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07-13-2016, 12:45 PM | #2911 |
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Thank you for making us all wrong about you, Ned (Well, most of us. Al never seemed to waver). S/O to Zo for the excellent retrospective interview.
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07-13-2016, 01:14 PM | #2912 |
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07-13-2016, 02:17 PM | #2913 |
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Holy shit.
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07-13-2016, 02:41 PM | #2914 |
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07-13-2016, 02:43 PM | #2915 | |
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07-13-2016, 02:55 PM | #2916 |
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Why would the Royals give up assets for Reddick?
http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/20...biggest-needs/ Kansas City Royals Record: 45-43 (-26 run differential) Postseason Status: Seven games back in AL Central, 4 1/2 games back of Wild Card spot Trade Deadline Status: Likely Buyer For a defending World Series champion, the Royals sure do seem to have a lot of holes. The rotation has been terrible (4.99 ERA) -- Edinson Volquez, Yordano Ventura, and Chris Young have combined for a 5.40 ERA in 266 2/3 innings -- and there are clear openings in right field and on the infield. Even if you're the biggest Paulo Orlando/Brett Eibner/Cheslor Cuthbert/Whit Merrifield fan in the world, adding depth behind them would be a smart move. Josh Reddick strikes me as the perfect target here because he fits Kansas City's mold as a high contact hitter (11.7 percent strikeout rate) and excellent defender. Do the Royals have the prospects to get a deal done? They might not after using many of their best chips to get Johnny Cueto and Ben Zobrist last year. |
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07-13-2016, 03:10 PM | #2917 | |
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I like Reddick a lot, and earlier in the year I was interested in him. But then he hurt his thumb, his power is down this year, and at this point I'd rather play Eibner a lot in RF to see if he could provide some power than trade a lot for a rental. Save the chips for a SP. |
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07-13-2016, 03:17 PM | #2918 |
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Agree on saving the Chips for a SP.
Orlando is turning back into a 4th OF type rather than a legit starter, but that's OK. Give Eibner a go and see if that can work out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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07-13-2016, 03:21 PM | #2919 | |
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And I'm with you: If they're giving up prospects, it should be for an SP, preferably with some controllable years left, not a rental. |
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07-13-2016, 03:22 PM | #2920 |
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I don't think the RF is something we should really worry about unless a really good deal is available.
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07-13-2016, 03:24 PM | #2921 |
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Agree with you, duncan, on Eibner. The guy looks pretty comfortable playing RF; certainly better than Orlando. Plus, he seems to have a little "boom" in his bat too. Don't get me wrong, I like Orlando, but he does look like a 4th OF guy.
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07-13-2016, 03:28 PM | #2922 | |
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My argument has always been that I don't think a manager can do much to help a team, but he can really do a lot of damage (destroying pitching arms, or bunting/stealing excessively). Ned cleared my very low bar for acceptable managers, and I didn't trust Dayton to find another "good enough" manager.
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07-13-2016, 03:50 PM | #2923 | |
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Probably. At least until he trims the strikeout rate back down. I trust their judgment on when guys are ready pretty well. If they thought he was an upgrade, he'd be here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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07-13-2016, 03:59 PM | #2924 | |
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I'd rather a top of the rotation arm and a crafty #3 who could take advantage of the K and our defense than seeking a bat in a trade. Of course, the trade details dictate a lot of this.
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07-13-2016, 04:17 PM | #2925 |
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Let Eibner start in RF replace him late for defense if you must. I'm hoping they don't hsve to trade bono or Dozier...I think they can help next season
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