LostInBoston Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Royals: Rotation update by Fanball Staff - Fanball.com Tuesday, March 2, 2004 News With Kyle Snyder facing season-ending shoulder surgery and Miguel Asencio already nursing elbow stiffness early in spring training, a once muddled picture of the Royals' starting rotation is becoming more and more clear. Brian Anderson and Darrell May appear to be locks, and the talented Jeremy Affeldt has thrown without blisters or incident thus far. Veteran Kevin Appier is ahead of schedule in his recovery from elbow surgery. That leaves one spot open for Jimmy Gobble, prospect Zack Greinke, or Asencio (if he can get healthy). Views If Gobble emerges, that would give the Royals an unprecedented four left-handed starters to go along with Appier. Lefty starters are typically effective because they represent a less familiar look than the more common righty. However, four out of five southpaws may be a bit much. This could give Greinke an increased shot of making the club, even though he could use a bit more time in the minors. Just saw this posted on Yahoo. I'm wondering how our lineup will fare against so many lefties. What will the lineup be against lefties? Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyKongerko Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 I think Gobble is readier than Greinke for the major leagues but this left-handed situation puts them in serious trouble. The Twins of the past few years have struggled against lefties but the White Sox have done quite the opposite. I think our lineup (mostly Frank and Maggs) will be very happy to face all these southpaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Just saw this posted on Yahoo. I'm wondering how our lineup will fare against so many lefties. What will the lineup be against lefties? Any ideas? I'm guessing our lineup will basically be the same against lefties, just with uribe in there instead of jose. 1. willie 2. carlos 3. Frank 4. Maggs 5. Pk 6. Crede 7. Rowand 8. miguel 9. uribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Thing that strikes me is...none of their pitchers are big show stoppers. I am not too concerned with them. None of them are up to Buehrle and Loaiza . IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Thing that strikes me is...none of their pitchers are big show stoppers. I am not too concerned with them. None of them are up to Buehrle and Loaiza . IMO I agree completly, the royals have definitely improved their team alot this offseason, but the starting pitching they have is still a huge weakness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Our Grinders will crush and chew them like so many coffee beans. Our right handed line up will feast on LH Royal wannabees. Of course on the other hand we might hear that familiar lament, "we never faced them before." I think Appier will be lucky to last 5 innings though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkokieSox Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Regardless of how we fair against them, the rest of the league should pound on them pretty good. Of course, I want the Sox to as well, but that staff shouldn't match up well with the rest of the AL, and that is key when considering the division. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Ahhh that crap use to kill me.. " Well we never faced them b4" geez.. they are suppose to be professional hitters right?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quade36 Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 The Sox as a club usually fair very well against lefties. Except for Valentin of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullcollapse Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Ahhh that crap use to kill me.. " Well we never faced them b4" geez.. they are suppose to be professional hitters right?? yes, it seems that most of the time whenever the sox see a new pitcher they can't hit for anything, not even a good pitcher... just any pitcher, and that is their excuse. as for the lefties, i don't think the sox will have much problems with it. it could cause a problem with the twins though, and that is good for us. the one guy who might, and i emphasize might, be a stopper for them is affeldt. he pitched pretty well last year, but he was bothered by blisters on almost every start last year it seemed. he could go the other way just as easily though too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quade36 Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 yes, it seems that most of the time whenever the sox see a new pitcher they can't hit for anything, not even a good pitcher... just any pitcher, and that is their excuse. as for the lefties, i don't think the sox will have much problems with it. it could cause a problem with the twins though, and that is good for us. the one guy who might, and i emphasize might, be a stopper for them is affeldt. he pitched pretty well last year, but he was bothered by blisters on almost every start last year it seemed. he could go the other way just as easily though too. Wesley Willis will forever be in our mind and our hearts..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elcaballo45 Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 The Sox as a club usually fair very well against lefties. Except for Valentin of course. Dont forget Carlos. He got all of his power numbers and average off of righties last year. Thats one thing that Im hoping he can change, is his numbers against lefties, because if he does that, and still pounds the ball against righties.... we've got another South Side all star! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred3535 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Does anybody know what happened to Runelvys Hernandez? Wasn't he their Opening Day starter last year and almost an All-Star before getting hurt just before the break? He wasn't even mentioned in the paragraph on the rotation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillieHarris2 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 the royals pitching staff seems a little shaky to me. they all seem like there injury prone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 We can't forget the Royals secret weapon this season: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillieHarris2 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 wow he looks like he made it to first base in under 4 seconds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLAK Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Does anybody know what happened to Runelvys Hernandez? Wasn't he their Opening Day starter last year and almost an All-Star before getting hurt just before the break? He wasn't even mentioned in the paragraph on the rotation. Tommy John surgery. Unlikely we'll see him at all this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmookie Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 We can't forget the Royals secret weapon this season: who is that tub o' goo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 who is that tub o' goo. Garth Brooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooftop Shots Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 We can't forget the Royals secret weapon this season: Looks like Paulie has got some competition as to who can complete the running of the bases from the start of the national anthem until the 7th inning stretch. Think either him or "Garthy" have a chance at that accomplishment??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toasty Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 iirc, darrell may fared very well against the sox, and other teams too... he could be the ace.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Well, since we open against them, I guess we'll find out soon enough how we fare against those lefties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 wow he looks like he made it to first base in under 4 seconds Sad thing was he had two hits in their intersquad game the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Sad thing was he had two hits in their intersquad game the other day. Whata prospect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyKongerko Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Sad thing was he had two hits in their intersquad game the other day. Not to mention his only career REAL hit during a spring training game off of Mike Sirotka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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