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Royals Unlikely To Buck-Up
Royals Unlikely To Buck-Up
novafantasysports.com — Update: It is unlikely that the K.C. Royals will tender free-agent C John Buck in the coming weeks.The Kansas City Star reports the Royals don't think Buck will be worth what he would command in arbitration this winter. Buck led the majors in passed balls this past year while hitting .247. Even ... (more) Royals Unlikely To Buck-Up
Sunday Rafters Report & Moustakas’ AFL Rising Stars Performance
Sunday Rafters Report & Moustakas’ AFL Rising Stars Performance
kingsofkauffman.com — Time for the Sunday Rafters Report which includes my notes on Mike Moustakas’ performance in Saturday’s AFL Rising Stars Showcase. Thursday, November 5th (8-7 Loss) CF-Jarrod Dyson: 1-4, 1 R, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 2 SO SS-Jeff Bianchi: 0-4, 1 SO, 1 E RHP-Aaron Hartsock: 2.0 IP, 3 H, ... (more) Sunday Rafters Report & Moustakas’ AFL Rising Stars ...

Kansas City Royals Latest Blog Posts

Follow-up on Buster Olney - Hardy, Hermida, Teahan
2 hours ago at Sports Law Blog
Royals Unlikely To Buck-Up
Chiefs release Larry Johnson
Royals eyeing Dodgers catcher
Week Ten Waiver Wire: Lance Long & Earl Bennett
9 hours ago at Fantasy Alpha
Royals covet a catcher as the next step in offseason overhaul
Royals covet a catcher as the next step in offseason overhaul
kansascity.com — The next step in the Royals’ offseason makeover is to acquire a catcher before Dec. 12 and therefore provide an alternative to offering a contract to arbitration-eligible John Buck. (more) Royals covet a catcher as the next step in offseason ...
Crown Gems: AL Central Link Roundup
Crown Gems: AL Central Link Roundup
kingsofkauffman.com — Featured in this edition of Crown Gems: at least five links for each AL Central team. The two big news items are, of course, the Mark Teahen trade and the Twins acquisition of J.J. Hardy, but there is plenty of other good AL Central news to pass along and read about. To properly assess and [...] (more) Crown Gems: AL Central Link Roundup
Central Processing: 2009 Prospect Reviews (2s)
Central Processing: 2009 Prospect Reviews (2s)
kingsofkauffman.com — Back on September 18th, I published my 2009 Prospect Reviews of the number 1 ranked prospects for each AL Central team. Today I present to you the 2nd, and long overdue, post in the series. This edition will cover the #2 prospects, according to the Baseball America 2009 Prospect Handbook. So ... (more) Central Processing: 2009 Prospect Reviews (2s)
White Sox Get Mark Teahen From Central Rival Royals
baseballamerica.com — The Royals traded arbitation-eligible third baseman/outfielder Mark Teahen (plus $1 million) to the White Sox for second baseman Chris Getz and third baseman Josh Fields. (more) White Sox Get Mark Teahen From Central Rival Royals
Not cuckoo for Coco
boston.com — Remember when the Sox traded for Coco Crisp before the 2006 season and it looked like a great idea? Three mediocre seasons led to his being dealt to the Royals for Ramon Ramirez and today Kansas City declined Crisp's $8...  ... (more) Not cuckoo for Coco
Greinke and the CYA
royallyspeaking.com — Royals Review  posted some Greinke related links and asked if he was Cy Young imminent. Readers of this blog overwhelmingly believe the writers will do the right thing as evidenced by the poll on the sidebar. Right now 80% believe he will ... (more) Greinke and the CYA
News and Notes
raisethejollyroger.com — Couple of quick hits, now that it’s officially the offseason: The Pirates removed three players from the 40-man roster : Virgil Vasquez, Eric Hacker, and Steve Lerud. Vasquez, of course, pitched horribly in the second half as an emergency starter/bullpen guy with the Bucs. Hacker was ... (more) News and Notes
2010 NAIA Baseball Preseason All-America Team Announced
thecollegebaseballblog.com — Press release from the NAIA: Four schools list two players apiece among the honorees KANSAS CITY,... Visit The College Baseball Blog for the Full Story (more) 2010 NAIA Baseball Preseason All-America Team Announced
Mark Teahen Is The Near Future Of White Sox Baseball
sox35th.com — Mark Teahen is a pretty useful player for a contending team, but is not somebody to build around. He is a jack of all trades – but master of none. He can play four positions (1B, 3B, RF, LF) adequately while being slightly below average with the bat. His 2006 season (.290/.357/.517) ... (more) Mark Teahen Is The Near Future Of White Sox Baseball
Royals early activity nothing more then no brainers
tireball.com — In the days following the World Series teams begin to decide if they are going to pick up player options, players start to tell newspapers how much they like each potential suitor and a laundry list of common sense baseball moves take place. Case in point the Kansas City Royals. The Royals ... (more) Royals early activity nothing more then no brainers
K.C. Declines Coco
novafantasysports.com — Update: As expected, the Kansas City Royals have declined to pick up the $8 mil option on Coco Crisp's contract for 2010. Crisp had season-ending surgery on both of his rotator cuffs this past year. Crisp only played 41 games for the Royals in '09 but the Royals seem to be interested in ... (more) K.C. Declines Coco
The Royals Love The Yankees
metspolice.com — OK, so maybe they don't really love the Yankees per se, but the Royals - and the rest of the teams in MLB - have got to really love one aspect of the Yankees winning - it means more money for every team. Literally within 10 minutes of the final out, MLB blasted an email touting 2009 World ... (more) The Royals Love The Yankees
Royals release Olivo, best of the bad options for the Mets?
metscitiblog.com — According to Tim Dierkes at MLBTR , the Royals have released Miguel Olivo and others.  Olivo is possibly the best of the worst.  He is almost decent from a horrible crop of available catchers.  He hit .249 this past year and struck out 129 times in 390 ABs.  On the plus ... (more) Royals release Olivo, best of the bad options for the Mets?
It Is Official: Teahen to the White Sox
kingsofkauffman.com — Both teams have now confirmed the rumored Teahen trade. The deal is exactly the same as it was reported yesterday with the additional detail that the Royals are sending some cash, along with Teahen, to the White Sox. Kansas City gets Chris Getz and Josh Fields in return. Click here and here ... (more) It Is Official: Teahen to the White Sox
Yesterday’s Bust Prospect Is Today’s Bust Prospect
sox35th.com — Chris Getz and Josh Fields: an assessment, and a glimmer of hope for the good people of Kansas City. [ Royally Speaking ] (more) Yesterday’s Bust Prospect Is Today’s Bust Prospect
More on the trade with a little help from a friend
royallyspeaking.com — So at first glance you would suspect that I didn't care for the trade and you would be right but probably not for the reasons you may think. I am not overrating Teahen, he is what he is. A useful player that you can put just about anywhere who won't ... (more) More on the trade with a little help from a friend
Sox deal done; Beckham to second
chicagobreakingsports.com — Chris Getz confirmed he has been traded to the Royals, presumably along with Josh Field, in exchange for Mark Teahan. (more) Sox deal done; Beckham to second
Royals acquire Chris Getz and Josh Fields from White Sox for Mark Teahen and cash considerations
kansascity.royals.mlb.com — Kansas City, MO (November 6, 2009) -- The Kansas City Royals today announced that they have acquired infielders Chris Getz and Josh Fields from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for infielder/outfielder Mark Teahen and cash considerations. The ... (more) Royals acquire Chris Getz and Josh Fields from White Sox ...
Royals Decline Options On Crisp, Olivo, Yabuta
mlbtraderumors.com — The Royals declined their 2010 options on Coco Crisp , Miguel Olivo , and Yasuhiko Yabuta , according to a team press release. (more) Royals Decline Options On Crisp, Olivo, Yabuta
White Sox mum on Teahen deal
chicagotribune.com — Club would give up Chris Getz and Josh Fields in deal > The Whtie Sox wouldn't confirm reports they have acquired versatile left-handed hitter Mark Teahen ... (more) White Sox mum on Teahen deal
One Fewer Outfield Option: Jeremy Hermida to Red Sox
One Fewer Outfield Option: Jeremy Hermida to Red Sox
bleachernation.com — Apparently having your name attached to the Chicago Cubs as a possible offseason target is the kiss of death. First, Mark Teahen was dealt from the Kansas City Royals to the Chicago White Sox, and now Jeremy Hermida - also rumored as a Chicago Cubs target, should they successfully move Milton ... (more) One Fewer Outfield Option: Jeremy Hermida to Red Sox
Reports of Teahen trade appear to be premature
Reports of Teahen trade appear to be premature
kansascity.com — It didn’t take long for the Royals to surface in baseball’s offseason trade rumors. Merely hours after the New York Yankees secured their 27th World Series title, a report claimed the Royals had agreed to send outfielder Mark ... (more) Reports of Teahen trade appear to be premature
Royals, White Sox make 2
Royals, White Sox make 2
mlb.mlb.com — By Dick Kaegel / MLB.com 11/05/09 5:01 PM EST KANSAS CITY -- The post-World Series trading season is off to a quick start. Or is it? According to reports on Thursday, the Royals' Mark Teahen has been traded to the White Sox in exchange for second ... (more) Royals, White Sox make 2
Hot Stove Rundown--Only 150 Days to Opening Day
Hot Stove Rundown--Only 150 Days to Opening Day
cheddar-cheddar.blogspot.com — So, today was the first full day of the Baseball off-season. But some baseball news did happen today OMG!!!!! Tim Lincecum got caught with trace amounts of pot Apparently this is a big enough story to make Lincecum #16 on Google Trends (as of 9 P.M. Pacific Time) and is splattered all over ... (more) Hot Stove Rundown--Only 150 Days to Opening Day
Mark Teahen for Chris Getz and Josh Fields Reaction
Mark Teahen for Chris Getz and Josh Fields Reaction
kingsofkauffman.com — Several news sources and blogs have already chimed in on the news, so I’m a little late to the party. Today the Royals traded Mark Teahen to the Chicago White Sox for Chris Getz and Josh Fields. Many are applauding this as a “good” move by the Royals. As for me I’m ... (more) Mark Teahen for Chris Getz and Josh Fields Reaction
Report: Royals trade Teahen to White Sox for Getz and Fields
Report: Royals trade Teahen to White Sox for Getz and Fields
bases.nbcsports.com — Nothing is official yet, but Bill Madden of the New York Daily News reports that the Royals have agreed to trade Mark Teahen to the White Sox for Chris Getz and Josh Fields. According to Madden the White Sox plan... (more) Report: Royals trade Teahen to White Sox for Getz and Fields
Report: Royals trade Teahen to White Sox for Chris Getz & Josh Fields
royalsreview.com — Saw it on MLBTraderumors from this link to NY Daily News   more info to come.... (more) Report: Royals trade Teahen to White Sox for Chris Getz ...
More on a rumored trade
espn.go.com — Bob Dutton on a trade that quickly turned into a trade rumor: Merely hours after the New York Yankees secured their 27th World Series title, a repor... (more) More on a rumored trade
Pouliot's thoughts on the Teahen trade, Abreu and more
Pouliot's thoughts on the Teahen trade, Abreu and more
bases.nbcsports.com — White Sox acquire 3B-OF Mark Teahen from the Royals for 2B Chris Getz and 3B Josh Fields Neither player the White Sox surrendered for Teahen is likely to come back and bite them in a big way. I just... (more) Pouliot's thoughts on the Teahen trade, Abreu and more
Conflicting Reports: Teahen Trade May or May Not Be Completed
royalsreview.com — The Mark Teahen Era, one marked by so many trade rumors and so much uncertainty about Teahen's role on the team at any given moment, may be heading towards a fitting end: nobody seems to know what is going on. The Chicago Sun Times offers a ... (more) Conflicting Reports: Teahen Trade May or May Not Be ...
Possible trade: Royals trade Mark Teahen to the White Sox for Chris Getz, Josh Fields
firedayton.blogspot.com — We're still waiting for the clubs to confirm. The NY Daily News broke the story this morning. The Chicago Sun-Times (sort of) confirmed it a few minutes ago. If true, our initial reaction is surprisingly good. Teahen is no longer worth the salary he ... (more) Possible trade: Royals trade Mark Teahen to the White ...
BREAKING - Royals Trade Mark Teahen
royalsauthority.com — Make sure you read all the way to the updates... An interesting day, for sure. Original post follows... ------------------------------------- According to the NY Daily News : While the Yankees and Phillies continued to wage their World Series ... (more) BREAKING - Royals Trade Mark Teahen
Reports of Royals trading Teahen to the White Sox appear to be premature
Reports of Royals trading Teahen to the White Sox appear to be premature
kansascity.com — Reports that claimed the Royals have agreed to send outfielder Mark Teahen to the Chicago White Sox for second baseman Chris Getz and third baseman/outfielder Josh Fields have not yet been verified. (more) Reports of Royals trading Teahen to the White Sox appear ...
Kansas City Royals Trade Mark Teahen To Chicago White Sox
Kansas City Royals Trade Mark Teahen To Chicago White Sox
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — It only took a couple of hours till after the World Series ended to get the hot stove started. Today, the Kansas City Royals traded 3B/OF Mark Teahen to the Chicago White Sox for 2B Chris Getz and 3B Josh Fields. I don't get this trade for either team. (more) Kansas City Royals Trade Mark Teahen To Chicago White Sox
MLB awards Part I: Traditional stats vs. Sabermetrics
MLB awards Part I: Traditional stats vs. Sabermetrics
thesportsbank.net — By Jake McCormick Only following one train of thought to the extreme in politics and life pulls you further towards the edge of reality. In the baseball world, the spectrum is divided with sabermetricians and Bill James on one side and traditional stat geeks with Ken Rosenthal on the ... (more) MLB awards Part I: Traditional stats vs. Sabermetrics
Both sides come out ahead in Teahen swap
Both sides come out ahead in Teahen swap
hardballtimes.com — The Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals hooked up for an intradivision trade the day after the World Series ended, agreeing to send 3B/RF Mark Teahen to the south side of Chicago in exchange for 2B Chris Getz and 3B Josh Fields. This trade is certainly no blockbuster, but the trade ... (more) Both sides come out ahead in Teahen swap
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
Hot Stove: Royals-White Sox
Hot Stove: Royals-White Sox
rotosavants.com — Royals trade Mark Teahen to the White Sox for Chris Getz and Josh Fields So the White Sox found their replacement to Jermaine Dye? All they had to do was give up their every day second baseman and a player who had never made a true impact on the Sox. So as difficult as it is to try to get into ... (more) Hot Stove: Royals-White Sox
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
Real Dirty Rumor: Teahen traded to the Whitesox?
Real Dirty Rumor: Teahen traded to the Whitesox?
nleastchatter.com — MLBTR has been all over a potential trade between the Royals and the Whitesox involving Teahen and Chris Getz. Royals Agree To Trade Mark Teahen To ChiSox? How does this relate to the Mets? Two ways that I can think of. The Mets were rumored to be interested in Teahen during the season ... (more) Real Dirty Rumor: Teahen traded to the Whitesox?
Teahen to the White Sox
Teahen to the White Sox
baseballmusings.com — Via MetsBlog.com , the Royals dump Mark Teahen on the White Sox : The Daily News learned the White Sox have agreed to send second baseman Chris Getz and third baseman Josh Fields to the Royals for Mark Teahen, who is expected to replace Jermaine Dye as Chicago’s right fielder. Teahen ... (more) Teahen to the White Sox
Buzz: Royals to send Teahen to White Sox
Buzz: Royals to send Teahen to White Sox
metsblog.com — According to the Daily News , the White Sox have agreed to send 2B Chris Getz and 3B Josh Fields to the Royals for infielder Mark Teahen . …i think we’re going to see a lot of trades like this… Last week, in this post, I ... (more) Buzz: Royals to send 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 ...
Royals deal Teahen
Royals deal Teahen
novafantasysports.com — Update: Bill Madden of the Daily News is reporting that the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a trade that would send Mark Teahen to the Chicao White Sox in exchange for Chris Getz and Josh Fields. Fantasy Impact:  Teahen hit 12 home runs and amassed 50 RBIs in 2009.  The Royals get ... (more) Royals deal Teahen
The Royals are on the clock with Olivo
The Royals are on the clock with Olivo
metsfever.blogspot.com — I've already posted on the Royals catchers, this is simply an up-date. Miguel Olivo would be a solid option for our catching vacancy but if the Royals keep him then they may need to move either Pena or Buck. The Royals have three days to decide on Olivo's option which is 3.3M, if they pick-it ... (more) The Royals are on the clock with Olivo
Mark Teahen to Chicago White Sox
Mark Teahen to Chicago White Sox
bleachernation.com — Don’t you hate when people do those misleading headlines? I can’t freaking stand it. So I refuse, even though this was a prime opportunity, given the Chicago Cubs previous involvement in Mark Teahen rumors. I could have said: “Mark Teahen is Coming to Chicago!” And ... (more) Mark Teahen to Chicago White Sox
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