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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – September 17, 2014

Photos by Dave Tulis and Patrick Semansky, Associated Press

Photos by Dave Tulis and Patrick Semansky, Associated Press

Washington and Baltimore both clinch in an amazing night for the Beltway and both franchises are seeking redemption.

Things get tight in the AL Central, a closer should be put in moth balls and stupidity overshadows what was basically a meaningless Rays and Yankees game.

It is a stretch time down to the wire episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Jake Arrieta, Wilmer Flores, Ricky Nolasco, Adam Eaton, Lance Lynn, Freddy Galvis, J.D. Martinez and Rick Porcello  all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – August 12, 2014

Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images

Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images

The Tigers acquire David Price and right away blow a 5 game lead to the Royals.

Kansas City’s magic number is now 46. JUST LIKE WE ALL PREDICTED!

That plus some Robin Williams thoughts on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Drew Smyly, Travis Snider, Robinson Cano, Yovani Gallardo, Sonny Gray, Matt Holliday, Jake Arrieta and Rajai Davis all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

Robin Williams talks about Dock Ellis‘ no hitter in his HBO special Weapons of Self Destruction

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How All Of The Royals Were Acquired – 2014 Roster Tree: They Could Also Use An Injection Via Trade

The Royals rode a 11 game winning streak to 1st place in the AL Central in June.  What is more impressive is that they smashed the Tigers in the 1st 3 games of that 4 game series currently.  However a brutal stretch of play, culminating in a 9 - 18 record post the streak, has them wallowing near the .500 mark, and could fall out fast if the offense can't turn it around.  Today, we will examine how the Royals received all of their offense.

The Royals rode a 11 game winning streak to 1st place in the AL Central in June of this year. What is more impressive is that they smashed the Tigers in the 1st 3 games of that 4 game series – before relenting the last game of the series,  however a brutal stretch of play happened after that, culminating in a 9 – 18 record post the streak, and has them wallowing near the .500 mark.  This squad could fall out contention fast if the offense can’t turn it around. Today, we will examine how the Royals received all of their offense.

How All Of The Royals Hitters Were Acquired:

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The time to sit around and watch this club struggle is no more.

The Kansas City Royals must take decisive action either way to avoid future years of bashing from their already tepid fanbase.

The problem for years has been the offense – and especially since James Shields and Wade Davis came to town in a deal that saw massive prospect OF Wil Myers go back the other way.

It was an aggressive move and bold outlook for the 2013 and 2014 years, but Dayton Moore and David Glass have underestimated just how much power you need in the lineup on a daily basis.

This roster of batters is comprised mostly of their homegrown talent, or speedy light hitting talent they have acquired by trades.

Alcides Escobar and Lorenzo Cain were both picked up in the 2010 trade of Zack Greinke tot the Brewers.  A deal that also saw the club pick up Jake Odorizzi, who was packaged in the deal for Shields and Davis. Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 19, 2014

 (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

(Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

The Kansas City Royals were in last place after the first day of June. Three weeks later, they are in first place.

Are they for real?

Should we believe in them?

Those questions and me complaining about the Cable Company on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Clayton Kershaw, John Lackey, Starlin Castro, Brian McCann, Matt Garza, Felix Hernandez, Ryan Doumit and Chris Parmelee all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 29, 2014

 (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

(AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Manny Ramirez returned to Fenway Park and it was a beautiful thing. There was too much happiness from 2004 to let bad feelings linger.

Plus the Royals are falling apart, the Astros and Marlins are suddenly good and the Giants nearly threw one of the ugliest no hitters ever.

It is a packed episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Felix Hernandez, Josh Donaldson, Bartolo Colon, Paul Goldschmidt, Nelson Cruz, Nate McClouth, Anibal Sanchez and Clayton Kershaw  all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball

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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (April.07) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings 2014

Justin Edmonds, Getty Images

Justin Edmonds, Getty Images

Jordan Lyles dominated the White Sox completely and in all ways. He pitched into the 7th inning, letting up 1 run and 5 hits over 6 2/3 innings. He also went 3-3 with a double and 2 runs batted in as the Rockies clobbered Chicago, 8-1.

Troy Tulowitzki contributed to the Colorado 8-1 blow out of the White Sox with a 3-3 performance. He doubled, homered and walked, missing the cycle by a triple.

Jackie Bradley Jr. had the second three hit game of his career. He drove in Boston’s first two runs and his bunt single led to a run scoring error. He would later score another run as he sparked the Red Sox 5-1 victory over the Rangers.

Jason Vargas pitched into the 9th inning, keeping the Rays off of the scoreboard until the final frame. He would finish with 8 plus innings, 4 hits and 1 walk, letting up only a solo homer as the Royals topped Tampa 4-2.

They owned baseball on April.7, 2014.

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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (April.06) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings 2014

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AP Photo

On a day where many American League aces shone, Chris Sale was magnificent, outdueling James Shields and leading the White Sox to a 5-1 victory over Kansas City. He threw 8 shutout innings, letting up just 4 hits and 1 walk.

Alfredo Simons start since he was on the 2011 Orioles was a gem. He went 7 innings, letting up 4 hits and only 1 walk and 1 run, getting the 2-1 Cincinnati win over the Mets.

Joe Mauer reached base 4 times, going 3-4 with a walk and scored twice as Minnesota topped Cleveland, 10-7.

Hanley Ramirez helped lead the Dodger attack against the Giants with a pair of homers, a double, 3 runs scored and 2 RBI. LA topped their rivals, 6-2.

They owned baseball on April.6, 2014.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – April 5, 2014

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

We are talking Kansas City Royals on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

The guest today is Mike Engel, Royals fan and podcaster. He is the host of the Kansas City Baseball Vault podcast.

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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (April.02) – Updated MLB Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings 2014

Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Mark Buehrle came within one misplayed line drive from the first complete game shutout of the year. He would settle for 8 2/3 shutout innings with 4 hits, 1 walk and 11 strikeouts, leading Toronto to a 3-0 win over Tampa Bay.

Ian Kinsler provided all of the offense the Tigers would need. He homered in the fourth and got the walk off hit in the 10th, giving Detroit a 2-1 win over the Royals

Tim Hudson pitched shutout ball into the 8th, letting up only 3 hits and striking out 7, walking no Diamondbacks, getting the win in his Giants debut, 209.

Ryan Ludwick‘s got the 9th inning lead off single and scored the walk off run as the Reds won a thriller against the Cardinals, 1-0.

They owned baseball on April.2, 2014.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – January 1, 2014

AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

It is the first episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast for 2014.

I suggest New Year’s Resolutions for all 30 teams.

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