Is anyone listening to the Royals game? - Page 3

Pitt Gorilla · 03-01-2007, 04:03 PM

I see that Sportsline has them down 2-1.

leviw · 03-01-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by L.A.Chieffan

What I mean is what did the Royals get in return for losing two of the best players in baseball, bud.

Berroa was Rookie of the Year, obviously not panning out now.

Teahen had a great second half of the season last year, and will start in right field this year and will hopefully become one of the cornerstones of this team by season's end. John Buck is still developing, but is a fine defensive cather. His offense sucks.

They got some return, but no, probably not what Damon and Beltran were worth individually.

However, both of those guys developed in the Royals system. I think Gordon will be great, but the Royals have to hold onto him.

DaWolf · 03-01-2007, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by leviw

You can't blame them for wanting him, though. Twenty-two years old and a 100-mph fastball. Wow. Omar Minaya said: “Burgos saved 18 games last season. That’s all I needed to see.” Yeah Omar, but you probably needed to see that that was out of 30 opportunities.

He might develop into something, but I'd say it's at 40-60, at this point.

Yeah, I really LOL'ed at Minaya's comment when I read it.

He might turn out to be an excellent pitcher long term. I think the message Moore was sending is that A) We're not going to play the wait and see game anymore, guys who come up here better be ready to produce, and B) To be a Royal you need to have a winners attitude. To my understanding that is why both Burgos and Sisco were dealt...

Ebolapox · 03-01-2007, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dynasty

Thank you guys for Burgos.

hello, my baby... hello my dahlin... hello my ragtime... GAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL

Eleazar · 03-01-2007, 10:47 PM

Burgos was rushed to the majors. Our cupboard was so bare that there was nobody else to put there.

He could be a good pitcher someday, but he needs control. Sometimes he appears to have it, but in pressure situations I think he gets out of his head.

Wouldn't be surprised if someone teaches him to pitch and he's productive.

**petegz28** · 03-01-2007, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

Burgos was rushed to the majors. Our cupboard was so bare that there was nobody else to put there.

He could be a good pitcher someday, but he needs control. Sometimes he appears to have it, but in pressure situations I think he gets out of his head.

Wouldn't be surprised if someone teaches him to pitch and he's productive.

Burgos needs to learn to control his splitter and get a 3rd pitch he can rely on. He is not good enough to be a 2 pitch pitcher.

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