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This gem comes from Joe Posnanski’s blog:
Brilliant reader Preston sent in this gem. David DeJesus leads the Kansas City Royals with 46 walks. That is one behind Los Angeles’ Matt Kemp, who has 47 walks. OK … so what’s the big deal?
Here’s the big deal: Matt Kemp is EIGHTH on the Dodgers in walks. Eighth.
Which [...]
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September 09, 2009
September games for last-place teams don't often mean much, and maybe this one doesn't either, but at the very least, the Royals are worth your passing interest tonight and into the rest of the season.
Alex Gordon is back, and, apparently, is back without bitterness.*
* The service time issue has been talked about plenty, but now that it's done, yes, the Royals have moved back Gordon...
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September 11, 2009
Early-season phenom Zack Greinke can continue a late-season streak tonight when he and the Kansas City Royals head to Progressive Field for the first of a three-game series with the host Cleveland Indians.
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