Jose Offerman -- he was one of the first guys the Royals took off the scrap heap. Ibanez was another.<BR/><BR/>I am with Kevin, there is no comparison between Sweeney and Brett. Look at an era-adjusted stat like BP's EQA. Brett's career EQA was .296, and Sweeney's is .280.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10638582449500572579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-68648075599876108812008-04-16T18:05:00.000-05:002008-04-16T18:05:00.000-05:00That's true, Aaron, but it is important to conside...That's true, Aaron, but it is important to consider the era in which Brett played when making that comparison. That Brett played in an era that favored pitchers makes his accomplishments MUCH more impressive than Sweeney's.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596521730246226610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-19276392745311539092008-04-16T17:41:00.000-05:002008-04-16T17:41:00.000-05:00What absolutely stuns me is how shortchanged Mike ...What absolutely stuns me is how shortchanged Mike Sweeney was in his career. His numbers percentage-wise (obp, ba, slg, etc) are all right next to George Brett. Brett had a little more than twice the ABs that Sweeney did, but Sweeney would have had more HRs and RBIs and slightly fewer doubles if you double his ABs. He may not have been a HOFer but 2500 hits with 400 HRs and 600 doubles would Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14237664501159005571noreply@blogger.com