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I obviously would prefer to pay Zack and keep him. However, if either 1) We are blown away by a ludicrous offer lopsided in our direction, or 2) We are convinced he will walk after his contract is up and we get a pretty good deal that is tilted our way (not an equal deal, but a deal tilted to us), then I trade Greinke. If I don't get that, I keep him, still try to re-sign when his contract is up (hopefully we'll be .500 and ready to start winning by then) and let him walk and pick up the compensation prospects if that is what he wants.

If money is not the issue, and a move would improve the team, then you do it and ignore the outrage from the fans. They will pack the stadium when you win, with Greinke becoming a faint memory. I am, first and foremost, a fan of the team, not of Soria and Greinke.

While you're correct, I do wonder what is the attendence difference when Greinke is starting and the other days when he isn't.

Just seems that people are willing to pay to see Greinke pitch than the other guys, but I'm just speculating.

Sure-Oz

10-16-2010 01:49 PM

I won't worry about attendance or backlash if zack is traded, it has to be a deal that is great and helps this youth movement. The future is almost here, its HAS to come through

Ivory Hunter

10-18-2010 05:36 PM

Royals Arizona Fall League update

From Monday afternoon

Surprise Rafters 6, Scottsdale Scorpions 4
1B Eric Hosmer 0-for-2, 1 RBI, 2 BB (Arizona Fall League debut!)
DH Johnny Giavotella 1-for-3, 1 RBI, 1 sacrifice fly (.538 average so far)
LF Derrick Robinson 0-for-4, 1 R, 1 K
LHP Mike Montgomery (W, 1-0) 3 2/3 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 1 HR, 54 pitches - 33 strikes, 6 groundouts - 2 flyouts (Arizona Fall League debut!)
RHP Patrick Keating 2/3 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 0 K, 26 pitches - 14 strikes, 0 groundouts - 2 flyouts

KChiefs1

10-18-2010 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz (Post 7091807)

I won't worry about attendance or backlash if zack is traded, it has to be a deal that is great and helps this youth movement. The future is almost here, its HAS to come through

If they could get three top of the line prospects who will fit into the Hosmer/Moose Tacos group then I think it would behoove the Royals to swing a deal.

Ivory Hunter

10-20-2010 03:03 AM

Royals Arizona Fall League update

From Tuesday night

Scottsdale Scorpions 5, Surprise Rafters 4
1B Eric Hosmer 2-for-5, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 K
LHP Brandon Sisk 2/3 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 1 HR, 16 pitches - 9 strikes, 1 groundout - 1 flyout

Ivory Hunter

10-20-2010 03:24 AM

Royals Caribbean update

From Tuesday

Liga Mexicana del Pacifco
Algodoneros de Guasave 4, Tomateros de Culiacan 2
RHP Federico Castaneda (L, 0-1) 1 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 1 K

gblowfish

10-20-2010 08:24 AM

Who cares?

Have they traded Greinke for prospects yet?

Demonpenz

10-20-2010 09:59 AM

Ivory Hunter thanks for the updates. Hosmer is the man.

sedated

10-20-2010 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by gblowfish (Post 7103332)

Who cares?

Have they traded Greinke for prospects yet?

according to buster olney on the radio this morning, the royals have started listening to offers.

his reasoning was pretty solid - this it the best time to trade Zack - he still has 2 years left on his contract, and if he performs next season like he did last season, his value on the trade market is going to drop.

gblowfish

10-20-2010 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by sedated (Post 7103542)

Lets just give him to the Yankees and get it over with.

Our role in MLB is to develop talent for contending teams.
And make David Glass richer.
That's about it.

eazyb81

10-20-2010 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gblowfish (Post 7103551)

Lets just give him to the Yankees and get it over with.

Our role in MLB is to develop talent for contending teams.
And make David Glass richer.
That's about it.

:crybaby::crybaby::crybaby:

DeezNutz

10-20-2010 11:08 AM

Unless the return is outstanding, and I mean out****ingstanding, the Royals shouldn't even begin to consider trading Greinke.

You simply do not let #1 pitchers get away.

eazyb81

10-20-2010 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz (Post 7103663)

Unless the return is outstanding, and I mean out****ingstanding, the Royals shouldn't even begin to consider trading Greinke.

You simply do not let #1 pitchers get away.

Even though we only control him for 2 more years and he has indicated he does not want to resign?

keg in kc

10-20-2010 11:23 AM

I'd like to believe they're looking for the MLB equivalent of the Herschel Walker trade.

DeezNutz

10-20-2010 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81 (Post 7103688)

Even though we only control him for 2 more years and he has indicated he does not want to resign?

Yes.

We should have a promising, albeit maybe not a "competing," team in 2012. And I want to see Zack turn down a guaranteed pile of cash from the team.

Ideally, I'd like to explore trade options from now through 2011, and pull the trigger if floored by an offer. If not, start working on an extension next off-season, and the club will have to pony up *at least* market value. Yeah, that will be pricey, but that's the cost of doing business after years of not trying at the ML level.

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