Well I figured he'd DH but either way why can't Fields just take Jacobs spot, that makes the most sense.

Sure, sounds fine.

But I have a hard time thinking that Fields would not be a significant upgrade to Guillen in RF.

No shit.

Debatable.

It's scary how the talent level of KC's two pro teams mirror each other.

No way. And there isn't anyone on this board who has hurled more insults at DeJesus than me.

He's an absolute pussy, and one of the worst base runners in the league.

That said, he can hit in the leadoff spot and plays a pretty decent LF. Not great, but, like Teahen, a ML player.

Right, he's serviceable. But I'd hardly call him an MLB talent.

But we agree on the bold.

Think we're debating semantics.

He's a contributing player on most teams in the league, and a clear positive (overall and when used properly) for a dog shit team like the Royals.

Serviceable/playable/ML talent...these are all about the same to me.

Yeah, I got that impression too.

If only we could have seen this...
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And not Howie Kendrick circling the bases on a routine fly ball. That play still pisses me off.

Shouldn't all these moves and potential moves combined with losing either Olivo or Buck free up some salary to spend? Although I'm not real sure where we spend it at, since we seem to have players locked it at all postions except CF and DH. Maybe another starter or better arms in the pen?

If olivo leaves it will be another Ibanez situation. He's going to hit 20 or so bombs if he stays in shape.

fuck you Dayton Moore.

Well that ought to wrap up the AL Central.

Maybe we can sign Jose Molina and lock up BoomBoom to a 5 year 40 million contract while we're at it. I used to have faith in DM and was willing to trust him, but when's he going to realize that he can't turn chicken shit into chicken salad. You can't tell me that we don't have someone in the minors who can provide what Betemit will give us

Could we please sign someone I've heard of and is a good player? This team is not moving forward IMO.

I agree. Much rather see Olivo and Pena as our catchers and let Buck and his 3 mil a year go.