Game 110 KC Royals @ Detroit Tigers August 1st, 2024 3:40 p.m. MST

[Mitchrapp]

Royals (60-49) @ Tigers (52-57)

6:40 PM
Comerica Park



Seth Lugo RHP
12-5, 2.66 ERA, 124 SO


Keider Montero RHP
1-4, 6.38 ERA, 31 SO

KC Lineup

• Maikel Garcia (R) 3B
• Bobby Witt Jr. (R) SS
• Vinnie Pasquantino (L) 1B
• Salvador Perez (R) C
• Hunter Renfroe (R) RF
• Michael Massey (L) 2B
• Freddy Fermin (R) DH
• Garrett Hampson (R) LF
• Kyle Isbel (L) CF

DET Lineup

1. Matt Vierling (R) CF
2. Colt Keith (L) 2B
3. Wenceel Pérez (S) RF
4. Justyn-Henry Malloy (R) DH
5. Bligh Madris (L) 1B
6. Dillon Dingler (R) C
7. Gio Urshela (R) 3B
8. Zach McKinstry (L) LF
9. Ryan Kreidler (R) SS

 

[kalinecountry]

Tigers pobo Scott Harris: "We are not looking to buy out Javy Baez."We haven't explored that at all."
"We’re looking to help him recapture the attributes that made him one of the better shortstops in baseball, because we could use that guy right now."
The definition of insanity..then try and convince your manager this October to endure another (the 4th) season of this..not happening..the smartest thing Scott could do..is just stop talking again.

Tigers run differential the past 5 years (minus Covid season)
2024: -11 (we were at +3 at one point)
2023: -79(Scott Harris is hired)
2022: -156
2021: -59 (remember, after this year we thought that adding a SS would fix all our problems)
2019: -333

Spencer Torkelson is hitting .321 with three home runs, 11 walks and 13 strikeouts in his last eight games with Triple-A Toledo, posting a 1.214 OPS. He also has a .419 on-base percentage (and an .875 OPS) in his last 19 games.

Colt Keith in July: .322 AVG .404 OBP .644 SLG 1.048 OPS (T-13th) 190 wRC+ (T-12th) 1.4 fWAR (T-10th)
7 HR. Only 22 years old.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Who is the guy with Benetti, I don't recognize the voice.

 

[Mitchrapp]

3 up, 3 runs, 3-0.

 

[biggunsbob]

Montero stinks. I heard that Disingenuous piece of crap Harris on the radio today.
Every team but the White Sox have pasted you Scott. Hey ding a ling.
Jung can’t play 3rd base. . Shame we have like a million 2nd base prospects.

 

[coulomb]

Well if the objective is not to win games, why not get tork up here? Its better practice to hit against actual MLB pitching isnt it?

 

[biggunsbob]

Jung has 14 errors in 55 games at Toledo at 3rd base. .893 percent fielding.
He has .985 fielding percent in 17 games at 2nd.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Jung has 14 errors in 55 games at Toledo at 3rd base. .893 percent fielding.
He has .985 fielding percent in 17 games at 2nd.

New position. Not saying he's going to be good but this is the time you try another position to see if they can play there. Doesn't hurt.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Well if the objective is not to win games, why not get tork up here? Its better practice to hit against actual MLB pitching isnt it?

I rather have Madris up now, need to see if he can make it here. Can't leave these guys in the minors year after year after year.;

 

[biggunsbob]

Well if the objective is not to win games, why not get tork up here? It’s better practice to hit against actual MLB pitching isnt it?

I agree. Call up Jung, tork, Sweeney., Meadows. Everyone.

 

[biggunsbob]

Trade either Lee or Jung for for pitching depth and move whoever to 2nd and Colt to first and make Spencer a dh. We need to make the fielding better.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Trade either Lee or Jung for for pitching depth and move whoever to 2nd and Colt to first and make Spencer a dh. We need to make the fielding better.

Tork is not a good 1B what makes you think Keith would be good there? Not an easy trasition from 2nd to 1st.

 

[biggunsbob]

Not Shocking .177 Mckinstry flys out.

 

[biggunsbob]

Tork is not a good 1B what makes you think Keith would be good there? Not an easy trasition from 2nd to 1st.

They keep saying his arm is too weak for 2nd. Just a suggestion. He seems like a ok fielder. I’m sure he is better than Tork at first.This is is issue. Our president said today we have someone for every position when in fact 3 of our best young hitters all play 2nd.
Lee, Jung, Colt. Ever since he dived back into first and hurt his shoulder his arm has not been the same. That was at west Michigan.

 

[Mitchrapp]

They keep saying his arm is too weak for 2nd. Just a suggestion. He seems like a ok fielder. I’m sure he is better than Tork at first. This is is issue. Our president said today we have someone for every position when in fact 3 of our best young hitters all play 2nd.

How can someone have a weak arm for 2B? I thought that's where the weak arm guys go.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Not Shocking .177 Mckinstry flys out.

I don't like using the word hate but I hate this guy.

 

[biggunsbob]

I’m just pissed. Kc won 56 games last season. Spent 100 million and are fighting for a playoff spot. Frustrating we are way below league average in payroll.

How can someone have a weak arm for 2B? I thought that's where the weak arm guys go.

They were talking about need a strong arm to turn the double Play deep in the hole.
I think he plays fine at 2nd . I’d need to see his numbers but we need to get Jung’s bat into the lineup soon. .893 fp at third isn’t good enough. Hopefully he gets better. I’m just throwing out ideas. I’m open to anything. We should be better than Kc this year.

 

[kalinecountry]

We all know the Royals won 56 games last year, and Scott Harris refuses to discuss his plan 24 months post hire with Toledo Mudhens all over the lineup and bullpen, other than him saying not blocking the kids.
Gonna be tough to win 70 games with this type of lineup and BP games most games the rest of the year.

 

[Mitchrapp]

I’m just pissed. Kc won 56 games last season. Spent 100 million and are fighting for a playoff spot. Frustrating we are way below league average in payroll.

They were talking about need a strong arm to turn the double Play deep in the hole.
I think he plays fine at 2nd . I’d need to see his numbers but we need to get Jung’s bat into the lineup soon. .893 fp at third isn’t good enough. Hopefully he gets better. I’m just throwing out ideas. I’m open to anything. We should be better than Kc this year.

KC made lots of moves and they have Witt Jr. That's how you go from 56 wins to possible playoffs.

 

[biggunsbob]

Nice read by Colt.