tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post9221121695819316455..comments2023-11-02T08:28:08.286-05:00Comments on Rany on the Royals: For Want Of A Pitcher, Part 5.Ranyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09713226276377020284noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-50334027224725092442011-11-07T13:43:55.111-06:002011-11-07T13:43:55.111-06:00Thanks Michael, maybe Dayton is listening to me as...Thanks Michael, maybe Dayton is listening to me as well as Rany now! I knew Giants needed outfielders & these two teams were a good trade match for that reason.Fast Eddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12318089894697640479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-27241691057649707252011-11-07T13:23:18.285-06:002011-11-07T13:23:18.285-06:00This piece was incredibly detailed, yet DM still f...This piece was incredibly detailed, yet DM still found a pitcher not on your list. Any thoughts on the Melky/Sanchez trade?Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08889383434316843603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-36395123340475680912011-11-07T12:32:22.578-06:002011-11-07T12:32:22.578-06:00Holy crap....Melky for Jonathan Sanchez....I am fl...Holy crap....Melky for Jonathan Sanchez....I am floored.....wow....initial gut reaction? SWEEEET!<br /><br />I know Sanchez has walk issues, but still.....SWEEETroyalsfanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06956385044686410572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-7795985746995969782011-11-07T12:32:16.280-06:002011-11-07T12:32:16.280-06:00Wow - all that "ink" spent listing all t...Wow - all that "ink" spent listing all the FA and trade possibilties, and The Royals get one who's not on even that comprehensive a list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-39513966854352927012011-11-07T08:30:05.978-06:002011-11-07T08:30:05.978-06:00Akagi-I'm sorry, but you are wrong. If the Ro...Akagi-I'm sorry, but you are wrong. If the Royals called up either team, especially the Mariners, and offered a package starting with Monty and Myers, they would at least listen to the rest of the offer. Not saying they'd necessarily take it, but they'd listen. They wouldn't be "insulted" as you think. I'm not as attuned to their organizational needs, so I don&#Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17250964134282394393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-39615192526294306492011-11-06T20:32:00.317-06:002011-11-06T20:32:00.317-06:00But the Red Sox/Yankees won't necessarily bid ...But the Red Sox/Yankees won't necessarily bid higher than the proposed $40 million dollar posting fee. After that, the Japanese free agents don't have that much leverage, as the Red Sox proved to Scott Boras and Daisuke Matsuzaka.Antonio.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08740155942210835984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-80068459243151479702011-11-06T15:35:53.537-06:002011-11-06T15:35:53.537-06:00What is the matter with Jurrjens and Prado? An All...What is the matter with Jurrjens and Prado? An All-Star starting pitcher and a second baseman who was an All-Star in 2010 for 2 minor leaguers. We fill 2 weak positions.bbxperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03050659179097039635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-39492705240778380592011-11-05T18:00:29.245-05:002011-11-05T18:00:29.245-05:00Fast Eddie-Love the Jonathan Sanchez idea. Sabean...Fast Eddie-Love the Jonathan Sanchez idea. Sabean is a loon, so you could probably get him for a good price too. Strikes out a ton, but also walks a ton too. If you can somehow get him to not walk as many, he'd be a stud.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17250964134282394393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-20085209441672092602011-11-05T16:01:56.480-05:002011-11-05T16:01:56.480-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Akagi Minomurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03935900912461359170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-9626759344870188002011-11-05T16:01:48.863-05:002011-11-05T16:01:48.863-05:001) About Kershaw and Felix, it is impossible, espe...1) About Kershaw and Felix, it is impossible, especially with the price range you've mentioned. I bet Dodgers and Mariners would find it as an "insult." <br /><br />2) Yankees and Red Sox will easily out-bid 4/50. Especially for Royals, they need to shoot more than that.<br /><br />3) Gio Cahill and Shields, leverage is on Friedman & Beane's hands and they are not easy to Akagi Minomurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03935900912461359170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-32053408859262873422011-11-05T15:22:11.379-05:002011-11-05T15:22:11.379-05:00Jonathan Sanchez?Jonathan Sanchez?Fast Eddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12318089894697640479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-51278802773928756202011-11-04T23:57:12.548-05:002011-11-04T23:57:12.548-05:0015. Call up this Rany Jazayerli guy and try to bu...15. Call up this Rany Jazayerli guy and try to buy him out of his day job to become special assistant to GM.Antonio.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08740155942210835984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-63878485394358869202011-11-04T21:43:53.687-05:002011-11-04T21:43:53.687-05:00MLB Trade Rumors now says that Jurrjens to KC talk...MLB Trade Rumors now says that Jurrjens to KC talks have hit a snag. Maybe DM read Rany's piece???<br /><br />I see Andres Blanco is now a free agent. Might be a good guy to pick up as a backup ss candidate.Fast Eddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12318089894697640479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-24476665204782774622011-11-04T19:17:57.481-05:002011-11-04T19:17:57.481-05:00That was hilarious. It was one of my favorite piec...That was hilarious. It was one of my favorite pieces of yours because offseason trade / free agent speculation is baseballs equivalent of the NFL draft. and you gave us a great shot of the draft board with your summary! What an awesome thought it would be to have an Ace pitcher again to go along with Hoz and company.GoBarn@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00393633327987898398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-38920396467294996972011-11-04T19:13:18.122-05:002011-11-04T19:13:18.122-05:00As a Braves fan, I really don't think they wou...As a Braves fan, I really don't think they would be willing to part with Minor or Beachy. Wren holds onto these prospects like no GM I've ever seen. Hudson, Hanson, Beachy, Minor and either Teheran or Delgado will be the rotation next year. <br /><br />I think they will end up trading Jurrjens for something. Given that this is a Royals blog, what do you think is a reasonable package? TheyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-84947007984057478322011-11-04T18:12:54.479-05:002011-11-04T18:12:54.479-05:00I just don't see Oswalt signing in KC unless w...I just don't see Oswalt signing in KC unless we pull a Meche and outbid the market. I think we have to offer him at least 3 years if not 4.Exodorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437714984457462850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-47513275541062592202011-11-04T16:54:48.045-05:002011-11-04T16:54:48.045-05:00Jair Jurrjens. Thoughts?Jair Jurrjens. Thoughts?Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03565981889694970176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-15738728243884333702011-11-04T16:21:31.618-05:002011-11-04T16:21:31.618-05:00We are on the same page Rany. Get a guage on the ...We are on the same page Rany. Get a guage on the price tags of Hernandez and Kershaw. I know it would be astronomical, but I really think it'd be worth it. 3 years of Hernandez, or 3 of Kershaw is worth a lot of prospects, who may or may not work out. Matt LaPorta was very highly thought of when Cleveland acquired him for CC Sabathia a few years ago. That's just one example, but Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17250964134282394393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-78234569406028310662011-11-04T15:25:19.022-05:002011-11-04T15:25:19.022-05:00Crystal ball it for me:
A Royals team that has a ...Crystal ball it for me:<br /><br />A Royals team that has a healthy rotation of <br /><br />Darvish<br />Edwin Jackson<br />Jurrjens<br />Hochevar<br />Paulino<br /><br />wins how many games in 2012?<br /><br /><br />Are we in the high 80's?royalsfanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06956385044686410572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-52693551712797371762011-11-04T15:22:30.984-05:002011-11-04T15:22:30.984-05:00My explanation-maybe Jurrjens is just a RH version...My explanation-maybe Jurrjens is just a RH version of Jamie Moyer.<br /><br />Without diving as deep into the #'s as you did, I never could really put my finger on why Moyer was as good as he was so late into his career other than tagging him a "crafty lefty".<br /><br />Moyer's K rate, K/BB ratio and BABIP were never anything to marvel at, but there was a decade after he royalsfanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06956385044686410572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-13659904292682925402011-11-04T14:35:02.314-05:002011-11-04T14:35:02.314-05:00Very nice! I'd put Yu Darvish up as #2 priori...Very nice! I'd put Yu Darvish up as #2 priority and increase my willingness to pay - I like being able to use prospects elsewhere, and I think Moore should be able to finagle an $80 million budget that fits Jackson and Darvish if he was able to get $75 million for the '09 and '10 Royals - but I really like how you think, and the thoroughness you've put in.<br /><br />You made me Brian B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14520545814967903353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-43806020990729427092011-11-04T14:33:21.845-05:002011-11-04T14:33:21.845-05:00I love the idea of Edwin Jackson! If Matt Garza co...I love the idea of Edwin Jackson! If Matt Garza could be had for a Montgomery/Odirizzi and a Robinson, I might wet myself! Garza, Jackson, Hochevar, Paulino, and Duffy...looks good in the Central, and we didn't give anything away that would have contributed in 2012. The combo of Wandy and Gonzalez would be intriguing, but Myers would be in Oakland...I wish this Hot Stove stuff would pick upChrisInKChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03930904798398288844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-9526120623132535692011-11-04T14:29:20.978-05:002011-11-04T14:29:20.978-05:00Rany - great job. I do not think you are crazy to...Rany - great job. I do not think you are crazy to think the Royals can compete in 2012. They absolutely can! They have to add starting pitching for sure. I just hope GMDM acts sooner rather than later...Joel Waglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05082437080704749572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-91851453044711784252011-11-04T14:04:48.189-05:002011-11-04T14:04:48.189-05:00Great article! I really like the sound of a rotat...Great article! I really like the sound of a rotation which would feature Edwin Jackson, Gio Gonzalez, Hochevar, Paulino, and Duffy/Montgomery/Chen/Teaford.noseycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774283416797701202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-10089740830427200892011-11-04T13:43:17.767-05:002011-11-04T13:43:17.767-05:00Rany, thanks again for keeping this site going. L...Rany, thanks again for keeping this site going. Love it.Scott D. Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14155410767840944055noreply@blogger.com