I've felt sick for a month that the Royals are going to miss the postseason by a game, and I'd point to the kick in the groin that was McArthur being one strike away from closing out a 5-3 win before giving up that Adams HR, but really, we can point to a dozen kicks--including last night. I guess it's more likely that the Twins get left …
I've felt sick for a month that the Royals are going to miss the postseason by a game, and I'd point to the kick in the groin that was McArthur being one strike away from closing out a 5-3 win before giving up that Adams HR, but really, we can point to a dozen kicks--including last night. I guess it's more likely that the Twins get left out than the Royals if the Tigers continue to be on fire, but it's not a good feeling.
I’m not there yet, but do have concerns. I like where they are in the standings. I don’t like that it’s getting tight.
I can’t ever get too deep into the missed opportunities in the larger picture of the season. Did the Royals lose some games that we would consider winnable? Sure. But the flip side is true as well.
Yes, but how many more wins would they have with just a league-average bullpen? Four, five, six? If so, we're talking about contending for the #1 seed in the AL.
And I wonder about a psychological effect on the players of getting kicked in the teeth when you think you had the game won. Do you press even harder in late innings knowing you can't trust whoever is trotting in from the bullpen?
But this all pointless speculation. As the cliche goes, it is what it is. All we (fans) can do is cross our fingers.
I hear you. We’ve seen many a good team crumble because of a weak bullpen. Cleveland’s bullpen is elite, so that probably answers your question. :)
I’m hopeful that once the tournament starts, Quatraro and Sweeney develop a game plan to take advantage of the built-in days off and who can actually be trusted.
I've felt sick for a month that the Royals are going to miss the postseason by a game, and I'd point to the kick in the groin that was McArthur being one strike away from closing out a 5-3 win before giving up that Adams HR, but really, we can point to a dozen kicks--including last night. I guess it's more likely that the Twins get left out than the Royals if the Tigers continue to be on fire, but it's not a good feeling.
I’m not there yet, but do have concerns. I like where they are in the standings. I don’t like that it’s getting tight.
I can’t ever get too deep into the missed opportunities in the larger picture of the season. Did the Royals lose some games that we would consider winnable? Sure. But the flip side is true as well.
Yes, but how many more wins would they have with just a league-average bullpen? Four, five, six? If so, we're talking about contending for the #1 seed in the AL.
And I wonder about a psychological effect on the players of getting kicked in the teeth when you think you had the game won. Do you press even harder in late innings knowing you can't trust whoever is trotting in from the bullpen?
But this all pointless speculation. As the cliche goes, it is what it is. All we (fans) can do is cross our fingers.
I hear you. We’ve seen many a good team crumble because of a weak bullpen. Cleveland’s bullpen is elite, so that probably answers your question. :)
I’m hopeful that once the tournament starts, Quatraro and Sweeney develop a game plan to take advantage of the built-in days off and who can actually be trusted.