Comments on Rany on the Royals: Potpourri.

Hi Rany,You say you're missing the 2004 data for B...

2008-03-27T20:06:48.444-05:00

Hi Rany,
You say you're missing the 2004 data for Bale in Japan.

He led the Carp at 11-10 with a 4.21 ERA over 25 starts

160.1 IP, 173/62 K/BB before converting to relief in 2005.

HTH and keep up the good work.

Matt

Shealy has shown in ST that he has his swing back ...

2008-03-25T00:41:19.753-05:00

Shealy has shown in ST that he has his swing back from the regular season '06. He has definitely shown everything that needs to be seen to make him the starting 1B over Gload.

I am on the side that believes Huber will NOT make...

2008-03-24T19:35:13.974-05:00

I am on the side that believes Huber will NOT make the roster. Shealy, on the other hand, will. And, for what it's worth, I believe Huber WILL make it through waivers. Many, many players will be added to the waiver wire in the next week and MOST of them will make it through simply because MOST teams have roster decisions of their own. Just my opinion.

Go Royals!!! C-ya, AusSteveW

Rany,First, thanks so much for deciding to do this...

2008-03-24T11:29:50.289-05:00

Rany,

First, thanks so much for deciding to do this blog - like you i'm a Chicago Royals fan who every year is optimistic about the Royals, blithely ignoring the clinical definition of insanity (continuing to do the same thing time and again, getting the same result but expecting different ...).

I love the idea of the German trade. I was really taken by Callaspo watching him in

Currently we have 5 major league ready utility in ...

2008-03-24T11:21:50.610-05:00

Currently we have 5 major league ready utility in fielders in German, Callaspo, Jason Smith, Mike Aviles, and Berroa. We should definitely trade 2 of them and Berroa and German seem to make the most sense. Does anyone else wonder if Huber isnt getting any playing time in hopes of sneaking him through waivers? I don't think it'll work, but it'd certainly be nice. Also, is there any precedent for

Rany,I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy th...

2008-03-24T11:02:31.512-05:00

Rany,

I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy these posts. I was an avid Rob and Rany reader and the points you bring up each day are well-founded and even though I may not always agree make me think.
I worked in public relations for the Royals in 1994-95 -- really the last time the club was good -- and hope things are moving the right direction.
Thanks again.

Shealy or Huber should be traded. They are basica...

2008-03-24T08:40:24.068-05:00

Shealy or Huber should be traded. They are basically the same player-- a little too old to still be considered prospects, and neither hit well enough to be regulars.

And I will chip in a few dollars to get Berroa to another team.

I think Shealy makes the team if German is dealt. ...

2008-03-24T07:57:33.138-05:00

I think Shealy makes the team if German is dealt. Huber is done in KC unfortunately.

I know that we are HOPING for more SHORTSTOP play ...

2008-03-24T05:45:39.923-05:00

I know that we are HOPING for more SHORTSTOP play out of Moustakas but maybe... just MAYBE... he will be converted into a first-sacker and provide the big corner infield bat we so desperately crave. Thoughts??? And yes, I do realize they plan to play him at SS unless or until he proves inadequate at it. And I also realize that he may then be tried at a corner outfield spot too. And I've even

Ryan Shealy has yet to show that he isn't chopped ...

2008-03-24T03:42:44.044-05:00

Ryan Shealy has yet to show that he isn't chopped liver. He might be regarded as a good prospect, but he's certainly no sure thing. We need a backup plan at 1B if this team is going to get over the hump in the next few years. I think the name of that plan is Justin Huber, but apparently the Royals don't think he can play the position well enough.

what about Shealy? Is he chopped liver?

2008-03-24T00:36:17.772-05:00

what about Shealy? Is he chopped liver?

"The Rays come to town, giving us a look at how a ...

2008-03-23T23:56:03.299-05:00

"The Rays come to town, giving us a look at how a youth movement goes right"? Aren't you jumping on that Rays bandwagon a bit quickly, Rany? The Rays may look nice on paper, but they have yet to exhibit even the slightest modicum of success. Let's see them post some winnings first, then hold them up as an example.

Anyway, we've seen plenty of examples of youth movements gone right,