2010 Kansas City Royals Repository thread

[SPchief]

All Royals All The Time!

After consultation with others who peruse the game threads we decided to create this as a repository for all things Royals. Minor league news, AL (ahem) Central (thanks Vonne) news and anything Royals can be found here.

alnorth, me and atleast 5 others will continue the game threads as usual. But if you locate something of interest.. ANYTHING.. deals on apparel, best ways in/out of the stadium, giveaways, great stories from this season or from seasons gone by, rumors, trades, anything.... feel free to post it here.

If a big story breaks, you can still start a thread about it. There is merely an all inclusive thread that will make a easy for us all to keep up with all things Royals.


Welcome! "Grab a Brew... don't cost nuthin"...[spills beer on feet]

[Sure-Oz]

From MLBtraderumors.com

Red Sox, Royals Discussed DeJesus
By Tim Dierkes [July 13, 2010 at 2:33pm CST]

The Red Sox and Royals discussed outfielder David DeJesus about ten days ago and agreed to stay in contact, according to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports. They add, "The Royals are scouting the Red Sox’s minor-league system, but the teams have yet to exchange names." Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald first reported the Red Sox' interest in DeJesus on June 26th. The Padres and Giants seem like good fits for the Royals outfielder as well, though their level of interest is not known.

The Red Sox are not likely to deal for DeJesus unless his price drops, a source tells Alex Speier of WEEI.com. The Royals are currently asking for a lot in return for their right fielder.

As Rosenthal and Morosi note, the Red Sox have dealt with injuries to Jacoby Ellsbury and Mike Cameron this season and could use the versatile DeJesus. Given his $6MM club option, the Sox would have DeJesus, Ellsbury, Cameron, and J.D. Drew under control for 2011. Such depth could prompt a trade of Ellsbury, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. This year, DeJesus is owed an additional $2.12MM.

DeJesus is having a career year so far at age 30, with a .326/.395/.460 line in 370 plate appearances. He's also playing above-average defense. The Royals will wait until closer to the July 31st deadline to decide whether to trade DeJesus, reported ESPN's Buster Olney three days ago.

[gblowfish]

I don't think even Jesus can save the Red Sox season at this point....

[alnorth]

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

The Royals are currently asking for a lot in return for their right fielder.

Good. I am not opposed to playing out his contract, trying to re-sign him, and collecting extra picks if he walks. It is not like we are mired in a hopelessly endless swamp, 2012 is beginning to look very hopeful and we could use him.

I am also not opposed to trading him, but the price has to be high. If we rip a gaping hole out of the minor league system of some team who is desperate to win now, fine. I'd also be more interested in a trade if we had no hope in the next few years like most of the 2000's, but we now do have hope soon. If there is no lopsided rip-off deal available we should keep him.

[alnorth]

Some Royals news today, we have finally decided to show mercy on the battered and bloody AA pitchers in the south. Mike Moustakas has been promoted to AAA Omaha.

[Sure-Oz]

Originally Posted by alnorth

Some Royals news today, we have finally decided to show mercy on the battered and bloody AA pitchers in the south. Mike Moustakas has been promoted to AAA Omaha.

Hope he keeps raking, definetly will be keeping an eye out on AAA a bit more now

[OmahaChief]

Originally Posted by alnorth

Some Royals news today, we have finally decided to show mercy on the battered and bloody AA pitchers in the south. Mike Moustakas has been promoted to AAA Omaha.

Excellent. Looking forward to seeing him at the Blatt with Kila and Gordon. Will make the games a bit more fun to watch. I love the fact we have our youth go through each level of ball now.

[alnorth]

Originally Posted by OmahaChief

Excellent. Looking forward to seeing him at the Blatt with Kila and Gordon. Will make the games a bit more fun to watch. I love the fact we have our youth go through each level of ball now.

yeah, for some reason I have this impression that he hadn't been in AA long enough, but... when you are looking like the AA player of the year of all AA players in every league coast to coast, it is probably a sign that he's not being challenged much.

[petegz28]

Originally Posted by alnorth

yeah, for some reason I have this impression that he hadn't been in AA long enough, but... when you are looking like the AA player of the year of all AA players in every league coast to coast, it is probably a sign that he's not being challenged much.

Agreed. When you are raking the way he was you are most certainly not facing a level of talent that is challenging.

[OmahaChief]

Originally Posted by petegz28

Agreed. When you are raking the way he was you are most certainly not facing a level of talent that is challenging.

Will be interested to see him hit against some seasoned guys that have big league experience and in some of the parks in Triple A. Rosenblattis not the best hitters park it does not seem like so it should give us a good look at what is to come.

I know it is only the minors but kind of sucks for NWA as they really were rocking. Hopefully they can keep up the pace.

[KevB]

Originally Posted by OmahaChief

Will be interested to see him hit against some seasoned guys that have big league experience and in some of the parks in Triple A. Rosenblattis not the best hitters park it does not seem like so it should give us a good look at what is to come.

I know it is only the minors but kind of sucks for NWA as they really were rocking. Hopefully they can keep up the pace.

The way Romak has been hitting, they won't miss a beat.

[Conceptual]

O-Royals with Kila, Gordon, and Moose will be an exciting team.

They're coming here to OKC in Sept to close out the season against the Redhawks. I plan to be there in blue.

[BWillie]

When's the kids first AAA game? I have a feeling that he is going to struggle a little bit in AAA kind of like Kila did last year, but in the long run I'm not worried.

[Sure-Oz]

Yankees Covet Dunn, Soria
By Ben Nicholson-Smith [July 16, 2010 at 3:11pm CST]

The Yankees would love to have Adam Dunn and Joakim Soria, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (via Twitter). But the Yankees' interest in the two stars doesn't mean those players will be in pinstripes any time soon. After all, many teams would love to have them both and the Nationals and Royals would demand a lot in any deal.

In fact Rosenthal reports that the Nationals have an "exorbitant" asking price for Dunn. The 30-year-old, who becomes a free agent after the season, is one of the more appealing first baseman available, along with Prince Fielder. As usual, Dunn is on pace for a 40-homer season (he leads the NL with 22). He makes $12MM this season and profiles as a Type A free agent, so the Nationals could obtain picks for Dunn if they don't trade him.

ESPN.com's Buster Olney reported earlier in the week that Dunn may be losing interest in an extension with the Nats. At River Ave. Blues, MLBTR's Mike Axisa makes the case that the Yankees should acquire Dunn, even though he's only under contract for 2010.

The Royals would need to be "overwhelmed" to part with Soria, who makes $3MM this season and is under team control through 2014. He has 25 saves already and has posted 11.1 K/9 this season, which makes him one of the more appealing relievers available. The Yankees have had inconsistent performances from righties Joba Chamberlain, Chan Ho Park and David Robertson, which no doubt contributes to their interest in Soria.

I'd say if we were to trade Soria to the Yanks ever, it'd be at minimum for Montero and Gardner as starting pieces...

[OmahaChief]

Originally Posted by BWillie007

When's the kids first AAA game? I have a feeling that he is going to struggle a little bit in AAA kind of like Kila did last year, but in the long run I'm not worried.

He went 0-4 last night.

[KevB]

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

I'd say if we were to trade Soria to the Yanks ever, it'd be at minimum for Montero and Gardner as starting pieces...

I love how the article says, "which makes him one of the more appealing relievers available". Who the **** said he was "available"? Sure, if you want to blow the Royals over with an offer, he's available. But everyone's available for the right price. Just another implication that the Royals are a farm team for the Yankees. True or not, it pisses me off.