tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post3629029121382801546..comments2023-11-02T08:28:08.286-05:00Comments on Rany on the Royals: YUUUUUUU-NOOOOOOO!Ranyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09713226276377020284noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-68410246394911210642012-01-13T13:37:53.336-06:002012-01-13T13:37:53.336-06:00I would have liked Edgar Renteria, but he didn’t w...I would have liked Edgar Renteria, but he didn’t want to play here.<br /><br />I would have preferred Jeff Keppinger, but he was still under SF control at the time and word is he likes the NL. He also made MORE than Yuni last year in the same role.<br /><br />Ronny Cedeno? He is a considerably worse hitter than Yuni and an avg fielder at best, so I don’t think that can be called a clear upgrade.<McGoldencrownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14169498300024406960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-25339279155590596292012-01-05T05:45:35.771-06:002012-01-05T05:45:35.771-06:00What about the other six or so guys he mentioned? ...What about the other six or so guys he mentioned? You can't honestly tell us that Yuni is the best option out of those guys can you?Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17250964134282394393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-36485982944023844782012-01-05T00:26:44.781-06:002012-01-05T00:26:44.781-06:00You are out after poking a hole in one of his cand...You are out after poking a hole in one of his candidates?Antonio.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08740155942210835984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-65127238536415895412012-01-04T21:06:05.890-06:002012-01-04T21:06:05.890-06:00Yeah, 41 yr old Craig Counsell and his, .178/.280/...Yeah, 41 yr old Craig Counsell and his, .178/.280/.223 line and 39 OPS+ would have been a better option. Your too smart for me. I'm out of this discussion.McGoldencrownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14169498300024406960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-5030391819668513882012-01-04T15:50:25.489-06:002012-01-04T15:50:25.489-06:00McGolden, you want a list of guys here goes (and y...McGolden, you want a list of guys here goes (and yes it will include Falu):<br /><br />Ronny Cedeno, Jeff Keppinger, Felipe Lopez, Orlando Cabrera, Craig Counsell, Ryan Theriot, and pretty much anyone not Yuniesky Betancourt with SS experience.<br /><br />The fact of the matter is that the "best farm system ever" has to have some one in it that can man SS if need be. Heck they traded ScottMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688904833558568113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-68699796987507685072012-01-04T12:16:59.067-06:002012-01-04T12:16:59.067-06:00I will readily admit I would rather they sign no o...I will readily admit I would rather they sign no one for the utility role and let Falu and Getz perform the role for less total money than what Yuni is getting in guaranteed money.<br /><br />I would rather us give a guy like Falu a shot rather than pay good money to someone who we know sucks.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17250964134282394393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-38634286090938521962012-01-04T03:27:10.145-06:002012-01-04T03:27:10.145-06:00OK Scott, how bout instead of you bitching about h...OK Scott, how bout instead of you bitching about how poorly the KC org is treating you as a fan, why don't you propose what you think they should have done instead? Dayton wanted to sign Edgar before Yuni, but he didn't want to play here, so that's out. <br /><br />...I will preemptively add the if you suggest Irving Falu, than the extent of my further participation in this exchange McGoldencrownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14169498300024406960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-70578667566563640812012-01-02T17:49:06.899-06:002012-01-02T17:49:06.899-06:00@McGoldenCrown-There is no denying that this years...@McGoldenCrown-There is no denying that this years crop of FA's panned out well. However that is sort of cherry picking the results you like about what DM has done is it not? But that is not what the middle finger comment was about at all.<br /><br />That comment was about his total disregard to the "Holy Grail" of Sabermetrics: OBP. DM's track record as GM is of saying he ScottMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688904833558568113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-39185198099490786672012-01-02T00:00:23.867-06:002012-01-02T00:00:23.867-06:00Where is this quality depth?Where is this quality depth?Antonio.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08740155942210835984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-86452567913036035542012-01-01T22:47:41.178-06:002012-01-01T22:47:41.178-06:00I like this signing. Every year Royals fans need s...I like this signing. Every year Royals fans need somebody to hate and take their frustrations out on and Yuni was the guy for a couple of years. There were better players to sign as a backup but Yuni is an experienced ball player that could start if one of the young guys falls flat or gets injured. Yuni was the starting shortstop for a team that won their division. This move was made with the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-35562301272043145342012-01-01T22:25:14.173-06:002012-01-01T22:25:14.173-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-76068976963858115552011-12-31T02:09:32.499-06:002011-12-31T02:09:32.499-06:00ScottM, How is the Organization giving the fans of...ScottM, How is the Organization giving the fans of Kansas City the metaphorical middle finger by signing Jeff Francoeur? He signed a one yr contract for 2.5 mil, had 71 xtra base hits, a 119 OPS+ and by all accounts was one of the best FA value signings in baseball last year. <br /><br />Even if you don't like the extension, if he puts up similar #s the next couple years it will still be a McGoldencrownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14169498300024406960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-23978142897018594292011-12-30T12:29:36.083-06:002011-12-30T12:29:36.083-06:00Excellent piece- especially the Moustakas litter s...Excellent piece- especially the Moustakas litter squadron reference. I don't like this move, firstly because the price was too high but also because it signals that we don't have any middle infielder talent in the organization worthy of giving a shot for some ML playing time. Are we really only one deep in the infield (other than 1B)? With all of the high draft picks we've had in theRogers Writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16461082408368788625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-32539778051230047852011-12-30T06:56:40.559-06:002011-12-30T06:56:40.559-06:00TampaMike hit on what I think Will McDonald was re...TampaMike hit on what I think Will McDonald was referring to in his tweet:<br /><br />"I don't know if this is Dayton being stubborn and trying to prove himself right or what...."<br /><br />This reeks of DM being stubborn, and trying to prove that he is (or at least was) smarter (right) than everyone about Yuni.<br /><br />Also a signing like this just fuels frustration from the ScottMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688904833558568113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-22776673745049593532011-12-29T15:22:09.585-06:002011-12-29T15:22:09.585-06:00Rany, I think you nailed my feelings on the signin...Rany, I think you nailed my feelings on the signing. I remember hearing the news and thinking "oh crap ... well, if they pay him 3/4 million $ and he gets 125 AB's, I can live with it" Then I found out it was $2 mill or more and I started to get sick.<br /><br />One thing; I think you danced around the fact that Vizquel was a very good defensive SS and Renteria a decent SS before MSUngaKC1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09333662977202825302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-49480225328551213952011-12-29T11:19:21.739-06:002011-12-29T11:19:21.739-06:00When I saw the move, I couldn't wait for you t...When I saw the move, I couldn't wait for you to weigh in, Rany.<br /><br />The better call would have been Keppinger, who likely is holding out for two+ years or more. I'm not stressed about Yuni because I think the young starters will log 95% of the time at the positions (and I think giovetella is clearly better than Yuni and will play).<br /><br />I also think Yuni was stretched as a tookeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00505128396588939453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-86387657832090018712011-12-29T10:57:58.165-06:002011-12-29T10:57:58.165-06:00I just don't see the Royals paying Yuni $2 mil...I just don't see the Royals paying Yuni $2 million to play the Maier role. I think Yuni will play A LOT more than people are expecting. This is just a horrible move. I just don't see him as a good utility player. I don't know if this is Dayton being stubborn and trying to prove himself right or what....Tampa Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448415448799540848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-25777322723490454382011-12-29T07:35:48.865-06:002011-12-29T07:35:48.865-06:00My first thought was why not Getz, then I remember...My first thought was why not Getz, then I remembered the SS position. <br /><br />Then I thought, how about Colon? Which I still believe is the best choice. Defense first, hitting later.Jayboidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06325299681548251993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-41610722343068376082011-12-28T21:30:47.136-06:002011-12-28T21:30:47.136-06:00The difference between Renteria & Betancourt i...The difference between Renteria & Betancourt is -- Renteria would never watch a ball drop in front of his face like Betancourt did vs Texas in early May 2010. Never. That's why Reneteria wouldn't have been a bad signing. Yet, the Royals sign a veteran (Betancourt) whose awful plate discipline will HOPEFULLY not rub off on the young crop of future KC greats.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-64784346407282966242011-12-28T20:33:44.775-06:002011-12-28T20:33:44.775-06:00My main problem with the Yuni signing was that I t...My main problem with the Yuni signing was that I thought we could have had Jeff Keppinger for the same or less money. <br /><br />Keppinger would have given a legit competition to Gio at 2B and still play a competent SS and 3B. Not to mention the additional skills he would have given off the bench. The only thing Yuni has on him is power.StJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01696318735748003762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-39585119954509001932011-12-28T17:10:39.661-06:002011-12-28T17:10:39.661-06:00Aaron, read the whole article then. Basically, Ra...Aaron, read the whole article then. Basically, Rany's stance comes down to "It's a bad move, but not as bad as some people make it out to be."Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17250964134282394393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-13604561649761559222011-12-28T16:12:02.365-06:002011-12-28T16:12:02.365-06:00I couldn't read past the part where Rany says:...I couldn't read past the part where Rany says: <br /><br />"I would have more sympathy for that position if, you know, Betancourt hadn’t just been the starting shortstop for the Milwaukee Brewers, who won the NL Central and came within two games of the World Series."<br /><br />Can a team win with a crappy player? The answer is of course, yes. Can a team do better without said Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14237664501159005571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-69629192098963677182011-12-28T15:43:12.769-06:002011-12-28T15:43:12.769-06:00your best article of the off-season.your best article of the off-season.McGoldencrownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14169498300024406960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-59971254258697861772011-12-28T12:21:02.580-06:002011-12-28T12:21:02.580-06:00Yuni is over-paid, that's all. He's making...Yuni is over-paid, that's all. He's making about 1 million more than he should be. The Royals could have saved 1.5 - 2 million and brought up Irving Falu. Probably a better baseball team with Falu than with Yuni. I also think it's better for an organization to promote guys to the big leagues for precisely these kind of roles, guys that have been with the organization for a long time Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18182646794377477621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-27076245341434149782011-12-28T09:59:40.836-06:002011-12-28T09:59:40.836-06:00I'm disappointed it wasn't a multi-year co...I'm disappointed it wasn't a multi-year contract. At least that way the Royals could get Yuni's true decline years.Judd Choatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16713466009296233814noreply@blogger.com