So I was watching the game via game cast yesterday and just assumed Boxberger gave up the lead on a legit triple to center, but there was nothing legit about it. Hamilton flat out dropped that ball. That was about a routine for a center fielder as it gets. Bad teams find ways to lose games.. [Reply]
Originally Posted by thebrad84:
So I was watching the game via game cast yesterday and just assumed Boxberger gave up the lead on a legit triple to center, but there was nothing legit about it. Hamilton flat out dropped that ball. That was about a routine for a center fielder as it gets. Bad teams find ways to lose games..
Baloney. He put 2 guys on and gave up a blast that ran Hamilton to the wall, where he crashed into it. Don’t let Boxberger avoid the blame, it’s 100% on him [Reply]
Originally Posted by Prison Bitch:
Baloney. He put 2 guys on and gave up a blast that ran Hamilton to the wall, where he crashed into it. Don’t let Boxberger avoid the blame, it’s 100% on him
Not necessarily absolving Boxberger for the situation, but Hamilton misplayed that ball. He tensed up and braced for impact with the wall, thinking he was closer to the wall than he actually was. He only crashed in to the wall unnecessarily after he botched the catch. It was a pathetic attempt for a major league center fielder. [Reply]
The Royals are being connected more to Cal 1B (May be able to play LF or 3B) Andrew Vaughn, which is a great thing IMO.
Vaughn’s college career tracks nicely with Kris Bryant’s, though Vaughn has fewer swing and miss tendencies.
This is critical. Vaughn and Oregon St C Adley Rutschman are separating hemselves as a clear top 2 in this draft. Vaughn is not a traditional toolsy Royals choice, but he can rake. There’s uncertainty on whether the O’s will tAke Rutschman 1st overall due to his position, but if they do, Vaughn is a clear #2.
I expect Rutschman to be a top 30 prospect in baseball as soon as he’s drafted. Vaughn is probably more likely a 50-100 guy.
Nice. What's the deal with Bobby Witt Jr? Thought he was fairly solid 1st pick. [Reply]
Originally Posted by OKchiefs:
No thanks. With our recent failures I want nothing to do with anything that remotely resembles Bubba Starling.
He resembles him in that he’s a freakish athlete who is old for his class and has elite speed, power, and defensive ability, with a very, very high ceiling.
Biggest difference is Witt is a one-sport guy from an area that plays a ton of baseball. He’s got a lot more experience than Starling.
I’m still team Vaughn/Rutschman at this point. But if I were picking third, Witt would be my best bet.
After those two, he’s the next-bet bet to be a true star. [Reply]
Going to the Royals game, it will be my 4 1/2 month old daughter's first Royals game. We'll be in aisle seats near home dugout. I fully expect a win today, damnit. [Reply]
