KC ROYALS

[OregonDucks]

BOW DOWN. Playoffs this year.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Heck yeah! Playoff time!

 

[OregonDucks]

the young guns.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

 

[OregonDucks]

the official thread for KC playoffs right here. It's happening.

 

[bksballer89]

BOW DOWN. Playoffs this year.

 

[navamind]

The lineup has the potential to do a lot better than last year. Moose seemed kinda overhyped as a prospect, but I think the power numbers will improve. His defense should make him somewhat valuable. Escobar's bat will probably never really be an asset, but I don't think he's 53 OPS+ bad. Gordon's bat should rebound.

I think Perez will continue to see improvement in the power department this year. He was struggling to hit for power in the 1st half, slugging only .396 and 4 home runs in 299 PA. But in the 2nd, he batted .303/.335/.483 and hitting 9 HR in 227 PA. He also slugged .471 in 2012 (.170 ISO, which is slightly above average).

 

[OregonDucks]

Also looking at the division. Cleveland wont be as good as they were last year, Tigers have a new manager. Things look good for KC.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

This club is winning on its Bullpen, Offense, and Defense if it is making the playoffs. Stealing a crap ton of bases while doing those things too probably.

 

[navamind]

I do think the Tribe will regress, but I think they'll still be in the thick of things. I like their pitching staff a lot.

Gap between those three and the Twins/ChiSox is pretty big.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

The lineup has the potential to do a lot better than last year. Moose seemed kinda overhyped as a prospect, but I think the power numbers will improve. His defense should make him somewhat valuable. Escobar's bat will probably never really be an asset, but I don't think he's 53 OPS+ bad. Gordon's bat should rebound.

I think Perez will continue to see improvement in the power department this year. He was struggling to hit for power in the 1st half, slugging only .396 and 4 home runs in 299 PA. But in the 2nd, he batted .303/.335/.483 and hitting 9 HR in 227 PA. He also slugged .471 in 2012 (.170 ISO, which is slightly above average).

Personally, I think Hosmer will continue to progress with the bat. Not as sure with the glove.

 

[navamind]

Personally, I think Hosmer will continue to progress with the bat. Not as sure with the glove.

Him too.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Not if Cleveland has anything to do with it

 

[Shanemansj13]

Also looking at the division. Cleveland wont be as good as they were last year, Tigers have a new manager. Things look good for KC.

based on what?? Losing one of the most inconsistent starters in the majors, other than that they have the same, more experienced team.

 

[Clayton]

 

[Shanemansj13]

 

[Fountain City Blues]

To everyone in advance who hate on this thread:

 

[navamind]

based on what?? Losing one of the most inconsistent starters in the majors, other than that they have the same, more experienced team.

he had a 2.61 ERA from April 29 to Sept 29. also had the best ERA+ among Indians starters last year (unless you want to count Salazar's 10 starts).

but even then, I don't think the loss will hurt much. Masterson's a pretty good pitcher and Salazar and Kluber are sleepers. McAllister's solid and Marcum seems like a good candidate for a comeback year (assuming he's healthy).

 

[romeo212000]

Sorry Royals fans, but you got OD's endorsement. You're fucked.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Sorry Royals fans, but you got OD's endorsement. You're fucked.

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