So I've been away for awhile and I have really missed a lot in the past couple weeks, a lot of losing, but still a lot. And what do I have to show for it? Well....a new job that will require me to move to KC and now a fiancee. Yep, another one takes the plunge!

I've got a ridiculously busy next few weeks with 2 weddings to attend and the move, but hopefully I'll get to catch up on RR soon. Keep up the good work everyone, and hopefully the boys can turn things around!

I've noticed a lot of new Royals Review members lately, either that or a lot of people changed their name when we switched over to the new format. Regardlesss, it's nice to see new names and read new opinions. I'd like to know if Royals fever is catching on in any new areas. So if you're new to RR or maybe just started posting regularly, let us know where you are cheering from.

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First off, please accept my early apology, JQ, for the good-natured ribbing that I am about to extend your way.

From the University of Missouri Athletics website:

Mizzou Moves up to No. 2 in Baseball America Poll
The Tigers have won 13-straight games and are 18-2 on the year. March 24, 2008

Following its three-game sweep over Baylor last weekend, Missouri has moved up two spots to No. 2 in the latest Baseball America Top 25 poll, released on Monday. The ranking is the highest ever for the Tigers, who have won 13-straight games.

The Collegiate Baseball Top 30 poll, also released on Monday, has the Tigers ranked No. 5.

Mizzou is 18-2 on the year, it best ever start and is 3-0 in the Big 12 Conference. The Tigers will travel to Minneapolis for a pair of games against Minnesota on Tuesday and Wednesday, before taking on Texas Tech in a three-game series this weekend in Lubbock, Texas.

BASEBALL AMERICA TOP 25

1. Arizona State
   
2. MISSOURI
   
3. North Carolina
   
4. Miami
   
5. Long Beach State
   
6. Arizona
   
7. UC Irvine
   
8. Florida State
   
9. Vanderbilt
   
10. South Carolina
    
11. California
    
12. Rice
    
13. Texas
    
14. San Diego
    
15. Mississippi
    
16. Wichita State
    
17. Stanford
    
18. Kentucky
    
19. Nebraska
    
20. Baylor
    
21. Virginia
    
22. Coastal Carolina
    
23. UCLA
    
24. Florida
    
25. Michigan

All I hear is what/how KU baseball is doing, thought it was time to talk about a GOOD college baseball team.

Nate Silver is chatting over at BP right now.

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/chat/chat.php?chatId=433

So far, only about three questions posted, so he should be on there for a while. It is 1:28 EST right now by the way. I like these chats, not always the best questions, but entertaining usually while I'm at work.

FOX Sports latest edition of their MLB Power Rankings did not look at our Royals in a positive fashion. In fact, one could say they didn't look at them at all. They have ranked KC as number 30, as in worse than the Giants, Orioles, Pirates, and Marlins....oh, and also as in the worst team in the league! Now I don't claim to be anything special when it comes to evaluating MLB teams pre-Spring Training, but I do think I have done enough evaluation to justify the Royals as better than at least a few teams. But I guess a decade, or two, of losing tends to put you in situations like this.

For a complete rundown of the FOX MLB Power Rankings, click here

Sorry for posting 2 diaries in a row, but I thought I would just add some fuel to the fire and get some more long discussions going. Found this article today on the effects of HGH, as told to Congress by four different doctors today.

So as you can see, the mystery has been solved....or has it? Go ahead and let the debating begin, this should be fun.

This should help out with who is going to be in camp with the big league club this spring.

Courtesy of the KC Star

I actually agree with pretty much every evaluation on there. Should be a lot of fun to watch and see how this spring plays out. I know I am excited to get it under way as I'm sure all of you are as well.

Found a write up done by Craig Brown about the 4 teams that consistenly finish at the bottom of the league. Being the knowledgeable Royals fan that I am, I just knew that our Royals would be included. Talks about our key gains and key losses using Win Shares. I was actually impressed by the knowledge of the Royals displayed in this article, albeit very short. Usually these guys don't take the time to research much more than the minimum.

Anyways, here's the link