I’m exhausted. It’s only mid-June and we’ve already been through a 12-6 start, followed by a 3-11 stretch, followed by a 15-5 stretch, followed by an eight game losing streak, followed by the current 5-1 stretch. Add it all up and the recent six games is the difference with the Royals now four games over .500 and […]
Tag: Omar Infante
The Ride Continues (BP Kansas City Episode 13)
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kansascitybaseballvault/2016/06/16/the-ride-continues-bp-kansas-city-episode-13.mp3 After a tumultuous week and an awful losing skid during the road trip, the Royals bounced back with some strong pitching and a couple wins heading into a homestand. On top of that, they made a big change to the roster, committing to Whit Merrifield full time and designating Omar Infante for assignment. We […]
It’s Time For The Royals To Move On From Infante
The writing is on the dugout wall. Omar Infante’s days in Kansas City are numbered. Facts are facts. The Royals now feel they have at least two better options that Infante on their 25-man roster. In the Royals last 20 games, Infante has made four starts at second. Whit Merrifield has registered 13 starts. And […]
Sunday on the Deck
So, the Royals got a win on Saturday to ‘up’ their mark to 2-8 over the last ten games. Cleveland, prior to their game with the Angels last night, did the exact opposite and the two teams essentially swapped places in the Central Division, with Detroit popping themselves into the middle of the fray as […]
Frozen
Swings and roundabouts. Baseball can be such a cruel game to follow. One week, your team is coming back from deficits in three consecutive games, dealing a division rival crushing losses in rapid succession. Then, your team follows that up with a thorough curb-stomping against good competition. Six wins in six games. You’re not necessarily […]
RECAP: Royals 4, Indians 5; Gut Punch
Every once in a while, your team is going to give away a victory. Doesn’t mean it won’t sting. It’ll hurt like hell. Especially after the good vibes from the last week were effectively flushed down the toilet in the ninth inning on Thursday. With Wade Davis unavailable after throwing three consecutive games, Ned Yost […]
The Royals’ Coming Roster Crunch
How many players would you say are listed on the Royals’ 40-man roster right now? Obvious guess: 40. Maybe you suspect a trick question and think the answer is 39 or 41. Nope. Through the magic of roster rules, the Royals actually have 43 players on their 40-man roster. But changes are coming soon. Players […]
RECAP: Royals 5, Twins 7; A Sweep Denied
This was one that got away from the Royals. An offensive outburst couldn’t overcome a struggling starter and a slow hook by the manager. Still, not all is lost. We’re talking about four consecutive series wins. That’s something. Yet you couldn’t help but think this was a winnable game against the worst team in the […]
What Exactly Is Going On Around Here?
Between games on Wednesday, the Royals promoted Whit Merrifield and demoted….Christian Colon. Raise your hand if you predicted that! And if you just raised your hand, I call bull. After all, Colon had started five of seven games on a recent road trip and gone 7 for 21 over that span. He was playing in […]
Futility
On Thursday, April 14, the Royals beat the Houston Astros 6-4 at Minute Maid Park. It was their third consecutive win, pushing their overall record to 7-2. A great follow-up to their championship season. Over their next 16 games, they won just six, scoring a total of 43 runs. Yikes. That’s an average of 2.7 […]