Release of Maier can only signal improvement
Farewell to Mitch Maier. Frankly, I’m surprised it took this long. The Royals designated Maier for assignment Thursday, stocking up on pitchers during the dog-days leading up to the All Star Game. It...
View ArticleKool Aid Drinker’s Crystal Ball (Part 2)
As if this Royals season hasn’t turned depressing enough, I took a look today at the original crystal ball from 1/1/2012. So much was possible then… * Roy Oswalt was still a free agent * Danny Duffy,...
View ArticlePlayers The Royals Should Be Moving At The Trade Deadline
The Kansas City Royals find themselves in an all too familiar place at the 2012 trade deadline, as they are once again in “sell” mode. Reality is starting to sink in. 2012 is certainly not appearing...
View ArticleKeep ‘em comin back
Since being only 3 games under .500 and sniffing the top of the division the Kansas City Royals have done nothing but struggle. The pitching has been horrendous while the bats have seem to come alive...
View ArticleJeremy Jeffress, Tommy Hottovy and Jason Bourgeois, we hardly knew ye
Offseason news is dominated with big trades (like the Miami Marlins shipping a part of their roster to the Toronto Blue Jays) and wondering where star free agents like Zack Greinke and Josh Hamilton...
View ArticleWhy I’m thankful I’m a Royals fan
I believe the Royals are a team on the way up. It’s hard to see that sometimes, especially with all the losing over the years, a disappointing 2012 season and the sometimes questionable moves of...
View ArticleAre These The Final Days Of Jeff Francoeur For The Kansas City Royals?
The Kansas City Royals are playing solid baseball and winning games, bringing them closer to the division leading Detroit Tigers. The team is hitting well and is about to get a punch in the arm from...
View ArticleLately the Royals offense is more lucky than good
After being ten games below .500 at one point, the Kansas City Royals made it to the .500 mark early this week before losing two in a row to the Cleveland Indians, falling to a 34-36 record. After the...
View ArticleDyson stealing his way into fans’ hearts
Speed kills and Jarrod Dyson has speed to burn. In the third inning of Tuesday’s game against the Braves, this was on full display. Dyson bunted down the third base line for a single to lead off the...
View ArticleFrancoeur had his chance, Giavotella gets another chance
Last Saturday, the Royals cut ties with outfielder Jeff Francoeur, designating him for assignment. Taking his place is infielder Johnny Giavotella, who will get regular playing time at second base....
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