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Biggp07 · 08-05-2025, 02:36 PM

I held a locker room meeting after the game tonight just to tell the guys that we got lucky with this win and to take it, but we’re still even in the series. I told them this is not the time to get complacent, so they need to figure out what they can do to get out of their slumps and back into the game of baseball.

(In my head, I thought to scream that this is a 43.0MIL dollar slump we can’t afford right now, since 3 of the slumping players are among my top paid salaries in Salvy, Renfroe, and Wacha!) I was advised that keeping Salvador Perez on this year was going to be purely for fan interest and not likely to be easily sustained if he's slumping. Seems their crystal ball was working about him. But I still don't want to sell out a franchise player on a slight possibility that I get someone who performs better. I believe he still has some major league play left in him, then we turn him into a franchise coach.

I hope they can come around, or I might have to consider more drastic methods of finding a winning formula come July.

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Game Summary – May 28th – Kansas City Beats Minnesota, 4-2

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Kansas City and Minnesota duked it out, and the Royals came out victorious. Kansas City pitcher Brady Singer did his part in helping his team beat the Minnesota Twins, 4-2. The right-hander kept opposing batters from doing too much damage. Singer, now 2-5, was the winner. In 7.1 innings, he gave up 5 hits, while striking out 1, walking 1, and allowing 1 run. John Schreiber closed the door for Kansas City, picking up his 2nd save of the year. Vinnie Pasquantino, who is tied for 6th in the AL in doubles with 17, had a direct impact on the outcome. Pasquantino contributed a run-scoring single in the top of the third inning to put Kansas City up, 3-0.

"Brady had himself a pretty good evening," said Kansas City manager Todd "BigP" Pollard. The Royals, at 24-32, inhabit third place in the American League Central Division.

Unfortunately, Kyle Isbel was injured with a moderate hamstring strain while fielding a hard-hit flyball to center field in the bottom of the 5th and will be DTD for about 4 weeks. I’ll send him down to Omaha to recoup and send Blanco back up, I think. But I may ask Manager Jirschele if he thinks our only top prospect, Javier Vaz, is ready for a cup of coffee or if he sees anyone else who may deserve a taste of major league play. We’ll see.

GAME NOTES
Player of the Game: Brady Singer
Ballpark: Target Field
Weather: Cloudy (56 degrees), wind blowing out to the right at 11 mph
Start Time: 6:40 PM CT
Time: 3:12
Attendance: 38871
Special Notes: CF Kyle Isbel was injured on a defensive play.

08-05-2025, 02:36 PM	#46
Biggp07 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Sep 2024 Posts: 298	Week 11 - May 28th – Slumping Players but We Still get a Win I held a locker room meeting after the game tonight just to tell the guys that we got lucky with this win and to take it, but we’re still even in the series. I told them this is not the time to get complacent, so they need to figure out what they can do to get out of their slumps and back into the game of baseball. (In my head, I thought to scream that this is a 43.0MIL dollar slump we can’t afford right now, since 3 of the slumping players are among my top paid salaries in Salvy, Renfroe, and Wacha!) I was advised that keeping Salvador Perez on this year was going to be purely for fan interest and not likely to be easily sustained if he's slumping. Seems their crystal ball was working about him. But I still don't want to sell out a franchise player on a slight possibility that I get someone who performs better. I believe he still has some major league play left in him, then we turn him into a franchise coach. I hope they can come around, or I might have to consider more drastic methods of finding a winning formula come July. Game Summary – May 28th – Kansas City Beats Minnesota, 4-2 Kansas City and Minnesota duked it out, and the Royals came out victorious. Kansas City pitcher Brady Singer did his part in helping his team beat the Minnesota Twins, 4-2. The right-hander kept opposing batters from doing too much damage. Singer, now 2-5, was the winner. In 7.1 innings, he gave up 5 hits, while striking out 1, walking 1, and allowing 1 run. John Schreiber closed the door for Kansas City, picking up his 2nd save of the year. Vinnie Pasquantino, who is tied for 6th in the AL in doubles with 17, had a direct impact on the outcome. Pasquantino contributed a run-scoring single in the top of the third inning to put Kansas City up, 3-0. "Brady had himself a pretty good evening," said Kansas City manager Todd "BigP" Pollard. The Royals, at 24-32, inhabit third place in the American League Central Division. Unfortunately, Kyle Isbel was injured with a moderate hamstring strain while fielding a hard-hit flyball to center field in the bottom of the 5th and will be DTD for about 4 weeks. I’ll send him down to Omaha to recoup and send Blanco back up, I think. But I may ask Manager Jirschele if he thinks our only top prospect, Javier Vaz, is ready for a cup of coffee or if he sees anyone else who may deserve a taste of major league play. We’ll see. GAME NOTES Player of the Game: Brady Singer Ballpark: Target Field Weather: Cloudy (56 degrees), wind blowing out to the right at 11 mph Start Time: 6:40 PM CT Time: 3:12 Attendance: 38871 Special Notes: CF Kyle Isbel was injured on a defensive play.