tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post3224388791689693805..comments2023-11-02T08:28:08.286-05:00Comments on Rany on the Royals: Royals Roster Breakdown - The Hitters.Ranyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09713226276377020284noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-18639333797570692932011-03-31T02:27:50.363-05:002011-03-31T02:27:50.363-05:00questionable move after awful move at the major le...questionable move after awful move at the major league level, and yet delusional royals fans think they're going to be in the playoffs in 2 years. TINSTAAPP. There is zero proof that Dayton Moore has any idea how to put together a major league roster. Knowing dayton moore, most of these "hot prospects" will probably peak in the minors before they get a chance at the major leaguesUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16608943730483992955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-7490124239243891182011-03-30T02:27:22.473-05:002011-03-30T02:27:22.473-05:00And Blanco is trash and a waste of a roster spot t...And Blanco is trash and a waste of a roster spot thats gonna go to some prospect soon enough. Rany needs to calm down about that one. hes right about the DM screwing up the catcher situation though. sick of Kendall. soon to be sick of Treanor. hell im sick of anything not salvador perezAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-52162944460466310632011-03-30T02:12:12.277-05:002011-03-30T02:12:12.277-05:00I agree, the one move that is puzzling is the Crow...I agree, the one move that is puzzling is the Crow move. It is the one that could either turn out to be the best move of the year, or the one that blew up in our faces. I'm hoping for the former.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17250964134282394393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-14247654582062942122011-03-29T21:49:44.264-05:002011-03-29T21:49:44.264-05:00Why not just sign Johnny Bench? I believe he is a...Why not just sign Johnny Bench? I believe he is available.Olentangyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134573823929600309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-33791562260974218922011-03-29T21:25:28.510-05:002011-03-29T21:25:28.510-05:00I think it is a little funny that Rany picks Colem...I think it is a little funny that Rany picks Coleman, May, and Blanco to make the roster just a day before all of them get beat out. (To be fair, May would have made it if the Treanor-for-cash surprise didn't come out of nowhere.)<br /><br />I agree with most, Blanco is no catch and I was rooting for Dyson to make the team anyway because I love his speed. (Does anyone know if he can jump overBretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03788117041238726285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-63559958500289263392011-03-29T13:53:03.918-05:002011-03-29T13:53:03.918-05:00Sean DeCoursey,
FYI, Jordan Parraz isn't a Ro...Sean DeCoursey,<br /><br />FYI, Jordan Parraz isn't a Royal anymore. He was waived last fall, picked up by the Red Sox, and is now in the Yankees organization. But your point is still valid. There are better options than Dyson at even AAA, so why not use his talents (speed and defense, which really don't need that much more development) at the MLB level when there is no real Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12309611114851998090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-8152298289916516262011-03-29T13:46:30.725-05:002011-03-29T13:46:30.725-05:00For those of you hoping Francouer plays bad enough...For those of you hoping Francouer plays bad enough that he loses his job then you are nuts. Hasn't he done that all ready in spring training? Dayton is like that one buddy with the psycho girlfriend that he won't dump. Everyone else sees it as a horrible relationship but him. <br /><br />Oh, and Getz is a joke of a player. He and Frenchy wouldn't be in the conversation as startersSeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06859129867234038845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-89643420855128773692011-03-29T12:43:55.207-05:002011-03-29T12:43:55.207-05:00kcghost-Went out of his way to acquire him?? Blan...kcghost-Went out of his way to acquire him?? Blanco was a throw in to the Tim Collins deal, that's it, that's all. It's not like Blanco was the centerpiece of the deal for us. See if he has anything to show us and see if he can contribute. They obviously have decided that he doesn't have a future with the club. "A clear sign of roster mismanagement" is going WAAAYYYMichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17250964134282394393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-76617400068658971812011-03-29T11:28:13.736-05:002011-03-29T11:28:13.736-05:00Blanco could still be a 'nice little player...Blanco could still be a 'nice little player'. Not particularly valuable but OK. The point is, I think, that the Royals cannot affort to throw away any value. They just can't afford to have any wasted resources and still compete.Steve Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05801257951142926868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-21295952217794453682011-03-29T09:40:53.331-05:002011-03-29T09:40:53.331-05:00Of course, losing Blanco is not a terrible thing. ...Of course, losing Blanco is not a terrible thing. That isn't the point. GMDM went out of his way to acquire this guy when we had a player just like him (Maier)and he is just going to throw him on the scrap heap. Once again a clear sign of roster mismanagement.<br /><br />If Francoeur has to be replaced the Royals will move Melky to RF and Cain to become the CF. That still leaves Maier as the kcghosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06362423366736243156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-8212754486627463392011-03-29T09:26:32.088-05:002011-03-29T09:26:32.088-05:00I think you are getting too worked up about the fa...I think you are getting too worked up about the fate of fringe players. I doubt there is a robust trade market for Gregor Blanco 3 days before the season starts. If you are trying to trade him, teams know he is going to hit waivers soon. Maybe the Royals have just decided that players like May, Blanco, and Dyson don't have the skills needed to be a part of the big picture. If so, give them Keith Jerseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629491978403816143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-18494068243580306152011-03-29T07:08:27.180-05:002011-03-29T07:08:27.180-05:00I'm in the majority with comments left here. N...I'm in the majority with comments left here. No May, no Blanco, no big deal. These guys, and most the 25-man roster, are placeholders. There will be a need to gain value-add from some of these guys over the next 12-24 months. <br /><br />For example, I could see Crow gaining value and experience over the next 15 months, and if he doesn't fit into the teams 2013-15 plans, trade him for a Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06706996596814845464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-18116028817654974082011-03-29T02:54:37.138-05:002011-03-29T02:54:37.138-05:00Hahahahhaha, ive only read the catchers but i have...Hahahahhaha, ive only read the catchers but i have to say that part on the International Backup Catchers Brotherhood really cracked me up, and the part about him being Kendall's doppleganger. man that was some sly schnye humorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-60623345591242544792011-03-29T01:33:01.129-05:002011-03-29T01:33:01.129-05:00Why are so many of the Royals' rookies-to-be 2...Why are so many of the Royals' rookies-to-be 26 or 27 years old? Didn't there use to be a time in baseball history where Spring Training was about finding the best 25 players? Cain outplayed Franceour, but doesn't win the job. Several infielders outplayed Getz, but they get sent down. Everyone expects Hosmer and Moustakis to come up and play mid-season. Why? Is Moustakis a better Ron Cosenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13409634432480563022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-53767270229094160212011-03-28T23:01:34.720-05:002011-03-28T23:01:34.720-05:00I agree, not much to complain about. Minor argume...I agree, not much to complain about. Minor arguments at best. If this is the worst we have to complain about this year, then it will be a good year! <br /><br />And I like the Treanor move, if only because it means Misty May might come to KC once in awhile! :)Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17250964134282394393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-48919227492059003202011-03-28T22:52:44.934-05:002011-03-28T22:52:44.934-05:00I'm sorry, I don't see the Blanco move as ...I'm sorry, I don't see the Blanco move as any reason to criticize GMDM. I see the argument re: Crow, but Blanco is a throw away player, we have several more with his skill set in the minors. I think it shows that the Royals don't believe that Dyson will be anything more than a backup outfielder. Are they wrong for cutting his development off? Maybe, but people would have somethingKris Alan Higdonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423454496063855539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-24501041198660726632011-03-28T20:38:15.898-05:002011-03-28T20:38:15.898-05:00Agreed on Treanor, but you're seriously gettin...Agreed on Treanor, but you're seriously getting worked-up about losing Gregor Blanco. I actually think that is a good sign, if that is the most irksome thing to come of Spring Training. We're only one game back for the Cactus League crown!28 years and countinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00549107719428865291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-50386598423407916172011-03-28T19:51:36.253-05:002011-03-28T19:51:36.253-05:00Treanor could have been added because Kendall'...Treanor could have been added because Kendall's setback is more serious than they are letting on. It may well be that Treanor/Pena is the catching roster for 2011.<br /><br />I agree with Sean and Jason (above). Dyson as the 5th outfielder is not a bad thing. I suspect with the inevitable injuries to LF (oops, I mean OF) positions, I'm sure he will see some playing time. Plus I love his Bolivarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11369087752715324938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-10747974588613865412011-03-28T19:08:32.061-05:002011-03-28T19:08:32.061-05:00I don't mind cutting Blanco because he really ...I don't mind cutting Blanco because he really doesn't add anything to the team that Mitch Maier doesn't already do. The other issue is where will Dyson play in AAA. Right now the outfield in Omaha is Lough, Orlando, and Cain. I don't want to bench any of those players over Dyson or Blanco. Those three players have way more upside.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06150943461165578662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-35869064314577182232011-03-28T19:07:31.683-05:002011-03-28T19:07:31.683-05:00I don't think slotting Dyson into his eventual...I don't think slotting Dyson into his eventual role of 4th/5th outfielder/pinch runner/defensive replacement this year instead of next year is really that big of a deal. I mean, who do you sit next year to make room for Dyson to start regularly? Myers? Cain? Eibner? Lough? Gordon? Parraz? D-Rob (might be stretching with that one)? All of those guys have higher ceilings than Dyson andSean DeCourseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05699424111151949658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-37819216557255172622011-03-28T19:07:03.883-05:002011-03-28T19:07:03.883-05:00Maybe Frenchy will be so bad that Dyson will get r...Maybe Frenchy will be so bad that Dyson will get regular playing time...<br /><br />Yep, not going to be holding my breath on that.Venuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11235684035014118703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-9837261892040453762011-03-28T19:02:37.508-05:002011-03-28T19:02:37.508-05:00Did anyone need any more ammunition?
Didn't t...Did anyone need any more ammunition?<br /><br />Didn't think so.Curtis Ruderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07556440429479931737noreply@blogger.com