tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post6524583441253244623..comments2008-02-29T13:20:16.655-06:00Ranyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09713226276377020284noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-72999379395216948352008-02-29T13:20:00.000-06:002008-02-29T13:20:00.000-06:00

I'm not down on the Mahay signing because he's not really a situational lefty. He's pretty good against righties too. He can be a good setup man, who just happened to be left handed, while DLR, Musser and Gobble are situational lefties.

Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717407406969414614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-36615122899242283812008-02-29T10:17:00.000-06:002008-02-29T10:17:00.000-06:00

" NYRoyal said... Great point on Huber. If Shelton clears waivers, why wouldn't Huber? Shelton is, quite simply, better than Huber. Shelton has actually had some positive experience in the majors."This is an example only. It's not just about who is making it through the waivers. It's about who is making it through when, what is thought of that player, who is interested and what space they have

Antoniohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08740155942210835984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-21065562532814451652008-02-27T12:43:00.000-06:002008-02-27T12:43:00.000-06:00

Great insight on the Hochevar draft pick...which I hated from the second it happened. As far as breaking camp with three Lefties in the pen, don't we have to hope we can get a utility big leaguer or maybe some young righty for the one that does the best in Spring ball?

Nick Bateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10318574860296632407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-10080021433077092202008-02-26T17:26:00.000-06:002008-02-26T17:26:00.000-06:00

Great point on Huber. If Shelton clears waivers, why wouldn't Huber? Shelton is, quite simply, better than Huber. Shelton has actually had some positive experience in the majors. He's a guy you wouldn't be embarassed to have on your 25-man roster. Huber, on the other hand, is just a huge question mark who has managed a career .850 OPS in the Pacific Coast League. That is not a monumental

NYRoyalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-11119814714601396352008-02-26T12:22:00.000-06:002008-02-26T12:22:00.000-06:00

Luke's average fastball was 92.2 according to Pitch f/x. I'd say his slider is absolutely an out pitch, too. Curve is pretty close as well...

Keithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05951676362408098344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-79092414016934018842008-02-25T19:38:00.000-06:002008-02-25T19:38:00.000-06:00

I still don't get the Mahay signing, either. The only real solution to the "lefty logjam" (barring injuries) would seem to be to throw one of the others (Gobble?) into a multi-player deal of some sort, a possibility that seems remote at this time of the year.

Cookierojas73http://www.blogger.com/profile/07713653637370441348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-58013086104718329592008-02-25T19:08:00.000-06:002008-02-25T19:08:00.000-06:00

What possible purpose is served by making Huber play LF, when we have a huge hole in the linup at 1B? Is he a terrible firstbaseman, or is Ross Gload really all that? Please don't say Shealy. If anyone needs at least a few months in AAA to prove he can hit, it's him.

Nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12578105396313454754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-88342214247861087112008-02-25T16:26:00.000-06:002008-02-25T16:26:00.000-06:00

Huber will not pass through waivers.Hochever is gonna be a solid #2 0r #3 starter.The Mahay signing baffled me too, especially now if Maroth wins the #5 spot.Good stuff, Rany.

Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02403850105548136267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-34148296286229372952008-02-25T14:38:00.000-06:002008-02-25T14:38:00.000-06:00

My hope is Bale wins the 5th starter spot, alleviating your lefty reliever/roster space concerns.Also, didn't Milwaukee sorta sour on JDLR in a relief role already? Agree that the arm is intriguing, but have to admit he looks like he may never put it together in ANY role, IMHO.

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-36477948219576987152008-02-25T14:23:00.000-06:002008-02-25T14:23:00.000-06:00

You would like Huber to be given a chance somewhere. It's clear we haven't the faintest idea of what to do with him or would even use him if we did. It is hard to get excited about DLR when the Royals brain trust sees Tomko as a better option. Good grief Tomko will be lucky to still be in the majors come July 1st. American league hitters are already standing around Royals Stadium waiting to get

kcghosthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06362423366736243156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-32655382996850690922008-02-25T14:07:00.000-06:002008-02-25T14:07:00.000-06:00

Interesting point about Mahay. But I disagree for one big reason, and it's something that has bothered me for years. If you are a "rebuilding team", why wouldn't you pick up a handful of veterans with 1 year contracts (Mahay wasn't a one-year contract, but still...) every off-season? Assuming 2-4 of them have decent years (especially left-handed relievers for Pete's sake), you can unload them

GSOAThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06338760511641743029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-46416572370524465262008-02-25T13:15:00.000-06:002008-02-25T13:15:00.000-06:00

De La Rosa is the new Affeldt. I hope he puts it all together but I won't lose any sleep over his waiver. I've fretted enough over him, already. If Maroth is healthy I expect the Royals to go with him as the 5th starter...not that that is a good thing, just saying.While on the subject of fretting, I hope that Huber does indeed have a strong spring and makes the team as a platoon outfielder, 1B

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