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Triple-A Catching Options from Other Organizations
Triple-A Catching Options from Other Organizations
kingsofkauffman.com — A few days ago I examined the Royals’ catchers and concluded that John Buck provides a better 2010 option than Miguel Olivo. Since Buck is arbitration eligible, the Royals would need to sign him to a deal in the vicinity of $3.5 million, or less, for it to make sense for the team to bring ... (more) Triple-A Catching Options from Other Organizations
This is gonna hurt, but the Royals should at least look at trading Joakim Soria
This is gonna hurt, but the Royals should at least look at trading Joakim Soria
royalsblog.kansascity.com — Aside from a barstool, there may be no more emotional position in baseball than closer. This is certainly true for Jonathan Papelbon and K-Rod, but more, it's true for the people watching. So long as it doesn't get watered down from blowouts, the ... (more) This is gonna hurt, but the Royals should at least look ...

Kansas City Royals Latest Blog Posts

Sunday Rafters Report & Moustakas’ AFL Rising Stars Performance
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Jones-Drew finds the end zone
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Beltran Not an Option for Sox (or Anyone Else)
Beltran Not an Option for Sox (or Anyone Else)
fullcount.weei.com — A recent story in the Boston Herald suggested that Mets centerfielder Carlos Beltran could be an intriguing contingency plan for the Red Sox this offseason should Boston fail to re-sign left-fielder Jason Bay. If Bay were to depart, the report ... (more) Beltran Not an Option for Sox (or Anyone Else)
Crow Makes His Debut
Crow Makes His Debut
royalsauthority.com — Aaron Crow made his professional debut for the Surprise Rafters last week. Royals Authority pours over the data to get a fix on Kansas City's top pick from the 2009 MLB Draft. (more) Crow Makes His Debut
AL Central Prediction Review
AL Central Prediction Review
kingsofkauffman.com — It seems like it was years ago that I wrote my 3 part AL Central preview. I suppose following and writing about the Royals on a nearly daily basis* can do that to a person. So let’s start taking a look at how I did with my predictions and analysis back in April. *I have chosen [...] (more) AL Central Prediction Review
Caught Up in a Catching Situation
Caught Up in a Catching Situation
kingsofkauffman.com — The Royals had a three-headed monster at catcher for parts of the 2009 season. It seems safe to assume that heading into 2010 they will have a more conventional approach to the position and carry just 2 catchers, but who those catchers will be remains very much up in the air. Miguel Olivo (30) ... (more) Caught Up in a Catching Situation
Ready for the Rafters
Ready for the Rafters
kingsofkauffman.com — The Surprise Rafters play their opening Arizona Fall League game tomorrow at 12:35 MST against the Peoria Javelinas. Fans can look forward to following the progress of 7 Royals prospects during the AFL season. There are also two other names on the Rafters roster to keep an eye on. Since I ... (more) Ready for the Rafters
Wednesday Rafters Report: Aaron Crow Debut Edition
Wednesday Rafters Report: Aaron Crow Debut Edition
kingsofkauffman.com — Yet another AFL update with the big news that RHP-Aaron Crow made his professional debut today. Monday, October 26th (2-1 Loss) CF-Jarrod Dyson: 0-5, 2 SO 3B-Mike Moustakas: 0-4, 3 SO LHP-Brandon Sisk: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 0 SO RHP-Aaron Hartsock: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 SO Tuesday, ... (more) Wednesday Rafters Report: Aaron Crow Debut Edition
White Sox acquire Teahen from Royals
White Sox acquire Teahen from Royals
suntimes.com — The White Sox have traded Josh Fields and Chris Getz to Kansas City in exchange for infielder-outfielder Mark Teahen, the White Sox have confirmed. (more) White Sox acquire Teahen from Royals
Rafters Report and Other Royals News
Rafters Report and Other Royals News
kingsofkauffman.com — The Surprise Rafters have played 3 games in the AFL thus far and have come away victorious in all of them. They have scored 35 runs thus far in the hyper-offensive environment. So how are the 7 Royals doing that are part of the Surprise Rafters? Here is a look at their early game-by-game ... (more) Rafters Report and Other Royals News
BA Top 20 Lists: Texas, International, Pacific Coast, and Independent Leagues
BA Top 20 Lists: Texas, International, Pacific Coast, and Independent Leagues
kingsofkauffman.com — On September 23rd, Baseball America started releasing its Top 20 Prospect Lists for each league in the minors. On October 9th, I provided the links to the lists covering the Gulf Coast League through the Eastern League. Below you will find links to the remaining lists that cover the Texas ... (more) BA Top 20 Lists: Texas, International, Pacific Coast, ...
Smoke, fire, trade rumors and the Royals
royalsblog.kansascity.com — Maybe you heard about the unfortunate post on the usually unreliable Bleacher Report website over the weekend. The writer had a "rumor" that had the Brewers considering sending J.J. Hardy, Manny Parra and two prospects to the Royals for -- wait for ... (more) Smoke, fire, trade rumors and the Royals
Royals Agree To Trade Mark Teahen To White Sox
mlbtraderumors.com — According to Bill Madden of The NY Daily News , the Royals have agreed to send the versatile Mark Teahen to the White Sox in exchange for Chris Getz and Josh Fields . Madden says Teahen is expected to replace free agent-to-be Jermaine Dye in ... (more) Royals Agree To Trade Mark Teahen To White Sox
Chicago White Sox Acquire Mark Teahen for Josh Fields and Chris Getz
Chicago White Sox Acquire Mark Teahen for Josh Fields and Chris Getz
beyondtheboxscore.com — More photos » by Tony Gutierrez - AP Browse more photos » UPDATE (12:05 PM, Tommy):   According  to ESPN's Buster Olney, talks between the Royals and White Sox are "not that far ... (more) Chicago White Sox Acquire Mark Teahen for Josh Fields ...
Peas in a Pod: Sam Runion and Tim Murphy
Peas in a Pod: Sam Runion and Tim Murphy
kingsofkauffman.com — Let me start off by saying that I was fully aware that RHP-Sam Runion had a “bad” season. Until this morning, however, I wasn’t fully aware of how bad it was in relation to his peers. After reading Baseball America’s Final Minor League Leaderboards: Pitching I now know ... (more) Peas in a Pod: Sam Runion and Tim Murphy
Crown Gems: AL Central Links and News
Crown Gems: AL Central Links and News
kingsofkauffman.com — This edition of Crown Gems features a rundown of relevant links from each of the AL Central teams with some quick thoughts from yours truly. Chicago White Sox – Silver Chalice and Guillen’s Golden Words ShysterBall – Silver Chalice Ventures Big League Stew – Fox finally ... (more) Crown Gems: AL Central Links and News
Sox Acquire Teahan for Getz, Fields?
talkingchicagobaseball.com — According to MLBTradeRumors.com and the New York Daily News, the White Sox and Royals have agreed to a trade of OF Mark Teahan for 2B Chris Getz and 3B Josh Fields. This deal has not been confirmed by anyone in the Chicago media nor is it on any of the "official" media websites. However this ... (more) Sox Acquire Teahan for Getz, Fields?
Wednesday Rafters Report & Links
Wednesday Rafters Report & Links
kingsofkauffman.com — Here is the latest update on the Royals playing in the AFL. Monday, October 19th (7-3 Loss) 3B-Mike Moustakas: 0-4, 1 RBI, 1 SO 2B-Jeff Bianchi: 2-4, 1 BB LHP-Brandon Sisk: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 SO, 0 HR Tuesday, October 20th (7-3 Loss) DH-Mike Moustakas: 1-4, 1 R SS-Jeff Bianchi: ... (more) Wednesday Rafters Report & Links
First Trade Of The Offseason
First Trade Of The Offseason
twinkietalk.com — I’m not counting the Aki Iwamura trade to the Pirates because 1. It technically didn’t happen in the offseason and 2. I’m mad Bill Smith wouldn’t pony up more than a fringe reliever to get it done. Kenny Williams makes the first move of the offseason, which should ... (more) First Trade Of The Offseason
Player Profile: Billy Butler
Player Profile: Billy Butler
hardballtimes.com — Now at the end of his third season in the majors, Billy Butler has shown great strides at the plate over the last few years. What does the future hold for the Royals' first baseman? Click the title to read more. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times . (more) Player Profile: Billy Butler
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