More roster hijinx

So far Ventura looks better than Duffy. If it stays like this for the rest of ST then Ventura should be in the rotation and Duffy in AAA. If we're in an "all in" year then Ventura's service time shouldn't mean anything.

LMAO 65-20 that's awesome.

General thoughts:

Service time concerns on Ventura are probably silly, anyway, since it's HIGHLY likely, IMO, that they are able to work out a contract extension for him quickly. Dayton mentioned Ventura specifically when talking about extending Salvy and Escobar and how it was easier with guys from Latin America who did not sign for huge amounts.

His service time issues are likely blown away when the Royals buy out 2-3 years of his free agency, anyway.

As for Duffy, working him out of the pen would not be an awful way to reduce his innings this season. Work him as the long man/6th/7th guy for the first few months of the season. Gradually increase his workload. Let him work on command and "put away" pitches.

Then, at some point, swap his role with Chen's (and piggy-back Chen on Danny while you stretch him out).

On the roster situation... I imagine they view Infante as a good enough option at SS to play him there for 5-7 games a year, or good enough to slide over there in place of Escobar if he's removed for a pinch hitter (with Moustakas or Valencia moving to 2B, I guess?).

That's the only way I can see them carrying 12 pitchers and keeping Jarrod Dyson, Maxwell and Valencia all on the MLB roster (Which they seem intent to do).

Of course, don't tell the Royals that the roster spot they're holding for Dyson - because he's SUCH a weapon as a pinch runner for that pathetic fat fuck Billy Butler (their thoughts, not mine) is actually less valuable than having a legitimate utilityman who can play SS and 2B capably.

ROFL

Man, you just beat me to posting that.

Andy is on FIAH.

My only concern with putting Duffy in the pen is the Royals will probably loose another relief pitcher that is out of options.

First inning: Duffy gave up 2 hits, hit a batter, and walked in a run. He got out of a jam with a 4-6-3 double play.

edit: 23 pitches

Control issues.. I know it's still spring and he's recovering from tommy John surgery, but when is his control going to increase? Will it? Was it supposed to by now?

Duffy just gave up a 3-run homer.

Duffy is probably done after just 2 innings and 65 pitches. Royals down 5-0.

The Ventura/Duffy debate might be just about over unless they both look a lot different their next start.

Ugh...that line is gross.


And I know that ST and stats are meaningless but I'd love for this kid to just go out and dominate every once in awhile. He's got the arm to be a complete stud and just doesn't seem to put it together between the ears.

sounds like Duffy is conceding defeat.

woof