Photo above courtesy of flickr: From left to right; Bill Fischer, Art Stewart and Donnie Williams
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By Greg Echlin
If a pitcher didn’t listen to Bill Fischer preaching the importance of throwing strikes, chances are that pitcher didn’t know him very well. Continue reading Through baseball’s curves, Bill Fischer had control
Marty Pattin photo above courtesy of flickr
By Greg Echlin
To Marty Pattin’s peers, he was Duck because no one could talk in a Donald Duck voice any better other than Disney creator Clarence Nash. But to managers, it was difficult to find a pitcher more capable of filling whatever role needed on the mound. Continue reading Marty Pattin Was Mr. Everything as a Pitcher
By Greg Echlin
In his short time with the Kansas City Royals, first baseman Ryan O’Hearn has shown that he plugs the gaps for extra bases and with fence-clearing power. That’s always been his modus operandi since the Royals drafted him four years ago. Continue reading Ryan O’Hearn Strives To Make Something Of Kansas City Royals Snub
The Kansas City Royals faced a big mess with the first place Cleveland Indians in town for a weekend series. Continue reading Burst Pipe At Kauffman Stadium Delayed Royals Game
By Greg Echlin
The Kansas City Royals’ recent pick-ups of Brian Goodwin, Rosell Herrera and Brett Phillips weren’t earth-shaking. But some past subtle moves in Royals history proved to be some of the most valuable additions to a championship team. Continue reading A Minor Baseball Trade That Became Big For the Royals
Photo courtesy of the Kansas City T-Bones
By Greg Echlin
Before his recent release from the Kansas City Royals organization, outfielder Logan Moon could have used a good-luck charm. But the Michael Jordan Space Jam jersey he lent three-time Royals All-Star Alex Gordon two years ago is gone forever. Continue reading Alex Gordon’s Good-Luck Charm is Gone
By Greg Echlin
Mike Moustakas knew how to hit the right buttons in his first home game at Miller Park in Milwaukee. Continue reading Moustakas Makes Good First Impression in Milwaukee
By Greg Echlin
Seldom does Kansas City Royals general manager Dayton Moore tip his hand on his off-season intentions. But, given his pattern in the past, it’s becoming more predictable on what to expect as he re-tools the Royals for 2017. Continue reading Dayton Moore Trades With No Fear
