This is the part of the season we as Royals fans know all too well; it's September we're battling to stay out of last place and there is seemingly nothing left to play for, but they must grind out these last games and try to make the most of it.
What to make of the Kendall injury - we here at the Powder Blue Room admit we may have taken too many cheap shots at Kendall, but maybe, just maybe he shouldn't have played ALL of those games? He led all catchers in games and innings played as well as stolen bases given up, so finally the the 36-year-old's wing just gave out on him - is anyone surprised? Admittedly, we are going to express some guarded enthusiasm about getting to see Pena for the rest of the season, as well as seeing the catcher we got for Pods, but we won't kick a man when he's down. Only for the Royals is it a good thing when your big offseason free agent catcher signing goes down with an injury, however I'm not sure I'm going to have much to complain about for the rest of the year and that is a good thing. It's been a long time since there has been no old man/bad signing to complain about, go Royals.
Willie's Week - Finally, I could actually cheer for Bloomquist and appreciate what he brings to the table. He gets credit for winning two games with late inning heroics in the last week. I felt pretty bad for Lil'Wil when he had to sit by as almost every other aging veteran who wasn't going to be around next year was traded away by the Royals and apparently no one wanted him. Lets face it, seeing him play RF is just a joke, but when he is used to play infield on a get away day to give a starter some rest, this is his role. Also, when he is used as a pinch runner in the bottom of the ninth for a much slower player, this too is where he has some value. In both of those occasions he was the hero and won the games for the Royals, this was a great way to go out, we wish you the best in the future Willie - so long as you don't start one game for the Royals next year.
Welcome Back Mr. Meche - Last night we saw Gil for the first time in a while and he actually looked good for the first time in a LONG time. Who knows how this experiment will go, and who knows who is to blame for ruining his arm, but if this works out and he can be a decent reliever for the whole year next season, then Gil will be remembered fondly as a Royal. Incidentally, this may have the added advantage of preventing the Royals from signing a free agent relief pitcher - between Soria and Meche we'll have $16 mil already.
Alex & Kila - We would still like to see a lot more, I know there have been a few brief flashes of potential and we've got to be a little more patient, but this is your time to shine - NOW. I know it is a lot of pressure but you guys have to give us a good September and carry it into 2011, we need you two to have some hope for a .500 record next year and rid KC of these painful Septembers. This is the PBR on its hands and knees begging.
Digging for reasons to watch the Royals play can be difficult - judging by their attendance lately, maybe impossible - but if you look hard enough they are there and if you've watched this much, why not stick around until the bitter end.
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