Heads22 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 No game thread up yet..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 JJ Stankevitz @JJStankevitz 1h Today's Sox lineup: De Aza 7, Keppinger 4, Rios 9, Dunn 3, Konerko DH, Gillaspie 5, Ramirez 6, Flowers 2, Wise 8. Axelrod starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Bob Dutton @Royals_Report 3h #Royals vs. CWS RHP Axelrod: Gordon 7, Escobar 6, Butler DH, Hosmer 3, Cain 8, Moustakas 5, Francoeur 9, Perez 2, Getz 4 and Guthrie 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 Kepp's OBP currently below his average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 That was quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 (edited) I'm getting to the point where I officially don't like Kepp. I don't know who he reminds me of in the past, but he's pretty lousy at the plate. Guthrie is so confident when he faces the Sox. Until we start hitting him, he's gonna be Hall of Fame worthy against the Sox. Serious question: who's the better hitter. Tony Graffanino when he played, or Kepp? Edited May 4, 2013 by greg775 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 Axe beans Butler, Butler doesn't appear to be amused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Butler doesn't look happy he got plunked by Axe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSpalehoseCWS Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 QUOTE (greg775 @ May 4, 2013 -> 06:15 PM) I'm getting to the point where I officially don't like Kepp. I don't know who he reminds me of in the past, but he's pretty lousy at the plate. Guthrie is so confident when he faces the Sox. Until we start hitting him, he's gonna be Hall of Fame worthy against the Sox. Serious question: who's the better hitter. Tony Graffanino when he played, or Kepp? The first name that popped into my head: Darin Erstad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 QUOTE (CWSpalehoseCWS @ May 5, 2013 -> 12:21 AM) The first name that popped into my head: Darin Erstad... Not a bad one! I hope he's ultimately better than Erstad. Gawd, he stunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Guthrie has a pretty amazing streak going. The Royals have won 16 consecutive games that he's started. BTW, Royals' announcers had a good point. That he's the smallest and softest throwing RHP in a starting rotation in the AL. Is that true? Obviously, those two factors have always been counted against him, but he's had only one ugly start, against the Nationals when they were hitting everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 Cain with a two run triple. Royals appear to be squaring him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 For some reason, I don't think Axe is gonna be in the rotation the second half of the season. This Royals team, on paper, is so much better than our White Sox team it's ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 QUOTE (greg775 @ May 4, 2013 -> 06:24 PM) For some reason, I don't think Axe is gonna be in the rotation the second half of the season. This Royals team, on paper, is so much better than our White Sox team it's ridiculous. That reason isn't earth-shattering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 Lots of flyballs. Sox down 2-0 after 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Well, that's not encouraging given our history against Guthrie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 QUOTE (greg775 @ May 4, 2013 -> 06:24 PM) For some reason, I don't think Axe is gonna be in the rotation the second half of the season. This Royals team, on paper, is so much better than our White Sox team it's ridiculous. Not sure if I'm buying this, especially if it is time to start assuming Hosmer/Moustakas just aren't going to the be the players KC hoped they would be. Perez hasn't taken the offensive step forward they hoped for either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 QUOTE (Heads22 @ May 5, 2013 -> 12:27 AM) That reason isn't earth-shattering. You mean that Axe throws about as hard as you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 WE GOT A BASE HIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 QUOTE (greg775 @ May 4, 2013 -> 06:32 PM) You mean that Axe throws about as hard as you do? Considering he's about our seventh starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Looks like Konerko will pass Nellie Fox for most games played for the Sox but fall just short of Frank Thomas' home run totals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Ramirez 3/31 career against Guthrie but no choice but to play him. We need a utility infielder who can play SS. Alexei hasn't missed a single inning this season (yes, I realize this is what Angel Sanchez was supposed to do, but can we afford to carry another defender who can't hit with our offense?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 QUOTE (Heads22 @ May 4, 2013 -> 11:33 PM) Considering he's about our seventh starter. True, I'm just very surprised he's starting for a major league team despite all our injuries. You'd think we'd have somebody else who could take the mound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 QUOTE (Jake @ May 4, 2013 -> 05:31 PM) Not sure if I'm buying this, especially if it is time to start assuming Hosmer/Moustakas just aren't going to the be the players KC hoped they would be. Perez hasn't taken the offensive step forward they hoped for either. Still way too early to make those assessments. Look how long it took Alex Gordon to come around. They almost gave up on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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