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SPchief · 04:22 PM

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]

**doomy3** · 01-11-2010, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Why give Chapman 5 per when you can give Kendall 3? It's not like Pena, whom you already control for far less money, would be a better option.

Where is the minister of common sense in the offices at the K?

I really don't understand it at all. I have had a lot of conversations with my friend that works with the Royals, and he is in the same place. Said the entire place is just depressed about it.

The word around Kauffman is that somehow Glass LOST money last year, despite having the best attendance in some time. Apparently, he told DM this year that he wasn't going to spend any money on FAs.

**DeezNutz** · 01-12-2010, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doomy3

I really don't understand it at all. I have had a lot of conversations with my friend that works with the Royals, and he is in the same place. Said the entire place is just depressed about it.

The word around Kauffman is that somehow Glass LOST money last year, despite having the best attendance in some time. Apparently, he told DM this year that he wasn't going to spend any money on FAs.

First, I'd have to see the books to believe that.

But let's say it's true. Not knocking your friend, just saying. Then that makes it all the more important for Moore to make savvy moves. Don't piss down your leg and waste money on Kendall. Make intelligent moves with actual upside, as you suggested.

Back to the initial point, though. If true, Glass has to sell the team. If they move, which I doubt, but if they do, I don't care.

Sure-Oz · 01-12-2010, 12:05 AM

There is alot of people in Kansas City that would love to cheer the Royals and cheer hard and show up to the games. I think there are alot of people around here that love baseball and want the Royals back...it's been way too damn long. I hope i'm not too old or dead before it happens. Atleast i was 6 when they won the World Series, too bad i didn't give a shit about anything but he-man and gijoe cartoons

**doomy3** · 01-12-2010, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

First, I'd have to see the books to believe that.

But let's say it's true. Not knocking your friend, just saying. Then that makes it all the more important for Moore to make savvy moves. Don't piss down your leg and waste money on Kendall. Make intelligent moves with actual upside, as you suggested.

Back to the initial point, though. If true, Glass has to sell the team. If they move, which I doubt, but if they do, I don't care.

Agree on all counts. I have argued with him many times about this, and have said it is impossible that he lost money this year, but made money the year before. Makes no sense.

I will say they have fired many of the top paid VPs in the organization though to save money there, so there may be something to this. Something definitely doesn't add up though.

tk13 · 01-12-2010, 12:17 AM

The economy was in the tank. Glass isn't going to go broke tomorrow but I don't find it far fetched at all that decreases in things like advertising, etc. caused the team to not make as much money as the year before.

**DeezNutz** · 01-12-2010, 12:18 AM

His received over 100 million in revenue sharing alone. And attendance was up.

If he took a loss, which I doubt, it had to be by a ****ing fraction. Consider it a late bill for previous sins.

Sure-Oz · 01-12-2010, 12:26 AM

I say the guy try his best to get the best team out there...

this franchise needs to continue to draft well to have any hope, we are ****ed otherwise.

this thread depresses me

**doomy3** · 01-12-2010, 12:34 AM

We just better hope that Hosmer and Moosetacos get going. We are going to need them to be legitimate bats. It looks like we could have some decent pitching coming up to add with Greinke, but since we have no idea how to make smart signings for guys with upside in FA, we can't afford to miss on any more draft picks.

Sure-Oz · 01-12-2010, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doomy3

We just better hope that Hosmer and Moosetacos get going. We are going to need them to be legitimate bats. It looks like we could have some decent pitching coming up to add with Greinke, but since we have no idea how to make smart signings for guys with upside in FA, we can't afford to miss on any more draft picks.

I would hate to waste Zack, we already wasted what could be his best season ever (not that a drop off would be huge) but last season just doesn't happen all the time

tk13 · 01-12-2010, 12:39 AM

Well with the success baseball has had the last couple years it'd have to be hard to lose money, but I think people greatly underestimate the operating cost of a professional sports franchise.

But I think the $100 million number is a bit exaggerated too though. I'd guess somewhere between 70-80 million? But who really knows, it's all speculation. I was under the impression that they got about 30-35 million from the general revenue sharing and another 30-ish million from the luxury tax. Then consider they spent about $80 million in payroll this year, and blammo.

Wilson8 · 01-12-2010, 03:36 PM

Royals Near Agreement With Paul Carlixte

By Tim Dierkes [January 12 at 3:25pm CST]

Dayton Moore's second "top five" international free agent signing is likely to be Dominican shortstop Paul Carlixte, writes ESPN's Keith Law. Law says the Royals and Carlixte are near an agreement exceeding $1MM.

Law notes irregularities found by MLB's age investigation, but his source says Carlixte is a "great-looking shortstop with soft hands and a very quick bat."

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/

**gblowfish** · 01-12-2010, 03:38 PM

Is Jose Guillen hurt yet?

**DeezNutz** · 01-12-2010, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tk13

Well with the success baseball has had the last couple years it'd have to be hard to lose money, but I think people greatly underestimate the operating cost of a professional sports franchise.

But I think the $100 million number is a bit exaggerated too though. I'd guess somewhere between 70-80 million? But who really knows, it's all speculation. I was under the impression that they got about 30-35 million from the general revenue sharing and another 30-ish million from the luxury tax. Then consider they spent about $80 million in payroll this year, and blammo.

It was Stark last year who said that each team was getting approximately $105 million in revenue sharing. Dude's a pretty reputable source.

But, again, who really knows. Since no one will open up the books or dispute the figure, I'm going on the assumption that it's accurate.

BWillie · 01-12-2010, 03:55 PM

LOL I can't wait to see the Royals lose 100 games. I have been on strike against the Royals, and most specifically Dayton Moore for the last year. I successfully went to zero games last year.

**doomy3** · 01-12-2010, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wilson8

Royals Near Agreement With Paul Carlixte

By Tim Dierkes [January 12 at 3:25pm CST]

Dayton Moore's second "top five" international free agent signing is likely to be Dominican shortstop Paul Carlixte, writes ESPN's Keith Law. Law says the Royals and Carlixte are near an agreement exceeding $1MM.

Law notes irregularities found by MLB's age investigation, but his source says Carlixte is a "great-looking shortstop with soft hands and a very quick bat."

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/

That's good news...

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01-12-2010, 12:05 AM	#123
Sure-Oz Stay positive, don't give up Join Date: Dec 2001 Casino cash: $1809383	There is alot of people in Kansas City that would love to cheer the Royals and cheer hard and show up to the games. I think there are alot of people around here that love baseball and want the Royals back...it's been way too damn long. I hope i'm not too old or dead before it happens. Atleast i was 6 when they won the World Series, too bad i didn't give a shit about anything but he-man and gijoe cartoons
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01-12-2010, 12:17 AM	#125
tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $-1697500	The economy was in the tank. Glass isn't going to go broke tomorrow but I don't find it far fetched at all that decreases in things like advertising, etc. caused the team to not make as much money as the year before.
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01-12-2010, 12:26 AM	#127
Sure-Oz Stay positive, don't give up Join Date: Dec 2001 Casino cash: $1809383	I say the guy try his best to get the best team out there... this franchise needs to continue to draft well to have any hope, we are ****ed otherwise. this thread depresses me
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01-12-2010, 12:34 AM	#128
doomy3 Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $3313539	We just better hope that Hosmer and Moosetacos get going. We are going to need them to be legitimate bats. It looks like we could have some decent pitching coming up to add with Greinke, but since we have no idea how to make smart signings for guys with upside in FA, we can't afford to miss on any more draft picks.
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01-12-2010, 12:39 AM	#130
tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $-1697500	Well with the success baseball has had the last couple years it'd have to be hard to lose money, but I think people greatly underestimate the operating cost of a professional sports franchise. But I think the $100 million number is a bit exaggerated too though. I'd guess somewhere between 70-80 million? But who really knows, it's all speculation. I was under the impression that they got about 30-35 million from the general revenue sharing and another 30-ish million from the luxury tax. Then consider they spent about $80 million in payroll this year, and blammo.
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01-12-2010, 03:36 PM	#131
Wilson8 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $2917557	Royals Near Agreement With Paul Carlixte By Tim Dierkes [January 12 at 3:25pm CST] Dayton Moore's second "top five" international free agent signing is likely to be Dominican shortstop Paul Carlixte, writes ESPN's Keith Law. Law says the Royals and Carlixte are near an agreement exceeding $1MM. Law notes irregularities found by MLB's age investigation, but his source says Carlixte is a "great-looking shortstop with soft hands and a very quick bat." http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/
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01-12-2010, 03:55 PM	#134
BWillie Are you ready to Rumble? Join Date: Apr 2006 Casino cash: $-1268759	LOL I can't wait to see the Royals lose 100 games. I have been on strike against the Royals, and most specifically Dayton Moore for the last year. I successfully went to zero games last year.
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