tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post6698409492865352442..comments2023-11-02T08:28:08.286-05:00Comments on Rany on the Royals: Rob & Rany Returns! (One Night Only.)Ranyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09713226276377020284noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-30358701538592768442009-04-07T10:59:00.000-05:002009-04-07T10:59:00.000-05:00I am not surprised that Rob Neyer's retrospectosco...I am not surprised that Rob Neyer's retrospectoscope remains selective. He remembers well his chiding that Dayton spent too much money on Jose Guillen but forgets that he said the same of Gil Meche. Why can't Rob (or other writers) say "Dayton overpaid on the Guillen signing and I suspect he overpaid for Farnsworth, too. But the Meche and Cruz signings, as well as extentions to Soria and Greinke,Walt Znoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-45599026890232297102009-04-06T08:42:00.000-05:002009-04-06T08:42:00.000-05:00rey rey-Rob didn't stop being a fan. He merely sto...rey rey-<BR/><BR/>Rob didn't stop being a fan. He merely stop writing about them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-12988211010478621612009-04-05T15:48:00.000-05:002009-04-05T15:48:00.000-05:00'Diehard' wasnt used...'fan' was.He gave up being ...'Diehard' wasnt used...'fan' was.<BR/><BR/>He gave up being a 'fan' of the Royals a few years back. Where I come from there such a thing as stop being a fan. <BR/><BR/>Anyone is entitled to an opinion but his isnt that of a Fan. Rany should just get a writer that is Mets or Tigers fan to do the q/a next time.rey reynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-4573396519833488212009-04-05T10:02:00.000-05:002009-04-05T10:02:00.000-05:00Rey Rey:Er, what's your point? Does he have to be...Rey Rey:<BR/><BR/>Er, what's your point? Does he have to be a die-hard fan in order to have legitimate opinions?Shelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514566296885869946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-30770278571967019522009-04-05T00:55:00.000-05:002009-04-05T00:55:00.000-05:00Im sorry but I dont consider Rob a Royals fan. Fa...Im sorry but I dont consider Rob a Royals fan. Fans of teams dont stop being fans b/c they are unhappy with whatever. Rob gave up and in my opinion, stopped being a Royals fan.rey reynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-78820975376624691652009-04-04T14:44:00.000-05:002009-04-04T14:44:00.000-05:00That there is, David, that there is. And if Kila e...That there is, David, that there is. And if Kila ends up spending more time at DH rather than at 1B then my point - and my concern - will still stand. When I said "playing time" I meant actually playing, not just hitting in the DH role. The DH at AAA is where baseball careers go to die.Caspernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-73035943004895586042009-04-04T13:01:00.000-05:002009-04-04T13:01:00.000-05:00There is a DH in Omaha as well.There is a DH in Omaha as well.Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-2529431153268274092009-04-04T11:40:00.000-05:002009-04-04T11:40:00.000-05:00Changing the subject slightly, has anyone thought ...Changing the subject slightly, has anyone thought about the Shealy demotion beyond the fact that he cleared waivers? I'm a Kila supporter, though probably more of a realistic one then the die-hards that emerged last summer. I'm concerned about the Shealy demo because I'm afraid he's going to take playing time away from Kila down in Omaha. We may have lessened the logjam at firstbase in KC but we Caspernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-36137880444422196382009-04-04T02:39:00.000-05:002009-04-04T02:39:00.000-05:00I am expecting a drop of about .200 points in OPS ...I am expecting a drop of about .200 points in OPS from Aviles this season as he plays every day.<BR/><BR/>But I do think that Butler and/or Gordon are due for a break out season. Aren't they? Please.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-49437005117925705722009-04-03T22:10:00.000-05:002009-04-03T22:10:00.000-05:00regarding who is this year's AvilesUnfortunately t...regarding who is this year's Aviles<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately they did not promote Aviles because they thought he would be good, but because TPJ stunk so bad. They kept Gload and Guillen as middle-of-the-order hitters. If the only chance to bring up 'another Aviles' is the historical sucktacity of TPJ, then the odds of anyone out of the no one who gets the midseason callup, to end up being anotherBobDDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-63145309906044757832009-04-03T20:41:00.000-05:002009-04-03T20:41:00.000-05:00And Jamey Wright made the roster. I thought the Ro...And Jamey Wright made the roster. I thought the Royals actually had a good reason for releasing Joel Peralta, but I guess not.<BR/><BR/>Serenity now, serenity now.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596521730246226610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-89074844673347418112009-04-03T20:18:00.000-05:002009-04-03T20:18:00.000-05:00TPJ made the roster. All optimism I had for this ...TPJ made the roster. All optimism I had for this season is now gone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-69671061284384713852009-04-03T19:45:00.000-05:002009-04-03T19:45:00.000-05:00Fellow Royals Fans: Thanks for standing alongside ...Fellow Royals Fans: Thanks for standing alongside me in supporting of our beloved team! It hasn’t been easy having last made the playoffs in 1985 and watching every team but Expos/Nationals reach them since, failing to finish even 2nd in our division since 1995 and only enduring one winning season in 14 years. Our time will eventually come – I hope. Cheers to hoping we erase all this in 2009!Justin Andrew Andersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-76286351772756047112009-04-03T19:13:00.000-05:002009-04-03T19:13:00.000-05:00Oooh kc star. My podcast guess now seems less like...Oooh kc star. My podcast guess now seems less likely.Drewfussnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-73594840297048990532009-04-03T18:38:00.000-05:002009-04-03T18:38:00.000-05:00"He’s done nothing in Arizona to change that impre..."He’s done nothing in Arizona to change that impression. "<BR/><BR/>Uhh, have you seen Davies' spring training numbers? Other than the ERA (which would be considered a mirage if Ponson had it with the same peripherals), his stats are downright awful.<BR/><BR/>k/9: 5.75<BR/>k/bb: 17/11<BR/>hr/9: 1.35<BR/><BR/>Looks like the Kyle Davies of old who k's too few, walks too many, and gives up alot of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-29179072414325981002009-04-03T17:19:00.000-05:002009-04-03T17:19:00.000-05:00I'm hoping either for podcast, or a special sectio...I'm hoping either for podcast, or a special section in THE SUNDAY KC STAR!!!!<BR/><BR/>Either way, it's always nice to read some rob and rany.Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13646483629056632407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-44106054029233103352009-04-03T16:27:00.000-05:002009-04-03T16:27:00.000-05:00So excited. I haven't even read it yet. Welcome ba...So excited. I haven't even read it yet. Welcome back Rob. Care to stay a while?Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03565981889694970176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-11997581129450498402009-04-03T15:23:00.000-05:002009-04-03T15:23:00.000-05:00"Rob and Rany Go to White Castle" now that would ..."Rob and Rany Go to White Castle" now that would be awesome!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-55250218029913864522009-04-03T14:30:00.000-05:002009-04-03T14:30:00.000-05:00Good to see you guys back together. Let the good t...Good to see you guys back together. Let the good times keep rolling.RoyalGreekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05036358558736896164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-12231247094613059352009-04-03T13:47:00.000-05:002009-04-03T13:47:00.000-05:00Wish we had drafted Wieters and used the Olivo/Jac...Wish we had drafted Wieters and used the Olivo/Jacobs/Farnsworth money on Dunn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-81142003906149229692009-04-03T13:21:00.000-05:002009-04-03T13:21:00.000-05:00I don't have much of a comment about Sabathia vers...I don't have much of a comment about Sabathia versus Lee being the number one pitcher. I would agree Lee had the better year last year, but Sabathia certainly had the better track record, and I daresay that if you asked people on July 1, 2008, who would you rather have for the next season and a half, Cliff Lee is not running away with that election. <BR/><BR/>And I think the view of 80 wins beingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-4319317847636751362009-04-03T13:06:00.000-05:002009-04-03T13:06:00.000-05:00Anonymous- The Indians didn't lose their best pitc...Anonymous- The Indians didn't lose their best pitcher, because Cliff Lee- winner of the Cy Young last year in case you forgot- is still their number 1 guy.<BR/><BR/>it's sad that our "optimistic" view for the royals this year is 80 wins, but you're only as good as your players let you be, and sir sid and ramirez won't let us be.Jared Launiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01827521147160335949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-48430053023838234312009-04-03T12:14:00.000-05:002009-04-03T12:14:00.000-05:00Why does everybody seem to think the Indians will ...Why does everybody seem to think the Indians will be good? I have them picked to finish last. They lost their best pitcher and replaced him with Carl Pavano. Their #2 starter is mediocre and their 4th and 5th starters are unproven. Two of their best hitters have completely lost it, combining for a total of 7 homers last year when, even with injury, they should have combined for about 40. Anybody Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-22010423024264785322009-04-03T12:04:00.000-05:002009-04-03T12:04:00.000-05:00Pitching and defense, that's what wins championshi...Pitching and defense, that's what wins championships....RIGHT???? So now, we're significantly downgrading defense at 2b and 1b to complement decent but not great gloves at 3b and SS. I don't imagine Greinke and Meche and Davis will repeat any sucesses from 2008 with WORSE defense, do you? I smell some odd lineups and late-inning defenseive replacements coming, because as Rany documented many Chancenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-26170571182881995532009-04-03T11:26:00.000-05:002009-04-03T11:26:00.000-05:00Podcast Baby! My wife will love listening to those...Podcast Baby! My wife will love listening to those on the drive to K.C.<BR/><BR/>We're going to the stadium open house on Sun. with the kid so lets get that sucker posted.Dan Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392306605743702497noreply@blogger.com