So Guillen is a Royal now? - Page 3

Troy1220 · 12-04-2007, 09:46 AM

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3140604

NASHVILLE -- Outfielder Jose Guillen and the Kansas City Royals have reached a preliminary agreement for a three year, $36 million deal, a relative of the ballplayer told ESPNdeportes.com.

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The agreement will be complete when Guillen passes a physical exam, scheduled for Tuesday.

Guillen, 31, hit .290 with 23 home runs and 99 RBIs in 153 games with the Seattle Mariners last season. He had an opportunity to become a free agent when the Mariners declined an option of $9 million for 2008.

In 11 seasons with eight different teams, Guillen hit .274 with 166 home runs and 673 RBIs.

The outfielder averaged 27 home runs and 88 RBIs between 2003 and 2005 but was limited the next two seasons by wrist and right elbow operations.

Last week, Guillen was questioned by the commissioner's office about his appearance on a list of baseball players who bought human growth hormone and steroids from a clinic in Florida, which is under federal investigation.

According to records from the Rejuvenation Center of Palm Beach, Guillen spent more than $19,000 for hormones and steroids between May 2002 and June 2005.

"We told the commissioner's office my version of this whole affair, which in some ways has been handled with some errors in the media," Guillen told ESPNdeportes.com last weekend.

Enrique Rojas is a reporter and columnist for ESPNdeportes.com and ESPN.com.

BigChiefFan · 12-04-2007, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

They aren't gonna get Kuroda the Dodgers are in on him...

Obviously Guillen wasn't on anything this past year and still batted nearly 300 with 20+ HR's and 99 RBI's in a huge pitcher friendly stadium.

He is a far better offensive player than anything the Royals have had in years.

I think Hillman's connection puts us in the running for Kuroda. Money always talks, but loyalty will be a big factor for Kuroda by all accounts I've heard. Dayton Moore is actually pulling the team out of the cellar and I can see him conviencing ownership to ante up for the K-Man and Jones. We've tied up alot of money in recent years in over-the-hill vets, at least we are starting to get some vets with some good upside to improve their game and help improve the team. SweenDog's salary has freed up alot of money. We might as well utilize on quality over quanity.

Mecca · 12-04-2007, 04:18 PM

Ohh ok, I've never seen anyone call him AJ before.

Even if Jones bats 250 with 30 HR's, that's a major upgrade over what we have out there now and he'll be the best defensive CF we've probably ever had.

Butler is a DH, everyone needs to realize it now, he has no position on the field.

BigChiefFan · 12-04-2007, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Ohh ok, I've never seen anyone call him AJ before.

Even if Jones bats 250 with 30 HR's, that's a major upgrade over what we have out there now and he'll be the best defensive CF we've probably ever had.

Butler is a DH, everyone needs to realize it now, he has no position on the field.

I'm all for Butler DHing. The kid has business being on the field just as a base runner and home run king.

Teahan at 1st base. Trade DeJesus for a SS or quality pitching. Sign Jones and the K-man and we should be leaps and bounds better.

Mr. Laz · 12-04-2007, 04:30 PM

outfield - Dejesus,Jones,Guillen

backups - gathright,costa,German

infield - Gordon,Pena,Gruds,Teahen

backups - Gload,German,jason smith

DH - Butler

the rest of this offseason goes to pitching

Mecca · 12-04-2007, 04:32 PM

If they are gonna have German on the team as the utility guy and Gathright because of speed I guess.......Jason Smith can't be on the team, he's worthless.

Coach · 12-04-2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

DD unfortunately is trade bait now. He is my favorite Royal by far. I keep him over Teahen if possible.

Nein. Teahen probably have more upside than DeJesus. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy having DeJesus, but you have to keep a younger player over a older player.

Also DeJesus can't play centerfield anymore. If he really wants to play CF, then I think it'd be wise to trade him, and get someone else to fill in the CF position.

Deberg_1990 · 12-04-2007, 04:47 PM

Not impressed with this signing at all...

But at least the Royals are showing the willingness to spend $$ finally.

**petegz28** · 12-04-2007, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach

Nein. Teahen probably have more upside than DeJesus. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy having DeJesus, but you have to keep a younger player over a older player.

Also DeJesus can't play centerfield anymore. If he really wants to play CF, then I think it'd be wise to trade him, and get someone else to fill in the CF position.

DeJesus is more reliable at the plate. Damn near led the league in runs scored if I remember right. That is saying something on this team.

He is solid in the OF though I would like him to go to LF.

And this Hillman just needs to teach him how to steal and he will be a great player.

Mecca · 12-04-2007, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Not impressed with this signing at all...

But at least the Royals are showing the willingness to spend $$ finally.

No corner OF on the market drove in more runs than Jose Guillen last year...

Sure-Oz · 12-04-2007, 04:50 PM

saw the royals are not interested in chuck james for dejesus, feeling that james will breakdown...

good

Deberg_1990 · 12-04-2007, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

No corner OF on the market drove in more runs than Jose Guillen last year...

True, i just dont like the guys history.

He seems to be a journeyman as well.

**petegz28** · 12-04-2007, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

saw the royals are not interested in chuck james for dejesus, feeling that james will breakdown...

good

With the signing of Guillen we need to focus on pitching and catchers.

Sure-Oz · 12-04-2007, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

With the signing of Guillen we need to focus on pitching and catchers.

James gave up a shit ton of HR's last year and seems like another Davies, no thanks! Not for DDJ straight up

Sure-Oz · 12-04-2007, 04:55 PM

We are also in talks with Luis Vizcaino and Ron Mahay as well, if either is signed i believe from what ive read they will try to trade Gobble for other peices

Eleazar · 12-04-2007, 04:55 PM

DeJesus is an alright player and seems like a good guy.

But, he is what he is. Not a great batting average, very little power, not a base stealer, about average in the field, average arm maybe.

I'm not saying we should lose him because you can use players like that, but it wouldn't hurt to trade him either.

I like David, but... is it good for the company?

12-04-2007, 09:46 AM
Troy1220 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Holland, Michigan Casino cash: $10006050	So Guillen is a Royal now? http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3140604 NASHVILLE -- Outfielder Jose Guillen and the Kansas City Royals have reached a preliminary agreement for a three year, $36 million deal, a relative of the ballplayer told ESPNdeportes.com. Guillen The agreement will be complete when Guillen passes a physical exam, scheduled for Tuesday. Guillen, 31, hit .290 with 23 home runs and 99 RBIs in 153 games with the Seattle Mariners last season. He had an opportunity to become a free agent when the Mariners declined an option of $9 million for 2008. In 11 seasons with eight different teams, Guillen hit .274 with 166 home runs and 673 RBIs. The outfielder averaged 27 home runs and 88 RBIs between 2003 and 2005 but was limited the next two seasons by wrist and right elbow operations. Last week, Guillen was questioned by the commissioner's office about his appearance on a list of baseball players who bought human growth hormone and steroids from a clinic in Florida, which is under federal investigation. According to records from the Rejuvenation Center of Palm Beach, Guillen spent more than $19,000 for hormones and steroids between May 2002 and June 2005. "We told the commissioner's office my version of this whole affair, which in some ways has been handled with some errors in the media," Guillen told ESPNdeportes.com last weekend. Enrique Rojas is a reporter and columnist for ESPNdeportes.com and ESPN.com.
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12-04-2007, 04:18 PM	#32
Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $2217050	Ohh ok, I've never seen anyone call him AJ before. Even if Jones bats 250 with 30 HR's, that's a major upgrade over what we have out there now and he'll be the best defensive CF we've probably ever had. Butler is a DH, everyone needs to realize it now, he has no position on the field.
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Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	outfield - Dejesus,Jones,Guillen backups - gathright,costa,German infield - Gordon,Pena,Gruds,Teahen backups - Gload,German,jason smith DH - Butler the rest of this offseason goes to pitching __________________
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12-04-2007, 04:32 PM	#35
Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $2217050	If they are gonna have German on the team as the utility guy and Gathright because of speed I guess.......Jason Smith can't be on the team, he's worthless.
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Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3614454	Not impressed with this signing at all... But at least the Royals are showing the willingness to spend $$ finally. __________________ Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning: Matt once made a very nice play in Seattle where he spun away from a pass rusher and hit Bowe off his back foot for a first down. One of the best plays Matt has ever made.
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12-04-2007, 04:50 PM	#40
Sure-Oz Stay positive, don't give up Join Date: Dec 2001 Casino cash: $3219383	saw the royals are not interested in chuck james for dejesus, feeling that james will breakdown... good
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12-04-2007, 04:55 PM	#44
Sure-Oz Stay positive, don't give up Join Date: Dec 2001 Casino cash: $3219383	We are also in talks with Luis Vizcaino and Ron Mahay as well, if either is signed i believe from what ive read they will try to trade Gobble for other peices
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12-04-2007, 04:55 PM	#45
Eleazar Beyond the Rapids Join Date: May 2003 Location: Langley, VA Casino cash: $-370000	DeJesus is an alright player and seems like a good guy. But, he is what he is. Not a great batting average, very little power, not a base stealer, about average in the field, average arm maybe. I'm not saying we should lose him because you can use players like that, but it wouldn't hurt to trade him either. I like David, but... is it good for the company?
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