Just connecting dots. He would have filled the Chris Young role, perhaps, if acquired earlier. I'm glad it worked out the way it did.

Cheap depth. Joe Blanton-esque.

Exactly what I was thinking. Somehow, Dayton always gets the guys that make a lot of sense. Hope there are a few more like that.

I remember when my GM did stuff.

Back before Theo took his balls.

Though I've also seen that the Royals may be in on Gallardo - that seems odd. Dayton's usually pretty savvy with his pitching targets and Yovani Gallardo would not qualify as a savvy signing at all, IMO.

Personal theory re: Mozeliak

Taveras' death put him on the equivalent of MLB GM tilt.

He was flawless before that point. Has looked shaky ever since.

@JeffPassan: Royals are trying to replicate veteran FA magic (Chris Young, Ryan Madson) with Dillon Gee and John Lannan, who signed minor league deals.

He's got a ring for the same team that drafted him to be a SP and he never panned out.

Yes, fewer tragedies bigger have ever been known.

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Haven't heard John Lannons name in forever

Organization that had amazing 15 year run, you got to think soon or later its going to go down somewhat. Just law of averages you would think.

ehh, I don't hate the Giants. Any bad taste leftover from 2014 quickly washed away after this season.
It's not a team full of douches or anything. Their manager is legit, and the Giants front office were the first people to contact Dayton and the organization right after they won the WS this year. They even sent over a bunch of Minsky's once the team arrived back in KC.

What is Medlen's role expected to be this year?

I'll happily still take his deal and not think twice about 30 mil that may have possibly been left on the table.

Ideally, fully rehabbed for a spot in the rotation.

That was the expectation and the thinking behind not rushing him back.

That Lannan dudes K/B is horrible.