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Luke Hochevar - 2009

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Pitching Perspectives (6/29-7/5)
Pitching Perspectives (6/29-7/5)
kingsofkauffman.com — The Royals finished the week with a 3-4 record and at the end of the week were... 35-46 on the season. They remain in 4th place in the AL Central. The Rotation : IP H R ER BB SO HR PC ERA WHIP  ... (more) Pitching Perspectives (6/29-7/5)
Good Luck Stephen Strasburg, You’re Gonna Need It
Good Luck Stephen Strasburg, You’re Gonna Need It
rumorsandrants.com — Tonight, the Washington Nationals will select Stephen Strasburg with the No. 1 overall pick in the MLB... Draft. In case you aren’t aware, Strasburg is a right-handed pitcher for the San Diego State Aztecs and he has ridiculous stuff. We’re talking the kind of pitching talent only ... (more) Good Luck Stephen Strasburg, You’re Gonna Need It
Cool Luke
Cool Luke
athbloggs.blogspot.com — Luke Hochevar , the first overall selection in the 2006 draft held a powerful Texas lineup to... just two earned runs over seven innings on Saturday. He allowed just five hits, didn't walk a man and fanned an eye-popping 13 batters. Luke appears to be figuring something out on the mound. His ... (more) Cool Luke
Pitching Perspectives (6/22-6/28)
Pitching Perspectives (6/22-6/28)
kingsofkauffman.com — The Royals finished the week with a 3-3 record, and are now 32-42 on the season. They... remain in 4th place but lost a game in the standings to the 1st place Detroit Tigers and are now 9.5 games back. The offense has again disappeared as the Royals were outscored 18-22 in the 6 games. They ... (more) Pitching Perspectives (6/22-6/28)
Pitching Perspectives (6/15-6/21)
Pitching Perspectives (6/15-6/21)
kingsofkauffman.com — Last week I led off with the question, “was this the week of the long awaited turnaround?”... After their third 1-5 week out of four, we now know the answer to that question. The Royals didn’t just go 1-5; they went 1-5 with a resounding thud. After taking the first game of ... (more) Pitching Perspectives (6/15-6/21)
Ramirez designated for assignment
Ramirez designated for assignment
novafantasysports.com — Update: The Kansas City Royals have designated Horacio Ramirez for assignment. They did so to make room... for Luke Hochevar on the roster. The club hopes that he'll land with Triple-A Omaha. Fantasy Impact: Ramirez had a 5.96 ERA in 19 appearances (one start) for the Royals this season. He has ... (more) Ramirez designated for assignment
Sunday’s Roster Moves
kingsofkauffman.com — RHP-Luke Hochevar was optioned to Triple-A Omaha after his best start of the season on Saturday. Since... Hochevar has gotten better over his 3 starts this move does not come as a result of his performance. In fact in his 2nd and 3rd starts he pitched better than his final pitching line would ... (more) Sunday’s Roster Moves
Luke Hochevar : Joakim Soria's Future Setup Man?
Luke Hochevar : Joakim Soria's Future Setup Man?
drivelinemechanics.com — Luke Hochevar was picked with the first overall pick of the Kansas City Royals in the 2006... amateur draft. Since being drafted, he has pitched exceptionally well in the minors as a starter (ERA = 3.59, WHIP = 1.243, BB/SO = 3.06) and reasonably as a ... (more) Luke Hochevar : Joakim Soria's Future Setup Man?
Royals designate Ramirez for assignment
kansascity.com — TORONTO | Veteran lefty Horacio Ramirez, once sent to the bullpen, never made any secret of his... desire to pitch as a starter. Now, he gets that chance if he wants it. At Class AAA Omaha. (more) Royals designate Ramirez for assignment
Hochevar quietly emerges as winner for Royals
hardballcooperative.com — Don’t put the bust label on Luke Hochevar just yet, as the 2006 No. 1 overall pick... is in an ace-like groove. Drafted ahead of Tim Lincecum that year, he has done a pretty good Lincecum impersonation in his last three starts totaling 27 strikeouts in 19.1 innings while walking only one batter. (more) Hochevar quietly emerges as winner for Royals
Hochevar should rent (not buy) in Omaha, in a move that won't make or break the Royals' season
royalsblog.kansascity.com — Royals news of the day is obviously Luke Hochevar's demotion to Omaha. Up front I will say... it's not the move I would've made, but I understand the thinking, and will try to explain it here: Sidney Ponson has a clause in his contract that allows him ... (more) Hochevar should rent (not buy) in Omaha, in a move that ...
Hochevar sent down, takes it in stride | royals.com: News
Hochevar sent down, takes it in stride | royals.com: News
kansascity.royals.mlb.com — PHOENIX -- Royals right-hander Luke Hochevar was disappointed but took his demotion to Triple-A Omaha in stride... on Tuesday. Hochevar was one of the prime candidates for the last two spots in the starting rotation and his departure leaves that battle ... (more) Hochevar sent down, takes it in stride | royals.com: News
Ponson vs. Hochevar.
ranyontheroyals.com — So after my last post I decided to give the Royals 24 hours to think about the... consequences of their decision, in the hopes that maybe they would come to their senses. Instead, they made it official, demoting Luke Hochevar to Omaha in order to clear a ... (more) Ponson vs. Hochevar.
Odds Are Against Strasburg….
Odds Are Against Strasburg….
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — Stephen Strasburg has been called the "best prospect ever" by some scouts. As good as Strasburg may... be, the odds are against him to be a great major league pitcher (more) Odds Are Against Strasburg….
Hochevar Should Be Called Up….
Hochevar Should Be Called Up….
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — In light of Sidney Ponson's latest terrible performance, The Ghost of Moonlight Graham thinks the Royals should... call up Sidney Ponson (more) Hochevar Should Be Called Up….
Former phenoms regroup in Triple-A
hardballcooperative.com — A handful of former top prospects opened the season in Triple-A, trying to work their way back... to the bigs. The names are no doubt familiar to most fans: Phil Hughes, Ian Kennedy, Clay Buchholz, Homer Bailey, and Luke Hochevar. Hughes is back. How long until the others follow? (more) Former phenoms regroup in Triple-A
Soria to DL, Royals call up Hochevar
eatdrinksleepbaseball.blogspot.com — According to Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star , the Kansas City Royals have placed closer... Joakim Soria on the 15-day disabled list . The move is retroactive to Friday. Soria, who has been battling soreness in his shoulder, will be out until at least May 23rd. “It’s not going away,” he said, ... (more) Soria to DL, Royals call up Hochevar
BBTF's Newsblog Discussion :: MLB: Closer Soria placed on disabled list
baseballthinkfactory.org — The Royals placed closer Joakim Soria on the 15-day disabled list after Sunday’s game at Anaheim because... of lingering soreness in his right shoulder. Pitcher Luke Hochevar was recalled from Triple-A Omaha to take Soria’s place on the roster and ... (more) BBTF's Newsblog Discussion :: MLB: Closer Soria placed ...
Royals place Soria on disabled list
msn.foxsports.com — All-Star closer Joakim Soria was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a shoulder injury, and... the Kansas City Royals recalled right-hander Luke Hochevar from Triple-A Omaha. (more) Royals place Soria on disabled list
Royals place Soria on disabled list, call up Hochevar
kansascity.com — ANAHEIM, Calif. | Joakim Soria's continuing shoulder soreness prompted the Royals to say enough Sunday afternoon and... place him on the 15-day disabled list. (more) Royals place Soria on disabled list, call up Hochevar
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