SB Nation User Blog: BrRoyal

This is what I think of when I imagine the Royals signing Jason Kendall.

BrRoyal — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:34:16 -0000

This is what I think of when I imagine the Royals signing Jason Kendall.

The Royals, no surprise, won’t part with first baseman Billy Butler or third baseman Alex Gordon. A...

BrRoyal — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:21:44 -0000

The Royals, no surprise, won’t part with first baseman Billy Butler or third baseman Alex Gordon. And the Orioles apparently aren’t interested in anyone else, including the idea of switching second baseman Alberto Callaspo to third. . . .

Unless the clubs rekindle talks, the Royals will likely continue their pursuit of free-agent outfielder Scott Podsednik.

Dutton

At least GMDM isn't giving up on Gordon. I can't believe the O's think they could get Butler for Pie. They may be very close in WAR, but Billy just showed the team that he's ready to soar while Pie isn't considered a full-time player by Baltimore.

Also, I never cared about Podsednik before, but I already hate him now.

Disco gets defensive

BrRoyal — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:40:54 -0000

Disco gets defensive

All of this thinking outside the box and employment of foreign statistics is going to get him into trouble. I bet LaRussa is drooling to pick Disco's brain.

Not sure if any of the scenarios would be worth doing, but it's good to think about different possibilities.

Guys who made this year's All-Star team* are 23-for-119 (.193) with 47 strikeouts against Zack....

BrRoyal — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:40:28 -0000

Guys who made this year's All-Star team* are 23-for-119 (.193) with 47 strikeouts against Zack. Also pretty good.

Mellinger before the Sox game

Last night Grienke gave up two hits (one to Pedroia and one to Martinez). He also walked Pedroia. He struck Youkilis out twice and Bay once.

Justin Verlander, who once paid $3,000 for a chocolate milk. Seriously. This was back in high...

BrRoyal — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:18:20 -0000

Justin Verlander, who once paid $3,000 for a chocolate milk. Seriously. This was back in high school, and he didn't have any money. He offered a buddy 0.1 percent of his pro signing bonus for 50 cents on the spot. His friend wrote out a contract on a napkin, and Verlander signed it.

Great story. Can't believe I'd never heard it before. (Mellinger)

Some Good News

BrRoyal — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 18:24:45 -0000

Some Good News

Jose Guillen is shutting things down for the season. I don't cheer for injuries, but I'll happily accept an excuse for SOMEONE else to play. (This goes for our bullpen, as well.)

The new statue of Ewing and Muriel Kauffman, unveiled before Friday’s game, positions the Royals’ pa...

BrRoyal — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 13:07:31 -0000

The new statue of Ewing and Muriel Kauffman, unveiled before Friday’s game, positions the Royals’ patriarch and first lady walking hand-in-hand and smiling to all they see from their position in the new Outfield Experience.

The smiles are easy enough to explain. Mr. and Mrs. K are facing away from the field.

Well said, Bod Dutton

And here's the irony: a strict slotting system -- at least initially -- will actually hurt the...

BrRoyal — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:27:53 -0000

And here's the irony: a strict slotting system -- at least initially -- will actually hurt the Royals as they currently operate [due to their recent over-slot signings in the draft]. It's a bizarre thing that a rule designed to curb spending could actually hurt the Royals. But it's true. . .

In the international market, the Royals haven't been serious bidders on the most expensive prospects the last two years, preferring to spread their money a bit more.

---I say, maybe it won't hurt that much because they can just put the money into the international market instead of the later rounds.

Mellinger on Draft Slotting System

White Sox land Rios

BrRoyal — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:32:46 -0000

White Sox land Rios

Ricciardi claims it wasn't a salary dump, even though they got nothing in return. Here's hoping he has a long, healthy, fruitless career with the White Sox!

It’s still July with nearly 10 weeks remaining in the season and, already, veteran utilityman W...

BrRoyal — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:11:26 -0000

It’s still July with nearly 10 weeks remaining in the season and, already, veteran utilityman Willie Bloomquist is triggering the performance bonuses in his contract tied to games played and plate appearances.

WHY DOES WILLY BLOOMQUIST HAVE PERFORMANCE BONUSES WHEN HE'S ALREADY PAID MORE THAN NECESSARY?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? I like Willy, but you've got to be kidding.