SB Nation User Blog: Trumanroyal

Farnsworth, Lyon?...Counsell?

Trumanroyal — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:08:01 -0000

Farnsworth, Lyon?...Counsell?

Royals to speak to agent of Lyon, Farnsworth, and Counsell. I don't think we have much need for Counsell, but Farnsworth and Lyon could provide some help in the bullpen. Farnsworth is coming off a pretty big contract, but I think we might be able to lock them both up for $4-5 a piece.

Cheer for the Royals, or against the White Sox

Trumanroyal — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:32:52 -0000

This weekend, I have a dilemma. The Royals are playing the Twins. The Twins are competing with the White Sox for the division. I hate the Sox with passion. The only that garners similar hate is the Cardinals, but that is neither here nor there.

I figure I have two options. I could cheer for the Twins this weekend. This would be hard to do, but on the other hand, the Royals aren't playing for anything. Or, I could cheer for the Royals, if the White Sox make the playoffs then so be it.

Ideally, the Twins win their series finally with the Sox, then get swept by the Royals. Meanwhile, the Sox lose out. It could happen.

Has anybody else contemplated this?

According to ESPN trade Deadline... "Left-handed reliever Ron Mahay could be on the verge of...

Trumanroyal — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:51:15 -0000

According to ESPN trade Deadline...

"Left-handed reliever Ron Mahay could be on the verge of heading to the Phillies.

According to clubs that have been speaking with the Royals, they've been having extensive conversations with the Phillies about a trade that would send Mahay to Philadelphia for shortstop prospect Jason Donald, a member of the U.S. Olympic baseball team.

It's believed that as many as 10 teams have contacted the Royals about Mahay, who is signed for next year at $4 million. Most of them have come away with the impression that the Royals aren't motivated to trade him. But in Donald, the Phillies have a commodity for which Kansas City has been searching aggressively. So the fit appears better with the Phillies than with any of the other teams on the Royals' list."

Hillman managing scared?

Trumanroyal — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:02:34 -0000

When watching the game last night, I got the distinct feeling that Hillman was scared of confrontation. I have not been able to watch many games this year, but recently we started getting the games in the town I currently live in.

I have read that Hillman has not stood behind his coaches when tough guy Guillen was having problems. (Though I am not sure of the truth behind this one.) Then last night, when Gordon got hosed on two bad strike calls and struck out, Hillman came out. I was excited. He was showing emotion. He was supporting the team. I watched further, and realized that he wasn't arguing. He was talking it out. Then again in the 10th, I think (maybe 11th), when German drew contact, Hillman sure enough was back on the field. He didn't argue, although that play would have likely lost the game for the Royals. Instead, he talked it out and probably got a lunch date with the nice infield umpire with the large mustache.

We need a coach that will sack up and get tossed if need be. If the umpire blows a call like last night, and Hillman does not get more fired up, there is something wrong. Although i have never liked Pinella, he seems to be an upgrade over the sackless guy in the dugout whose main concern is that everyone likes him. Am I the only one who became angry at him, and not the team last night?

Richie Sexson to be released

Trumanroyal — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:17:47 -0000

According to MLBTR, Richie Sexson is soon to be released. I personally feel that signing Sexson would be a good move. Not that Sexson is a great player, but I do think that he would be a step above Gload. If Sexson could show even flashes of his power that he's had in the past, it could help our offense. Give me your thoughts.

His defense is not as good as Gload's, but I think he could make up the difference with his bat. If we could also offload Gload (and his salary) in a trade, it could save some money.