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[SubGod22]

Cuts leave Chen, Mendoza alone in rotation battle - Still don't understand why Smith isn't involved. Chen has been pretty bad this spring. And by pretty bad, I mean brutal. I think it's 12 runs in 13 innings bad.

Colon, Seratelli, Wood among camp cuts - Nothing surprising here

Santana hits first bumps of spring - Hoch pitched well again in relief...

Yordano Ventura, Will Smith Among Latest Royals Cuts - Ventura will be fun to follow this summer.

Hochevar And The Perspicacity Of Hope - I really can't argue with this.

[RoyalShock]

A bizarrely written piece about Adalberto Mondesi. I think it's supposed to be praise for the young prospect, but I'm not sure because I feel dirty after having read it.

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=19918#commentMessage

[SubGod22]

A bizarrely written piece about Adalberto Mondesi. I think it's supposed to be praise for the young prospect, but I'm not sure because I feel dirty after having read it.

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/ar...commentMessage

That was......odd

[SubGod22]

Yost praises Guthrie's best spring outing - He better get better...

Moose continues to rake in Cactus League - I hope the kid keeps it up.

Mike Bauman: Royals on the verge of serious contention - Lets hope. Things do appear to be better. Only big questions are end of the rotation, 2B and RF. CF to a smaller degree. Cain needs to stay healthy.

Pitching Depth And The Crowded Omaha Rotation - Makes one feel a little better about what's coming. I'm curious to see if Zimmer does start in AA. And also anxious to see how Selman starts the season, presumably in Wilmington.

Kansas City Royals Spring Training: Minor League Assignments, Hall Of Fame Hijinks, And Awards - Jimmy Gobble?

[SubGod22]

Yost coul announce rotation order by Friday - If it's Chen I'll kill Yost. Also, who gets the job at 2B? Probably Getz. Who's the backup to Sal? Who gets the final bullpen spot? I'm pulling for Joseph.

Stronger Butler simply a hitting machine - I'd love to see him have another strong year

Moustakas backs Davis' return to mound - Moose, Cain and Gio all went yard.

Exploring Additional Right Field Options - At least they're considering that Frenchy isn't an everyday player...

Royals' Lorenzo Cain Could Be Ready To Break Out - I only hope he stays healthy.

[SubGod22]

Up for Royals' fifth spot, Chen works five frames - Nothing overly impressive. But not overly horrid either.

Friday Notes - Last bullet point is interesting. Not sure which way I'd go right now.

[Awesome Sauce Malone]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG

Royals are on FSN now against the Doyers

[shoxlax]

Hud back in the booth for another year.

[SB Shock]

Watched the game last night - Royals seem loose and optimistic. It could be fun if they can compete for pennant this summer.

[RoyalShock]

Aw, man, I missed it. I did see on GameTracker where Grienke walked the bases loaded before exiting.

[SubGod22]

Just had a friend post on FB that Chen is going to the pen. Looks like Mendoza will get his shot at #5.

[SubGod22]

Some of this news is a few days old. I've been distracted by the basketball team and a take home test that requires 9 typed pages.... Still working on that one.

Royals release Chavez from Minor League contract - Not a big deal.

Moose keeps flashing leather to match hot bat - So much potential in this one. Sounds like he'll bat 4th as well.

Speaking of which...Butler likely set at No. 3 spot in lineup

Getz wins starting job - Gio just can't get over the hump and produce when on the spot. I really wish we had another option.

Duffy, Paulino staying in Arizona to rehab - Getting these two back as options would make things that much better.

KC options Lough, cuts Nady and Sherrill - He had a hell of a spring. At least if someone goes down, he seems to be a decent option. Not Wil Myers good, but a decent option.

Yost names Mendoza as fifth starter - Good call.

A Potpourri Of Royals Spring Training Notes - Wednesdays game against the Cubies will be on FSKC

Royals Option Giavotella To Triple A. Chris Getz To Start - .... Again, not unexpected. Getz excites nobody and Gio just can't do enough.

Spring Training Notes - Sounds like D Rob is doing ok with the Reds.

The Offensive Achelles' Heel -

[SB Shock]

Aw, man, I missed it. I did see on GameTracker where Grienke walked the bases loaded before exiting.

It seem like Greinke was using the game for rehab as he has been having some elbow/arm problems. It sounded like he was limited to just throwing fastball (and maybe changeups). I'm excited about what I saw...let just hope they can do it on opening day.

[SubGod22]

Game tonight will be televised at 8 if anyone is interested.

[RoyalShock]

Getz is 5 for 5 with a double and triple. Hochevar blew up in the pen, going 0.2 IP and surrendering 5 earned runs on 5 hits.