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Defending David DeJesus
The wind chill outside my window is currently 20 degrees below zero. I am trying, unsuccessfully, to get over the flu (or whatever it is), and once more, I find myself defending Royals’ centerfielder David DeJesus. If one believes that the various message boards that deal with the Royals are a reasonable cross section of the team’s fans, then a fair portion want to trade ...
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30 In 30: Kansas City Royals
skyking162 — ... Clark: I actually just spent a column defending David DeJesus. A lot of people, at times including me, have criticized DeJesus’ defense in center, yet he ranked third among AL center fielders in ...

30 Teams, 30 Days: Day 1 - Kansas City Royals - Ugghhh!!
Home Run Derby — ... are, as usual, a work in progress. 2008 is not about 2008, but about the next potential winning team — which may or may not be in 2010. They have huge gaps. The potential of giving Tony Pena Jr. another 500 ABs could offset a net positive from Gordon, Butler, and/or Teahen. John Buck is a backup catcher posing as a #1. DeJesus isn’t good enough at the plate or in the field to be a defensive center fielder or an offensive corner outfielder. Clark : I actually just spent a column defending David DeJesus . A lot of people, at times including me, have criticized DeJesus’ defense ...

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