Baseball Prospectus Kansas City

So It Goes (BP Kansas City Episode 25)

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kansascitybaseballvault/2016/09/15/so-it-goes-bp-kansas-city-episode-25.mp3 Have a seat. I don’t want to break this news to you, but the Royals are probably not going to make the playoffs again in 2016. In this episode, we look at why that is. Yes, some of that is Joakim Soria, who, of late, has been bad in key situations. Some of that […]

Wild Cards and Whiffs (BP Kansas City Episode 24)

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kansascitybaseballvault/2016/09/08/wild-cards-and-whiffs-bp-kansas-city-episode-24.mp3 The Royals ran into a rough patch at home with some awkward bullpen situations and some painful one-run losses. That put them on the outside of the wild card chase, but with the way schedules finish up, one big hot streak might get them back to the playoffs. We explain how it might work […]

The Plot Thickens – BP Kansas City Episode 23

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kansascitybaseballvault/2016/09/01/the-plot-thickens–bp-kansas-city-episode-23.mp3 The Royals had one of their best months ever in August and it put them back in the hunt for a playoff spot. They still need a lot to go their way, though, and we looked at the scenarios, from a crowded wild card picture to a still-possible division title. September might be epic […]

I Want To Believe (BP Kansas City Episode 22)

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 at what got them back in it, what lies ahead, and what the reasonable best-case scenarios might be.

We also ended up on a tangent talking about baseball movies.

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Working Through It (BP Kansas City Episode 21)

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kansascitybaseballvault/2016/08/11/working-through-it-bp-kansas-city-episode-21.mp3 So the Royals aren’t doing well this year for various reasons. What to do as a fan? The intensity is down, the games matter less, and while a Mantis-fueled hot streak might be out there, it’s unlikely. We talked about the disappointing season to this point and offered some perspectives on what this season […]

The Deadline and a Good Day (BP Kansas City Episode 20)

Two weeks ago, we talked about who the Royals might acquire at the trade deadline. Last week, we talked about who they might sell at the deadline.

Turns out, after injuries to Luke Hochevar and Wade Davis, the Royals ended up with a pretty quiet deadline. We talked about the factors that lead to the lack of activity and what might happen next.

After the break, we talked about Danny Duffy’s incredible start against Tampa and what it may mean for him going forward. He’s had a rocky road, but his work in the rotation this season could signal an emergence as a force.

Who Might Stay and Who Might Go Now? (BP Kansas City Episode 19)

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kansascitybaseballvault/2016/07/28/who-might-stay-and-who-might-go-now-bp-kansas-city-episode-19.mp3 The Royals have not started the second half well. While the 2014 season saw them make a comeback with a similar record, the odds are against another trip to the playoffs. The sensible thing is to explore some trades and try to bolster the farm system. But we aren’t talking about trading anyone just […]

A Little Help? (BP Kansas City Episode 18)

The Royals have opened the second half with a stumble, losing two winnable games in Detroit, then getting hammered in two losses back home against Cleveland. They sit at .500 as of this recording and are nine games out of first.

There’s still time, but the Royals are going to have to find some pitching help. Their regulars are inconsistent, and the fifth spot is a nightmare.

Will it come from the minors? Will it come via trade? We argue that the help is more likely to come from a trade and go over some names and approaches.

We’re hoping the Royals will right the ship, but it’s probably going to require a change somewhere. The trade deadline is less than two weeks away…

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First Half Impressions and Keeping Us Honest About Predictions (BP Kansas City Episode 17)

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kansascitybaseballvault/2016/07/14/first-half-impressions-and-keeping-us-honest-about-predictions-bpkc-episode-17.mp3 The Royals managed to limp to the end of the first half and then dominated the All Star Game. We covered a lot this week, including: Dayton Moore’s resume, Hosmer and Salvy in San Diego, the state of the AL Central, and general impressions about the first half. In our second segment, we revisited […]

First Half Impressions and Keeping Us Honest About Predictions (BPKC Episode 17)

The Royals managed to limp to the end of the first half and then dominated the All Star Game.

We covered a lot this week, including: Dayton Moore’s resume, Hosmer and Salvy in San Diego, the state of the AL Central, and general impressions about the first half.

In our second segment, we revisited the over/under calls and some of our bold predictions from back in spring training.