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Could this keep Guillen in line...
metsfever.blogspot.com — Listen if your argument against Jose Guillen is that his offense has declined, he's an injury risk... and is too poor a defender, especially for what he will cost and what you'll have to pass up ( Holliday/Bay) to make him your left fielder, I can understand that argument. But if you primary ... (more) Could this keep Guillen in line...
A Two Month Recap
A Two Month Recap
wassupsports.wordpress.com — I’ve had a busy couple months, and of course, schoolwork comes first. Realizing that I have left... my blog undated, I will make it a priority to keep writing about important stories everyday. Here’s what has happened in the past couple months: The New York Yankees won the World ... (more) A Two Month Recap

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Could this keep Guillen in line...
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A Two Month Recap
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Mike Moustakas and Johnny Giavotella
Yorvit Torrealba has spoken primarily with the Rockies, Giants and Blue Jays, with the Rays, Royals...
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Davidoff On Lowe, Johnson, Torrealba
Mike Moustakas and Johnny Giavotella
Mike Moustakas and Johnny Giavotella
kingsofkauffman.com — Some quick Royals links to share while watching NFL football. Yesterday, John Sickels posted 3 “random player... comments from his 2010 Baseball Prospect Book. One of those three players was Kansas City Royals prospect Johnny Giavotella. Click here to check out what Sickels had to say about ... (more) Mike Moustakas and Johnny Giavotella
Minor Moves: Red Sox Acquire Tug Hulett
Minor Moves: Red Sox Acquire Tug Hulett
sportsofboston.com — While the hot stove heats up and Red Sox fans dream of a new contract for Jason... Bay or an answer to the revolving door at shortstop, the Red Sox may have brought Nick Green’s replacement into the fold. It certainly is not the biggest splash the Red Sox have made around Thanksgiving (think ... (more) Minor Moves: Red Sox Acquire Tug Hulett
Central Processing: 40-Man Rosters and How They Were Acquired
Central Processing: 40-Man Rosters and How They Were Acquired
kingsofkauffman.com — Never in my life have I paid attention to the 40-man roster of any team like I... have this year. Writing on a daily basis about a MLB team will do that to you I guess. Ever vigilant in my quest to put the Royals in perspective relative to their AL Central rivals, I have [...] (more) Central Processing: 40-Man Rosters and How They Were ...
40-Man Roster Page Added
40-Man Roster Page Added
kingsofkauffman.com — A tab for the Royals 40-Man Roster has finally been added to the site. If you look... up, you will find it nestled between the Home and About tabs. The plan is to keep the 40-Man Roster on Kings of Kauffman up to date as the organization adds or removes players. I’ve been meaning to ... (more) 40-Man Roster Page Added
Players A to Z, Brian Bannister
Players A to Z, Brian Bannister
baseballmusings.com — Brian Bannister pitches as a starter for the Kansas City Royals. Bannister is a favorite of the... sabermetric community due to his embrace of advanced statistics. Brian tries to minimize hits walks and home runs allowed, while maximizing his strikeouts. In other words, Bannister pitches to ... (more) Players A to Z, Brian Bannister
Minor Moves: McPherson, Hulett, & Liz
fangraphs.com — A’s sign 3B Dallas McPherson to a minor league deal Amidst rumors of a potential Jack Cust... departure, it seems only right that Billy Beane goes out and inks the now 29-year-old McPherson. The big lefty has always butchered Triple-A pitching, but ... (more) Minor Moves: McPherson, Hulett, & Liz
White Sox interested in free agent Crisp
White Sox interested in free agent Crisp
bases.nbcsports.com — According to Mark Gonzalez of the Chicago Tribune, the White Sox have shown interest in free agent... outfielder Coco Crisp. The Royals declined Crisp's $8 million option earlier this month, making him a free agent. Crisp's agent Steve Compte confirmed... (more) White Sox interested in free agent Crisp
The Baseball Side of FanSided
The Baseball Side of FanSided
kingsofkauffman.com — I have been really bad about providing you links to content outside of the world of the... AL Central. My Thanksgiving resolution is to fix that post haste. I submit to you a look at some recent MLB articles posted on the FanSided.com Sports Network. Marlin Maniac is not a fan of retaining Jorge ... (more) The Baseball Side of FanSided
Kansas City Royals---Hot Stove Preview
paullebowitz.com — Ah, train wrecks. Given his list of stupid maneuvers in the past year, who knows what Royals... GM Dayton Moore's going to do. The Royals have some talent, but they also have some dead weight like Mike Jacobs; some useful pieces like David DeJesus. We can try and speculate, but who knows? (more) Kansas City Royals---Hot Stove Preview
Tiny Pebbles and Ripples
Tiny Pebbles and Ripples
kingsofkauffman.com — If my “General Baseball” folder in Google Reader is an accurate representation, and I’d like to think... that it is, the majority of the baseball world seems to be immersed in 2 stories. The Roy Halladay trade market an the swiftly approaching Tim Lincecum arbitration saga. My ... (more) Tiny Pebbles and Ripples
Red Sox Hope To Tug One Out In 2010
Red Sox Hope To Tug One Out In 2010
soxanddawgs.com — The time around Thanksgiving usually finds the Boston Red Sox busy trying to acquire a big name... pitcher in trade, not an utility infielder. On Wednesday afternoon, the Boston Red Sox traded for Kansas City Royals utility infielder Tug Hullet in exchange for a player to be named later or cash ... (more) Red Sox Hope To Tug One Out In 2010
Red Sox Want a Royal
Red Sox Want a Royal
baseballmusings.com — The Red Sox acquired Tug Hulett from the Kansas City Royals . Why would the Red Sox... want a player who was DFA’s from one of the worst teams in baseball? He has a .393 career minor league OBP . You would think that a team that supposedly wanted to improve its OBP last year would have ... (more) Red Sox Want a Royal
Red Sox acquire Tug Hulett
Red Sox acquire Tug Hulett
firebrandal.com — The Red Sox today acquired Tug Hulett from the Royals for a player to be named later... or cash considerations. Hulett, who will enter his age 27 season, has two years’ experience in the major leagues. In 67 at-bats, his slash line is .194/.270/.254. He can play second, third and short and ... (more) Red Sox acquire Tug Hulett
Everything You Need to Know about Tug Hulett
Everything You Need to Know about Tug Hulett
fenwaywest.com — The Red Sox gave the Royals some cash a a player to be named later for Tug... Hulett today. Hulett has played 45 games in the majors in the last 2 years (15 last season). He had 2 hits in 15 AB's last season and struck out 6 times. He also made 2 errors on one play in a minor league game in ... (more) Everything You Need to Know about Tug Hulett
Kansas City Royals FanFest 2010 Dates Announced
Kansas City Royals FanFest 2010 Dates Announced
sportsgatherings.com — The dates for the Kansas City Royals FanFest 2010 have been announced. Ticket information and autograph signings... will be given at a later time. Keep it locked at Sports Gatherings for updates. (more) Kansas City Royals FanFest 2010 Dates Announced
Kansas City Royals Alumni Signing Autographs November 27
Kansas City Royals Alumni Signing Autographs November 27
sportsgatherings.com — Several Kansas City Royals alumni will be signing free autograph at the Majestic Team Store located at... Kauffman Stadium. (more) Kansas City Royals Alumni Signing Autographs November 27
Jose Guillen would accept a trade...
Jose Guillen would accept a trade...
metsfever.blogspot.com — Even Adam Rubin concedes that it's a far fetched idea for the Mets to trade Jose Guillen... for Angel Pagan but someone got a hold of Guillen and ask for his thoughts. Guillen has a limited no trade clause but told Diario Libre he would waive his no trade clause for a trade to NY. Here's ... (more) Jose Guillen would accept a trade...
Royals Sign Former No. 1 Overall Pick, Bryan Bullington
Royals Sign Former No. 1 Overall Pick, Bryan Bullington
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — The Kansas City Royals made a minor move today, but the player they signed will have an... impact on baseball's amateur draft for years to come. The Royals signed RHP and the former No. 1 overall pick in the 2002 draft Bryan Bullington to a minor-league contract today. (more) Royals Sign Former No. 1 Overall Pick, Bryan Bullington
Surfing The Mets - By Adam Rubin
Surfing The Mets - By Adam Rubin
nydailynews.com — My reporting that the Royals are interested in trading Jose Guillen, and would kick in money on... his $12 million contract for 2010 if the Mets would swap him for Angel Pagan, is legit. But it's probably being taken a little too seriously given the ... (more) Surfing The Mets - By Adam Rubin
WalMart Clearance Isle Gold
WalMart Clearance Isle Gold
youneedtogetreal.blogspot.com — Being the ultra cheap bastich that I am I not only spend too much time at WalMart,... but I also scope the clearance isle hoping to find that gem amongst the Hanna Montana sheet sets and the beyond expired date boxed wines. I almost felt compelled to buy the Gillette Fusion Kansas City Chiefs razor (more) WalMart Clearance Isle Gold
The Royals acquire former number one pick!
The Royals acquire former number one pick!
bases.nbcsports.com — Here are the overall number one picks from the past decade:  Adrian Gonzalez; Joe Mauer; Bryan Bullington;... Delmon Young; Matt Bush; Justin Upton; Luke Hochevar; David Price; Tim Beckham; Stephen Strasburg. Guess which one the Royals just ... (more) The Royals acquire former number one pick!
Players A to Z, John Bale
Players A to Z, John Bale
baseballmusings.com — John Bale pitches in relief for the Kansas City Royals. Bale showed fine control in his previous... two season with the Royals, walking 3.1 per nine innings . That ballooned to 5.7 per nine in 2009 , and his ERA exploded with it. Although left-handed, he wasn’t used exclusively against ... (more) Players A to Z, John Bale
Billy Butler’s 2009 vs. Alex Gordon’s 2008
Billy Butler’s 2009 vs. Alex Gordon’s 2008
fangraphs.com — Billy Butler's 2009 for the Royals was very good offensively, while Alex Gordon's 2008 was considered an... overall disappointment. But which season was really more valuable overall? (more) Billy Butler’s 2009 vs. Alex Gordon’s 2008
Dan Reichert Made an All-Star Team!
Dan Reichert Made an All-Star Team!
kingsofkauffman.com — Remember Dan Reichert? Well, I sure do, but I never thought I’d see his name in a... current issue of Baseball America. I admit I am a few issues behind on reading the paper copy of Baseball America’s publication, though I do keep up with their online stuff on a daily basis. You can ... (more) Dan Reichert Made an All-Star Team!
Royals Caribbean Report (11/23)
Royals Caribbean Report (11/23)
kingsofkauffman.com — Hey Hey Kids! It’s Monday and that means it is time for the weekly look at the... Royals playing in the Caribbean Winter Leagues. Venezuelan Winter League: 2B-Alberto Callaspo (26) [Zulia] 16 G, 65 AB, 0.292/.343/.415, 7 R, 3 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 12 RBI, 4 BB, 5 SO LHP-Michael O’Connor (29) ... (more) Royals Caribbean Report (11/23)
No Way Jose!  Guillen not a fit for the Mets
No Way Jose! Guillen not a fit for the Mets
metscitiblog.com — The Daily News has reported that, although there is no specific deal in the works, the Mets... may consider Jose Guillen by trade from the Royals should their other areas (Holliday, Bay, etc.) dry up.  I hope this is not even plan Z.  Jose Guillen has played for 9 teams in 12 ... (more) No Way Jose! Guillen not a fit for the Mets
Remember Mark Whicker? You might enjoy this then
Remember Mark Whicker? You might enjoy this then
stupidsportsblog.blogspot.com — If you were with us earlier, you may recall a column penned by the OC Register's Mark... Whicker. Long story short, he used Jaycee Dugard , the girl was who raped and made to live in a shed for nearly two decades, as a premise for a horrendous retelling of the last two decades in sports she ... (more) Remember Mark Whicker? You might enjoy this then
Chiefs Had a Hot Advantage Over Steelers. These Pom Pom Chicks!
Chiefs Had a Hot Advantage Over Steelers. These Pom Pom Chicks!
rumbunter.com — The Steelers were pummelled by the Chiefs yesterday. A tough loss doesn’t describe the pain. However, I... have one question. I saw Warpaint. But where was Chief? (Chief if the name doesn’t give it away was the Indian that rode Warpaint) Instead of Chief, I saw this hot chick who ... (more) Chiefs Had a Hot Advantage Over Steelers. These Pom Pom ...
Royals Re-Sign Vance Wilson
mlbtraderumors.com — MLB.com's Dick Kaegel mentions that the Royals have re-signed catcher Vance Wilson to a minor league contract.... The 33-year-old Wilson hit .270/.342/.461 in 229 plate appearances with Kansas City's Double-A affiliate in 2009 after not playing at all ... (more) Royals Re-Sign Vance Wilson
AL Value
AL Value
baseballmusings.com — The BBWAA awards the American League Most Valuable Player award at 2 PM EST today. Joe Mauer... stands as the favorite, and Bugs and Cranks looks at the historical significance of the Twins’ catcher . My IBWAA ballot is here , and Joe did take home that award. I’m curious to see how ... (more) AL Value
Final Rafters Report and AFL Wrap-up
Final Rafters Report and AFL Wrap-up
kingsofkauffman.com — On Saturday the Arizona Fall League Championship was played and the 2009 AFL season officially came to... an end. Sadly that means this will be the final Rafters Report of the year. Since this is the final one, I am including the typical fare from previous Sunday Rafters Reports plus some info on ... (more) Final Rafters Report and AFL Wrap-up
The Big Picture: MLB Honors
baltimoresportsreport.com — Cy Youngs So, I was 0-2 in my picks for the Cy Young this year. Strangely, I’m... not that mad. Not because there wasn’t money on the line, but because the two young stars who won it were absolutely deserving of the award. Zack Greinke and Tim Lincecum. These are two exciting pitchers with ... (more) The Big Picture: MLB Honors
The Mets’ Long Winter : Bargain Hunting Or Bottom Feeding?
The Mets’ Long Winter : Bargain Hunting Or Bottom Feeding?
cantstopthebleeding.com — If the Mets have to deal for a moody, banged-up slugger whose current team can’t wait to... be rid of him, perhaps KC’s Jose Guillen (above, shown in bat-flinging mode at Shea Stadium), is a better option than Milton Bradley? For starters, the former can play the outfield. And ... (more) The Mets’ Long Winter : Bargain Hunting Or Bottom ...
Another Guillen rumor
Another Guillen rumor
metsfever.blogspot.com — This is the third straight year that we've heard a rumor involving the Mets and Jose Guillen.... The last two were revolving around an exchange of bad contracts, with Jose Guillen and Luis Castillo being exchanged. It's been reported at that time that the Royals backed off the idea... But this ... (more) Another Guillen rumor
New York Mets in Jose Guillen bargain hunt as Kansas City Royals look to dump outfielder
nydailynews.com — The Mets have a backup option if the Matt Holliday and Jason Bay bidding gets out of... hand. The Royals, who are looking to deal outfielder Jose Guillen , identified the Mets as a potential trading partner, although there was no deal considered close, ... (more) New York Mets in Jose Guillen bargain hunt as Kansas ...
Royals sign former Braves pitcher Jorge Campillo
talkingchop.com — Royals sign former Braves pitcher Jorge Campillo I did not see that coming... no, wait, yes I did.... (more) Royals sign former Braves pitcher Jorge Campillo
A Nightmarish Scenario
A Nightmarish Scenario
metsmerizedonline.com — Did some of you catch Adam Rubin’s column this morning in the Daily News ? Well I... did, and it made me feel quite woozy afterward. Adam revealed a potential Mets backup option if they were to fail to get either Matt Holliday or Jason Bay. Meet Plan C? That’s Jose Guillen, ... (more) A Nightmarish Scenario
New York Mets jump into bargain hunt for free agent Jose Guillen
nydailynews.com — The Mets have a backup option if the Matt Holliday and Jason Bay bidding gets out of... hand. The Royals, who are looking to deal outfielder Jose Guillen , identified the Mets as a potential trading partner, although there was no deal considered close, ... (more) New York Mets jump into bargain hunt for free agent Jose ...
Lauber: Newfangled pitching stat shows Cole Hamels wasn't much different than last season
delawareonline.com — Upon winning the American League Cy Young Award last week, Kansas City Royals ace Zack Greinke endeared... himself to new-age statistical analysts everywhere. Indirectly, he also may have explained Cole Hamels' struggles. During a conference call Tuesday ... (more) Lauber: Newfangled pitching stat shows Cole Hamels ...
Florida Marlins, Josh Johnson On Different Pages
Florida Marlins, Josh Johnson On Different Pages
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — After yesterday's meeting between the Marlins and Josh Johnson's agent Matt Sosnick, it looks like Johnson will... be the latest Marlins star to be traded away. According to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick, Sosnick and the Marlins met yesterday to discuss a long-term contract for Johnson. (more) Florida Marlins, Josh Johnson On Different Pages
Marlins offered a fourth year club option to Johnson
marlinmaniac.com — This from Joe Frisaro of MLB.com. Without getting into specific dollar figures, [Josh Johnson's agent Matt Sosnick]... said the Marlins offered three years with a club option for a fourth. [Josh Johnson's] camp was hoping the deal would at least match what Kansas City’s Zack Greinke signed ... (more) Marlins offered a fourth year club option to Johnson
RHP-Jorge Campillo Joins the Royals
RHP-Jorge Campillo Joins the Royals
kingsofkauffman.com — Another day, another minor league free agent for Dayton Moore and the Royals. Enter 31 year old,... RHP-Jorge Campillo who has the distinction of having been signed twice and released once by the Atlanta Braves. Campillo was signed by the Atlanta Braves as an amateur free agent on February 14th, ... (more) RHP-Jorge Campillo Joins the Royals
Royals Top 30 Prospects:#24-19
royalsreview.com — We cover prospect #24-19 in this installment of the our Prospect List.  I decided to drop adding... pics because it was such a headache last time.  We've got some high ceiling players on this section--if even one of them came close to reaching ... (more) Royals Top 30 Prospects:#24-19
Royals Top 30 Prospects: #30-25
Royals Top 30 Prospects: #30-25
royalsreview.com — Here we are: the Top 30.  I plan to go through them 6 at a time and... then do a wrap up/overview of the Royals system.  Since we are doing only 6 at a time, I'm able to squeeze in some previous years' stats as well as a few pictures.  ... (more) Royals Top 30 Prospects: #30-25
Royals ink Campillo to Minors deal
Royals ink Campillo to Minors deal
mlb.mlb.com — By Dick Kaegel / MLB.com 11/20/09 12:05 PM EST KANSAS CITY -- Right-hander Jorge Campillo, a World... Baseball Classic teammate of Kansas City closer Joakim Soria, has signed a Minor League contract for 2010 with the Royals. Campillo, who was with Soria ... (more) Royals ink Campillo to Minors deal
Footprints in the Snow: Royals
Footprints in the Snow: Royals
mlb.fanhouse.com — by Tom Fornelli Footprints in the Snow is FanHouse's look at the paths to be forged by... MLB teams this winter as they look ahead to 2010. Over the last few years there has been a familiar refrain coming out of the City of Fountains: this is the ... (more) Footprints in the Snow: Royals
Sports & Money: Baltimore pushing for Negro League Baseball Museum
Sports & Money: Baltimore pushing for Negro League Baseball Museum
economy.kansascity.com — What would Buck say? What would Buck say? Here's a wake-up call for supporters of Kansas City's... Negro Leagues Baseball Museum: The city fathers in Baltimore are backing a $4.1 million plan to build a Negro League museum there to draw tourists and ... (more) Sports & Money: Baltimore pushing for Negro League ...
Cys Go To The Young
Cys Go To The Young
joshqpublic.com — Fairy tales can come true, it can happen to you, if you’re young at heart. Here is... the best part, you have a head start, if you are among the very young at heart. -Frank Sinatra Public Service Announcement : Ok, here we go! Baseball is quickly becoming a young man’s game. Blame ... (more) Cys Go To The Young
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