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Here We Go Again
It’s time to start talking about the Chris Getz/Johnny Giavotella situation again. For at least two years the more analytical among us stat geeks have been banging the Giavotella drum. The Royals…Read More
Royals Option Johnny Giavotella to Triple A. Chris Getz To Start.
The Royals announced that second baseman Johnny Giavotella was optioned to Triple A on Saturday, a move that sets Chris Getz up as the opening day second baseman. The decision isn’t surprising,…Read More
The Royals Winning Streak Ends. Tomorrow Is a New Day.
After twelve undefeated games, the Royals finally brushed up against disappointment this spring. While dreams of a perfect spring – nay, a perfect 2013 – danced in their heads, the Royals were…Read More
1,000 At-Bats And The Double Standard
Coming into the 2012 season Chris Getz at already amassed 1,099 plate appearances. By the measure with which the Kansas City Royals view players and player development, Getz was at that point a finished…Read More
Keystone Conundrum
With most of the big league roster settled – everyday lineup, starting rotation, bullpen – the only positions really up for grabs are those of the fifth starter and second baseman. I’ve banged the…Read More
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Hey-la, Day-la, Getz Is Back
Oh come on, you knew this was coming. Engel already wrote about it, but I’m going to get in on this…Read More
Another Helping of Grit: Chris Getz Avoids Arbitration With 2013 Deal
The Royals and second baseman Chris Getz agreed to a one-year deal for 2013 this afternoon to avoid arbitration.…Read More
Clock Ticking on Royals Arbitration Decisions
When the clock strikes midnight (eastern time) on November 30, baseball’s arbitration tender deadline…Read More
Who’s at Second?
I know many of us are concerned with how the Royals’ starting rotation will look in 2013. It’s the…Read More
Here Comes Johnny!!
The Royals second base job has been a topic of conversation for a while now. Entering spring training,…Read More
Chris Getz’s Season Ends With Fractured Thumb
While going for a bunt in Friday’s win over the White Sox, second baseman Chris Getz suffered a…Read More
Thus Ends the Yuniesky Betancourt Era
Earlier today, the Royals requested unconditional release waivers on Yuniesky Betancourt after they’d…Read More
When Did the Royals 2012 Season Go Off the Rails?
For true fans, no matter how pathetic your team may be, whether you’ve suffered through multiple consecutive…Read More
Expectations vs Reality – Alcides Escobar
This story is the first in what I hope will be an occasional continuing series comparing the actual performance…Read More
The Monday Rant: Moving the Goalposts
This is year six. The Royals lost on Sunday in a fashion that bad teams make a habit of losing: with…Read More
The Injury Bug Has Bitten the Royals Hard in 2012
The Royals began Spring Training with hopes and dreams that 2012 would be “Our Time.” And there…Read More
Lorenzo Cain and Chris Getz Activated From DL
Lorenzo Cain opened the year as the everyday center fielder for the Royals. In the fifth game of the…Read More
Royals July 7th Minors Recap
Omaha lost to Iowa, 5-4. The Storm Chasers had the tying run on second base with two outs, but Anthony…Read More
Royals July 6th Minors Recap
Omaha lost to Iowa, 5-4 in 11 innings. With two outs in the bottom of the 11th inning, Alfredo Amezaga…Read More
Royals June 30th Minors Recap
Omaha beat Albuquerque, 8-7. After the Isotopes scored four runs in the top of the 4th inning to tie…Read More
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