tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post5967472507616210249..comments2023-11-02T08:28:08.286-05:00Comments on Rany on the Royals: A Tale Of Two Narratives.Ranyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09713226276377020284noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-39592841979903313352014-07-25T07:11:56.717-05:002014-07-25T07:11:56.717-05:00If you are correct about Wade Davis and the most i...If you are correct about Wade Davis and the most innings without an extra base hit he has surpassed Cadaret with 47.2 innings. Not an official stat but an accomplishment not the less. royals85https://www.blogger.com/profile/16816293044417996947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-53443004286315515332014-06-01T18:36:34.639-05:002014-06-01T18:36:34.639-05:00Thanks Rany for laying down the law. OK, we've...Thanks Rany for laying down the law. OK, we've survived May without a total collapse- unless you count being swept at home by the Astros, so let's chalk that up as a positive. Need I remind anyone that "This is The Year", when GMDM's plan reaches its nexus and we can now expect big things. While I am a diehard fan and will continue to go to, watch, and listen to their games Rogers Writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16461082408368788625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-82776823119769880142014-06-01T10:04:28.295-05:002014-06-01T10:04:28.295-05:00In response to Marl LaFlamme from WAAAAY earlier, ...In response to Marl LaFlamme from WAAAAY earlier, I think one of the reasons DM still has a job is because he is nice to the media. The don't put out much public pressure on him. I mean, look hos they reacted to Scott Pioli after just 4 years. I think that has SOMETHING to do with it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14530090166299351849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-57006393932162001742014-06-01T00:44:55.524-05:002014-06-01T00:44:55.524-05:00Who was that guy the Royals started tonight? They&...Who was that guy the Royals started tonight? They'd have done better to track down Eduardo Villacis and give him a second chance!Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00025084603769153259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-70174959139459414022014-05-29T21:17:22.278-05:002014-05-29T21:17:22.278-05:00Hey Bob, do you pay Rant for this content and opin...Hey Bob, do you pay Rant for this content and opinions? I don't so I assume you don't either. The man has a family and a full time job. This is his hobby. He will write when he can and when he sees fit. He has no obligation to you, me, or anyone else. Michael S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05540103973535229550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-26133607814172945282014-05-29T12:26:25.485-05:002014-05-29T12:26:25.485-05:00Wake up Rany. Are you still covering the team. I...Wake up Rany. Are you still covering the team. If not, close down the blog.Bobinkchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11411714742288137274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-39913484461415415652014-05-28T23:05:46.520-05:002014-05-28T23:05:46.520-05:00The Royals payroll will most likely increase witho...The Royals payroll will most likely increase without Shields next year. There is no chance they can go out and get a fa without additional cuts. Dayton has done well at landing pitching and defense. He has not done well at getting offense. Trades most often worry me when he makes them. Ventura is more like 50% of the equation. We have two players other teams fans wish they had. Ventura and Perez.Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12595006061200128093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-35753850934450256772014-05-28T09:42:36.055-05:002014-05-28T09:42:36.055-05:00Good news on Ventura = horray! With his pitch rep...Good news on Ventura = horray! With his pitch repertoire, though, and with us being in the middle of an elbowgeddon, I remain braced for a TJ stint. But for now my spirits are lifted a bit. Which they need. This series against Houston has been the opposite of pleasurable, is what I am trying to say.<br /><br />Goodness, I sound like Eeyore.twmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09435570180342463224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-49603844574776023292014-05-27T14:41:55.494-05:002014-05-27T14:41:55.494-05:00Zimmer = damnit again.
What is the word for whe...Zimmer = damnit again. <br /><br />What is the word for when your usual level of depression dips a bit lower? That is how being a Royals fan feels sometimes. Never really happy, just less depressed for a while and then more depressed.twmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09435570180342463224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-46251964953532158872014-05-27T14:05:59.523-05:002014-05-27T14:05:59.523-05:00Lots can happen between this year and next year. T...Lots can happen between this year and next year. Trades, FA signings, etc. Granted, this is horrible news on Ventura, but this injury alone doesn't mean the rest of this year and all of next year are lost. As talented as the kid is he only makes a difference in 20% of the teams games.Michael S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05540103973535229550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-76291031778281619632014-05-27T07:39:33.921-05:002014-05-27T07:39:33.921-05:00It's hard to not see this year and next as now...It's hard to not see this year and next as now lost. If Ventura is indeed out with tj surgery the future is scary at best. For now we at least have Shields. Next year we will have now have Vargas as our ace. Guthrie will be our number two with Duffy Chen and probably Wade Davis finishing out staff. We will still have a good defense with the leagues worst offense. Is next year the beginning ofFordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12595006061200128093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-81238569982857952662014-05-26T22:01:52.655-05:002014-05-26T22:01:52.655-05:00Ventura MRI = damnit.Ventura MRI = damnit.twmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09435570180342463224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-6968370355361337382014-05-26T02:17:07.783-05:002014-05-26T02:17:07.783-05:00I certainly hope the Royals wouldn't hire some...I certainly hope the Royals wouldn't hire someone who blindly buys into other peoples' statistics *and* has absolutely zero idea about how the game is actually played on the field..<br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13821334149177201380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-62380360344488534402014-05-24T14:12:47.398-05:002014-05-24T14:12:47.398-05:00After 8 years, the narrative seems pretty clear to...After 8 years, the narrative seems pretty clear to me. The Royals are, after all, Dayton Moore's team at this point. They have been created in his image (so to speak). He is good at developing a pitching staff (especially bullpens), good at identifying defensive talent, and good at managing contracts (maybe even great). He is, however, god awful at putting together an offense and managingAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14530090166299351849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-52584363753438846162014-05-21T08:26:59.518-05:002014-05-21T08:26:59.518-05:00The Pena III era has begun.The Pena III era has begun.Fast Eddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12318089894697640479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-73874856514045055862014-05-20T19:28:48.795-05:002014-05-20T19:28:48.795-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14530090166299351849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-19942424410726064792014-05-18T21:23:57.582-05:002014-05-18T21:23:57.582-05:00Please remind me of the second-half swoon the Tige...Please remind me of the second-half swoon the Tigers had last year. Is that the one we prayed they'd have so the Royals, winners of 9 straight and 16 out of 20 after the All-Star break could make up some ground? Because as I recall, the Royals actually fell BACK a game in the standings then because the Tigers (and Indians) did so well at the same time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-37050741951945184522014-05-18T11:34:03.555-05:002014-05-18T11:34:03.555-05:00I am also a mixed bag of emotions. The starting r...I am also a mixed bag of emotions. The starting rotation has been so much better than anticipated, and the offense so much worse, and I have no clear feelings about the team. Mostly though, I am frustrated that in 2014 we are still seeking clarity about our team and both its near and long-term futures. twmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09435570180342463224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-37795230135578465562014-05-18T10:23:38.142-05:002014-05-18T10:23:38.142-05:00I subscribe to the good narrative, and here's ...I subscribe to the good narrative, and here's why. Almost every baseball person alive agrees that you can't win a playoff spot in April/May, but you sure can lose one. The Royals lost it in May last year. Sure they clawed back and gave it a run, but they never truly had much of a chance. Staying even through the first two months would be a huge help, especially if we have a strong secondMichael S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05540103973535229550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-78662561256492401512014-05-17T22:58:22.418-05:002014-05-17T22:58:22.418-05:00That's a pretty good point that there should b...That's a pretty good point that there should be at least some improvement from Butler, Hosmer and Gordon (probably add Moustakas), but even with "some" improvement, will there be sufficient offenseKansas Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16630367629067743935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-73864820445664677522014-05-17T19:23:26.757-05:002014-05-17T19:23:26.757-05:00The fact that the Royals are about .500 with Butle...The fact that the Royals are about .500 with Butler, Hosmer, and Gordon combining for 3 HR causes a sort of backwards optimism for me. Everyone else is hitting (for power) about as expected--although I'd expected a little more power from Cain, too.<br /><br />If Hosmer they all (or even 2 out of 3) sort of have "corrections" that get them back closer to expected totals, those hot First Baptist Church, Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15768053150781309812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-43932717826176286002014-05-17T08:14:22.987-05:002014-05-17T08:14:22.987-05:00I get very weary of Dayton Moore whining about not...I get very weary of Dayton Moore whining about not getting enough attaboys for finishing over .500 once in 7 (full)seasons. Guess what, Dayton? EVERY other team has done that also, all but two of them have a better record than you, and 23 of them have made the playoffs in that time (plus two others in 2006, which was not a full season, but was after you were hired)<br /><br />Every other team KHAZADhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06625151001857035616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-77372555952268098342014-05-16T23:24:07.095-05:002014-05-16T23:24:07.095-05:00Great analysis. Sadly, I have to favor the bad na...Great analysis. Sadly, I have to favor the bad narrative.<br /><br /><b>The Bad Narrative says that the Royals are six games behind the Tigers, and it’s only May 16.</b><br /><br />After tonight's games, they're 7 back, plus the Tigers have 4 games in hand, and have won 13 of the last 16<br /><br /><b>So – barring a Tigers collapse, which is certainly not impossible, given their Jazzbumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07337490817307473659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-61178064701123174942014-05-16T20:46:35.563-05:002014-05-16T20:46:35.563-05:00Trust the process. Trust the process a little more...Trust the process. Trust the process a little more. Okay, now let's call it something else, but you still have to trust it. It's friggin disgusting that this guy still has a job.Mark LaFlammehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05078311850822126859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-43394332788378133932014-05-16T20:36:19.353-05:002014-05-16T20:36:19.353-05:00Oh, Dayton... Just stay the course... http://www.r...Oh, Dayton... Just stay the course... http://www.royalsreview.com/2009/7/23/958950/stay-the-course<br /><br />Hard to believe that was written five (!!) years ago. As long as Dayton is here, things will never change.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00967364257656897151noreply@blogger.com