Kansas City Baseball Vault

We came back after a week off with a packed show that covered a lot of the names the Royals have been linked to since the end of the season. That includes guys like Jon Lester, Ervin Santana, Torii Hunter, and more.

Then we talked about players the Royals haven't really been linked to, but who we'd like to see them snag, including Cuban prospect Yasmany Tomas.

After some time off to watch the World Series, we put off recording the first offseason show long enough.

Of course, the Royals did not finish their dream run through the playoffs, but it was still a great showing. We talked about the memories, the new fans, and just how special the 2014 season turned out to be, even if Madison Bumgarner ended it.

And since the season is over, we looked at the impact of departing free agents, mostly notably Billy Butler (whose option for 2015 was declined by the team), James Shields, and Nori Aoki.

Is this the only time we'll see the Royals in the playoffs this generation, or can they keep building on this?

Pine Tar Podcast season recap and offseason preview episode with Royals Assistant General Manager J.J. Picollo. Talking Game 7 near miss, possible internal replacements at positions of need and the reaction of fans to the team.

Also David and Clint discuss the Gold Glove and season ending awards.

Tickets have been higher this World Series than in history but how high? Jesse Lawrence of Tiq.com (www.tiqiq.com) tells exactly how record setting it has been and how awesome it is to see his child hood team, the Royals in the World Series.

David and Clint preview the upcoming World Series with the San Francisco Giants with a large focus on Game 1 that features superb Giants lefty Madison Bumgarner. Also featured on this podcast Dayton Moore to Atlanta is discussed, Ned Yost comfort level, the play of Eric Hosmer as well as predictions for series MVP.

Hot on the heels of a Kansas City Royals American League Championship -- no, really -- we threw it back to our roots. Back in the first months of the Vault, we did the show live and let things go where they would go so we did the same with this one, via a Google Hangout.

So we brought Troy "KC Royalman" back to host and shared in the euphoria of an upcoming Royals World Series appearance.

We talked about the path of the season, the perception of Dayton Moore, the likelihood of keeping the success going, and what it means as long time fans to see the Royals doing well, finally.

We also discussed fandom and attendance, and who we want to see across from the Royals in the World Series.

As always, we're sponsored by Kelly's Westport Inn, the official unofficial Royals watch party destination.

With ALCS Game 3 rained out, Mike and Jeff got together to talk about the Royals unbelievable playoff run so far.

After 29 years, postseason baseball returned to Kansas City. Jeff and Mike talked with Kevin Scobee about Tuesday night's wild card game and the elements that went into the Royals' comeback.

But we looked a little past just the events of the game. We talked about the impact a game like this has and what it means about how the Royals have been constructed, including a focus on specialists, speed, leadership, and an emphasis on contact in a strikeout world.

Then Kevin took off, but we kept going, this time talking about some of the weird moments - the Ventura decision, the bunts, the double "steal" - and how it fits with Ned Yost's track record.

But it's a happy time, so we had to also talk about what is to come and the Angels and the ALDS and what other impressions we have from the Wild Card game.

Toby Cook, Kansas City Royals VP of Community Affairs & Publicity joined the show Sunday to breakdown the Events that will be taking place this week. Including tomorrow's Take The Crown Rally and procedures for Tuesday and possible ticket availability.

Right after the Royals (finally) finished the suspended game against Cleveland and while Danny Duffy was dealing, Mike and Jeff talked about the Royals improving (or dwindling?) playoff odds in light of a near-disaster against Detroit and how the rest of the contenders shape up.

Also, we discussed Dayton Moore as a candidate for Atlanta's open GM position and what it means for him and his legacy. He's done good things for the organization, but has he done enough? And could (or would) a different GM do everything he's done, but better? Or worse?

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