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Sure-Oz · 06-25-2009, 09:36 PM

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9...n-core-players

Source: Royals willing to trade non-core players
by Jon Paul Morosi
Updated: June 25, 2009, 6:17 PM EDT
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Royals general manager Dayton Moore loathes the word "rebuilding." He's not necessarily ready to concede the 2009 season, even though his team is 31-40.

But a person with knowledge of the team's plans said Moore will be open-minded to trade possibilities — if they bring talent and/or salary relief that would benefit the team in 2010 and beyond.

In that respect, his approach to this year's trade deadline is similar to that of Cleveland GM Mark Shapiro, a competitor in the American League Central.

As a rival AL executive put it on Thursday: "Kansas City will talk about anyone outside their core players."

Generally speaking, Kansas City's core includes power right-handers Zack Greinke and Gil Meche, closer Joakim Soria, third baseman Alex Gordon and first baseman Billy Butler. (The Royals hope Gordon, who hasn't played since April 15 after undergoing hip surgery, will be back after the All-Star break.)

After this season, Meche will have two years and $24 million left on his original five-year deal. While the Royals could save money by dealing him to a wealthy club, it's doubtful that they will move him. Almost every scenario involving a near-term contender in Kansas City includes a rotation headlined by Greinke and Meche.

But with so many teams looking for offense, widespread interest could develop in players like outfielder David DeJesus and super-utility man Mark Teahen.

Teahen has already started drawing inquiries from teams, a major-league source told FOXSports.com. He's earning $3.575 million this year and isn't scheduled to become a free agent until after the 2011 season.

Once Gordon returns, Teahen will become more expendable, particularly when considering how well Alberto Callaspo has played at second base.

Teahen's selling points are defensive versatility and power potential. Teahen has been the Royals' primary third baseman since Gordon was placed on the disabled list, but he has started at least a handful of games at every position except catcher and shortstop. His .438 slugging percentage entering Thursday is the second-highest of his big-league career.

DeJesus is having a down year, batting .246 with five home runs, but he has been a steady left-handed hitter in the past. A good defender in left field, he could flourish offensively if given the opportunity to hit in a more dynamic lineup. He has a relatively affordable contract: $3.6 million this year, $4.7 million next year, and a $6 million team option ($500,000 buyout) in 2011.

A market could also develop for designated hitter Mike Jacobs, but he's a fairly one-dimensional player. He has home run power (32 last year, 10 this year) but strikes out often and isn't a good defender at first base. He's earning $3.275 million this year.

The Royals' farm system is thin on position players in the upper minors, so they would love to restock with up-the-middle talent, especially at center field, shortstop and catcher.

Shortstop Mike Aviles, a revelation last year, is on the disabled list with elbow trouble, and the team has grown concerned about whether he will be able to return this season. Center fielder Coco Crisp, who underwent shoulder surgery on Wednesday, has already been lost for the year.

Demonpenz · 06-26-2009, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Coach

And while we're talking about trade stuff, let's not get another Neifi in return, mmkay?

well this time we don't even have a "star" player to trade, so even getting a Neffi is not realistic, it is going to be a mid level prospect at best/

Sure-Oz · 06-26-2009, 07:41 AM

It's too bad Rosa and Cortes have regressed so far this year or they'd have some solid value as well....

Sure-Oz · 06-26-2009, 07:42 AM

Possible CF'er of the future, we got him from the Astros i believe to complete a trade awhile back.

Jordan Parraz 3 | RF AA stats
2009 Season
Team League AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG OPS
NWA TEX .358 64 226 35 81 17 3 7 42 125 29 25 4 8 .451 .553 1.005

OmahaChief · 06-26-2009, 07:43 AM

The sky is the limit on the potential return we could get for a guy like Tony Pena Jr.

blaise · 06-26-2009, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by OmahaChief

The sky is the limit on the potential return we could get for a guy like Tony Pena Jr.

Exactly. These guys have almost no value anyway. Trade them for what? Some guy with holes in his game stuck in the minor leagues. Hooray.

sparkky · 06-26-2009, 08:25 AM

Source: (Insert favorite team name here) willing to trade non-core players

non story IMO. name a team that ISN'T willing to trade non-core players.

**petegz28** · 06-26-2009, 08:30 AM

Gordon can go as far as I am concerned.

Sure-Oz · 06-26-2009, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

Gordon can go as far as I am concerned.

lol, and trade him for what? i hope he comes back strong

Mr. Krab · 06-26-2009, 08:45 AM

Keep Greinke and Butler the rest are expendable.

Sure-Oz · 06-26-2009, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Krab's

Keep Greinke and Butler the rest are expendable.

Honestly, greinke should be the only one....and if you keep butler you better keep gordon, they have pretty much the same OPS but gordon will hit over 25 hrs imo

Mr. Krab · 06-26-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

Honestly, greinke should be the only one....and if you keep butler you better keep gordon, they have pretty much the same OPS but gordon will hit over 25 hrs imo

I say keep Butler because he's the only young guy we got that is actually showing some signs of real potiential. His bat is starting to show a little and this was really his first year at 1st base and he did a passable job at it.

You know everyone keeps talking about what Gordon WILL do but i haven't seen him actually do much of anything yet. He's a decent defensive 3rd baseman but only his potential makes him anything better than Teahen and people around here seem to just hate him.

Sure-Oz · 06-26-2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Krab's

I say keep Butler because he's the only young guy we got that is actually showing some signs of real potiential. His bat is starting to show a little and this was really his first year at 1st base and he did a passable job at it.

You know everyone keeps talking about what Gordon WILL do but i haven't seen him actually do much of anything yet. He's a decent defensive 3rd baseman but only his potential makes him anything better than Teahen and people around here seem to just hate him.

Gordon definetly has the raw power to make some noise...that said he's lost alot due to the injury, i'm excited to see if he can build on anything the rest of the season. He won't be traded, butler is more likely to be imo.

Mr. Krab · 06-26-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

Gordon definetly has the raw power to make some noise...that said he's lost alot due to the injury, i'm excited to see if he can build on anything the rest of the season. He won't be traded, butler is more likely to be imo.

Gordon has lots of power if he can hit the ball. So far he hasn't shown any ability to adapt. His weakness is between his ears.

You correct though, i doubt the Royals trade Gordon or Butler.

Arsonist · 06-26-2009, 09:15 AM

trade jacobs for a years worth of sunflower seeds and gatoraide, I think we would get the better end of that deal.

blaise · 06-26-2009, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Arsonist

trade jacobs for a years worth of sunflower seeds and gatoraide, I think we would get the better end of that deal.

Jacobs makes a good fan at the plate on a hot summer day. You can feel the breeze all over the stadium when he swings.

06-25-2009, 09:36 PM
Sure-Oz Stay positive, don't give up Join Date: Dec 2001 Casino cash: $1599383	Source: Royals willing to trade non-core players http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9...n-core-players Source: Royals willing to trade non-core players by Jon Paul Morosi Updated: June 25, 2009, 6:17 PM EDT Comment Royals general manager Dayton Moore loathes the word "rebuilding." He's not necessarily ready to concede the 2009 season, even though his team is 31-40. But a person with knowledge of the team's plans said Moore will be open-minded to trade possibilities — if they bring talent and/or salary relief that would benefit the team in 2010 and beyond. In that respect, his approach to this year's trade deadline is similar to that of Cleveland GM Mark Shapiro, a competitor in the American League Central. As a rival AL executive put it on Thursday: "Kansas City will talk about anyone outside their core players." Generally speaking, Kansas City's core includes power right-handers Zack Greinke and Gil Meche, closer Joakim Soria, third baseman Alex Gordon and first baseman Billy Butler. (The Royals hope Gordon, who hasn't played since April 15 after undergoing hip surgery, will be back after the All-Star break.) After this season, Meche will have two years and $24 million left on his original five-year deal. While the Royals could save money by dealing him to a wealthy club, it's doubtful that they will move him. Almost every scenario involving a near-term contender in Kansas City includes a rotation headlined by Greinke and Meche. But with so many teams looking for offense, widespread interest could develop in players like outfielder David DeJesus and super-utility man Mark Teahen. Teahen has already started drawing inquiries from teams, a major-league source told FOXSports.com. He's earning $3.575 million this year and isn't scheduled to become a free agent until after the 2011 season. Once Gordon returns, Teahen will become more expendable, particularly when considering how well Alberto Callaspo has played at second base. Teahen's selling points are defensive versatility and power potential. Teahen has been the Royals' primary third baseman since Gordon was placed on the disabled list, but he has started at least a handful of games at every position except catcher and shortstop. His .438 slugging percentage entering Thursday is the second-highest of his big-league career. DeJesus is having a down year, batting .246 with five home runs, but he has been a steady left-handed hitter in the past. A good defender in left field, he could flourish offensively if given the opportunity to hit in a more dynamic lineup. He has a relatively affordable contract: $3.6 million this year, $4.7 million next year, and a $6 million team option ($500,000 buyout) in 2011. A market could also develop for designated hitter Mike Jacobs, but he's a fairly one-dimensional player. He has home run power (32 last year, 10 this year) but strikes out often and isn't a good defender at first base. He's earning $3.275 million this year. The Royals' farm system is thin on position players in the upper minors, so they would love to restock with up-the-middle talent, especially at center field, shortstop and catcher. Shortstop Mike Aviles, a revelation last year, is on the disabled list with elbow trouble, and the team has grown concerned about whether he will be able to return this season. Center fielder Coco Crisp, who underwent shoulder surgery on Wednesday, has already been lost for the year.
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Arsonist Starter Join Date: May 2009 Casino cash: $10004900	trade jacobs for a years worth of sunflower seeds and gatoraide, I think we would get the better end of that deal.
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