tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post9029260567087230318..comments2023-11-02T08:28:08.286-05:00Comments on Rany on the Royals: Royals Today: 4/5/11.Ranyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09713226276377020284noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-79432877117627465172011-04-11T11:32:41.810-05:002011-04-11T11:32:41.810-05:00Cain, I just noticed, has not played for Omaha yet...Cain, I just noticed, has not played for Omaha yet. He started the season on the DL with a strained groin.Adrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00595065202881736378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-36640865155696901392011-04-10T14:28:33.703-05:002011-04-10T14:28:33.703-05:00Considering that Cain should be our starting cente...Considering that Cain should be our starting centerfielder right now, I think hoping that a guy like Richardson gets that good is pretty reasonable.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17250964134282394393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-59804132224322012782011-04-10T13:30:02.449-05:002011-04-10T13:30:02.449-05:00oh so now were aspiring that one of our prospects ...oh so now were aspiring that one of our prospects becomes a AAA prospect? come on nowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-76008956192398356012011-04-09T16:52:11.141-05:002011-04-09T16:52:11.141-05:00Why did they drop him now? He's toolsy, so it...Why did they drop him now? He's toolsy, so it's going to take awhile. He was AWFUL last year, but really good the year before. I'd have kept him, made him repeat the level, and make a decision around the time of the draft. I know we've had him a few years...but I am, and have always been, under the impression that if someone could become Lorenzo Cain, it's Hilton.Antonio.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08740155942210835984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-8195124108999247992011-04-07T23:47:05.217-05:002011-04-07T23:47:05.217-05:00The Royals released one of my favorite sleeper pro...The Royals released one of my favorite sleeper prospects today in Hilton Richardson, who was immediately snapped up by the Braves. So, either I'm stupid, or they are. Guess we'll see in a few years. Honestly, I'm guessing it's me.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17250964134282394393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-48545917142819722382011-04-07T12:28:44.134-05:002011-04-07T12:28:44.134-05:00Podcast? OK, I'll listen. Where the heck is it...Podcast? OK, I'll listen. Where the heck is it? Somebody give me a link.THHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00999429817111711817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-48956069408093749982011-04-06T20:20:12.911-05:002011-04-06T20:20:12.911-05:00Speaking as a Braves fan, I wish we'd kept Col...Speaking as a Braves fan, I wish we'd kept Collins and let you guys keep Farnsworth. It's not fair. He's so awesome.Alex Remingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14172213313013579117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-36201668753596937802011-04-06T17:41:44.565-05:002011-04-06T17:41:44.565-05:00And today is a good example of what happens when S...And today is a good example of what happens when Sean O'Sullivan pitches...Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17250964134282394393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-56856413793462111712011-04-06T09:38:22.870-05:002011-04-06T09:38:22.870-05:00No comment on the Suppan signing?No comment on the Suppan signing?Steve Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05801257951142926868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-91162856763475049432011-04-06T04:27:59.465-05:002011-04-06T04:27:59.465-05:00The offense has some potential and the bullpen mig...The offense has some potential and the bullpen might be among the best in baseball. But the current starting rotation is such a nightmare on paper that it could make Edgar Allen Poe shed tears of fear mixed with envy. I don't think we can even approach .500 this year with those starters.<br /><br />Not to worry long-term: Even though There Is No Such Thing As A Pitching Prospect, there is Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201393560100552251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-79146136509574347852011-04-06T02:50:39.580-05:002011-04-06T02:50:39.580-05:00Rany is trying to out-Boomer Berman with the nickn...Rany is trying to out-Boomer Berman with the nicknames, though, thankfully, Rany is much better at it than Chris Berman ever was. I came up with Jeremy Jeffress' nickname over on Royalboard. It should be Smokin' JsAntonio.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08740155942210835984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-58196329395966458332011-04-06T01:23:34.091-05:002011-04-06T01:23:34.091-05:00Rany: This is why I check everyday to see if you&#...Rany: This is why I check everyday to see if you've posted, this is another phenomenal article. Where does Moustakas fit in, is it true his defense is sub par?meb6216https://www.blogger.com/profile/06694604112251896245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-48448821345905483242011-04-06T01:21:57.849-05:002011-04-06T01:21:57.849-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.meb6216https://www.blogger.com/profile/06694604112251896245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-52861850971309397962011-04-05T23:10:52.222-05:002011-04-05T23:10:52.222-05:00I was in Surprise for the last 10 days of camp and...I was in Surprise for the last 10 days of camp and only saw Francis reach 87 mph and only twice - get used to it (the next Moyer?). Tejeda is barely breaking 90 and that bothers me a bit. On Sat, Lamb's best fast ball was 88 and his scouting report says he hits 94. However, Montgomery hit 96 so they haven't toned the gun down.<br /><br />Amidst all the positives, you forgot to mention MSUngaKC1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09333662977202825302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-39339759716019532782011-04-05T16:30:15.765-05:002011-04-05T16:30:15.765-05:00Nitpick - Rey Sanchez' walk off home run was n...Nitpick - Rey Sanchez' walk off home run was not hit down the line barely fair. It was hit right at the old visitor's bullpen and scraped the metal ceiling. I can close my eyes and see it like it was yesterday. :)Daniel Wesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122828577925113174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-15781308643382386552011-04-05T16:11:03.681-05:002011-04-05T16:11:03.681-05:00This was definitely a fun series to watch. Really ...This was definitely a fun series to watch. Really the only roster and lineup decision I wonder about is batting Gordon third. I think I'd much rather see a Butler, Ka', Gordon 3-4-5.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-47362775668519698312011-04-05T15:05:06.208-05:002011-04-05T15:05:06.208-05:00I'm definitely not exactly drinking the koolad...I'm definitely not exactly drinking the koolade as yet but I have been telling people for some time now that this team is not nearly as bad as everybody thinks.<br /><br />By that I mean, like, 73-89, not the 65-97 number everybody seem to throw around. Couple things break their way and they might even do a little better than that.<br /><br />The Royals are improved by the guys who AREN'TRoy in Omahahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10192617711675732053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-67967940142283938402011-04-05T13:48:57.006-05:002011-04-05T13:48:57.006-05:00The injuries will be fun to keep an eye on. Kinda ...The injuries will be fun to keep an eye on. Kinda positive actually.<br /><br />Better times ahead.Harry Beckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01191076702952167100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-64578135534280036402011-04-05T12:40:38.393-05:002011-04-05T12:40:38.393-05:00If there's anything to be optimistic about, it...If there's anything to be optimistic about, it's that this came against the Angels. I'm not sure how many times Ryan Lefebvre told me that the Angels have dominated the Royals over the past several years, but I know I heard it a lot!aerobicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04543220248880848651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-70923071011175506232011-04-05T11:06:06.249-05:002011-04-05T11:06:06.249-05:00I am happy to aspire to league-average. If that 20...I am happy to aspire to league-average. If that 2000 team had a league-average pitching staff, who knows??<br /><br />And the best thing is that virtually any player the Royals call up has the potential to be at least league-average--only to get better. <br /><br />What is it about Crow or Duffy that the Royals would try them in the pen (and still say they could start down the road), but they Adrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00595065202881736378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-40651441199028548262011-04-05T10:36:54.181-05:002011-04-05T10:36:54.181-05:00The Royals are in first place and Rany is the voic...The Royals are in first place and Rany is the voice of caution. I think I woke up in Bizarro World.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-63943661968295412432011-04-05T09:59:57.278-05:002011-04-05T09:59:57.278-05:00Watching Jarrod Dyson run is one of the most fun t...Watching Jarrod Dyson run is one of the most fun things you can do at the ballpark. And he is so incredibly disruptive. The entire Angels organization was paying attention to him when he pinch ran on Sunday - didn't score, but that wasn't his fault. He got to third, but they didn't try to steal home or suicide squeeze. Although we should suicide squeeze with Dyson, particularly if kingofkansascityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08541052459468194070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-68433945710046704792011-04-05T09:32:04.562-05:002011-04-05T09:32:04.562-05:00I wish KCGhost, but from everything I've heard...I wish KCGhost, but from everything I've heard, Pena will be the one sent packing. Hopefully he can clear waivers and go to Omaha. They just won't give the guy a chance....Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17250964134282394393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-53548200843185472922011-04-05T08:59:31.477-05:002011-04-05T08:59:31.477-05:00Off one series it is easy to jump to false conclus...Off one series it is easy to jump to false conclusions, but the bullpen does look like a strength. The starting pitching, not so much. <br /><br />Maybe they will use Crow like they used Greinke when he came back from his timeout. Don't use the guy for just one inning and don't waste him in games we are trailing in. If we have a starter ahead after five we have the option of using Crow inkcghosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06362423366736243156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-64459032785220892342011-04-05T08:29:08.918-05:002011-04-05T08:29:08.918-05:00You are in fine form today Rany, that was three pr...You are in fine form today Rany, that was three pretty epic quips in just one piece.<br /><br />This is a professional baseball team, we haven't seen that in a while here in Kansas City and they are fun to root for.Seth Feldkamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15007232592441270073noreply@blogger.com