tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post7889292348403146193..comments2023-11-02T08:28:08.286-05:00Comments on Rany on the Royals: Scott P. to Chavez Ravine.Ranyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09713226276377020284noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-22829358119922470142010-07-30T20:41:32.046-05:002010-07-30T20:41:32.046-05:0020 year old in AAA hitting .270 is pretty uncommon...<i>20 year old in AAA hitting .270 is pretty uncommon.</i><br /><br />So is a 23-year-old with a pedigree hitting .301/.362/.492 in the majors. (Admittedly, Butler's recent slump has put a dent in this year's numbers, but I don't think they're cause for worry yet.) I hope nobody with the Royals is listening to the fan frustration toward Butler. Look at Carlos Beltran, or Mike Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201393560100552251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-61266951703303123722010-07-30T14:28:24.948-05:002010-07-30T14:28:24.948-05:00I like Soria, don't get me wrong, but a 20 yea...I like Soria, don't get me wrong, but a 20 year old in AAA hitting .270 is pretty uncommon. He is a catcher too, if he sticks there. I would hate to see Soria go for just Montero, so they would have to throw in another top 15-20 prospect too. Or Brett Gardner. I really wish the Royals could have made that trade happen before the season, Gardner for Banny was floating around for awhile.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07404885023695750077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-18455973523052480052010-07-30T14:11:22.472-05:002010-07-30T14:11:22.472-05:00"On top of that we lose a .300 hitter who cou..."On top of that we lose a .300 hitter who could end up with 50 steals and plays gold glove defense."<br /><br />I think you're talking about Carlos Betran, there. Podsednik is a GG? Look, as screwed up an award as GG are, they still aren't screwy enough to give one to the below average in LF, Podsednik.<br /><br />And 50 stolen bases also projects to 20 CS and 5 or 6 PickOffs Jason Dixonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-22189397764493805462010-07-30T14:03:39.198-05:002010-07-30T14:03:39.198-05:00I wouldn't be in such a hurry to trade Soria f...I wouldn't be in such a hurry to trade Soria for a guy who is only hitting .250 in AAA. If Montero is such a great prospect, you'd think he could at least put up numbers similar to the numbers that Ka'aihue is putting up in AAA.<br /><br />Lots of great prospects never pan out. Just ask the Royals.Ricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-48641003025271810392010-07-30T13:51:13.829-05:002010-07-30T13:51:13.829-05:00If Soria could bring back Montero, and if Montero ...If Soria could bring back Montero, and if Montero could stick at catcher, that is no brainer. But Montero won't stick at C, so can we trade Kila or Butler for a CF or SS? Hosmer can play RF, so I am not too worried about him. A lineup with Hosmer, Montero, and Mouse in the middle of it sounds pretty good though.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07404885023695750077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-68212196822657981962010-07-30T13:04:48.345-05:002010-07-30T13:04:48.345-05:00We need some guys to start smashing some home runs...We need some guys to start smashing some home runs. We're not getting it out of this AAA catcher. He won't even be able unseat Kendall. On top of that we lose a .300 hitter who could end up with 50 steals and plays gold glove defense. Most people would kill to have Podsy lead off. And we got back the catching version of Gordon and a guy that hasn't even got out of A ball. Yuck.Jackohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08028251018404266309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-16519884729183019412010-07-30T12:41:28.200-05:002010-07-30T12:41:28.200-05:00Mashing 1B grow on trees huh? Check out the Royals...Mashing 1B grow on trees huh? Check out the Royals starters this decade. And Billy don't mash anything- he is a fat slow singles hitter. Fact.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-80367518863957199322010-07-30T12:37:21.607-05:002010-07-30T12:37:21.607-05:00Some have compared Montero's bat to a young Mi...Some have compared Montero's bat to a young Miguel Cabrera. It's sort of a shame that we have so many first basemen or else I'd be whole heartedly in favor of trading Soria for him. Which is the bigger commodity? Lights-out closer or Mashing 1B? Mashing 1B's seem to grow on trees, which is why we have a log jam there: Butler, Hoz, Kila. Then again, we're going to have a Jackie Ballgamenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-13138625001761687652010-07-30T12:32:03.600-05:002010-07-30T12:32:03.600-05:00In fact, the way closers typically have long caree...In fact, the way closers typically have long careers, it wouldn't be a surprise at all if Soria is still a #1 closer long after Moustakas, Hosmer and Myers have come and gone.<br /><br />Hopefully he'll be getting those saves for the Royals.Ricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-12817360586686103032010-07-30T12:27:57.801-05:002010-07-30T12:27:57.801-05:00To the anonymous poster who wrote "Rick- a cl...To the anonymous poster who wrote "Rick- a closer means nothing on a 100 loss team, douche bag": All you are doing is showing what an idiot you are. Soria is 26 years old. He could be a great closer for another 10 years. If the Royals actually become a contender when Moustakas, Hosmer, Myers and everybody else arrives, it would be a shame if Soria is saving 40 games a year for some Ricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-6894924073841688462010-07-30T11:04:54.506-05:002010-07-30T11:04:54.506-05:00Let's also bear in mind that the Royals don...Let's also bear in mind that the Royals don't mean to be a 100-loss team for long. They're going to need a good bullpen within two years.Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201393560100552251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-46426155499022885372010-07-30T11:03:47.957-05:002010-07-30T11:03:47.957-05:00Just because Montero is the Yankee's best pros...Just because Montero is the Yankee's best prospect doesn't mean he's a great prospect. I'm not sure why he would be more valuable than Wil Myers, for example. Doesn't seem like much for a great closer who's still under control for years.<br /><br />Trading relievers for prospects is usually a good idea. But Soria is a special pitcher. If you want to shake things up, move Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201393560100552251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-9893119700653395412010-07-30T09:56:24.452-05:002010-07-30T09:56:24.452-05:00Rick- a closer means nothing on a 100 loss team, d...Rick- a closer means nothing on a 100 loss team, douche bag.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-26651363798500296902010-07-30T09:48:38.819-05:002010-07-30T09:48:38.819-05:00Bryan,
I disagree about trading Soria. It would ...Bryan,<br /><br />I disagree about trading Soria. It would be foolhardy to trade away one of the better closers in the game. Soria is the type of guy you build a team around.<br /><br />It's very unlikely that the Royals would get equal value for Soria. Oh, I suppose if they were completely blown away with a ridiculous offer it would make sense, but other than than, you don't trade Ricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-65278868008386235662010-07-30T09:08:30.923-05:002010-07-30T09:08:30.923-05:00Eddie, Rany was actually pretty positive with this...Eddie, Rany was actually pretty positive with this post. <br /><br />Rany attempts to call it the way he sees it, whether positive or negative, and that is one of the reasons he has so many people reading his blog. He can also write pretty well.<br /><br />This was a good trade for the time being. Pods was not here for the future and was taking ABs away. I am glad he was moved. It is a good Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-20821692578071926692010-07-30T01:49:37.015-05:002010-07-30T01:49:37.015-05:00Rey Rey- host me at one of your hotels. At least I...Rey Rey- host me at one of your hotels. At least I'm not some two-faced terrorist turncoat traitor like Rany.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-70575549136628931292010-07-30T01:48:05.488-05:002010-07-30T01:48:05.488-05:00Elder Eddie- you are a fucking pussy. You need to ...Elder Eddie- you are a fucking pussy. You need to wash out your vagina and become a real man. Who cares what the terrorist Rany writes about his adopted Daddys trades? That really hurt your bitch tits that much?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-57354368331258992782010-07-30T00:44:43.274-05:002010-07-30T00:44:43.274-05:00Eddie-If you feel that way, feel free to discuss t...Eddie-If you feel that way, feel free to discuss the Royals on facebook, where you can catch up with fans such as yourself.Chris Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283727653630034337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-42510995936241917502010-07-29T23:19:51.206-05:002010-07-29T23:19:51.206-05:00Rany, I would love to host you (free of charge) at...Rany, I would love to host you (free of charge) at one of our KC hotels. Let me know how to reach you...thanks.rey reynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-32248939730749702882010-07-29T22:59:09.143-05:002010-07-29T22:59:09.143-05:00eddie...cmon...this is sunshine land. where we com...eddie...cmon...this is sunshine land. where we come to believeMoreHRsAndLesNormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12582506273930661903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-24512137266277951782010-07-29T22:00:39.085-05:002010-07-29T22:00:39.085-05:00Um, Eddie, have you been reading his blog much? H...Um, Eddie, have you been reading his blog much? He's been lambasted by some for being too POSITIVE! His only negativity was that we didn't get a ridiculously awesome haul (like the Carlos Santana trade, for example) that some other teams got from the Dodgers. That's hardly negativity.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17250964134282394393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-74719114835107578532010-07-29T21:44:18.413-05:002010-07-29T21:44:18.413-05:00I think this was a good trade for us. I have read...I think this was a good trade for us. I have read many other reports that say both players are good that we acquired and this was a win for the Royals. So far this is the most negative (not suprising) review I have read of this trade. I couldn't finish reading it because, frankly, I am tired of the negativity from you Rany. I am done reading this blog.Elder Eddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06844973649367981452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-72013924520814648832010-07-29T19:58:37.848-05:002010-07-29T19:58:37.848-05:00How utterly sad..........the reason to go a game i...How utterly sad..........the reason to go a game is to sit by Rany. <br /><br />Which is the only reason to go. <br /><br />In stating this, it would be an honor. <br /><br />It's acceptable business Science to sell advertising, 1-4000 readers respond to blogs.<br /><br />As Jethro used to say.......I be commencing to ciiferan....... 4 ought ought ought plus......<br /><br />In short, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-50438619492496629132010-07-29T17:29:56.336-05:002010-07-29T17:29:56.336-05:00Hey! I'll also be at the saturday and sunday ...Hey! I'll also be at the saturday and sunday games, except I'm coming up from Wichita for them. It'd be cool if there was some kind of group thing before, after, or during the game. I have no idea what we'd do, but it'd be cool nonetheless.Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13646483629056632407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-20474685229569524612010-07-29T17:13:20.659-05:002010-07-29T17:13:20.659-05:00Pods projected as a Type B FA, and his contract wa...Pods projected as a Type B FA, and his contract was so low this year that he would have likely declined arbitration if offered. Do you think this prospect haul was worth more than the sandwich pick we could have had?KCDChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03376046906109913730noreply@blogger.com