The Summer of Duff rolls along. Tuesday’s latest victims, the Tigers were futile in their efforts. Overpowered by heat, flummoxed by offspeed, a lineup already decimated by injury stood little hope. Their fears were realized. A complete game last time out, Duffy was good for eight this time around. Through the first four, he allowed […]
Day: August 16, 2016
Paulo Orlando’s Place in History
After going 0-4 on Monday night, Paulo Orlando’s batting average dropped to .330. Raise your hand if you had Orlando pegged to be hitting that average after 300+ plate appearances this year. Heck, raise your hand if you had the 30 year old outfielder getting 300+ plate appearances this year. Now, put your hand down and apologize […]
The Royals’ Fifth Starter Problem
It’s never too early to look ahead to the offseason, at least not when your team is below .500 in mid-August. The Royals have lots of things to fix this winter: a popgun offense, a suddenly leaky bullpen, and a subpar rotation. I do think that some of the offensive problems will fix themselves; I […]
Diamonds in the Rough 8-15-16
Just one win in five chances for the Royals affiliates on Monday evening. HR Roll Call: Dusty Coleman (4), Samir Duenez (13) BP KC Hitter of the Day – Samir Duenez 4-4, HR, 4 RBI BP KC Pitcher of the Day – Matt Tenuta 6.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 5 […]