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Originally Posted by dallaschiefsfan
I'm bullish on Zimmer's prospects if they liked what they saw via driveline. I recall Flanagan doing an update (can't recall if it was radio or TV) and when seeming to be candid, he said that he actually thinks Zimmer might have actually turned a corner. Too much talent to leave on the table if that's true. The Royals have made some of these reclamation projects work, it would be a shame if they didn't take a final flyer on one of their own. He could be a weapon at the back end of the bullpen if he can put it together.
RE: Cuthbert, they must really be down on him to release him over a host of other guys. It will be interesting to see if they make an attempt to re-sign him to a minor league contract. Perhaps they just like Gutierrez more and think he's close to being an option alongside Dozier. This also makes sense of the comments about Moore looking for another "bargain" infielder on the open market.
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I think they pretty much have to sign someone. Not only because of Dozier, but because of 1B too. If either him or O'Hearn regress badly, or just get hurt, they're going to have a huge hole in the lineup. Gutierrez might be an option but I imagine they'd start him in the minors and continue to let him improve.