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Chase Coffman: Mutton Buster

RoyalsFanInBillings — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:58:28 -0000

Chase Coffman: Mutton Buster

Saw this on deadspin, Bengals.com has a feature on Chase Coffman making noise in camp, include how he learned toughness as a child...by riding sheep.

Royals manage just two hits in 9-0 loss to Tampa Bay - Kansas City Star

RoyalsFanInBillings — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:08:34 -0000

Royals manage just two hits in 9-0 loss to Tampa Bay - Kansas City Star

"This one was all my fault," Bannister said. "It’s up to the starting rotation to get us out of this and to go out there and have quality starts. So I put the blame on myself today."

Not your typical Banny response, but hard to disagree with the guy.

"OK, now the tying run is at the plate," Bloomquist said. "Miggy is a good fastball hitter. We...

RoyalsFanInBillings — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:09:15 -0000

"OK, now the tying run is at the plate," Bloomquist said. "Miggy is a good fastball hitter. We could tie this thing up. He got a walk. Now, he’s a base hit away from scoring position.

"Then Zeus hit a gap, and your thought process shifts from tying it to let’s win this thing."

From here on out, let it be known...David DeJesus' new nickname is Zeus. If you don't like it, you can take it up with Willie Bloomquist.

What a night! Royals storm back in ninth for 6-5 win over Indians - Kansas City Star

In six starts, Greinke has pitched six games good enough that if you were playing a video game...

RoyalsFanInBillings — Tue, 05 May 2009 17:45:38 -0000

In six starts, Greinke has pitched six games good enough that if you were playing a video game against him you'd think about hitting reset.

Happy, um, Greinke Hangover Day? Comparing Greinke to LeBron, and this year to 2003 | Mellinger's Blog on the Royals and Baseball

"I don’t know why there were so many people here today," Greinke said. "I know it was fireworks n...

RoyalsFanInBillings — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:09:49 -0000

"I don’t know why there were so many people here today," Greinke said. "I know it was fireworks night, and I guess there was a (Buck Night) giveaway."

Greinke magnificent again as Royals beat Tigers 6-1 - Kansas City Star

Sharapova's Thigh: Zack Greinke Has The Admirable Story, Not Josh Hamilton

RoyalsFanInBillings — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:10:32 -0000

Sharapova's Thigh: Zack Greinke Has The Admirable Story, Not Josh Hamilton

The difference between the situations of Greinke and Hamilton is that Greinke didn't choose for this to happen. If you haven't dealt with a lot of depression or anxiety in your life, you're a special and lucky person I guess. And how do a lot of people choose to deal with depression and anxiety? Plenty of alcohol consumption and/or drug use. It's likely this was how Hamilton chose to handle such situations in the past, and heck, I've certainly been known to drink away my sorrows on occasion.

First thought when I saw this image on the Star...Aaron Curry has mastered Zoolander's Blue Steel...

RoyalsFanInBillings — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:01:00 -0000

First thought when I saw this image on the Star...Aaron Curry has mastered Zoolander's Blue Steel look.

Chiefs need to draft Chase Coffman - Kansas City Star

RoyalsFanInBillings — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:33:16 -0000

Chiefs need to draft Chase Coffman - Kansas City Star

"Chase Coffman will not be a bust. He will catch numerous touchdown passes in the NFL. He will be a high-impact rookie, a difference-maker for some quarterback, an easy-to-exploit weapon for a creative offensive coordinator."

As a Chiefs fan, I would love, love, LOVE seeing Coffman in red and gold. Doubt it happens, because we (as of yet) don't have a second round pick, and I'll be a little surprised he's there in the third round.

Chiefs need to draft Chase Coffman - Kansas City Star

RoyalsFanInBillings — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:31:18 -0000

Chiefs need to draft Chase Coffman - Kansas City Star

"He is exactly the kind of football player Pioli and Todd Haley say they want to bring to Kansas City. He’s a natural-born competitor, a loyal soldier and a high-character individual. Because of the influence of his parents, particularly his father, Chase can handle absolutely everything that goes along with being a top-flight NFL player.

Money won’t change him. Fame won’t swell his head. And the elevation in competition won’t make him melt. He’s going to raise his game and be one of the most effective red-zone receivers in the league."

Strong words from Whitlock calling for the Chiefs to draft Coffman. As a Mizzou alum who's watched Coffman over the years, if we can work out getting a second round pick from a trade, or if he's there for our third pick, I LOVE picking up Coffman.

Greinke shares award as AL's top player of the week - Kansas City Star

RoyalsFanInBillings — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:40:32 -0000

Greinke shares award as AL's top player of the week - Kansas City Star

The publicity machine for Greinke gets going. He shares the award with Ian Kinsler, who (as pointed out in the article) Greinke struck out twice in four at-bats Saturday.