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WilliamTheIrish · 08:21 AM

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 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.

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Hootie · 07-29-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I remember when the Reds got Brandon Phillips for nothing...and Josh Hamilton for nothing...

I love being a fan of a team like the Royals that blatantly doesn't know what they are doing.

the Royals got Joakim Soria for nothing...

The Reds aren't exactly some sort of model franchise or anything...they have Dusty Baker as their manager

Mecca · 07-29-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Hootie

the Royals got Joakim Soria for nothing...

The Reds aren't exactly some sort of model franchise or anything...they have Dusty Baker as their manager

They do a ton of stupid shit too but atleast they appear to try.

Low risk high reward players are worth chances instead of making dumbass moves like Mike Jacobs.

**Reaper16** · 07-29-2009, 01:48 PM

Maybe the Royals will finish in 4th place after all: The Indians traded Cliff Lee & Ben Francisco to the Phillies.

Demonpenz · 07-29-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

Maybe the Royals will finish in 4th place after all: The Indians traded Cliff Lee & Ben Francisco to the Phillies.

Angels better get on the horn to get Holliday

**DeezNutz** · 07-29-2009, 02:25 PM

Betancourt's numbers thus far with the Royals (stolen from Royals Corner):

PA: 31
AB: 29
Runs: 3
Hits: 5
HR: 0
RBI: 1
BA: .172
OBP: .167
SLG: .241
OPS: .408
OPS+: 8

Chiefspants · 07-29-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Betancourt's numbers thus far with the Royals (stolen from Royals Corner):

PA: 31
AB: 29
Runs: 3
Hits: 5
HR: 0
RBI: 1
BA: .172
OBP: .167
SLG: .241
OPS: .408
OPS+: 8

Look, he had enormous shoes to fill replacing Tony Pena JR. I don't blame him from struggling from the incredible pressure he's under

Demonpenz · 07-29-2009, 02:31 PM

how is his obp lower than his BA?

**DeezNutz** · 07-29-2009, 02:31 PM

I wonder if Dorsey can play SS?

**DeezNutz** · 07-29-2009, 02:33 PM

Either a mistake or:

"If you have more sac flies than your combined total of walks and hit by pitch, your OBP will be lower than your batting average. That's because sac flies are taken into account for OBP, but not for batting average." Yahoo Answers.

Demonpenz · 07-29-2009, 02:43 PM

I would suspect it goes for sac bunts, because bentencourt leads the majors in sac bunts, which i hate with a passion, but we can move runners at all, we need to just get runs anyway we can scratch them out.

Sure-Oz · 07-30-2009, 09:40 AM

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseb...csep30.article

Cubs in search of lefty bat who can play right

July 30, 2009
BY GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com
The Cubs don't want switch hitter Milton Bradley to give up batting left-handed as an answer to his seasonlong problems from that side of the plate. But sources said one possibility being discussed is limiting him to a platoon role -- if the Cubs can acquire a left-handed hitter who can play right field.

Specifically, the Cubs have looked into the Royals' Mark Teahen and the Marlins' Jeremy Hermida, who were weak blips on the Cubs' radar early last winter before they zeroed in on Bradley in early November.

» Click to enlarge image

The Cubs have looked into the Royals' Mark Teahen (left) and the Marlins' Jeremy Hermida as left-handed hitters who can play right field.
(AP)

With barely a day left before the non-waiver trade deadline Friday, the Cubs weren't optimistic either one could be acquired, according to a team source. They're thought to have about $2 million to $3 million of payroll room to work with -- which would be the prorated equivalent of about $5 million to $8 million in full-year contract value.
Teahen (.293, nine home runs, 36 RBI) is having the better season offensively. He has played mostly third base this season but started 11 games in right field. The Royals have had other teams ask about Teahen and might be willing to trade him, but they are said to be looking for a center fielder.

Teahen makes $3.575 million this season on a one-year deal.

Hermida (.249, 11 homers, 38 RBI), who has split time between left and right field, has been shopped openly in recent weeks by the Marlins, who are looking for bullpen help. He has a one-year, $2.25 million contract.

The $30 million Bradley, who has raised his average to .250 in the last two months, still is hitting only .209 left-handed. He's batting .347 right-handed.

Asked Wednesday if he was encouraged after getting two hits and just missing a third when he lined out, Bradley said: ''I'm encouraged every day. It's a constant battle to find your swing and figure out, 'How do you hit .320 [in '08], and now you have trouble just hitting the ball?' But I'm too good to worry about it. I just have to keep going.''

Inside of the 48-hour countdown to the trade deadline, the Cubs also continued to pursue left-handed bullpen help to alleviate some of the burden on lone pen lefty Sean Marshall.

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There is also a rumor if this deal goes down it could involve another team including possibilities of Gorzellany or Tabata from the Pirates.

Sure-Oz · 07-30-2009, 10:44 AM

The Kansas City Royals have acquired outfielder Josh Anderson from the Detroit Tigers for cash considerations. Anderson’s reporting date has yet to be determined. The Royals will make a corresponding roster move at that time.
Anderson, 26, has spent the entire season with the Tigers, batting .242 (40-for-165) with four doubles, four triples, 16 RBI and 22 runs scored. In limited time, the speedster stole 13 bases in 15 attempts while playing at all three outfield spots. He was designated for assignment by Detroit on July 24.

Makes me wonder if this is a possible move to setup a Teahen move or just for depth. Good depth move, could be a solid 4th OFer

**Reaper16** · 07-30-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

The Kansas City Royals have acquired outfielder Josh Anderson from the Detroit Tigers for cash considerations. Anderson’s reporting date has yet to be determined. The Royals will make a corresponding roster move at that time.
Anderson, 26, has spent the entire season with the Tigers, batting .242 (40-for-165) with four doubles, four triples, 16 RBI and 22 runs scored. In limited time, the speedster stole 13 bases in 15 attempts while playing at all three outfield spots. He was designated for assignment by Detroit on July 24.

Makes me wonder if this is a possible move to setup a Teahen move or just for depth. Good depth move, could be a solid 4th OFer

We just bought Mitch Maier 2.0. Yay?

Sure-Oz · 07-30-2009, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reaper16

We just bought Mitch Maier 2.0. Yay?

No....we brought in mitch maier 2.0 with SPEED!!!!!!!!!! But the big question is can he jump over cars?

Mama Hip Rockets · 07-30-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

Angels better get on the horn to get Holliday

cardinals already did, buddy.

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07-30-2009, 09:40 AM	#1466
Sure-Oz Stay positive, don't give up Join Date: Dec 2001 Casino cash: $1719383	http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseb...csep30.article Cubs in search of lefty bat who can play right July 30, 2009 BY GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com The Cubs don't want switch hitter Milton Bradley to give up batting left-handed as an answer to his seasonlong problems from that side of the plate. But sources said one possibility being discussed is limiting him to a platoon role -- if the Cubs can acquire a left-handed hitter who can play right field. Specifically, the Cubs have looked into the Royals' Mark Teahen and the Marlins' Jeremy Hermida, who were weak blips on the Cubs' radar early last winter before they zeroed in on Bradley in early November. » Click to enlarge image The Cubs have looked into the Royals' Mark Teahen (left) and the Marlins' Jeremy Hermida as left-handed hitters who can play right field. (AP) With barely a day left before the non-waiver trade deadline Friday, the Cubs weren't optimistic either one could be acquired, according to a team source. They're thought to have about $2 million to $3 million of payroll room to work with -- which would be the prorated equivalent of about $5 million to $8 million in full-year contract value. Teahen (.293, nine home runs, 36 RBI) is having the better season offensively. He has played mostly third base this season but started 11 games in right field. The Royals have had other teams ask about Teahen and might be willing to trade him, but they are said to be looking for a center fielder. Teahen makes $3.575 million this season on a one-year deal. Hermida (.249, 11 homers, 38 RBI), who has split time between left and right field, has been shopped openly in recent weeks by the Marlins, who are looking for bullpen help. He has a one-year, $2.25 million contract. The $30 million Bradley, who has raised his average to .250 in the last two months, still is hitting only .209 left-handed. He's batting .347 right-handed. Asked Wednesday if he was encouraged after getting two hits and just missing a third when he lined out, Bradley said: ''I'm encouraged every day. It's a constant battle to find your swing and figure out, 'How do you hit .320 [in '08], and now you have trouble just hitting the ball?' But I'm too good to worry about it. I just have to keep going.'' Inside of the 48-hour countdown to the trade deadline, the Cubs also continued to pursue left-handed bullpen help to alleviate some of the burden on lone pen lefty Sean Marshall. ---- There is also a rumor if this deal goes down it could involve another team including possibilities of Gorzellany or Tabata from the Pirates.
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07-30-2009, 10:44 AM	#1467
Sure-Oz Stay positive, don't give up Join Date: Dec 2001 Casino cash: $1719383	The Kansas City Royals have acquired outfielder Josh Anderson from the Detroit Tigers for cash considerations. Anderson’s reporting date has yet to be determined. The Royals will make a corresponding roster move at that time. Anderson, 26, has spent the entire season with the Tigers, batting .242 (40-for-165) with four doubles, four triples, 16 RBI and 22 runs scored. In limited time, the speedster stole 13 bases in 15 attempts while playing at all three outfield spots. He was designated for assignment by Detroit on July 24. Makes me wonder if this is a possible move to setup a Teahen move or just for depth. Good depth move, could be a solid 4th OFer
Posts: 46,299