SB Nation User Blog: KC Chris

Moore interviewed on 810 this morning

KC Chris — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:48:04 -0000

Moore interviewed on 810 this morning

GMDM was interviewed on 810 this morning. I didn't catch the whole interview, but I assume it'll be up on 810's website.

He stated that he was expecting between 78 and 82 wins this year, so we were only slightly off in reality. He pointed to May and August, and said we're not giving young guys free passes anymore just because they're young guys. Expects to be better and expects to compete.

Most impactful move he's made since becoming GM is hiring Hillman. Said he was "disappointed" in Posnanski's "sensationalized" article on Hillman losing the clubhouse... "someone with his reputation..." I believe he threw "irresponsible" in there somewhere also. Basically said every clubhouse has 2-3 guys who will say whatever to air their beef regardless of truth.

Didn't specifically mention any position players that I remember... might have come later in the interview.

Said Davies is a hot topic for almost all MLB scouts right now. Said he pitched better than anytime since DM's been watching him (since 17 years old).

There were some other tidbits, but I had to tune out. So someone please fill in what I've missed, and Hillman will be giving a year end press conference today.

Kip Wells?

KC Chris — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:33:06 -0000

Kip Wells?

"Wells became a free agent today and is weighing an offer from the Kansas City Royals. The Royals are looking for Wells to provide immediate help for their bullpen."

Liriano's mad

KC Chris — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:24:09 -0000

Liriano's mad

Apparently Liriano is mad that he's still in AAA, despite his domination, and may file a grievance against the Twins.

Jose Capellan - another former Brave!

KC Chris — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:43:42 -0000

Jose Capellan - another former Brave!

Don't know if I missed it on here somewhere, but the Royals picked up Jose Capellan on a minor league contract:

• RHP Jose Capellan, who made one big league appearance this season with the Rockies and has pitched the parts of the previous four seasons in the majors with the Braves, Brewers and Tigers, has signed a minor league contract with the Royals and assigned to their Class AAA Omaha club.

See you later CC.

KC Chris — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 02:33:23 -0000

See you later CC.

Just saw this and didn't see it mentioned anywhere. Maybe I missed it. Anyway, Sabathia for LaPorta and two other minor leaguers.

MLB's Best Mustaches

KC Chris — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:18:09 -0000

MLB's Best Mustaches

I found this pictorial funny. Only one question: Where's LaRue and his high-quality molestache?

Is Moore just a kid in a candy store...

KC Chris — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:58:42 -0000

Is Moore just a kid in a candy store who's going to have a huge belly ache soon?

With the flurry of moves, and the general gutting of the team of non-essential players, it feels to me like Moore has been collecting a lot of AAA/AAAA guys (some of whom are out of options) and getting rid of younger guys to get them. It feels like we're having a strange minor league fire sale, but were not clearing any money, just getting different players. Is he just making moves to make moves? "We're terrible, so I need to trade somebody... let's see... eeny, meeny, miny, moe {pointing at roster with other hand over eyes}... Dang! I really like Greinke. Oh well, he's gotta go! Somebody get me Wren on the phone!!!"

I understand we've been a terrible franchise for a while, the minor league system was terrible, and we needed a change. But it makes me nervous to have so much organizational turnover, even if it is non-core players. If there aren't results in a rather short amount of time, I fear Glass will revert to a more hands on ownership. This makes really nervous about the first 20-30 games of the season.

With that said, Moore has shown a propensity for finding good, youngish pitchers. But it raises some questions, in my mind at least:

Has he gotten too big a head? "I can find a guy anywhere. I'm a Golden God! HAHAHAHA!"
Does he think McClure can fix everyone, so it doesn't matter who he picks up off the scrap heap? "Mac'll fix him. You know... that land on the ball not the heel thing..."
Is Peralta or Nunez the next PTBNL? (I think both have more trade value than that)
Is he making trades all willy nilly?
Am I off my rocker? (Please don't answer this one...)

Back to reality...

I am sort of blowing this out of proportion as the players who have been traded have been fairly inconsequential to the Royals recent results. But it seems like some of those guys could have been contributors. What do you guys think: Is Moore making strides, or just paddling upstream with different oars?

Brad Salmon to the Kansas City Royals

KC Chris — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:49:32 -0000

http://www.kansascity.com/385/story/538480.html

First diary post. A little intimidating despite it being of little consequence in the grand scheme of things...

Brad Salmon for PTBNL or cash from the Reds.

His Cube:
http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/S/Brad-Salmon.shtml

Thoughts on the pick up? Where does he fit in?