tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post8080930115331822870..comments2023-11-02T08:28:08.286-05:00Comments on Rany on the Royals: Mayday! And It's Not Even May Day.Ranyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09713226276377020284noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-9192381096291420332011-05-03T13:26:48.958-05:002011-05-03T13:26:48.958-05:00I just noticed that Hochevar, Davies, Francis and ...I just noticed that Hochevar, Davies, Francis and Chen are 4 of the 6 oldest pitchers on the Royals' 40-man roster! Patience!Adrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00595065202881736378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-564573371233271632011-05-03T09:34:15.882-05:002011-05-03T09:34:15.882-05:00Hi Rany,
Please keep posting non-iTunes links to ...Hi Rany,<br /><br />Please keep posting non-iTunes links to your podcasts. I love the content, but would rather avoid the bundle of crap Apple adds to you computer when you download iTunes.KCDChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03376046906109913730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-91312492049323688292011-05-02T10:47:41.673-05:002011-05-02T10:47:41.673-05:00I have no problem with giving Kila 300 PA's be...I have no problem with giving Kila 300 PA's before making a decision on him. His value is not for future Royals teams but as trade bait. If he could get rolling we might be able to trade him for something of some value when we have to bring Hosmer up.<br /><br />If living with Davies means not bringing up Duffy and Montgomery too soon then I can live with it. It's not like one pitcher is kcghosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06362423366736243156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-69175239291432606332011-05-01T15:40:47.621-05:002011-05-01T15:40:47.621-05:00"Brett won the starting third base job in 197..."Brett won the starting third base job in 1974, but struggled at the plate until he asked for help from Charlie Lau, the Royals' batting coach. Spending the 1974 All-Star break working together, Lau taught Brett how to protect the entire plate and cover up some holes in his swing that experienced big-league pitchers were exploiting. Armed with this knowledge, Brett developed rapidly as aAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-79439659668215979692011-05-01T14:53:19.849-05:002011-05-01T14:53:19.849-05:00And we gotta hurry with out Kila/Robinson experime...And we gotta hurry with out Kila/Robinson experiment because Hosmer is gonna discredit the whole thing unless we put him in right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-43664847755979559002011-05-01T14:50:32.110-05:002011-05-01T14:50:32.110-05:00I feel like everyone wants Robinson up because he ...I feel like everyone wants Robinson up because he is Kila 2.0 but Kila didnt work out. So lets just roll the dice again. How many times does this "patience" thing work any way?<br />Wouldnt Rany's argument also be to leave Hosmer in AAA and bring up at least Duffy because the Pitchers are as good as they will ever be, and hitters develop at a consistent level.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-21136134585712602102011-05-01T14:31:56.645-05:002011-05-01T14:31:56.645-05:00Trying to pu Kila's season in perspective:
He...Trying to pu Kila's season in perspective:<br /><br />He had an 11-game slump (from Apr 5-17) where he hit .125.<br /><br />Other than that (with him being 1-2 today when I write this), he's hitting .306/.419/.556.<br /><br />That's 11 games of bad, 11 games of good. I think he deserves to show us which of those 11 game stretches is more true of him.First Baptist Church, Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15768053150781309812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-69772886950205519052011-05-01T13:46:21.509-05:002011-05-01T13:46:21.509-05:00I can't believe I'm saying this, but if we...I can't believe I'm saying this, but if we still had Dejesus, we wouldn't have one of either Melky or Francouer, and at least to this date, that would be a downgrade.<br /><br />And no, there is no production evaluation in regards to Super Two status.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17250964134282394393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-71143587275581270552011-05-01T13:23:30.159-05:002011-05-01T13:23:30.159-05:00You mean our .222/.297/.256 David deJesus?You mean our .222/.297/.256 David deJesus?Antonio.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08740155942210835984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-71157415995432549642011-05-01T13:20:14.155-05:002011-05-01T13:20:14.155-05:00To qualify for Super Two, I'm pretty sure you ...To qualify for Super Two, I'm pretty sure you have to perform at a certain level in relation to your peers with similar service time. Okay, I looked it up and from the MLBPA website:<br /><br />Q: When does a player become eligible for salary arbitration? <br />A: A player with three or more years of service, but less than six years, may file for salary arbitration. In addition, a player canAntonio.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08740155942210835984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-18513901463537773462011-05-01T12:19:00.606-05:002011-05-01T12:19:00.606-05:00You the man, Rany. 99.8% of the time, disagreemen...You the man, Rany. 99.8% of the time, disagreement with you is pointless: you anticipate, and crush, most counterarguments. Anyhow, better just to enjoy your insights.<br /><br />Now, if only we had our David DeJesus back, we could dream a little bigger, a little sooner . . .Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848213621712547325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-67071324512564460692011-05-01T12:17:47.020-05:002011-05-01T12:17:47.020-05:00I agree that rushing Montgomery of Duffy to the ma...I agree that rushing Montgomery of Duffy to the majors is a bad idea, but why not replace an under-performer with Vin Mazzaro?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-64857062561918146132011-05-01T05:41:10.682-05:002011-05-01T05:41:10.682-05:00Super Two status is determined by service time Ant...Super Two status is determined by service time Antonio, not how well he hits when he gets up. That's what I meant. It is nice to see him and Moose doing well in AAA though. Last year wasn't a fluke! :)Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17250964134282394393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-63769189656535504282011-05-01T05:20:51.069-05:002011-05-01T05:20:51.069-05:00I agree with you on Dyson. I felt if they were go...I agree with you on Dyson. I felt if they were going to keep 5 outfielders they should have kept Blanco and let Dyson get PA's in AAA. If they were to trade Cabrera and Francouer at the deadline, Dyson could come up with Cain and fill out a speedy outfield. His future is as a 4th OF, designated runner, but he still needs some everyday hitting.<br /><br />I think people are just curious KHAZADhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06625151001857035616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-66525941287453500452011-05-01T02:23:26.611-05:002011-05-01T02:23:26.611-05:00Service time considerations have passed. Now it&#...Service time considerations have passed. Now it's Super Two status...which I don't really give much of a crap about. It's going to send the guy to arbitration early if he hits well enough. That's it.Antonio.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08740155942210835984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-38975249557669430032011-04-30T23:15:32.371-05:002011-04-30T23:15:32.371-05:00At some point, one of those three teams will get h...At some point, one of those three teams will get hot and push us for second place. I hope we respond better than we did when we played Cleveland for first place.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17250964134282394393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-38371137042148361652011-04-30T21:57:10.116-05:002011-04-30T21:57:10.116-05:00Alex and Billy homered tonight, as the season does...Alex and Billy homered tonight, as the season does look to be interesting. To me, I can't see Cleveland keeping up what they are doing, so as long as the Royals stay ahead of the other 3 teams in the division, I think they are still in it.Olentangyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134573823929600309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-72373583817362383322011-04-30T20:27:24.855-05:002011-04-30T20:27:24.855-05:00Potentially significant improvement that doesn'...Potentially significant improvement that doesn't require bringing up future stars: Move Crow to the starting rotation. Thirteen innings a month is not enough!Jermainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03929670558759872952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-77302274524416110972011-04-30T19:25:18.506-05:002011-04-30T19:25:18.506-05:00If Kila starts hitting, he'll be good trade ba...If Kila starts hitting, he'll be good trade bait this summer. With the glut of 1b/dh types we have, someone has to go. I'm hoping that is what happens. <br /><br />Mark-The other reason to keep Hosmer down right now is service time, and the fact he doesn't even have a full season above A-ball yet. If he's still raking come June and July, then bring him up.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17250964134282394393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-32417603684603583462011-04-30T16:51:40.671-05:002011-04-30T16:51:40.671-05:00Rany,
Great post and thanks for the commentary o...Rany, <br /><br />Great post and thanks for the commentary on Clint Robinson; it puts things in perspective. I just wish one of those guys Kila or Clint would Kevin Maas or even Bob Hamelin their rookie season. After all, it looks like we only need a season or less from those guys given the performance of Butler and Hosmer.chrischttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627392022044304042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-7691522375866349082011-04-30T16:10:46.820-05:002011-04-30T16:10:46.820-05:00"Dance with the one that brung ya".
No o..."Dance with the one that brung ya".<br />No offense but Kila didn't bring the Royals anywhere. If Hosmer is the better player today and Omaha is just a holding pen for him, why not bring him up. I actually like Kila, but your argument for him is basically sunk cost. If Hosmer isn't ready the question is moot, if Hosmer is ready then the Royals should get a new dance partner.markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083316354675176699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-23137947650494526382011-04-30T15:11:58.114-05:002011-04-30T15:11:58.114-05:00Love your stuff Rany. How long till you use the n...Love your stuff Rany. How long till you use the numbers to compare Escobar to Yuni? His range seems insane and he rarely makes a bad throw. But I want to see the numbers. Make it happenAlanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10157153210878416091noreply@blogger.com