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Retro Recap: 10/19/1985 – The I-70 Series: Game 1

Michael Engel — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:41:41 +0000

To calm my nerves about the Royals second appearance in the World Series, I went and saw the new blockbuster hit Back to the Future and I really enjoyed it. I can’t wait until we have flying cars like the one at the end of the film.

First a reminder, due to the alternating DH rules, the Royals will be without a DH during the World Series. I think this puts us at a disadvantage as it takes Hal McRae out of the lineup for the most part. Sure, he only had a .259 batting average, but he drove in 70 runs. That’s a big bat out of the lineup. He’ll have to pinch hit mostly.

Another concern going into this series is how Bret Saberhagen will react to getting smacked around, literally and figuratively, in Game 3 of the ALCS by the Blue Jays. He gave up five runs in just 4.1 innings and took a shot off his right side. While he still pitched in Game 7, I’m concerned.

But Game 1 has come and gone, so what’s my first reaction? Read on…
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KoK Prospect #1: Wil Myers

Wally Fish — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:00:59 +0000

What better way to celebrate Halloween than to finally “unveil” prospect #1 on the 2010 Kings of Kauffman prospect list?

Let’s disregard the fact that its just about time for our staff to work on the 2011 version of this list. Instead, let’s simply celebrate the wonder and excellence that is Wil Myers.

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The BBA Hands Out Its Final Award – the Stan Musial Award

Michael Engel — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 19:12:15 +0000

The Baseball Bloggers Alliance named its final award winners, presenting the MVP Award (Stan Musial Award) to Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers and Joey Votto of the Cincinnati Reds. Kings of Kauffman, as a member of the Kansas City Chapter of the BBA voted on the award.

Between you and me, I think it should have gone to Jason Kendall. In both leagues. Harumph.
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