Jonathan India saves a run with his glove and brings one home with his bat as he makes the difference in the Royals 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Boy it didn't take long for Minnesota to fall down the playoff odds chart, did it? I'm fascinated by how low Cleveland is on there, and very interested to see what it looks like when KC leaves Detroit.
When the Royals acquired India I was excited for what he meant for the lineup, but not for him as a player. I was aware of him in Cincinnati, but after his rookie season he hadn't gotten a lot of love and I kind of worried he was on a downward spiral. Instead, despite learning two new positions on the fly, he looks like he's headed for a career renaissance that should lead to him being very good for years to come. Now I'm kind of hoping the Royals are in extension talks with him (along with Kris and Cole...)
Re Vinnie: You're right. His Statcast batted ball numbers are all down. But it's still early days and we need more data. Something to monitor. He just looks lost.
Last chance you'd have to imagine for Waters to impress. Like you, I'm not expecting much.
I'm kind of glad they're getting their New York road trip out of the way early. Nothing ever good happens at New Yankee Stadium.
After seeing your throw home clip and hearing India's post game interview, I am convinced Bobby Witt Jr is the voice of the ghost in Field of Dreams. You can practically see Witt in Indias head as he is right behind him saying "get rid of the ball" (go the distance).
Point being, Jr doesn't just get in the opposing teams heads with his speed and magnificent defense, he also elevates the players on our team (yes I have flipped to possessive three weeks in). Many have said that Witt raises the bar, but I think that play perfectly illustrates it. Hats off to India for stepping up.
Isn't it great how Witt is always thinking out there? And leading. I've been saying this for a year...I know Salvy is the captain, but this is Bobby's team.
Boy it didn't take long for Minnesota to fall down the playoff odds chart, did it? I'm fascinated by how low Cleveland is on there, and very interested to see what it looks like when KC leaves Detroit.
When the Royals acquired India I was excited for what he meant for the lineup, but not for him as a player. I was aware of him in Cincinnati, but after his rookie season he hadn't gotten a lot of love and I kind of worried he was on a downward spiral. Instead, despite learning two new positions on the fly, he looks like he's headed for a career renaissance that should lead to him being very good for years to come. Now I'm kind of hoping the Royals are in extension talks with him (along with Kris and Cole...)
India is the perfect guy for this team. Perfect.
We just might end up looking back very fondly at India's absolute pitched battle of an at bat.
Most happy with his leather work, also; great point about the difficulty of learning new positions.
Vinnie does not seem to be driving the ball at all; very concerning.
Pardon, but breath not being held re: Waters; SO hoping though.
Entering survival mode in these next 10; feel like winning half would be huge. Please: 1 v. Yanx?
Re Vinnie: You're right. His Statcast batted ball numbers are all down. But it's still early days and we need more data. Something to monitor. He just looks lost.
Last chance you'd have to imagine for Waters to impress. Like you, I'm not expecting much.
I'm kind of glad they're getting their New York road trip out of the way early. Nothing ever good happens at New Yankee Stadium.
After seeing your throw home clip and hearing India's post game interview, I am convinced Bobby Witt Jr is the voice of the ghost in Field of Dreams. You can practically see Witt in Indias head as he is right behind him saying "get rid of the ball" (go the distance).
Point being, Jr doesn't just get in the opposing teams heads with his speed and magnificent defense, he also elevates the players on our team (yes I have flipped to possessive three weeks in). Many have said that Witt raises the bar, but I think that play perfectly illustrates it. Hats off to India for stepping up.
Isn't it great how Witt is always thinking out there? And leading. I've been saying this for a year...I know Salvy is the captain, but this is Bobby's team.
Yikes!After a 7-0 loss,they better pull out the big boy bats!