Royals almost don't suck again

[carptom1]

Originally Posted by SetterNut

Tonight is a classic case of how the Royals keep loosing.
They are failing to do the little things that get you runs. Fail to get a bunt down, runners on 3rd with less than 2 outs multiple times and don't score (stike-outs and infield pop-ups). Those are player issues.

That isn't the managers fault, its young players that are going through growing pains.

I feel just the oppisite. When a team lacks fundamental execution it is the managers fault. For what ever reason they are not executing. I don't think that is age. I have 14yr olds on our team that can lay down a bunt or move a runner over. I think it has more to do with players not feeling that consistency needed to suceed. If his lineup is this manic, what other things does this come out in? I am just feeling he has nearly lost this team. Even with our injuries we should not be this bad. Oh in case your scoring at home, they lost again last night. That is ten in a row at home. They won't be back until may 3rd.

[SetterNut]

Originally Posted by RuttCrazed

True, but it doesn't help that he has a different lead off hitter every game! There are times I think he is managing a little league team and feels like he needs to get everyone their 2 innings or else their mom will be mad!

Rut

I don't think the he really has a true lead off hitter on the team. The problem is mental at this point IMO. How many guys have us seen pull the ball on the outside part of the plate and hit a two hopper to an infielder. That is trying to do too much at the plate.

I see pitcher under pressure trying to throw too hard looking for the K, and giving up a big hit on a pitch that is up.

Originally Posted by carptom1

I feel just the oppisite. When a team lacks fundamental execution it is the managers fault. For what ever reason they are not executing. I don't think that is age. I have 14yr olds on our team that can lay down a bunt or move a runner over. I think it has more to do with players not feeling that consistency needed to suceed. If his lineup is this manic, what other things does this come out in? I am just feeling he has nearly lost this team. Even with our injuries we should not be this bad. Oh in case your scoring at home, they lost again last night. That is ten in a row at home. They won't be back until may 3rd.

All this team needs is a little success. It will come and they will be competitive most nights.

But I think it was stupid to start the "This is our time" add campaign, they are too young and inexperienced to expect a lot from them early this season. Maybe next season this group will be ready for something like that.

[carptom1]

I agree the ad campaign was a bad idea. I am starting to get a little embarrassed for them. Imagine all the glamour that comes with the all-star game and this team could easily be 30-50 or so. That would be a train wreck, and the way things are going it could be worse. I was really hoping that they could be close to .500 at the all star break. As i write this i'm watching another loss brewing.

[RuttCrazed]

Did you see that game tonight? Are you kidding me!?! A shot down the line in the 8th that gets stuck in the right field corner with guys on first and second, down by 3 and they only score 1??? The right fielder didn't even have the ball yet and they stop the runner at third? POOR COACHING!!!!

Rut

[SetterNut]

Well its only the 5th inning tonight, but they are scoring some runs early.
We will see if they can put this one in the W column.

[carptom1]

The Royals win! The Royals win! The Royals win! The Royals win!

[-Wildcat-]

This is not the movie Major League... About time!

[SetterNut]

Thats one in a row

I makes a big difference when the top of the order is hitting the ball a little. Hope that continues.

[Dakotazeb]

It should be an interesting series this weekend in Minnesota. Another win today by the Royals and their record will be the same as the Twins headed into the series. The two worst teams in the AL going head to head. WOW! Going to be another long year for both of these franchises. The Twins did absolutely nothing in the off season to help their pitching. In fact all the moves they made (or didn't make) only made it worse. No starting pitching and a weak bull pen won't get the job done. Mauer can hit .400 and Morneau can hit 60 dingers and they still won't win. Time for the GM and coaching staff to go!!!

[carptom1]

Wow two in a row! We really need to go into Minnesota and sweep a team that is down. It looks like a little pop is returning to the bats. I am really impressed with the play of Hosmer and Moustakas. We should have solid corners for many years. Old country breakfast is going deep with a little more regularity. Three more wind and maybe we can change the name on the thread.