tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post6094973575964964443..comments2008-02-22T08:58:44.173-06:00Ranyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09713226276377020284noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-87106334276986851382008-02-22T08:58:00.000-06:002008-02-22T08:58:00.000-06:00

I don't miss Mac at all.here's something from Rotowire that shows my reasoning...Joe Crede (3B) CHI-A - Feb. 21Crede was hit on the hand by a ball during batting practice Thursday, the AssociatedPress reports.ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Not surprisingly, the ball came from the oft-errant Mike MacDougal.Crede is expected to be fine and should participate in drills Friday.

Kealee's Daddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05655459782735828495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-42841204069729353922008-02-21T02:56:00.000-06:002008-02-21T02:56:00.000-06:00

I'm all about Cortes, especially compared to Bannister. The Bannister/Burgos deal, however, may have been the bigger steal considering what was given up. They had to give up more to get Lumsden/Cortes. But Cortes compared to Bannister? Cortes is an easy winner for his youth and k/9 rates. I'm considering Cortes a potential #2-type, but likely #3 with Bannister as a #4, but great pitching

Antonionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-39602949291514280502008-02-21T02:34:00.000-06:002008-02-21T02:34:00.000-06:00

I think the upside of Cortes is widely regarded as being pretty huge. Almost everyone is pretty big on him right now.

Old Man Dugganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11092198064040919376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-47066440039616702102008-02-20T02:10:00.000-06:002008-02-20T02:10:00.000-06:00

I think that everyone was looking at the title of the Reason and interpreted it differently than it was meant.

Isaachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03089187591356047422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-71487271505953617282008-02-19T10:54:00.000-06:002008-02-19T10:54:00.000-06:00

Patience, guys. We'll get to Bannister later. It says something that he'll rank higher on the list than Cortes does.

Ranyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09713226276377020284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-66962389381324998162008-02-19T10:44:00.000-06:002008-02-19T10:44:00.000-06:00

I think that many feel that the Bannister for Burgos was a bigger steal than the one mentioned by Rany. I'd really like to know what you think about this Rany. Are you looking at Cortes' potential as being significantly more than Bannister? I know that Bannister has reached his plateau by most people's standards. Also, I think that Mac was a better player than Burgos in what we gave for the

Isaachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03089187591356047422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-71431829028065475472008-02-18T22:43:00.000-06:002008-02-18T22:43:00.000-06:00

Cortes set to make his major league debut this year? This will be his first year out of A-ball and he's already going to make it to the majors this year? Don't you think it is more than a little early to expect this? Even if we're talking a September call-up, I think it is premature. If he dominates AA hitters this year, then I could see him getting to the majors sometime in 2009, but I

NYRoyalwww.royalsreview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-11194702137237627742008-02-18T21:38:00.000-06:002008-02-18T21:38:00.000-06:00

Thanks for doing this --- I could never get enough of Rob n Rany -- and I admit, I am more the optimist so its nice to get your perspective on the Royals.

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-27771184864499956652008-02-18T21:34:00.000-06:002008-02-18T21:34:00.000-06:00

Great post Rany. I've added you to my daily must read blog list.

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-11934189527282224422008-02-18T17:25:00.000-06:002008-02-18T17:25:00.000-06:00

Good post! I'm really enjoying your site...and I'm really enjoying watching Dayton Moore's thievery in picking up good potential players!

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-66679837317498157192008-02-18T15:43:00.000-06:002008-02-18T15:43:00.000-06:00

What a great trade...if only Lumsden didn't crap the bed last year...Cortes was sitting 93-96 at the end of the season and improved his command as the season went on. Could he see KC before the year ends? It'd be hard to hold him back if he's pitching as he's capable.

Keithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05951676362408098344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-49811502028230270022008-02-18T15:19:00.000-06:002008-02-18T15:19:00.000-06:00

You also gotta love getting Blake Johnson & Julio Cesar Pimentel for Elmer Dessens. They may not have the upside of Cortes but they both put up good numbers last year.

Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02403850105548136267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-39791082465130439242008-02-18T13:38:00.000-06:002008-02-18T13:38:00.000-06:00

Great point David. And great post Rany, that's an interesting comparison. Between Greinke, Soria, Hochevar, Cortes, Pimentel, Rosa, Johnson, Wood (and our first round pick from this year???) we have a good chance of putting together a solid rotation for the first time since the early 90s.

Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717407406969414614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-3521145830659877732008-02-18T12:56:00.000-06:002008-02-18T12:56:00.000-06:00

I must admit, when I saw Baseball America's Top Ten and saw Pimental in the top 5 I was quite surprised. I knew he was a low level "throw in" in one of the Dayton Moore trades but couldnt even remember which one. This was mosty likely bc Moore has made a habit of snagging A level pitchers in trades. I think this is definitely a logical thing for a GM that took over an organization almost

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-47745728068727984962008-02-18T11:07:00.000-06:002008-02-18T11:07:00.000-06:00

Good stuff! I'm thoroughly enjoy your commentary.

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-59878194620896649632008-02-18T10:08:00.000-06:002008-02-18T10:08:00.000-06:00

That's "the steal"? Ahem, Burgos-for-Bannister? If I were GM, I'm sure I would have despaired of getting anything for Ambiorix Blown-Save-Machine. I would have been happy to receive a pack of cigarettes in return, and I don't smoke. Somehow, GMDM managed to flip him for a Rookie of the Year candidate.Quite frankly, even getting Gload for Sisco was more of a steal than the MacDougal trade was. I

ChaimMKellerhttp://openid.aol.com/ChaimMKellernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-20048888627537960302008-02-18T10:07:00.000-06:002008-02-18T10:07:00.000-06:00

I'm still not sold on his ability to evaluate hitters, but can anybody really argue against Dayton Moore when it comes to pitchers? Almost every pitcher he touches turned to gold. I mean, he was able to get Pimental and Johnson along with an innings eater (and hot dogs and burgers and pizza and more) in Odalis Perez for Elmer Dessens. Elmer Dessens, people! Perez pitched in the rotation for a

Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06242196890455785584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-64886963496518387202008-02-18T01:18:00.000-06:002008-02-18T01:18:00.000-06:00

I remember the very Rob n' Rany in which this trade was discussed. I think the consensus was that while Lumsden was not a great pitching prospect, it's in the Royals' best interest to acquire as many pitching prospects as they can, because of their unpredictability.Looks like pretty good foreshadowing to me.

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-81960746669770317702008-02-17T23:28:00.000-06:002008-02-17T23:28:00.000-06:00

When that trade was made, I thought it may have been a mistake. I still thought that Mac had a lot of potential. Especially after watching him in 03 when he made the Big Hurt, Pujols, and Bonds look like fools looking at called third strikes as their knees buckled or with their backs facing him, while watching others swing at third strikes that ended up behind them. Most have been a bit

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