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Unsolicited advice: Gil Meche
September 15, 2009 by
kansascity.com
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Nobody asked me, and for good reason, but here's some advice anyway on how the Royals could better project themselves to their fans.
This all comes with the caveat that no words can polish the most disappointing season in franchise history. Short of refunding season ticket...
Meche ‘good to go' for next start, manager says
June 29, 2009 by
kansascity.com
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Gil Meche produced a thumbs-up Monday afternoon after a pregame throwing workout to test whether his “dead arm” can handle his scheduled start Wednesday against Minnesota. Meche rested his arm for two days, saying that Monday’s throwing session from flat...
Game #16: Grady’s Blast Provides a 5-2 Comeback Win Over the Royals
April 23, 2009 by
Indians Confidential.com
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As the bottom of the 8th closed in, it sure did appear that the Indians were headed for yet another early season setback. They trailed 2-1, hadn’t hit the ball much at all off of Royals starter Gil Meche, and the midday crowd at Progressive Field seemed more than ready to head...
Meche bounces back but Royals keep stumbling in 5-1 loss to Twins
July 01, 2009 by
kansascity.com
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Gil Meche showed no signs of a “dead arm” Wednesday afternoon against the Minnesota Twins. The problem was, and remains, all of those dead bats. Throw in another ill-timed defensive blooper and a leaky bullpen and the Royals were left with a 5-1 loss at Kauffman...
Meche works four-hit shutout for Royals
June 16, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Gil Meche pitched a four-hit shutout and Mark Teahen had three hits and drove in a run as the Kansas City Royals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0.
Meche stymies Indians; Royals rough up Pavano
Gil Meche tied a career high with 11 strikeouts over seven innings and the Royals hit three home runs in a 9-0 win over the Indians.
Meche whiffs 11 as Royals blank Indians
June 10, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Gil Meche tied a career high with 11 strikeouts over seven innings and the Kansas City Royals hit three home runs in a 9-0 win over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night.
Rich Harden Hot Fantasy News
January 26, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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Bob Geren recently declared Rich Harden his number two starter. We explain why this is significant to your fantasy team, Joe Blanton, and other teams around baseball.
On Gil Meche, Jim Bouton, and pitch counts
June 17, 2009 by
kansascity.com
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Jim Bouton is among the pitchers of past generations who wish this whole Pitch Count Era in baseball would've started earlier.
Bouton pitched 249 1/3 innings, then 271 1/3 innings in the big leagues when he was 24 and 25. He threw a total of 23 complete games in those...
Losing teams lose money
November 10, 2008 by
Sports Business Digest
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here we look at the Kansas City royals who seemingly spend the wrong kind of money on the wrong kind of guys, like Gil Meche. Luckily I don't live in Kansas City or they would cancel my press credentials like they do to anyone else who doesn't agree with how they run their...
Meche scratched from start because of tired shoulder
September 04, 2009 by
kansascity.com
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Gil Meche’s nightmare season continued with a late scratch from a scheduled start Friday. The Royals are calling it a tired shoulder, similar to what brought Brian Bannister out of his Wednesday start after 1 1/3 innings. Both pitchers were examined by a doctor on Friday...
Royals notebook: Hillman's chief concern for Meche is possible lack of command
August 12, 2009 by
kansascity.com
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MINNEAPOLIS | It isn’t the possibility of Gil Meche experiencing renewed back problems today against the Twins that worries Royals manager Trey Hillman. Instead, Hillman’s chief concern is whether Meche will show too much rust in his first big-league start since...
Kansas City Royals activate right-hander Gil Meche (lower back strain) from disabled list
The Royals have activated right-hander Gil Meche from the 15-day disabled list to start Thursday's game against the Twins.
Royals notebook: Hillman says Meche will start Thursday
August 09, 2009 by
kansascity.com
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Royals pitcher Gil Meche is tentatively scheduled to return from the disabled list in time to start Thursday’s game in Minnesota, manager Trey Hillman said. Meche made his second rehab start for Class AAA Omaha on Saturday, working five innings, allowing one run, three...
Game 136: Royals at Tigers
August 31, 2008 by
Tigers Weblog
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PREGAME: Gil Meche, who the Tigers haven't seen since May, will take on Armando Galarraga. Galarraga will try to keep that ERA in the low 3's and make a run at ROY honors. Meche will try to hold the Tigers down yet again.
KCR @ DET, Saturday, August 31, 2008 Game Preview -...
Indians Muster Four Hits, Get Shutout by Royals
June 11, 2009 by
Waiting For Next Year
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And just like that, we’re back in the cellar.
It was not all that long ago when the Kansas City Royals were criticized for giving Gil Meche a five-year deal worth $55 million. Last night, the Indians managed to make that look like it was worth every penny as Meche fanned a...
Royals notebook: Meche scheduled for simulated game before rejoining rotation
July 27, 2009 by
kansascity.com
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BALTIMORE | Gil Meche’s return to the Royals’ rotation now hinges on his performance Wednesday in a simulated game. Neither Meche nor manager Trey Hillman was encouraged by Meche’s performance in a 30-pitch bullpen workout before Monday’s 5-3 victory...
Game 129 Open Thread - Royals (49-79) at Mariners (67-62)
August 29, 2009 by
Royals Review
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Gil Meche against Ian Snell. This glorious dance to the music of time continues.
In case you missed it, I wrote a Meche contract retrospective earlier this week. For the first season during his Royals career, Meche is unlikely to earn his paycheck this year, at least from a WAR...
Royals notebook: Meche scheduled for rehab start
July 30, 2009 by
kansascity.com
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BALTIMORE | Gil Meche is heading to Class A Wilmington for a rehab start Sunday. He reported no day-after problems in his lower back after a three-inning simulated game Wednesday at Camden Yards. “He feels pretty good,” manager Trey Hillman confirmed, “so...
Already Down Meche, Royals Await News on Brian Bannister
September 10, 2009 by
Royals Review
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Brian Bannister may be the latest Royal to have his season end prematurely due to injury. Yes, those terribly unlucky Royals just can't catch a break! I'm stunned that one of the most retrograde teams in the game would have a worn down pitching staff by September.
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Royals notebook: Meche feeling better but not ready to return to rotation
July 24, 2009 by
kansascity.com
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Gil Meche reported no pain in his lower left side Friday in a pregame bullpen workout but appears unlikely to return to the Royals’ rotation before next weekend’s series at Tampa Bay. “I really didn’t feel anything much in my back,” he said. ...
Kansas City Royals' Gil Meche done for season, Brian Bannister getting second opinion on shoulder
Royals starter Gil Meche is probably done for the year with a shoulder problem, and fellow right-hander Brian Bannister is flying to New York for a second opinion on his shoulder.
Time to Cut Your Losses On These Pitchers
June 09, 2008 by
thefantasysportsforum.com
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Justin Verlander heads the list of disappointing starting pitchers who have vastly underachieved this season, leaving their fantasy owners to make an important decision before it's too late. See which struggling starters who you should be considering cutting your losses on.
Meche to decide today on whether to pitch Wednesday
June 28, 2009 by
kansascity.com
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PITTSBURGH | Gil Meche will test his “dead arm” today in a throwing workout before deciding whether to make his scheduled start Wednesday against Minnesota. “I won’t know anything until (today),” he said. “Am I concerned? Wouldn’t...
Meche dismisses 132-pitch outing as reason for slide
June 27, 2009 by
kansascity.com
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PITTSBURGH | Can Gil Meche's recent struggles be traced to throwing a career-high 132 pitches June 16 in a complete-game shutout against Arizona? He says no.
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