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15. Kyle Martin, ss/3b, North Shore (Royals). Martin could be the find of the league—for the R...

kcscoliny — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:22:58 -0000

15. Kyle Martin, ss/3b, North Shore (Royals).

Martin could be the find of the league—for the Royals. The organization kept him back in extended spring training, and he didn't go to low Class A Burlington until May. Even then, he was a part-time player, but he got an assignment to HWB and took full advantage. He's too aggressive and consistently hits in the .240s—he hit in that range in the Appy League in 2007, the Midwest League in '08 and in Hawaii—and needs to control the strike zone better. However, he has the bat speed to catch up to good fastballs and surprising above-average power. His six homers tied for the league lead. Plus, Martin is a capable if not flashy infielder, better suited for second base or third but able to fill in at short.-Baseball America/John Manuel

Rany's take on a catching situation

kcscoliny — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:07:43 -0000

Rany's take on a catching situation

I've been all for the Olivo/Pena platoon for sometime now.

No Adam Dunn news yet? Could GMDM get Glass to open the checkbook up a year early? The sultan of...

kcscoliny — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:21:17 -0000

No Adam Dunn news yet? Could GMDM get Glass to open the checkbook up a year early? The sultan of strikeout would be an immediate improvement on the OBP that GMDM supposedly covets. No real rumors on him could KC get a FA discount as owners seem reluctant to spend money this offseason.

Plus it would make my fantasy lineup I made in July accurate.

MLBTR Makes their FA Predictions

kcscoliny — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:46:40 -0000

MLBTR Makes their FA Predictions

The so-called gems of RR Hudson- Cardinals and Dunn- Nationals land somewhere other than KC.

Leo's Replacement Chad Cordero

kcscoliny — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:42:31 -0000

Leo's Replacement Chad Cordero

Bad Injury but taking a flyer in Spring Training on him couldn't hurt.

Free Agent Baldelli Diagnosed With Muscular Dystrophy

kcscoliny — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:11:53 -0000

Free Agent Baldelli Diagnosed With Muscular Dystrophy

Moose Named Midwest Leagues #1 Prospect

kcscoliny — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:48:18 -0000

Moose Named Midwest Leagues #1 Prospect

Not shocking that Moose was named #1. Duffy ranked #11 and Danny Gutierrez #18.

Erik Bedard anyone?

kcscoliny — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:21:58 -0000

Erik Bedard anyone?

I keep hearing the rumors the M's are not gonna offer him arbitration. That means they basically just gave away two solid prospects for a 2 month rental. Ah the genius continues in Rainmanland(yes I know the movie has no connection to Seattle). What does everyone think about giving a talented lefty headcase torn labrum player a contract? Significant upside in my mind I would be all for it. Whatcha think?

Thats what she said

kcscoliny — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:55:05 -0000

Thats what she said

Montgomery Named AZL top prospect

kcscoliny — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:57:01 -0000

Montgomery Named AZL top prospect

Pitching Prospect Mike Montgomery named #1 Tyler Sample #8