Royals trying to acquire Ryan Shealy - Page 2

Marco Polo · 07-27-2006, 07:18 AM

The Denver Post is reporting that the Royals have offered Jeremy Affeldt for the power first baseman.

I would LOVE if KC got him. He could be our cornerstone 1B. Go get him DM!

jiveturkey · 07-27-2006, 09:49 AM

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That's a big sum bitch.

58-4ever · 07-27-2006, 09:49 AM

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2 home runs in 99 ABs. Quite the slugger.

KCGridironBeast · 07-27-2006, 09:57 AM

I am a diehard Rockies fan (yes, a few of us exist...) and I can tell you that Shealy would be a very nice pickup for you. Personally, I wish we would trade Todd Helton and let Shealy start, seeing as Helton is struggling, but I'm afraid it might be too late for anyone to want to take on Helton's contract. Still, Shealy is a big guy that can hit for both average and power while not striking out a ton like most big hitters. As for the guy that ridiculed his 2 HR in 91 ABs last season, it was his MAJOR LEAGUE DEBUT, so cut the guy a little slack if he didn't start dominating right away. What you should be focusing on from those 99 AB is the fact that he got 30 hits, good for a .330 average. As he gets used to Major League pitching, he homers will come.

As a Rockies fan living in Kansas City, I'm torn over this deal because I want to see KC get a good first baseman of the future, yet the names being mentioned as going to the Rockies in a deal are less than inspiring...

Marco Polo · 07-27-2006, 10:04 AM

CBS Sportsline's take:
Ryan Shealy, Colorado Rockies: We've got the makings of a Ryan Howard/Jim Thome situation in newly pitcher-friendly Colorado. The difference: first base incumbent Todd Helton's contract is so wacko insane -– it includes trade bonuses, escalator clauses for escalator mishaps, etc. -– that the Rockies have little choice but to deal Shealy, the cheap younger dude with savant power. If I'm a going-nowhere franchise like the Royals or Orioles -- and I'm not, as witnessed by my not-entirely-displeasing personal odor -- I do whatever it takes to get him: backflips, eight-way deals in which I add salary, extortion, you name it.

WilliamTheIrish · 07-27-2006, 10:32 AM

Do it Dayton.

Eleazar · 07-27-2006, 10:32 AM

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What's up with Ken Harvey's rehab?? Anybody know?

Yeah, he's still a career minor leaguer.

WilliamTheIrish · 07-27-2006, 10:34 AM

My favorite memory of Ken Harvey is watching his fat ass grow larger than the hole in his swing.

Talk about a Hamlin-esque flash in the pan.

Eleazar · 07-27-2006, 10:44 AM

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My favorite memory of Ken Harvey is watching his fat ass grow larger than the hole in his swing.

Talk about a Hamlin-esque flash in the pan.

What's worse is that he, like Guiel, despite being worthless were fan favorites. One of those affected by the genious idea of playing someone with a batting average 50-100 points lower than someone else because they looked like they were trying harder.

I'm sure if I were carrying around 250lbs I would have to try hard to get to first base too.

DiaperBoy27 · 07-27-2006, 10:45 AM

I thought affeldt would become a bad-ass as soon as we trade him...but in Colorado? not so much

chiefqueen · 07-27-2006, 10:48 AM

I thought we were going to throw Berrora in the deal.

Marco Polo · 07-27-2006, 10:51 AM

Colorado is pitcher friendly now. Affeldt could succeed there.

ChiefsFire · 07-27-2006, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Marco Polo

Colorado is pitcher friendly now. Affeldt could succeed there.

did they move the walls back and lower the altitude?

chiefqueen · 07-27-2006, 11:02 AM

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did they move the walls back and lower the altitude?

They reportedly do something with the balls.

Eleazar · 07-27-2006, 11:16 AM

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They reportedly do something with the balls.

If you mean storing the balls in a humidor, they've been doing that for 5 years or so now.

ChiefsFire · 07-27-2006, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by chiefqueen

They reportedly do something with the balls.

only in Colorado or everyplace?

07-27-2006, 07:18 AM
Marco Polo Veteran Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 41°59.4′N 87°39.6'W Casino cash: $5558908	Royals trying to acquire Ryan Shealy The Denver Post is reporting that the Royals have offered Jeremy Affeldt for the power first baseman. I would LOVE if KC got him. He could be our cornerstone 1B. Go get him DM!
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07-27-2006, 09:57 AM	#18
KCGridironBeast Stick a fork in 'em... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the black Casino cash: $10004900	I am a diehard Rockies fan (yes, a few of us exist...) and I can tell you that Shealy would be a very nice pickup for you. Personally, I wish we would trade Todd Helton and let Shealy start, seeing as Helton is struggling, but I'm afraid it might be too late for anyone to want to take on Helton's contract. Still, Shealy is a big guy that can hit for both average and power while not striking out a ton like most big hitters. As for the guy that ridiculed his 2 HR in 91 ABs last season, it was his MAJOR LEAGUE DEBUT, so cut the guy a little slack if he didn't start dominating right away. What you should be focusing on from those 99 AB is the fact that he got 30 hits, good for a .330 average. As he gets used to Major League pitching, he homers will come. As a Rockies fan living in Kansas City, I'm torn over this deal because I want to see KC get a good first baseman of the future, yet the names being mentioned as going to the Rockies in a deal are less than inspiring...
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07-27-2006, 10:04 AM	#19
Marco Polo Veteran Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 41°59.4′N 87°39.6'W Casino cash: $5558908	CBS Sportsline's take: Ryan Shealy, Colorado Rockies: We've got the makings of a Ryan Howard/Jim Thome situation in newly pitcher-friendly Colorado. The difference: first base incumbent Todd Helton's contract is so wacko insane -– it includes trade bonuses, escalator clauses for escalator mishaps, etc. -– that the Rockies have little choice but to deal Shealy, the cheap younger dude with savant power. If I'm a going-nowhere franchise like the Royals or Orioles -- and I'm not, as witnessed by my not-entirely-displeasing personal odor -- I do whatever it takes to get him: backflips, eight-way deals in which I add salary, extortion, you name it.
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WilliamTheIrish Champion Golfer Of The Year Join Date: Aug 2001 Casino cash: $5560607	My favorite memory of Ken Harvey is watching his fat ass grow larger than the hole in his swing. Talk about a Hamlin-esque flash in the pan.
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07-27-2006, 10:51 AM	#26
Marco Polo Veteran Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 41°59.4′N 87°39.6'W Casino cash: $5558908	Colorado is pitcher friendly now. Affeldt could succeed there.
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