tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post4019413895115912557..comments2023-11-02T08:28:08.286-05:00Comments on Rany on the Royals: Trade Time.Ranyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09713226276377020284noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-64738487127705480952011-07-22T07:00:34.137-05:002011-07-22T07:00:34.137-05:00The Royals are -1.7 defensive wins above replaceme...The Royals are -1.7 defensive wins above replacement value, -1.6 coming from Cabrera in CF. They are also -18 runs from fielding, -15 from Cabrera. The next-worst numbers on the team are a -.06/-7 from Hosmer at 1B. In other words, the Royals are not a bad defensive "team," but clearly have a huge hole at a premium position. Still, since Cabrera's offensive WAR is a team-high 3.4, MoCrashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14571811286895896051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-15016308049883106392011-07-21T19:16:20.113-05:002011-07-21T19:16:20.113-05:00You have to take into consideration that the rest ...You have to take into consideration that the rest of the league is playing better defense too.Antonio.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08740155942210835984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-20834413894408605602011-07-21T15:35:27.867-05:002011-07-21T15:35:27.867-05:00You all have to remember that Betemit was signed f...You all have to remember that Betemit was signed for nothing, was barely slugging over .400, and is atrocious defensively. We got a young projectable arm and a catcher on par with Perez. Good defender, questionable bat. Not too shabby if you ask me.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17250964134282394393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-14381435633820021822011-07-21T13:17:50.993-05:002011-07-21T13:17:50.993-05:00I agree that the defense has been much better than...I agree that the defense has been much better than in the past. Are the numbers messed up due to the relatively short amount of time that Kila and Aviles were getting regular time in the field? <br /><br />I think Cain would be great insurance as a fourth OF next year.<br /><br />I really like how 2012 stacks up. If they don't really improve the record next year, I'm going to get more WSPAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03498916107898304783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-32681546362660766622011-07-21T12:17:59.883-05:002011-07-21T12:17:59.883-05:00any chance we can package melky, frenchy and soria...any chance we can package melky, frenchy and soria to philly for domonic brown?Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07678658269205055069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-66083069437533978652011-07-21T09:31:06.841-05:002011-07-21T09:31:06.841-05:00maybe, but when you have the brewers, angels, marl...maybe, but when you have the brewers, angels, marlins AND tigers all interested, it sounds like WB had at least some value. is this really the best we could do? <br /><br />should be interesting next couple of days with cabrera, frenchy and soria; although i'm guessing only one will get dealt.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07678658269205055069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-17604839993613375232011-07-20T21:46:48.625-05:002011-07-20T21:46:48.625-05:00IF (and only if, not sure if he is) Aviles is in t...IF (and only if, not sure if he is) Aviles is in the stadium, Yost better explain why he chose twice not to pinch run for Butler--in the 8th with the lead run, and in the 10th with the winning run. First to third on a double? Ugh. Use the weapons you've got Ned! If he has someone faster on the bench, then I really question his judgment.pjbroncohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08277672919143161617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-54455443744951414662011-07-20T20:53:20.749-05:002011-07-20T20:53:20.749-05:00The trade was for a deflated value Wilson Betemit....The trade was for a deflated value Wilson Betemit. I think it was a good trade when you take that into consideration.Antonio.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08740155942210835984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-51617216827382824462011-07-20T17:18:39.068-05:002011-07-20T17:18:39.068-05:00neither guy cracked the tigers top-30 prospects.
...neither guy cracked the tigers top-30 prospects.<br /><br />zzzzz.....Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07678658269205055069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-2298963107183727432011-07-20T17:12:00.496-05:002011-07-20T17:12:00.496-05:00Sorry, that is Cruz has a chance to be a LOOGY. I...Sorry, that is Cruz has a chance to be a LOOGY. It sounds like Rodriguez has a very good glove and it is just a matter if he can hit which seems to be a common theme for any catcher prospect...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-22074896754774178852011-07-20T17:07:27.880-05:002011-07-20T17:07:27.880-05:00Betemit to the Tigers to replace Inge. Cruz and R...Betemit to the Tigers to replace Inge. Cruz and Rodriguez in return. Not a bad haul for a player that had been relegated to the bench with the promotion of Moose. Rodriguez has a chance to be a LOOGY. Pretty sure we will never see either of them in the big leagues though. But, it is worth rolling the dice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-40483886793023866832011-07-20T15:22:06.152-05:002011-07-20T15:22:06.152-05:00Someone is going to have to explain to me how trad...Someone is going to have to explain to me how trading away our players hitting for power and promoting great defending speedsters will not turn the Royals into the Mariners of the AL Central ?<br /><br />Don't prospects have to play better than Major League players in order to deserve a promotion ? Or are we just going to promote everyone because "they are supposed to be good"? A Kennethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04529960966125698328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-77034691575691935502011-07-20T09:58:24.890-05:002011-07-20T09:58:24.890-05:00Speaking of the Pirates, it appears Jason Grilli i...Speaking of the Pirates, it appears Jason Grilli is going to join their bullpen from the Phillies AAA affiliate, where he has a sub 2.00 ERA. The Pirates need bullpen help -- they have largely relied on 4 relievers (Hanrahan, Veras, McCutchen, and Resop). Apparently they don't need starting pitching, which is carrying the team. They have some minor league depth. Maybe the Pirates would Fast Eddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12318089894697640479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-9636900763974290692011-07-20T08:27:40.387-05:002011-07-20T08:27:40.387-05:00Escobar gets very lackadaisical on the routine pla...Escobar gets very lackadaisical on the routine plays. He still makes spectacular plays. He may lose focus, but I don't think it's anything to be concerned about. He is starting to hit much better, so that is a possitive. So now he is producing runs, and can still prevent runs a good amount of times.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07404885023695750077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-59933782318637781032011-07-19T20:49:04.608-05:002011-07-19T20:49:04.608-05:00By my count, Escobar now has errors in 4 straight ...By my count, Escobar now has errors in 4 straight games. Is this cause for concern? Don't get to see the games, so just looking at box scores. Read that he may not be the most focused guy on the team. Hate to see his stardom diminished by not making the routine plays. Anybody add any light to this?pjbroncohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08277672919143161617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-89323164960887250632011-07-19T16:02:16.060-05:002011-07-19T16:02:16.060-05:00Add the Red Sox to the possible destinations for F...Add the Red Sox to the possible destinations for Francoeur. They would like a RH platoon partner for Josh Reddick, and they are staring at a 40-man roster crunch -- they will lose a couple guys in the Rule 5 draft this winter if they do nothing.Aquamanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03495193223549797349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-49169464950011433172011-07-19T14:50:06.609-05:002011-07-19T14:50:06.609-05:00Just read your piece on the Pirates, a lot of fun....Just read your piece on the Pirates, a lot of fun. I was watching them last night, as I have all season, the guess who was behind the dugout? The King of golf, Arnold Palmer. Wonder if Clint asked him into the locker room to talk with his Montessori minions about what it takes to be a champion and surviving the travails of a long season. Anyway, if he managed to endure the rain delay, he saw the Brian Donohuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03247660397233913297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-15150817573791227342011-07-19T09:16:58.208-05:002011-07-19T09:16:58.208-05:00If I were the GM, this is what I'd do:
1) Sen...If I were the GM, this is what I'd do:<br /><br />1) Send Moustakas to Omaha today, bring up Aviles, and showcase Betemit at 3B for a possible trade. Moustakas will have to stay at Omaha for 10 days minimum, which will bring us up to the trade deadline.<br /><br />2) DFA Davies. I'm sure the Royals are thinking, "the guy struck out 9 last night, he's on the verge of turning theFast Eddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12318089894697640479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-69648884133031700972011-07-18T11:13:38.916-05:002011-07-18T11:13:38.916-05:005 Rotation - Monty, Duffy, Hoch, Paulino, and one ...5 Rotation - Monty, Duffy, Hoch, Paulino, and one of Crow/Teaford/ Adcock/Chen/Francis/SOS/Mazzaro<br />7 Bullpen - Soria, Holland, Coleman, Collins, Wood, Chapman, Herrera<br />2 C - Treanor, Perez/Pena/Pina<br />7 IF - Hosmer, Giavotella, Moustakas, Escobar, Betemit, Butler, Falu/Aviles<br />4 OF - Gordon, Cain, Cabrera, Francoeur<br /><br />Other options are Dyson, Lough, C.Robinson, Myers, Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07404885023695750077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-9210641938705800832011-07-18T11:04:43.830-05:002011-07-18T11:04:43.830-05:00If none of these players are going to bring back a...If none of these players are going to bring back a true #1 starter, then what's the point of trading them? Francoeur and Cabrera would be a really good RF platoon for less than 6 mil next year. The Royals paid Guillen 12 mil for a much worse RF. At some point the Royals are going to be good enough to need a Switch Hitting Power bat on the bench. Why not keep Betemit there, and try him in Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07404885023695750077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-13940357005548246412011-07-18T10:15:45.027-05:002011-07-18T10:15:45.027-05:00You can't unload Getz and Melky/Frenchy fast e...You can't unload Getz and Melky/Frenchy fast enough to suit me. Getz is an average defender at best and has 7 EBH's in 316 PA's. The guy has zero pop. We need to free up CF for Cain so let's get on with it. <br /><br />You know GMDM will let Aviles go for the price of a plane ticket so we have to assume their is no interest in him.<br /><br />The BP event at the K was fabulous. kcghosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06362423366736243156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-29136662735157377842011-07-17T23:43:37.584-05:002011-07-17T23:43:37.584-05:00I agree with Jack Campbell. If Royals are only st...I agree with Jack Campbell. If Royals are only starting two below avg defenders why do the numbers suggest the Royals are so bad ? Do you believe they are as bad as the numbers suggest ?<br /><br />I would hope the Royals would have some type of data to suggest that Getz is much better defensively then Aviles. Otherwise, it would not seem to make a lot of sense why Aviles was sent to AAA Kennethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04529960966125698328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-24847382261229034282011-07-17T23:29:49.440-05:002011-07-17T23:29:49.440-05:00Does Melky Cabera have a less than average arm ? ...Does Melky Cabera have a less than average arm ? If not, why is there talk of moving him to left ? Alex Gordon has earned his position there and I don't see anyone on the team I would rather start at left. Why move Alex to RF and make him learn another new position ? Seems like if anyone should move it would be Melky. Unless he does not have a strong enough arm for RF.<br /><br />I do Kennethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04529960966125698328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-70668543977395455432011-07-17T23:17:13.291-05:002011-07-17T23:17:13.291-05:00Aaron Crow - I would like to quote what Kevin Gold...Aaron Crow - I would like to quote what Kevin Goldstein said at the BP event at the "K", "You have a guy that was having a horrible time in the minors last year. There was talk he would not make the major league roster. Now he turned into an All-Star. Why would you screw that up by putting him back in the rotation." Okay so maybe it's not a verbatim quote but it's Kennethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04529960966125698328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-24592156393658166602011-07-17T16:18:07.876-05:002011-07-17T16:18:07.876-05:00Michael,
I know that the need for a third pitch i...Michael,<br /><br />I know that the need for a third pitch is conventional wisdom. I question whether it is true. I remember Leibrant years ago saying he threw a fast ball and a change up -- that's it. I assume the CW is suported by some level of knowledge within baseball, but I wonder. And, there is no way to find out without letting the guys pitch instead of wasting starts on guys who Kansas Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16630367629067743935noreply@blogger.com