tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post7327084434144414213..comments2008-02-21T03:09:55.620-06:00Ranyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09713226276377020284noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-13652143262497955392008-02-21T03:09:00.000-06:002008-02-21T03:09:00.000-06:00

I really don't know that we're actually spending money on the draft. It seems to me that the draft budget is growing in approximately the same increments it grew under Baird. Correct me if I'm wrong, please. I think I read from BA that the Royals spent the seventh most...is that really THAT significant? It would depend on where we've ended up in years past and if the other teams spent as much

Antonio.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-17266249171189792962008-02-21T03:03:00.000-06:002008-02-21T03:03:00.000-06:00

"I don't think that's a fair criticism. If the Royals were good, Gordon and Butler would have spent last year in AAA... They've had to graduate more players. While the farm system is certainly no great shakes, I wouldn't call it a "mess," either."Though a lot of talent was introduced to the lower wrungs of the farm system (unfortunately, it's mostly pitching instead of a good and promising mix),

Antonionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-15747049285439939762008-02-20T13:19:00.000-06:002008-02-20T13:19:00.000-06:00

Do you think Glass this summer will say "screw it, we're spending money" this year on the draft? Seems like he's wanted to help Bud take a hardline against draft picks by refusing to pay over-slot, but I sensed some frustration when the Tigers landed Porcello.I'd love to see Glass say screw it and pay over-slot in the first few rounds on guys with "signability" issues.

Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717407406969414614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-8610841199472165242008-02-14T22:24:00.000-06:002008-02-14T22:24:00.000-06:00

Just for clarity... my original Yu Durvish comment was intended to be "tongue-in-cheek". Yes, I'd rather have two star-caliber players for the price of one any day. But... it never hurts to dream a bit either does it?Go Royals!!! C-ya, AusSteveW

AusSteveWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04630419485769018232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-3279579218074604262008-02-14T21:38:00.000-06:002008-02-14T21:38:00.000-06:00

"The farm system is still an absolute mess. In two recent rankings of the Top 100 prospects in baseball the Royals had three names mentioned and only one of them was in the top 20 "I don't think that's a fair criticism. If the Royals were good, Gordon and Butler would have spent last year in AAA... They've had to graduate more players. While the farm system is certainly no great shakes, I

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-729753916647383582008-02-14T13:12:00.000-06:002008-02-14T13:12:00.000-06:00

Yu Darvish would be a bad idea. For the amount of money it would take to get him (huge posting fee + huge contract), we could get two top tier free agents. For a small market team with limited resources, this would not be a smart way to go. Actually, it would only make sense for the largest market teams with the most money (Yankees, Mets, Angels, Dodgers, Red Sox, Cubs).Would you rather get

NYRoyalwww.royalsreview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-50010394721583623362008-02-14T10:58:00.000-06:002008-02-14T10:58:00.000-06:00

Great points, Rany.My girlfriend grew up a Tigers fan but kinda loss track of the team through the nineties (she was living in Montreal at the time--god, can MLB ever be a bitch!), but it's been fun these past two years making the case to her that Detroit is now one of the best run teams in baseball because of Ilitch. (Given their on-field success, obviously, it isn't a hard case to make,

Jurgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13497115024798210732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-21336650922066531202008-02-14T10:03:00.000-06:002008-02-14T10:03:00.000-06:00

I didn't find Glass penurious in his early, but more like inconsistent. One year he would spend and the next year he wouldn't. Allard was never able to set a plan and work toward a goal.As for GMDM we will see. He has yet to make a trade for a position player that has really improved the club. We could sure use the gift like the Tigers got when the Mariners donated Jose Guillen to them. Certainly

kcghosthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06362423366736243156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-6608060899350449702008-02-14T09:52:00.000-06:002008-02-14T09:52:00.000-06:00

Well said again Rany. I'm with for the next 4 years, firmly behind Glass....but 2011, 2012, 2013 when Billy Butler and Alex Gordon should be getting very large contracts to stay in Kansas City and continue what should by then be a 4 year run as serious playoff contenders...I think that's what everyone is worried about...Everyone remembers Johnny Damon, Carlos Beltran, Jermain Dye...and they're

Heathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03334424523447664054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-48066174078842273972008-02-14T00:39:00.000-06:002008-02-14T00:39:00.000-06:00

Not only are the Royals continuously getting more and more talented at the ML level, they're also increasing depth in the minors. But it's quality depth. Especially in the SP category.The minor league arms that the Royals have is impressive. They are spending more money in the draft and have shown a focus on pitching. We are finally getting some good pitching depth in the minors, so I think

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-61111842936490977022008-02-14T00:29:00.000-06:002008-02-14T00:29:00.000-06:00

I am also one of those fans that believe that Glass has turned a corner as an owner. It started with the hiring of GMDM and continues with his letting GMDM do his job. Having sad that, I thought I would throw this one out there just for a kick. If the Glass family really want to demonstrate that they have turned that corner... let GMDM post a REDICULOUS number to get the rights to Yu Durvish

AusSteveWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04630419485769018232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-79893656217581289502008-02-13T23:45:00.000-06:002008-02-13T23:45:00.000-06:00

Great points, Rany. Glass is hated by some. Others, like me, are cautiously optimistic about him and his willingness to shut up and spend more. He has started down the right path since hiring Moore. It is my strong feeling that with some money coming off the books (sayonara, Angel) and more revenues rolling in through the gate and from MLB, the Royals will make a splash again this next

NYRoyalwww.royalsreview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-74927317920112081282008-02-13T22:43:00.000-06:002008-02-13T22:43:00.000-06:00

Of all the articles I regret *not* writing for Baseball Prospectus, the one I regret most was a game recap of what I expected to be a routine game at Comerica Park on May 22nd, 2002. I was a dermatology resident at the time, and with the assistance of a patient of ours who was an Indians scout, had managed to procure tickets for the entire department. It was to be a fun, relaxing, meaningless

Ranyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09713226276377020284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-25289471618555629462008-02-13T20:44:00.000-06:002008-02-13T20:44:00.000-06:00

I will forever remember 2003 fondly. My son was 10, and I thought he might finally get to feel the thrill of an exciting baseball season, just as I had grown up with. But, alas it wasn't to be.Still... Runelvys, Lima, Relaford... Thank goodness for those Tigers. It was a fun year.

Ron Hostetterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04040880043673919467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-1135008549322707932008-02-13T20:33:00.000-06:002008-02-13T20:33:00.000-06:00

WOOH! #2, baby!(the article, not my reply)

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-72880885009887431732008-02-13T19:47:00.000-06:002008-02-13T19:47:00.000-06:00

Luis Pujols, who in less than a full season was easily the worst manager I have ever witnessedAnd you were there the day that Tony Muser said that doubles were better than homers.Pujols was so bad that he made it possible for Marty Mornhinweg to not be the worst coach in town.I hope gets his proper place in history. He at least deserves an essay in the next Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract.

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