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**Gonzo** · 08-06-2008, 02:47 PM

I think they have played inspired but inconsistent baseball this year. It seems as though they are very close to turning a corner though and may actually finish with a decent record this year.

Your thoughts?

Sure-Oz · 08-06-2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

I would recommend lowering your expectations just a tad. Right now the Royals' payroll is around 60 mil. I've heard 58, but there are some folks on here that claim it's higher, so let's just say 60. For next year, not much is coming off the books, so this figure remains. A player like Dunn would probably cost around 15 and Sabathia is going to be around 20.

There's no way in hell, as much as I'd love to see it, that KC's payroll is going from 60 to 95 mil. Could it or should it? That's a different argument. Will it? No. So don't get too bent out or shape when we don't land two front-line FA's. If we land one, I'd be thrilled. From here, the baseball folks will have to earn their money.

I'd put a power bat first, possibly Dunn and or Burrell.

**DeezNutz** · 08-06-2008, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

I'd put a power bat first, possibly Dunn and or Burrell.

Yeah, power would be nice. But I might just about break the bank for Sabathia. That much talent from the left side? Whoa. That's a ****ing dream, though. I think Teixeira might be even more realistic.

Demonpenz · 08-06-2008, 03:19 PM

Dejesus RF
Furcal SS
Avalies 2B
Texeria 1b
Dunn DH
LF Burrell
Olivo/buck C
3rd Gordon
Center Teahen

bench Guillen
buck
Butler

Nightfyre · 08-06-2008, 03:19 PM

Oh, the other factor, imo is if Moustakas comes around.

**DeezNutz** · 08-06-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

Dejesus RF
Furcal SS
Avalies 2B
Texeria 1b
Dunn DH
LF Burrell
Olivo/buck C
3rd Gordon
Center Teahen

bench Guillen
buck
Butler

CC starting?

**DeezNutz** · 08-06-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightfyre

Oh, the other factor, imo is if Moustakas comes around.

He's doing great of late, but he's 19. Not a factor for 2 more seasons. Consider him a savings account. Out of sight out of mind.

Sure-Oz · 08-06-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightfyre

Oh, the other factor, imo is if Moustakas comes around.

He's been on fire with 5 hr's this month and has 19 now

Nightfyre · 08-06-2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

He's doing great of late, but he's 19. Not a factor for 2 more seasons. Consider him a savings account. Out of sight out of mind.

Felix Hernandez is only 20, right?

edit: He's 22 and been in the MLB for four years. I can dream dammit.

**DeezNutz** · 08-06-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightfyre

Felix Hernandez is only 20, right?

edit: He's 22 and been in the MLB for four years. I can dream dammit.

Understandable. Not the first time the Royals have provoked delusions.

**petegz28** · 08-06-2008, 03:27 PM

Biggest surpirse of the year....Mike Avilles.

Nightfyre · 08-06-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Understandable. Not the first time the Royals have provoked delusions.

Another quick question: Gordon seems to have tremendous range for a 3b. As long as we're being delusional, whats odds he can move to short?

Demonpenz · 08-06-2008, 03:30 PM

gordon played ss in hs and some in college

Silock · 08-06-2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

we need a solid number 1,2,3 starters in the rotion, grienke is good at 4 and meche at 5. Power hitting first basement, a decent corner outfielder and maybe add 3 or 4 arms

I don't think we need 3 new starters. Bannister is off-form. He needs to stay consistent, but I don't know if he can. I think we really only need 1 more starting pitcher. Davies has got to go. Of course, I'm speaking only in terms of making the playoffs.

If we get everything you're advocating, we're World Series caliber. I just don't see that happening by next season. Maybe in 3.

Silock · 08-06-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightfyre

Another quick question: Gordon seems to have tremendous range for a 3b. As long as we're being delusional, whats odds he can move to short?

Why would you? Aviles is doing really, really well there right now.

Nightfyre · 08-06-2008, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Why would you? Aviles is doing really, really well there right now.

Well, when we don't resign grudz we can bump gordon to short and have butler play third, sign teix and have a glorious infield.

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