I'm generally opposed to intentional walks, but when they can only hurt you in a very specific circumstance, while making the defense's job easier, I think it's always the right call. I was kind of stunned Q didn't call for it.
I knew the Royals were going to lose both Saturday and yesterday though when they completely squandered scoring chances early the same way they have done all season. I keep waiting for a series like the one against the Cardinals or Rangers to spark something and get this team on a roll again, but they keep sputtering out.
When you're not putting the winning or tying run on base, the intentional walk is generally the call. Again, the only reason I can think of not to do it is when you don't trust your pitcher to throw strikes and not walk in a run.
We're almost halfway through the season, so I feel confident in saying that this team is good, but generally not good enough. Because of the Wild Card(s), they're going to be in it, though. It looks like they'll need to be one of those teams that catch fire late to push through.
I think they are a team that can catch fire - we saw them do it once! - but they keep just missing. I do think the next time they get hot they're going to absolutely torch some people for a while, though.
What's most consistent about the Royals' offense is inconsistency: now that Salvy and BWJ are starting to heat up, Vinnie was 3-20 on the trip, India 4-27.
Granted they each had a big hit, still.
Kyle Isbel is completely worthless with the bat on the road; with his looping swing no wonder he hits so many pop ups. Thank goodness he has such a sterling glove.
The Friars should send KC thank you notes, as the sad bullpen got Iglesias out of his 0-17 slump and Tatis went bridge for the first time in 29 games.
Sure gonna miss the brilliant Lugo. ANY chance he can be kept?
That inconsistent offense was something we saw last year, too. The key bats are rarely hot at the same time. It would be nice...
Lugo is going to be an interesting case. I would think he's enjoyed his time in KC, so he could be a guy, like Wacha, who wants to stay. He's also going to be 36 next season and while he doesn't have a ton of mileage on his arm since he was a reliever for most of his career, still...what kind of contract will he be looking at? I think he could absolutely be back next season.
I'm generally opposed to intentional walks, but when they can only hurt you in a very specific circumstance, while making the defense's job easier, I think it's always the right call. I was kind of stunned Q didn't call for it.
I knew the Royals were going to lose both Saturday and yesterday though when they completely squandered scoring chances early the same way they have done all season. I keep waiting for a series like the one against the Cardinals or Rangers to spark something and get this team on a roll again, but they keep sputtering out.
Still lots of time left, though.
When you're not putting the winning or tying run on base, the intentional walk is generally the call. Again, the only reason I can think of not to do it is when you don't trust your pitcher to throw strikes and not walk in a run.
We're almost halfway through the season, so I feel confident in saying that this team is good, but generally not good enough. Because of the Wild Card(s), they're going to be in it, though. It looks like they'll need to be one of those teams that catch fire late to push through.
I think they are a team that can catch fire - we saw them do it once! - but they keep just missing. I do think the next time they get hot they're going to absolutely torch some people for a while, though.
What's most consistent about the Royals' offense is inconsistency: now that Salvy and BWJ are starting to heat up, Vinnie was 3-20 on the trip, India 4-27.
Granted they each had a big hit, still.
Kyle Isbel is completely worthless with the bat on the road; with his looping swing no wonder he hits so many pop ups. Thank goodness he has such a sterling glove.
The Friars should send KC thank you notes, as the sad bullpen got Iglesias out of his 0-17 slump and Tatis went bridge for the first time in 29 games.
Sure gonna miss the brilliant Lugo. ANY chance he can be kept?
That inconsistent offense was something we saw last year, too. The key bats are rarely hot at the same time. It would be nice...
Lugo is going to be an interesting case. I would think he's enjoyed his time in KC, so he could be a guy, like Wacha, who wants to stay. He's also going to be 36 next season and while he doesn't have a ton of mileage on his arm since he was a reliever for most of his career, still...what kind of contract will he be looking at? I think he could absolutely be back next season.
I would have said the same of Lugo earlier in the season, but I have to wonder if the losing is getting to him. He is obviously a competitor, couldn
t blame him for looking for a team with an offense to back him.
It's possible, but winning is never guaranteed. Unless he signs with the Dodgers. Who always need pitching. Oh my god.
At least Waters made the out entertaining, maybe in a little league sort of way, but it did bring back fond childhood memories