Where’s the Power?
by John Viril—
Coming into the 2013 season, the Kansas City Royals hitting instructors Jack Maloof and Andre David insisted that their goal for the season was to produce more power from their hitters. Closing in on the quarter-pole to the season, the Royals are once again at the bottom of MLB in home runs (28th) and 10th in the American League in slugging. So far, the Royals have...
Tinkering with the Lineup is not Enough for Royals
by John Viril—
Kansas City’s three game losing streak has suddenly made the Royals’ lack of offense apparent. The Royals have scored 3 runs or less in 18 of 30 games this season. The team is tied with the Marlins for last in home runs in major league baseball with 19. Overall, the Royals rank 9th in the American League in scoring with 4.26 runs per game.
In response to this...
Dugout Digest - nearly perfect
What can I say about Marr Harvey's performance last night that hasn't already been said? In the Mets' 1-0, ten inning win over the White Sox, Harvey allowed one hit over nine shutout innings, striking out 12 without a walk. Say what you want to say about the White Sox offense, but Harvey's performance was one for the ages.
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GIF: Miguel Tejada’s spectacular play to rob Adam Jones of hit
Tweet Those of you who aren’t Kansas City Royals fans may have forgotten that Miguel Tejada is still in the major leagues at 38-years old young. Against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday the former American League MVP showed he’s not just occupying a roster spot, but still capable of the spectacular. The dive. The [...]
Angels Classic Rewind | Dateline: April 12th, 2002
By Joe Haakenson, AngelsWin.com Contributor -
APRIL 12, 2002
GAME 10 - A’S AT ANGELS
ANAHEIM -- Four years ago the Walt Disney Co. spent $100 million to renovate Anaheim Stadium, and this past winter the Angels had their trademark Big A painted red, to match the team's new uniforms.
But the Angels might be wise to consider scrapping the place and playing at a local...
Royals Roster well set for National League
by John Viril—While watching Kansas City roar back from an early 4-0 deficit against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 13-4 win on Friday, it occurred to me that the Royals roster is very well constructed for National League play,
The Royals boast a deep bullpen full of young power arms. With no DH allowed in National League parks, they have a bench with right and left-handed pinch...
Tejada makes Royals' opening-day roster
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) Former AL MVP Miguel Tejada has made the Kansas City Royals' opening-day roster as a utility infielder.
Manager Ned Yost made the announcement Friday before the Royals' exhibition game against Cleveland.
The 38-year-old is a six-time All-Star who last played in the major leagues in 2011 with the San Francisco Giants. He hit .239 with four homers and...
Miguel Tejada on the Kansas City Royals Opening-day Roster
Miguel Tejada’s performance at the World Baseball Classic, may have prolonged his Major League career after it seemed to be dead and buried.
According to Yahoo Sports, the former Baltimore Orioles shortstop, has managed to secure a spot on the roster of the Kansas City Royals after spending all of last season in the minors.
Former AL MVP Miguel Tejada has made the Kansas City...
Miguel Tejada makes KC Royals' opening-day roster
Former AL MVP Miguel Tejada has made the Kansas City Royals' opening-day roster as a utility infielder.
Manager Ned Yost made the announcement Friday before the Royals' exhibition game against Cleveland.
The 38-year-old is a six-time All-Star who last played in the major leagues in 2011 with the San Francisco Giants. He hit .239 with four homers and 26 RBIs in 322 at-bats...
J.C. Gutierrez and Miguel Tejada win Roster Jobs
by John Viril—
Royals manager Ned Yost today announced that former Arizona Diamondbacks closer J.C. Gutierrez has won the 7th, and final, job in the Kansas City bullpen. The right handed Gutierrez had been in a contest for the final spot with Donnie Joseph, Francisley Bueno, Louis Coleman and Dan Wheeler. Yost cited Gutierrez’s impressive recent performances and a “95 mph fastball...
Hayes gets 4 hits, Royals beat Mariners 9-6
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) The Kansas City Royals set a team record for spring training wins with their 23rd victory, beating the Seattle Mariners 9-6 Tuesday behind Brett Hayes' four hits.
Hayes tripled and drove in two runs.The Royals had 18 hits, including seven doubles.
Lorenzo Cain, Jarrod Dyson and Miguel Tejada added two hits for Kansas City. The Mariners took a 4-1 lead before...
Royals 11, Mariners 6
The Kansas City Royals set a team record for spring training wins with their 23rd victory, beating the Seattle Mariners 9-6 Tuesday behind Brett Hayes' four hits.
Hayes tripled and drove in two runs.The Royals had 18 hits, including seven doubles.
Lorenzo Cain, Jarrod Dyson and Miguel Tejada added two hits for Kansas City. The Mariners took a 4-1 lead before a six-run seventh...
Stanton worked hard to become D-pendable
That running, over-the-shoulder catch by Giancarlo Stanton in Team USA's victory over Puerto Rico on Tuesday night?
It was not an unusual play for the Marlins' right fielder.
Stanton, 23, is best known for his prodigious power, but defense also is a major part of his game, and he attributes his development in the outfield to two factors:
* He was so bad initially, he had...
Busy Offseason Has Royals Thinking Playoffs
Key Offseason Additions-James Shields, Wade Davis, Ervin Santana, Miguel Tejada, Xavier Nady Key Offseason Losses- Wil Myers, Mike Montgomery, Joakim Soria It’s been a busy offseason for the Kansas City Royals after finishing 16 games out of first place in 2012. They dealt one of the majors’ top prospects in Wil Myers to the Rays … Continue reading »
The Battle for Second Base
The Kansas City Royals are in a pickle. With 5 viable candidates, there's no question that the Royals have a logjam at second base. As the 2012 season ended, the likely candidates were limited to three: Chris Getz, Johnny Giavotella, and Irving Falu. Unsatisfied with those candidates, the Royals front office brought in veteran Miguel Tejada and super-sub Elliot Johnson.
The Royals “Come To Play,” but will they have “game” this season?
In a few days, the Royals begin their 2013 season in Surprise, Arizona. The pitchers and catchers report early next week and the position players a few days later. While there was optimism last year, the team believes 2013 is the year they will contend in the American League Central.
The Royals focused their offseason on starting pitching, trading for starting pitchers Ervin Santana...
Daily Notes: Caribbean Series Information Post, Game Day 5
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Caribbean Series Information Post, Game Day 5
The Caribbean Series — featuring the champion from each of the Dominican Winter, Mexican Pacific, Puerto Rican, and Venezuelan Winter Leagues — began Friday in Hermosillo, Mexico, and continues through February 7th.
What follows is an assortment...
Tejada brings clubhouse leadership to Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. When the Royals signed Miguel Tejada to a minor-league deal last New Year's Eve, they knew they wouldn't be getting the Most Valuable Player from the 2002 season, or the guy who drove in 150 runs for Baltimore in 2004, or the guy who routinely turned in 30-homer, 100-RBI seasons in his youth.
But the Royals are hoping that Tejada can be more than a serviceable...
Royals This and That
Royals news is slow this time of year, but a few things happened last week.
The World Baseball Classic announced provisional rosters and nine Royals will be a part of the Classic. Players include left-handed pitchers Bruce Chen (China) and Tim Collins (USA), right-handed pitchers Kelvin Herrera (Dominican Republic), Luis Mendoza (Mexico), J.C. Sulbaran (The Netherlands), catcher...
I-70 Teams Combine For 13 WBC Roster Spots
The i70baseball teams, the Kansas City Royals and the St. Louis Cardinals, will combine to send 13 players to the World Baseball Classic in 2013. Among those 13, nine of them will come from the Kansas City organization.
In addition to the large amount of players being sent to the WBC, the Royals will also achieve a historic moment for one team. Bruce Chen will pitch for the...
Manny Ramirez lurking around the bat rack in the DR
According to CBS Sports Baseball Insider Jon Heyman, Manny Ramirez is lurking around the bat rack in the Dominican Republic, hoping for the coach to send him in. Heyman tweeted earlier today:
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Manny Ramirez has 4 HRs, a .559 slugging percentage and .974 OPS for Aguilas in the playoffs. Still hoping for comeback.
ManRam is starring for the Las Aguilas Eagles in the...
Tejada, 38, gets another shot at the majors
The Kansas City Royals have added a former American League MVP to the organization. Infielder Miguel Tejada, a six-time All-Star and the 2002 American League MVP when he hit .308 with 34 home runs and 131 RBI with the Athletics, has signed a minor-league contract with the Royals and will be in camp as a non-roster invitee. Tejada, who turns 39 in May, has not played in the majors...
Throwing it Around
It’s hard to believe that it’s 2013 and this blog began in 2007. There’s been some bumps in the road, but all things considered we’re still here and it’s good to still be writing about baseball on the interwebs. Here’s some baseball links of note that we found to be interesting in some way today:
-Miguel Tejada, back from the dead to talk about his favorite hitting drill...
Daily Notes: Miguel Tejada Signs Mostly Major-League Deal
Table of Contents
Here’s the table of contents for today’s edition of Daily Notes.
1. Assorted Headlines for the Baseball Enthusiast
2. Graphs: Miguel Tejada’s Career in WAR
3. SCOUT Leaderboards: Dominican Winter League
Assorted Headlines for the Baseball Enthusiast
Kansas City Sign Chavez, Tejada
The Kansas City Royals have signed outfielder Endy Chavez and infielder Miguel...
Transaction Analysis: Royals Carry a Mig Stick by R.J. Anderson
Miguel Tejada, Matt Diaz, and Hisanori Takahashi get minor-league deals; Mike Gonzalez earns a spot in the Brewers bullpen.
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