2010-03-16 Brewers (Narveson) at Royals (Meche), 3:05 PM CDT -- [Brewers win, 2-0]

[Mass Haas]

First, Adam McCalvy with some updates on the thoughts behind this morning's "B" game assignments, we'll learn more later.

 

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Box score here

 

Free webcast with Brian and Bill via MLB.com (it will also archive) here.

 

XM radio subscribers can listen in on the drive home from work on 185 (probably the Royals' radio broadcast).

 

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[Mass Haas]

ON THE MOUND: Also scheduled to pitch today after Chris Narveson (subject to change) is RHP Todd Coffey, RHP John Axford and LHP Zach Braddock.

 

MINOR DETAILS: In uniform from minor-league camp is OF Norris Hopper (#92), INF Zelous Wheeler (#95), RHP Jim Henderson (#97), RHP Mike McClendon (#98) and RHP Juan Sandoval (#94).

 

Narveson -- Coffey -- Axford -- Braddock that's sweet!

[trwi7]

Pitch f/x is working for gameday.

[filthyfrog]

Can someone explain this double play: (Narveson-Treanor-McGehee, C-Fielder-Gomez, C)? The only way I can explain it to myself is by assuming Escobar and Inglett ran into each other and fell down. Seriously, how are the 1B, 3B, and CF involved without the 2B or SS?

[And That]

It was a suicide squeeze - the batter bunted the ball to Narveson, there was a rundown between third and home that ended with Fielder tagging the guy out. Fielder then fired to second with Gomez covering and the guy who originally bunted the ball was out trying to advance to second.

[NievesNoNO]

Does Narveson's performance lock up a rotation spot for him? I realize there's two weeks left and its pre-season and it's the Royals, but the guy has piggybacked an impressive Spring on a solid last month of last season.

[filthyfrog]

Thanks, And That. Sounds like classic Royals baseball.

 

And I definitely don't think this locks up a rotation spot for Narveson. I don't really think he has a chance at the rotation simply because I can't see us going with four lefties. I do think he's fighting for the long man spot in the bullpen, though, and I can't imagine he won't get it at this point. If life was fair, Suppan would be released, but I have a feeling it's Bush that'll go because of the contract situation.

[Invader3K]

I don't get the big deal about starting the year out with four lefties in the rotation. Inevitably one will get hurt or be ineffective, and then more than likely get replaced with a righty. I think the team should go with the five best starters, period.

 

If Suppan ends up with the worst spring training performance and still gets a rotation spot, I'll be pretty disappointed with Melvin and Macha's earlier lip service regarding this issue.

[wibadgers23]

Yep, I don't know how you can justify giving Suppan a spot in the rotation over Narveson, but I'm sure Macha will find a way.

[Funketown]

Yep, I don't know how you can justify giving Suppan a spot in the rotation over Narveson, but I'm sure Macha will find a way.

Last I checked, Suppan is a gamer.

[razzzorsharp]

Playoff experience?