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Originally Posted by mr. tegu
Colon seems like a guy that would be a good throw in for a trade next season for a pitcher if we can't get a top FA. Colon was picked before we acquired Escobar, who is now looking liking a legit SS of the future. And assuming we still Giovatella, Colon becomes expendable. However, I suppose if you like Colon better you package Giovatella and move Colon to second base.
That just gave me a conspiracy idea. Perhaps the Royals do like the idea of keeping Colon and dumping Giovatella which is why they won't bring him up. That way he doesn't have a chance to fail at the major league level and his value stays high for outside teams looking at a potential trade. Just typing out loud and throwing it out there.
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Not a bad thought. I could see it.
And duncan's right; Perez's progression might well be a good comp for Myers, whom I believe will get a cup of coffee with the club in September at the very least.
My worry with Colon is largely because he's putting up an "eh" line in a hitter's league. The vast majority of legit prospects (Gordon, Butler, Moose, Hos, Myers, etc.) have destroyed pitching while playing in AA.