Was really glad to see Josh Naylor traded but he seems to have been replaced by another pest, Manzardo. Sheesh. Also, couldn't capitalize on J-Ram being out. Very unfortunate.
Bo Naylor's long AB was a killer. Raise your hand if you thought that probable.
Seems like Saturday featured the reliable bullpen and yesterday - the shaky. Currently not trusting and of them, but Harvey seems to becoming reliable.
Hope for Stratton's sake he has post-career plans: 2 IP, 2 BB. That's who he is and what he does.
BWJ seems to be pressing; never seen him chase so many out-of-zone.
I just realized last night that the Reds are treating Singer as their number 4 starter. Meanwhile, India has a .600 OBP. I'm feeling really good about that trade, at least.
I just wish the Royals had realized they needed to probably upgrade their lineup/outfield with one more solid bat.
They knew they needed more outfield help. Picollo says he tried but they just didn't match up with anyone for a trade and it sounds like they were in on a couple of free agents but the contracts were out of their comfort zone.
The biggest problem with the opening series is that the issues that seemed to be most obvious before the season were the biggest issues in this series. With their tough early schedule, the Royals don’t the luxury of waiting six weeks to get things figured out.
This team feels very much like a continuation of last year's group. Not necessarily a bad thing—especially given the moves of some other teams in the division—but aside from the leadoff spot, we are well aware of the weaknesses.
Was really glad to see Josh Naylor traded but he seems to have been replaced by another pest, Manzardo. Sheesh. Also, couldn't capitalize on J-Ram being out. Very unfortunate.
Bo Naylor's long AB was a killer. Raise your hand if you thought that probable.
Seems like Saturday featured the reliable bullpen and yesterday - the shaky. Currently not trusting and of them, but Harvey seems to becoming reliable.
Hope for Stratton's sake he has post-career plans: 2 IP, 2 BB. That's who he is and what he does.
BWJ seems to be pressing; never seen him chase so many out-of-zone.
Yeah, looks like Manzardo is going to be a good one for them.
I agree that Bobby looks like he's pressing a bit. But he's gone through stretches like this before. He'll find his groove soon. I hope.
I just realized last night that the Reds are treating Singer as their number 4 starter. Meanwhile, India has a .600 OBP. I'm feeling really good about that trade, at least.
I just wish the Royals had realized they needed to probably upgrade their lineup/outfield with one more solid bat.
They knew they needed more outfield help. Picollo says he tried but they just didn't match up with anyone for a trade and it sounds like they were in on a couple of free agents but the contracts were out of their comfort zone.
I hear from my therapist that stepping outside my comfort zone can be a good thing, sometimes!
I bet if you told your therapist you wanted to give Jurickson Profar 3 years/$45 million, he'd yell "ARE YOU OUTTA YER FRIGGIN' MIND?!?!?!?!?!"
Well, sure, NOW they'd say that...
The biggest problem with the opening series is that the issues that seemed to be most obvious before the season were the biggest issues in this series. With their tough early schedule, the Royals don’t the luxury of waiting six weeks to get things figured out.
This team feels very much like a continuation of last year's group. Not necessarily a bad thing—especially given the moves of some other teams in the division—but aside from the leadoff spot, we are well aware of the weaknesses.