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AL Central Prediction Review
AL Central Prediction Review
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 [...]
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
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
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AL Central Prediction Review
Full of Sports — 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 [...] fansided posted 5 hours ago from kingsofkauffman.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Kansas City Royals, Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians

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