Royals Betemit expected to sign with Royals - Page 3

Coach · 11-11-2009, 06:48 PM

Source: Betemit expected to sign with Royals — 6:34 p.m.
Veteran utility player Wilson Betemit is expected to sign a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals, one major league source told FOXSports.com.

Betemit spent part of the 2009 season with the White Sox, after the Yankees included him in the Nick Swisher trade. But he batted only .200 in 20 games and didn't play in the majors after June 2. Then he went to Class AAA and hit .241.

Betemit, a switch hitter, has primarily played third base in the major leagues but has experience at all four infield positions. The Royals could view him as a low-cost alternative to the versatile Mark Teahen, who was traded to the White Sox last week.

Royals general manager Dayton Moore is familiar with Betemit, 28, from their time together with the Atlanta Braves. Betemit had his best seasons with the Braves in 2005 and 2006.

Source: Royals committed to Gordon at third — 11:22 a.m.
Despite acquiring Josh Fields from the White Sox, the Royals are committed to Alex Gordon at third base, a source said today.

Fields, instead, is viewed as a possible left fielder if the Royals find a suitable trade for David DeJesus.

Fields had some experience in left with the White Sox.

DeJesus is a steady hitter who had an off year in 2009. He's set to earn $4.7 million next year, followed by a $6 million option (or $500,000 buyout) in 2011.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/1...he-GM-meetings

**BigMeatballDave** · 11-12-2009, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stewie

Could we please sign someone I've heard of and is a good player? This team is not moving forward IMO.

Its not just your opinion, its ****ing fact.

Sure-Oz · 11-12-2009, 10:33 AM

Not a bad backup player if we need it...doesnt hurt things

DJ's left nut · 11-12-2009, 10:34 AM

DeJesus would get a job on every single team in MLB. Not necessarily a starting gig, but even the Yankees have a use for David DeJesus.

By definition, he is a MLB talent.

That said, he's an awful fit in KC. He's an okay leadoff option but a very poor run producer playing at a corner OF position. Now if KC had a CFer, C, 2b or SS that could produce runs, using a corner OF position on a mediocre bat wouldn't be a big deal.

However, DeJesus at LF while playing Betancourt, Crisp, Callaspo at SS,CF and 2b means you cannot burn LF on another mediocre bat.

Here, I'll just re-post what I said last year when the Royals were rumored to have traded Teahen.

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showp...9&postcount=64

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showp...1&postcount=67

DeJesus has been devalued a lot by this regime.

Though the Teahen trade was a good one, IMO. You upgraded your speed/Defense with Getz and Fields has light-tower power. He's Jacobs with an actual ceiling and chance to improve.

Sure-Oz · 11-12-2009, 10:43 AM

DDJ is the wade boggs of LF...trade him for the best value...i think he could help a contender get somewhere more so than the royals

11-11-2009, 06:48 PM
Coach Champs! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $5988476	Betemit expected to sign with Royals Source: Betemit expected to sign with Royals — 6:34 p.m. Veteran utility player Wilson Betemit is expected to sign a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals, one major league source told FOXSports.com. Betemit spent part of the 2009 season with the White Sox, after the Yankees included him in the Nick Swisher trade. But he batted only .200 in 20 games and didn't play in the majors after June 2. Then he went to Class AAA and hit .241. Betemit, a switch hitter, has primarily played third base in the major leagues but has experience at all four infield positions. The Royals could view him as a low-cost alternative to the versatile Mark Teahen, who was traded to the White Sox last week. Royals general manager Dayton Moore is familiar with Betemit, 28, from their time together with the Atlanta Braves. Betemit had his best seasons with the Braves in 2005 and 2006. Source: Royals committed to Gordon at third — 11:22 a.m. Despite acquiring Josh Fields from the White Sox, the Royals are committed to Alex Gordon at third base, a source said today. Fields, instead, is viewed as a possible left fielder if the Royals find a suitable trade for David DeJesus. Fields had some experience in left with the White Sox. DeJesus is a steady hitter who had an off year in 2009. He's set to earn $4.7 million next year, followed by a $6 million option (or $500,000 buyout) in 2011. http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/1...he-GM-meetings
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11-12-2009, 10:33 AM	#32
Sure-Oz Stay positive, don't give up Join Date: Dec 2001 Casino cash: $3469383	Not a bad backup player if we need it...doesnt hurt things
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DJ's left nut Sauntering Vaguely Downwards Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Columbia, Mo Casino cash: $3089099	DeJesus would get a job on every single team in MLB. Not necessarily a starting gig, but even the Yankees have a use for David DeJesus. By definition, he is a MLB talent. That said, he's an awful fit in KC. He's an okay leadoff option but a very poor run producer playing at a corner OF position. Now if KC had a CFer, C, 2b or SS that could produce runs, using a corner OF position on a mediocre bat wouldn't be a big deal. However, DeJesus at LF while playing Betancourt, Crisp, Callaspo at SS,CF and 2b means you cannot burn LF on another mediocre bat. Here, I'll just re-post what I said last year when the Royals were rumored to have traded Teahen. http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showp...9&postcount=64 http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showp...1&postcount=67 DeJesus has been devalued a lot by this regime. Though the Teahen trade was a good one, IMO. You upgraded your speed/Defense with Getz and Fields has light-tower power. He's Jacobs with an actual ceiling and chance to improve. __________________ "If there's a god, he's laughing at us.....and our football team..." "When you look at something through rose colored glasses, all the red flags just look like flags."
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Sure-Oz Stay positive, don't give up Join Date: Dec 2001 Casino cash: $3469383	DDJ is the wade boggs of LF...trade him for the best value...i think he could help a contender get somewhere more so than the royals
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