tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post6966746125406953584..comments2023-11-02T08:28:08.286-05:00Comments on Rany on the Royals: Royals Report Card, 2010: Part Five.Ranyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09713226276377020284noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-88153478866833507512010-12-05T02:56:11.366-06:002010-12-05T02:56:11.366-06:00Kyle, the point of bringing in Millwood, which cur...Kyle, the point of bringing in Millwood, which currently is off the table, wouldn't be to be "the answer". The Answer isn't what this team is looking for anyways. Average ERA+ eating a lot of innings is what they're looking for. Did you look at Millwood's BABIP over the last few years? Other than the outlier of '09, recently they've been in the .320s. The Antonio.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08740155942210835984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-19637836484529590202010-12-02T09:01:09.983-06:002010-12-02T09:01:09.983-06:00Just a comment on Moore's actions the past few...Just a comment on Moore's actions the past few years. I agree that some of his trades have been hard to fathom, but I see more intention in his filling the roster w/ guys like Ankiel and Podsednik. I assumed from the beginning that the only reason the Royals signed these guys was to trade them away for prospects. On a team not really going anywhere and building for a glut of minor league KCBarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09704951880949102714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-63718984928047929342010-11-25T09:12:03.272-06:002010-11-25T09:12:03.272-06:00Millwood is no great shakes, I agree, but he's...Millwood is no great shakes, I agree, but he's much better than what he showed last year. I think in a spacious park like Kauffman, his flyball tendencies won't hurt as much. I could see him posting a 4.50 ERA here. Not bad for a 4 or 5 starter. Sadly though, after Greinke, all we have are #4 and 5 starters!<br /><br />And like you said, I wouldn't pay De La Rosa what he figures toMichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17250964134282394393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-80738099632233060182010-11-24T08:15:30.379-06:002010-11-24T08:15:30.379-06:00Are you talking about Kevin Millwood? At first wh...Are you talking about Kevin Millwood? At first when I read that I thought, well he used to be pretty decent. But he is a 35 year old coming off a 4-16 season with a 5.60 ERA. I don't think he is the answer. <br /><br />I would rather have Jorge de la Rosa, but not for too much money. I have read a few places that the Royals are going to be spenders this winter. Let's just hope that Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07404885023695750077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-78080302665748375942010-11-23T19:23:07.308-06:002010-11-23T19:23:07.308-06:00I would do the trade with the Rangers. But becaus...I would do the trade with the Rangers. But because I don't think the Rangers will offer that much, and because I think the Royals have a reasonable shot at resigning when he comes up, I don't think he will be traded.<br /><br />Moore is supposedly in on Millwood. I would support that. Give our rotation some leadership and a big innings eater.<br /><br />I for one, don't think we Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-83508584171020687322010-11-23T08:32:16.790-06:002010-11-23T08:32:16.790-06:00There is no way Eric Hosmer is available. Besides...There is no way Eric Hosmer is available. Besides this trade will never happen, b/c of Upton's no trade clause that includes the Royals. The only trade that might happen is Greinke for prospects. When the Yankees get Cliff Lee, the Rangers will be desperate. They will probably be willing to sell the entire farm for Zack.<br /><br />If that is the case, there are several nice options there.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07404885023695750077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-49839718000340281082010-11-23T05:10:34.907-06:002010-11-23T05:10:34.907-06:00However, I'm guessing that if Arizona is willi...However, I'm guessing that if Arizona is willing to trade Upton, they're not looking for a mid-career ace in return. They're probably looking for top prospects. And so I think the more relevant question is whether the Royals would make, say, Eric Hosmer, available.Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201393560100552251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-78247060824012564662010-11-23T05:05:43.812-06:002010-11-23T05:05:43.812-06:00Upton is a year younger than Rasmus, signed for a ...Upton is a year younger than Rasmus, signed for a year longer, and has slightly better career stats. He also seems to have been more highly regarded by scouts, drafted first overall. He may have an attitude problem.<br /><br />No doubt the Royals have way better means of player evaluation than this, but if we're trading Greinke, Upton seems like a slightly more appealing target to me.Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201393560100552251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-17578069829810823562010-11-22T08:15:16.881-06:002010-11-22T08:15:16.881-06:00Interesting point that a possible reason for the r...Interesting point that a possible reason for the rising dominance of the "Closer" is in relation to the tight restrictions managers often have on their usage. Can you imagine what Starters' stats would look like if they knew going into a game they were going to pitch 6 innings (or twice through the lineup) and then hand the ball over. I would hate that as a fan, but their stats Buckethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15580136340147511201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-60042954518722045342010-11-21T16:45:04.331-06:002010-11-21T16:45:04.331-06:00Word is the Royals do have "considerable inte...Word is the Royals do have "considerable interest" in Justin Upton, but he can block a trade to KC. They are also offering big money to some free agents, so we may get a big FA splash this year. <br /><br />Hopefully they don't consider Francouer a big FA. :)Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17250964134282394393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-55487713935797291982010-11-20T10:14:30.168-06:002010-11-20T10:14:30.168-06:00Rany,
Is i-70 the only reason neither the Royals...Rany, <br /><br />Is i-70 the only reason neither the Royals or the Cardinals would do a Rasmus for Grienke trade. Too close of a proximity for them to see the "other" guy suceed?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01982715159868545771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-39432479577762227262010-11-20T09:35:22.183-06:002010-11-20T09:35:22.183-06:00Nathan:
There must be applicable statistics. I h...Nathan:<br /><br />There must be applicable statistics. I have not grasped them yet, but aren't stats like WAR the answer? <br /><br />I think I would go with the star center fielder watching him make plays and help win games every day.Kansas Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16630367629067743935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-83925772618839457562010-11-20T08:16:20.318-06:002010-11-20T08:16:20.318-06:00If you're asking whether, in a world without a...If you're asking whether, in a world without a reserve clause where you can keep players forever (e.g. in a Strat league), whether I'd rather have Greinke or Upton - I'd probably lean towards Greinke. At his best, Greinke is the best pitcher in baseball; Upton has never been close to the best hitter in baseball. The worry with pitchers is their injury risk, but for a variety of Ranyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09713226276377020284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-55108817887474374652010-11-19T23:27:46.821-06:002010-11-19T23:27:46.821-06:00Kansas City, a starter helps (or hurts) you way mo...Kansas City, a starter helps (or hurts) you way more than any position player on his one day out of five, though.Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201393560100552251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-87202727017630832822010-11-19T23:26:34.555-06:002010-11-19T23:26:34.555-06:00Bryan, I agree with most of what you said (though ...Bryan, I agree with most of what you said (though Greinke might be a little too fickle for top-3 status). But what balances all that out is that Upton is signed for five years, and Greinke for only 2. In fact, I suspect the Royals would have to throw in a prospect to make this happen.Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201393560100552251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-47766504535555436282010-11-19T19:19:32.320-06:002010-11-19T19:19:32.320-06:00I imagine there is an answer at to whether an ace ...I imagine there is an answer at to whether an ace or a top center fielder is more valuable.<br /><br />In the old days, I thought the answer was simple. The center fielder has the opportunity to help you win a game every day, while the pitcher can only help once every five days. Therefore, the center fielder is more valuable. I still like the logic and simplicity of it, but I imagine Kansas Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16630367629067743935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-64502062386509899182010-11-19T14:52:42.870-06:002010-11-19T14:52:42.870-06:00Nathan-
I know you asked Rany, but I hope it'...Nathan-<br /><br />I know you asked Rany, but I hope it's ok if I give my .02.<br /><br />That question is kind of the ultimate sabermatrician puzzle. All things being equal would you rather have the All Star Centerfielder or the All Star Ace.<br /><br />I don't have numbers to back me up, but off the top of my head I would rather have the ace.<br /><br />In this case I don't think Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-32018531610784867972010-11-19T14:04:16.622-06:002010-11-19T14:04:16.622-06:00The best line of the whole post:
"Yuniesky B...The best line of the whole post:<br /><br />"Yuniesky Betancourt wasn’t terrible."<br /><br />I laughed.Mr. Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12673520707599836192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-19462539159542697862010-11-19T12:17:28.908-06:002010-11-19T12:17:28.908-06:00Rany,
Off topic, but a Keith Law spot on espn.com...Rany,<br /><br />Off topic, but a Keith Law spot on espn.com got me speculating about a possible trade: Zack Greinke for Justin Upton? Do you think this could make sense for both teams?Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201393560100552251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-49491805127660146602010-11-19T11:30:17.378-06:002010-11-19T11:30:17.378-06:00Tony-
That was a fun read. Aaahh the potential.
...Tony-<br /><br />That was a fun read. Aaahh the potential.<br /><br />As excited as I got reading that, I had the thoughts of how long will these guys stay. It is too early to be thinking that way, but such is the life of a Royals fan as long as the team is owned by Mr. Burns.<br /><br />Think about a lineup of:<br />Robinson<br />Giavotella<br />Hosmer<br />Moustakas<br />Butler<br />Myers<br Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-41622955784315585902010-11-19T09:31:10.386-06:002010-11-19T09:31:10.386-06:00this actually got me emotional.
http://www.baseb...this actually got me emotional. <br /><br />http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12470Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01982715159868545771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-88926287768391026862010-11-18T19:35:22.073-06:002010-11-18T19:35:22.073-06:00I think McClure got too much credit for a fantasti...I think McClure got too much credit for a fantastic 2007 and is getting too much guff for the decline since then. Bullpens are notoriously fickle and beyond that, we traded away Nunez and RamRam before 2009 - undoubtedly our best non-Soria bullpen arms. <br /><br />Your point about Holland and Wood both having high ERAs is a little worrisome, however. You'd think McClure would be able to Collinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15875492803567022267noreply@blogger.com