http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kansascitybaseballvault/2016/08/18/i-want-to-believe-bp-kansas-city-episode-22.mp3 Just when it seemed the Royals were settling into a disappointing finish, they woke up. Behind strong pitching and some offensive performers starting to warm up, the Royals are possibly, maybe, kind of back in the playoff picture. It’s still a tall hill to climb up, and they’ll need some help, but we looked […]
Day: August 19, 2016
U.L.’s Toothpick: The Year Of The Card–Mike Sweeney, 2002
As you might expect from a franchise that has spent 44 seasons in spacious Royals/Kauffman Stadium, the Royals don’t really have a lot of eye-popping offensive single seasons. Of course, George Brett has the most famous, and probably the best, with his .390/.454/.664 numbers in 1980. Brett did it again in 1985, going .335/.436/.585 to […]
Friday Notes
Fine, they pulled me back in. I guess that’s what being a fan is all about, though, right? It doesn’t take a ton to get you to start thinking about the scenarios that they could actually pull off the improbable comeback. And yes, it would be quite improbable. It would probably be more improbable than […]
Diamonds in the Rough 8-18-16
A pair of doubleheader sweeps and a pair of 11th inning losses highlighted a 6-4 day for the Royals affiliates. HR Roll Call: Travis Maezes (14), Chase Vallot (13), Nicky Lopez (4), Dennicher Carrasco (7), Jose Caraballo (6) BP KC Hitter of the Day – Travis Maezes, 2 games: 4-7, 3R, 3-2b, HR, 4 RBI BP […]