In on a Monday, where I find myself thinking, “Kansas City Royals, there’s no reason why you can’t win three against a 27-39 Houston Astros club that was outscored 23-8 in a weekend sweep by the Texas Rangers, and is 3-7 in its last 10.”
Then I remember that logic is no friend to this team.
- Oh, before I get ahead of myself; take that, Cardinals.
- Here’s one for you: I’d rather see a Yuniesky Betancourt in the lineup instead of Eric Hosmer.
- Blasphemy, I know.
- Not that Ned Yost has to worry about that in the immediate future as Billy Butler will likely get Hosmer’s starts in Houston.
- I know the team keeps pointing to a random hit here and there as signs Hosmer is about to break out, but what I watched from a frustrated, weak-tapping Hosmer over the weekend does not inspire confidence.
- And, a funny thing about hitting streaks — Hosmer has a current 5-gamer. His average has dropped two points, down to .219, over that stretch.
- Can Chris Getz’s career afford to become injury prone?
- Did Johnny Giavotella unpack his bags in Omaha?
- Should the Royals make Betancourt the every day guy, bring up Irving Falu as the once-a-week substitute, and leave Johnny G. in the minors to get himself fully straightened out?
- Thankfully, it appears Saturday night’s letdown for Tim Collins and Greg Holland was just a hiccup for both.
- Almost as short as it appears Wil Myers’ stay in Omaha will wind up being.
- MLB.com’s Andrew Pentis is convinced Myers is headed to Kansas City very soon.
- After going 4-for-5 with a double on Sunday, Myers’ season numbers between Northwest Arkansas and Omaha: .337/.408/.718; 1.127 OPS; minor-league leading 24 HR; 61 RBI;
- Myers and Salvador Perez joining the big league team in July? Yes, please.
- All of these things to consider, it’s June 18, and the Royals are only five games out of first place in American League Central race.
No guarantee, of course…but Ned said on the radio last week that Perez could be back as soon as this Friday (first home game against St. Louis). Keep those fingers crossed!
That would be absolutely fine with me! I’m throwing a “welcome back, Salvy!” party the first night he returns. Miss that guy.