Just have to chime in here ... though I'm a little late to the party b/c my
internet's been down ever since the tornadoes went through the area on
Sunday (we got lucky though, no damage in my town).

It *killed *me to see the Cards lose out on Grudzie. Not just because he's
my guy, but because they're my team and I feel like Grudzie's defense was a
hugely important part of our success last year. Especially with so many
groundball pitchers. The fact that he stayed in Missouri ... I joke with my
friends that he stayed for me but he shouldn't have done it because he's
going to end up hating me if he puts me before his career :P

It's kind of a blessing though because Cards tickets are nearly impossible
to get this year, what with the new stadium. And KC is just as close to me
as StL so if I have to go elsewhere to get my baseball fix this year, why
not have my favourite player there too? I am sorry he had to go to a team
with that record, but I do think they are definitely making steps in the
right direction with Sanders, Mientkie, and of course Grud.

My first Royals game is April 30th :)

I only get the Cards game on television... but I shouldn't complain because
I do get all 162 of them. I will miss seeing Grudz though.

Brianna


On 3/19/06, grudz_girl <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
>
> You are absolutely right about them not being able to keep good
> help. They've been very fortunate to pick up second baseman for
> just one season (Mark, Tony Womack) and have them make an impact.
> BUT...their luck will run out...eventually. I wish Spivey and the
> team well, but I do wish the owners would make second base more of a
> priority instead of a position that can be filled by the cheapest
> available player :(
>
> I think Mark, Reggie, and Kerry Robinson have alread helped the
> Royals a lot. They're all doing really well offensively in spring
> training. I am a bit concerned because Mark hasn't played too much
> lately because of a "tight" back. I hope that he gets his 500 ABs
> this season and is able to stay with the Royals for 2007. I also
> hope he's OK for Opening Day--we have tickets to see the
> Royals/Tigers game :)
>
> That's awesome that you get both the Royals & Cards games. We get
> them...but only because we subscribe to the MLB package. We do get
> the Royals games on the radio too. Their AAA team is here (Omaha).
>
> I've always thought that John Mabry was a really good guy. Glad to
> know that he really is! What a sweet thing for him to do :)
>
> Stephanie
>
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