David DeJesus led off the game today with a walk. That is itself isn’t all that interesting or noteworthy, but it got me thinking about the Royals leadoff situation as well as the general perception surrounding the 2009 seasons of DJ and Willie Bloomquist.
You might recall that before Crisp got hurt several people, myself included, [...]
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August 16, 2009
In a season of mounting losses, numerous injuries and scandal - not to mention a third straight year looming without playoff baseball - comes this glimmer of good news: Carlos Beltran may be close to returning.
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August 17, 2009
by Ed PriceFiled under: Royals, MLB Inside ScoopDETROIT -- Pablo Sandoval leads all big-leaguers 23 and younger in hits.Who's second?No idea? OK, here's a clue: He bats third for the Kansas City Royals.Didn't help?Initials: B.B.Get it? No?Well, we don't blame you. First baseman Billy Butler toils in the anonymity of the shaky K.C. lineup. But his name is worth remembering...
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August 15, 2009
DETROIT | Royals manager Trey Hillman calls it “mixing and matching” in explaining why Josh Anderson, the speedy outfielder acquired July 30 from Detroit, wasn’t in the starting lineup Saturday for a third straight game. “We’ll get him back in,” Hillman said. “We still want to see what we’ve got. But it’s still going to be a matter...
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August 16, 2009
Carlos Beltran is ready to hit the ground running. The injured Mets center fielder yesterday completed his second set of outfield drills in as many days and later said he only needs to prove he can run the bases before beginning a...
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August 15, 2009
DETROIT | The short version Saturday night, viewed from the Royals' perspective, is Luke Hochevar remained in a miserable rut. He gave up six runs and 12 hits before exiting without retiring a batter in the fifth inning and having already thrown 105 pitches.
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August 16, 2009
Again, I wouldn't necessarily count on a report tomorrow. Nice to see the Royals get a win today.AAA - Omaha: O-Royals 3, Portland 2DH Aldridge 3-5, 2B (13), HR (17), RBI (57), 2 K, RS -- .3142B Metcalf 3-4, 2B (18), K -- .2231B Ka'aihue 1-5, HR (16), RBI (49), K, RS -- .261CF Raines 1-4, HR (4), RBI (17), K, RS -- .2173B Lisson 0-3, BB, K -- .232* Omaha stranded 10.DiNardo...
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August 16, 2009
Royals 3, Tigers 2
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August 17, 2009
White Sox 8, Royals 7
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August 15, 2009
The Detroit Tigers will try to continue their success against the Kansas City Royals, as the two divisional inhabitants resume a three-game series tonight at Comerica Park.
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August 17, 2009
Mark Buehrle hasn't won since his remarkable perfect game in July. Tonight, he tries to stop a four-start winless streak when the Chicago White Sox open a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals at U.S. Cellular Field.
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