I agree that if Brent isn't the starter, he needs to be sent down. Omar is just fine as a D-replacement and occasional starter.

 

Yes, it's totally ridiculous if Morel is now in a platoon only against lefties plus d replacement. Morel NEEDS the 4 AB daily, because his future, if he has one, is not as part of a platoon. Meanwhile, DV can actually help the team with his bat, and will learn more against MLB pitching at this juncture, even if playing 4-5 games/wk. Omar covers the roster holes as you mentioned.

 

This seems unbelievably obvious.

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Don't forget that Morel in a platoon role is even more ridiculous since he's terrible against LHP.

Don't forget that Morel in a platoon role is even more ridiculous since he's terrible against LHP.

 

Totally. Their inflexibility in making ANY roster changes to help the offense is mind-boggling.

Totally. Their inflexibility in making ANY roster changes to help the offense is mind-boggling.

 

Honestly, the more realistic lineup decision they can make right now is sending down Morel and calling up De Aza. It gives you more flexibility with pinch running and allows you to bench Rios once a week without having to make Lillibridge face RHP.

Their inflexibility in making ANY roster changes to help the offense is mind-boggling.

so, so true. I look around at every other roster and they're making moves not only driven by injuries but needs as well. I hate it.

Honestly, the more realistic lineup decision they can make right now is sending down Morel and calling up De Aza. It gives you more flexibility with pinch running and allows you to bench Rios once a week without having to make Lillibridge face RHP.

 

I don't mind that, but if we do that, I'd also like Lilli sent down to make room for DV.

 

Margalus at SSS agrees with us among others, I mean it just makes too much sense. I'll never understand why this team was so hesitant to inject some new blood.

so, so true. I look around at every other roster and they're making moves not only driven by injuries but needs as well. I hate it.

Teahen four days in a row... maybe they're showcasing him for a trade?

Teahen four days in a row... maybe they're showcasing him for a trade?

 

Yeah, I hear the Sox dugout is getting dangerously low on sunflower seeds and pine tar.

nice start

Good start.

1-0 on sac fly

Juan was flying around the bases. Even with Francouer in RF that was a standup triple.

dunn is our most consistent batter.

dunn is our most consistent batter.

 

Can't argue with that.

dunn is our most consistent batter.

That he is.

I, like many Royals' fans, am taking tonight's game off. People in KC have grown really, really tired of Davies. We've got a 6 man rotation for some reason, probably the same reason Davies is still on the roster.

 

That said, I'm sure he'll pitch well tonight, well enough to give our front office a reason to continue to run him out there every 5 (6) days. FML.

Cy Davies 3 k's in a row

stay hot, gordo

I'm so tired of Rios. What a lazy swing that was. Dunn sucks, but at least he tries.

4 Ks in 2 innings already for Davies

come on, lets give mark some wiggle room.

Wow, this is pathetic

Royals talk radio all day, BTW, was venom about how bad Davies is and how he should be released.

I see we are hitting him well so far.

 

Wow, this is pathetic

That's White Sox baseball for ya!

wow Davies is just mowing us down