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Roster Moves: Buck, Hulett, and Freel
kingsofkauffman.com - 7/7/2009
Roster Moves: Buck, Hulett, and Freel
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C-John Buck has been activated from the DL. To make room for him, the Royals have optioned Tug Hulett back to Triple-A Omaha. Hulett has a grand total of 1 hit in 14 AB over 12 G this year. Even though he is more versatile than Buck, Tug won’t be missed, except by TPJ and Luis ...
Fixing the Royals
kingsofkauffman.com - 7/3/2009
Fixing the Royals
— kingsofkauffman.com — If you read my last post, you know that I have already fired Trey Hillman and have... named John Gibbons interim manager of this team. Why should I stop at just the manager? If I were GM of the Royals, and what a wonderful world that would be, this is how I would proceed. First off I need to ... (more) Fixing the Royals

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Overvaluing My Core?
kingsofkauffman.com - 7/3/2009
Overvaluing My Core?
— kingsofkauffman.com — michaeljong left a comment on my Fixing the Royals post from yesterday that warranted a more lengthy... response and clarification of my position regarding my 6 untouchable players. I have included his comment here in case you missed it. Given the difficulty of fixing the Royals, your ... (more) Overvaluing My Core?

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ranyontheroyals.com - 7/3/2009
Back to Normal.
— ranyontheroyals.com — Well, it’s sure been an interesting day. I’ve fielded interview requests from national media and inspired a... Twitterati revolution, all while seeing 20 patients and conducting a staff meeting at the office. Thank God it’s a holiday weekend. Thanks to ... (more) Back to Normal.

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Royals Link Roundup: Let the Freel Era Begin
Royals Review — Man's search for meaning continues, with the latest point of investigation the curious acquisition of Ryan Freel. Not surprisingly, it seems the best answer is the one which proffers the least: we'll just have to wait and see, but probably the best explanation lies in a future event we can't currently foresee. Ryan Freel: An analysis | Upon Further Review Acquiring Ryan Freel: More Than Meets The Eye - Royals Authority Roster Moves: Buck, Hulett, and Freel | Kings of Kauffman | A Kansas City Royals ...

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