tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post8465389260111218251..comments2023-11-02T08:28:08.286-05:00Comments on Rany on the Royals: Farnsworth.Ranyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09713226276377020284noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-56508837965610495562008-12-18T12:21:00.000-06:002008-12-18T12:21:00.000-06:00Sick of it,I'm sorry I offended you. The 'burn dow...Sick of it,<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry I offended you. The 'burn down Kauffman' comment was intended as obvious hyperbole.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-82439627252068151632008-12-17T23:17:00.000-06:002008-12-17T23:17:00.000-06:00Nathan - I not saying that we should expect Farnsw...Nathan - I not saying that we should expect Farnsworth's 2009 to be poor based on his 2008 results. I'm saying we should expect it to be bad based on 2006, 2007 and 2008's results. There's more than one year of sucking on which to base the opinion. And why should I believe they can fix him? Because of the success we saw with Brett Tomko? Shake Yabuta? John Bale?<BR/><BR/>Here's the thing: Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-3679048518303293482008-12-17T19:02:00.000-06:002008-12-17T19:02:00.000-06:00Yes, he's wasted plenty of money on crap players. ...Yes, he's wasted plenty of money on crap players. But when comparing him to Allard, it's not like you can give Allard a break by saying "Well, he wasn't given money," because you have to imagine that part of the GMs job is being lucid enough yet imaginative enough and bold enough to convince his owner to open the wallet.Antonio.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08740155942210835984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-50713309627496228632008-12-17T16:30:00.000-06:002008-12-17T16:30:00.000-06:00The situation here is:A) The Royals spend more mon...The situation here is:<BR/><BR/>A) The Royals spend more money on a reliever than would normally be justified by his recent performance.<BR/><BR/>B) The reliever in question undoubtedly has an excellent arm, and has always had the strikeout numbers to go with it.<BR/><BR/>C) The GM says the pitching coach has seen things in the reliever's delivery that will enable an improvement in performance Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-46786475305438032532008-12-17T16:16:00.000-06:002008-12-17T16:16:00.000-06:00I'm not *assuming* that Farnsworth can be traded. ...I'm not *assuming* that Farnsworth can be traded. I'm saying that *if* the Royals are correct in thinking they can fix his delivery and make him effective again, they can trade him (if need be). Who knows if they can do that? Neither you nor I. Assuming that his performance in 2009 will be dictated by his performance in 2008 is absurd, especially when the team is specifically saying they think Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-29214387861597550552008-12-16T22:40:00.000-06:002008-12-16T22:40:00.000-06:00Nathan,At this point, the only conclusion that can...Nathan,<BR/><BR/>At this point, the only conclusion that can be drawn in determining the reason for the Royals improvement (perhaps only because of a fluky September), at every level (really? are AAA and AA looking good? NO), is because he's been allowed to spend more money, in the draft, in player development and at the big league level than Allard was allowed. So he's been given more money. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-41817902418581579612008-12-15T11:16:00.000-06:002008-12-15T11:16:00.000-06:00Saito was amazing when healthy, even adjusting for...Saito was amazing when healthy, even adjusting for Chavez Ravine. However, I think he had an elbow injury last year, and may not be 100%. Still well worth looking into, though. Based on what we can tell from stats, it sure seems like he'd be more valuable than Farnsworth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-71727371957016014682008-12-15T11:09:00.000-06:002008-12-15T11:09:00.000-06:00The Dodgers non-tendered Saito. Is he really gone...The Dodgers non-tendered Saito. Is he really gone from LA, or will they bring him back for less money? Is he worth picking up for the Royals? He made only $2 mil in 2008, and when healthy he was really really good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-19972858345005645472008-12-14T15:34:00.000-06:002008-12-14T15:34:00.000-06:00Still think Connor Barth is "The One", Rany?Still think Connor Barth is "The One", Rany?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-68730749260860300842008-12-14T08:50:00.000-06:002008-12-14T08:50:00.000-06:00p.s. the Royals could win 85 games next year but I...p.s. the Royals could win 85 games next year but I'm going to be in the camp of thinking that it's unlikely. Remember last year the Royals played great in garbage time just to get to 75 wins. IMHO they didn't deserve to win that many games.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-62110266542132273592008-12-14T08:48:00.000-06:002008-12-14T08:48:00.000-06:00Baseball is still a financial joke and I'm in the ...Baseball is still a financial joke and I'm in the mood to bitch about the Yankees today. While Royals fans ponder the merits of a 2 year 9 million dollar deal the Yankees throw out a 7 year 161 million contract and a 5 year 82.5 million contract. It's like a completely different universe and it makes it hard to take the game seriously which may be a good thing because it is a game for Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-60904575249621903682008-12-13T21:45:00.000-06:002008-12-13T21:45:00.000-06:00Is it really that hard to turn around what the Roy...Is it really that hard to turn around what the Royals were before? And Moore has only added two significant pieces, Meche and Soria, to Baird players like Greinke, Gordon, Butler, DDJ, Aviles.Antonio.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08740155942210835984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-41161765577937184302008-12-13T19:11:00.000-06:002008-12-13T19:11:00.000-06:00Sick of it,In two seasons, Dayton Moore has turned...Sick of it,<BR/><BR/>In two seasons, Dayton Moore has turned the laughingstock of baseball into a respectable team with at least an outside shot at contending in the near term. The Royals are better than when he took over, from A-ball straight through to the Major League roster. These are facts worth considering before throwing a hissy fit because he signed one reliever who, by your intricate Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-25332391922385950862008-12-13T17:23:00.000-06:002008-12-13T17:23:00.000-06:00Joe Guillen: 3 years $36 milRaul Ibanez: 3 years ...Joe Guillen: 3 years $36 mil<BR/>Raul Ibanez: 3 years $30 mil<BR/><BR/>Suck on that one for a while, Royals fans. Suck on that one.<BR/><BR/>Hey, I'm sure Ibanez is going to start loafing, get injury prone, stop being productive, and be a cancer in the clubhouse sometime real soon. And I'm sure Joe Guillen will get start playing like he gives a damn, start playing with some guts, stop chasing Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-9022005621413921922008-12-13T17:12:00.000-06:002008-12-13T17:12:00.000-06:00The Farnsworth signing is an ABSOLUTE JOKE. Dayto...The Farnsworth signing is an ABSOLUTE JOKE. Dayton is doing absolutely nothing but spending money for the sake of spending money. Absolutely ridiculous. When you've proven that you can simply pick up arms for the minimum and make them productive, why in the hell would you give a non-closing relief pitcher with below average RP numbers $9.25 mil for 2 years? WHY? The going rate for solid, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-66461333025114561702008-12-13T10:56:00.000-06:002008-12-13T10:56:00.000-06:00To add to what TheBobHamelin said, also early in t...To add to what TheBobHamelin said, also early in the year, Hillman was obsessed with trying to create a baserunning team and kept sending the wrong guys or at the wrong times and being overly aggressive. This cost us a lot of baserunners when it didn't pan out - which was often.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-21240472989991241042008-12-12T22:45:00.000-06:002008-12-12T22:45:00.000-06:00Hey Rany, Charlie Haeger was non-tendered by the P...Hey Rany, <BR/><BR/>Charlie Haeger was non-tendered by the Padres. He's your boy right? <BR/><BR/>Why didn't the Pads look to keep a knuckleballer in Petco? Is there something wrong with his form/motion/makeup?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-9960222865025402582008-12-12T18:03:00.000-06:002008-12-12T18:03:00.000-06:00I think the Royals have to take the gamble on Furc...I think the Royals have to take the gamble on Furcal. Once again, I don't see a bunch of flags outside of the stadium from I-70. Things are broke and the Royals have to take some chances.<BR/>Furcal SS<BR/>Aviles 2b<BR/>Dejesus LF<BR/>Guillen RF<BR/>Gordon 3B<BR/>Butler DH<BR/>Jacobs 1B<BR/>Olivio C<BR/>Crisp CF<BR/><BR/>Not exactly the 27 Yanks, but this team could win some games and maybe the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-36134524421210510672008-12-12T17:30:00.000-06:002008-12-12T17:30:00.000-06:00Rany I'm surprised you're falling into the same tr...Rany I'm surprised you're falling into the same trap so many others are: comparing Ramon Ramierez' career year of 2008 with Farnsworth's entire history.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure you're smart enough to have had a look at RamRam's numbers in 2007. There's a reason we got him for a PTBNL and some cash in '08. DM traded him when his stock was highest and it was a very smart move.<BR/><BR/>Despite the Otis26https://www.blogger.com/profile/02889245905208281788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-44042251884815770182008-12-12T17:18:00.000-06:002008-12-12T17:18:00.000-06:00First, I'll say DM may be the figurehead, ut it's ...First, I'll say DM may be the figurehead, ut it's our whole scouting department making the recommendations to him. I trust them more than I trust the naysayers. <BR/> Bob McClure just might help Farnsworth regain his form. You can tweak a guy to get better action, pitch down in the zone, and reduce walks. But you can't teach a guy experience, or how to throw 96 mph. For all we know McClure Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-53963913056374278992008-12-12T15:37:00.000-06:002008-12-12T15:37:00.000-06:00Rany, I agree with your assessment in general. Far...Rany, I agree with your assessment in general. Farnsworth is not much better than a replacement-level reliever at this point, and an expensive one at that. <BR/><BR/>Instead of using a roster spot on Farnsworthless, I would rather bring up a youngster that sucks. If you're not worried about contending, try out some of your more promising prospects in that bullpen and see if someone pans out. You Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-25143780260036426612008-12-12T15:29:00.000-06:002008-12-12T15:29:00.000-06:00That's funny. I guy by the handle of THEbobhameli...That's funny. I guy by the handle of THEbobhamelin talking about Guillen being overweight!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-62053016883111735072008-12-12T15:03:00.000-06:002008-12-12T15:03:00.000-06:00AxDxMx said... Nathan, 800-850 runs on offense? Ar...AxDxMx said... <BR/>Nathan, <BR/><BR/>800-850 runs on offense? Are you freaking out of your mind? <BR/><BR/>That would be an improvement of 110-160! While I would enjoy that immensely, it will not happen.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>don't forget. I think through the first 3-4 weeks of the season (maybe longer..i'd have to check)...we didn't score more than 6 runs per game. This was without Aviles, and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-59106382083784549392008-12-12T12:15:00.000-06:002008-12-12T12:15:00.000-06:00Having written the above comment, I hasten to add ...Having written the above comment, I hasten to add that I don't necessarily think Moore has addressed the 1B situation in the best possible way. If we'd kept Nunez and not signed Farnsworth, then we'd have around $8 million to play with in finding someone to help the offense. That may not turn out to be all that much less than one year of Adam Dunn's salary, or Rafeal Furcal's.<BR/><BR/>I'm Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-37860376912494016932008-12-12T11:43:00.000-06:002008-12-12T11:43:00.000-06:00A logjam at 1B? We have a lot of players who can p...A logjam at 1B? We have a lot of players who can play 1B, but we don't have a logjam. A logjam would occur if we had a lot of players who can play 1B, and were, you know, <I>actually good firstbasemen</I>. Let's consider the members of this much-ballyhooed logjam:<BR/><BR/>1) Kila Ka'aihue, who just had a good season as a 24-yr-old in AA.<BR/><BR/>2) Ryan Shealy, a 29-yr-old whose career line of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com