Keystone Cops Up The Middle?
Ryan Theriot is projected to be the Cardinals Opening Day shortstop, and Skip Schumaker the second baseman. Many have expressed anxiousness at how well they will play defensively. How will Theriot and...
View ArticleEnter #15, but Why?
Last week a quiet Friday was suddenly shattered – Jim Edmonds had signed a minor league contract with the Cardinals. Oh the humanity. One would have thought aliens had arrived and blown up the Arch....
View Article2011 Key Player: Melky Cabrera
photo by Justin Beere As expected, the Royals made small ripples instead of splashes in free agency heading into the 2011 season, including relatively small-dollar deals with outfielders Jeff...
View ArticleHow Much Escobar Has To Hit
One of the crucial factors in the Royals quest to contend in the coming years is the bat of shortstop Alcides Escobar. The glove is clearly exceptional, so if he can complement it with a just a little...
View ArticleMid-season Checkup
Going into this season, Cardinals General Manager, John Mozeliak discussed some of the off-season moves the club had made. He said at the time, and has since reiterated, that the team was aware of the...
View ArticleRoyals Defense
I am not a real statistician, I just play one on the internet. I chose my college partially because they did not require me to take any math courses. But when it comes to baseball, the numbers come...
View ArticleRoyals Gallimaufry II
• With the release of the 2012 Royals schedule, the only thing that jumps out at me is a visit from the Brewers of Milwaukee June 12–14. I very much hope Zack Greinke will not pitch in the series. It...
View ArticleDoes Beltran Fit?
Ask a Cardinal fan about Carlos Beltran and one of two things usually come to mind. His 2004 NLCS performance, when he hit 4 home runs in seven games, or his 2006 NLCS-ending strikeout at the hands of...
View ArticleShould We Go Loco For Lorenzo
As Royals fans we all know about Dayton’s plan. We hear Dayton wants young athletic players to fill his Major League roster. We hear how spacious Kauffman Stadium’s outfield is. Then in 2011 we sign...
View ArticleHere they go again
The kings of irrelevant success are at it early in 2012. After putting together winning Septembers in three of the last four seasons, your 2012 Kansas City Royals have started the month of August at...
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