bugsandcranks.com - 3/1/2008
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Hi, I’m Chris and I’m a Royals fan ( Hi Chris!) . People — and by “people”, I mean myself during the months of July, August and September — often ask why I’m a Royals fan. They’re not just lousy, they are lousy in the most passive, generic way possible. These aren’t the lovable 62′ Mets — usually, it involves a sprinkling of good players about to get a big payday elsewhere and a number of ...
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30 In 30: Kansas City Royals
skyking162 —
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I’m tempted to go with Tony Pena, Jr. winning the Gold Glove at shortstop, but we all know you have to have some offensive talent to be eligible for that award. (Go figure.) Is there a SoY Award (Sophomore of the Year)? No? Hmm, ok, Pena, Jr.’s my pick. Oh, and my heart wants me to mention Zach Greinke as a dark horse Cy Young candidate.
Royals Round Table
For a discussion of the 2008 Royals, Nick and I are joined by Chris Rasmussen of Bugs & Cranks, Clark Fosler of Royals Authority, and Will McDonald of Royals ...
30 Teams, 30 Days: Day 1 - Kansas City Royals - Ugghhh!!
Home Run Derby —
... ; Chris Rasmussen at Bugs & Cranks , Sky and the Greek): Sky : Alright, guys, looking back after the season, what will be the Royals’ big story in 2008? Clark : Unless he gets bogged down in trying to prove he can play first base instead of just sitting back and raking as a DH, look for Billy Butler to have a huge offensive year. The guy has won two batting titles in three full minor league seasons and hit .297 as a half-season rookie last year. This kid could easily hit .320 with 40 doubles and 15+ homers in 2008. I also expect Alex Gordon to take the next step in his ...
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30 In 30: Kansas City Royals
skyking162.com 3/1/2008 — Here we go, the first of 30 collaborative team previews in March. Make sure to check out Nick the Greek’s thoughts over at Home Run Derby . Kicking us off are the Kansas City Royals, the team with the fewest homeruns in 2007 at 102. That stat ...
inGame: Juan Gone hits HR off Santana
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NY Post: Sports 3/1/2008
PORT ST. LUCIE - If this were Opening Day, the Mets would have wanted their $137.5 million back. After all, three runs on four hits (including a long homer to left) in two innings isn't what they have in mind from Johan Santana. But as hotly...