The Royals jumped the Yankees early, WPA Play of the Game That would be in the first inning, thank you very much. The Royals strung together four consecutive base runners to open the frame, but after a caught stealing and a sacrifice fly, had scored just a single run. It was one of those situations […]
Day: May 11, 2016
Joey Wentz Impressed with Arm and Bat
There were about 30 scouts in attendance for Joey Wentz’s last regular season game. The Shawnee Mission East left-handed starter dominated an overmatched Shawnee Mission South lineup following a pair of hits given up to the first two hitters of the game. After those hits, Wentz used benefited from a baserunning error to escape the inning […]
Every Team Has Bad Streaks–I Promise
It’s not fun. That’s for sure. Watching your team struggle for a week or two is not enjoyable. It’s frustrating and annoying and, if you care a little too much like I do, a good way to wake up cranky some mornings. In case you haven’t noticed, the Royals haven’t been playing well lately. They […]
The Royals Need a Hero
Cheslor Cuthbert and Mike Aviles have nothing in common. Aviles, born in New York, was signed for $1,000 at the age of twenty-two after expending his college eligibility. Cuthbert, born in Nicaragua, signed for $1.3 million at the age of just sixteen. An organizational afterthought, Aviles never generated much buzz (okay, no buzz) as a […]
Diamonds in the Rough 5-10-16
A rough day for the organization between the Royals loss, Raul Mondesi’s suspension, and the affiliates going 0-4. HR Roll Call: Jorge Bonifacio (6), Xavier Fernandez (2) BP KC Hitter of the Day – Jorge Bonifacio 2-3, HR BP KC Pitcher of the Day – Josh Staumont 7 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, […]