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Royals Monitoring Free Agent Market
The Royals are leaving the door ajar for a free agent addition or midseason move, says Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star. Team owner David Glass had this to say:
"Being as candid as I can, we’re close to where we’re going to have to be on payroll. But you still can make some moves. One thing that I want to make sure we do is have the flexibility where at midseason, if we’re in this thing, we have the opportunity to improve this team."
Royals GM Dayton Moore on the topic:
"We’ll continue to look at names, and we’re monitoring how things are unfolding with some of the remaining players. But if we add (payroll), we’re going to have to subtract."
The salary of new first baseman Mike Jacobs remains undetermined, with the team submitting $2.75MM and Jacobs at $3.8MM. Aside from Jacobs, the Royals added about $16MM in '09 salaries this winter by bringing in Coco Crisp, Kyle Farnsworth, Miguel Olivo, Horacio Ramirez, Doug Waechter, and Willie Bloomquist.
Dutton notes that the Royals had previous interest in Orlando Hudson and Orlando Cabrera, but remain reluctant to lose their second-round pick even if the middle infielders come at bargain prices.
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Good for them. The old Royals would've tossed that pick away AND given Cabrera a ridiculous deal. Jacobs might be good, but I don't think he'll be $4 million good. I'm guessing .225 AVG, 18-23 HR, 70-85 RBI.
Posted by: Red | February 11, 2009 at 09:33 AM
I feel bad for the Royals. Think what the $16MM could have gotten them if they had waited.
Posted by: kinsler5 | February 11, 2009 at 09:35 AM
Especially when you consider that they signed Kyle Farnsworth for $4.5M per year. The **** were they thinking.
Posted by: sampsonite168 | February 11, 2009 at 09:37 AM
Honestly I think the Royals are going in the right direction. I feel that their signings were not terrible. No one could predict that the market was going to crash for free agents at the beginning of the offseason. As a Reds fan I understand having a tight budget. I think with the players they have picked up they are an improved team. Now how much that means in the standings not too sure, but they are improved at least. I am not sure if I can say that about the Reds this year.
Posted by: JayTheRed | February 11, 2009 at 09:47 AM
Come on Dayton Moore! Do the right thing! Sign Adam Dunn!
Posted by: CSL | February 11, 2009 at 09:58 AM
I don't know that you need a new OF though. Sure Dunn would provide some nice pop for you guys but I think you guys are pretty set in the OF I thought at least.
Posted by: JayTheRed | February 11, 2009 at 10:04 AM
"I feel bad for the Royals. Think what the $16MM could have gotten them if they had waited."
Well if you're a Twins fan their extra leftover money gets you a whole lot of bogus thinking abouts, maybes, not sures and we'll sees.
Posted by: jhawk90 | February 11, 2009 at 10:08 AM
this just in...
MLB team monitors what happens in baseball. Sounds like someone had to submit a column and had nothing to say.
Seriously though, the Royals have made real progress the past 3 or 4 seasons towards being a competitor in the division.
Posted by: bonzosa | February 11, 2009 at 10:09 AM
I still don't know why the Royals didn't hop on Rich Hill. That would've been a perfect move for them.
Posted by: Ace | February 11, 2009 at 10:12 AM
"[T]he Royals added about $16MM in '09 salaries this winter by bringing in Coco Crisp, Kyle Farnsworth, Miguel Olivo, Horacio Ramirez, Doug Waechter, and Willie Bloomquist."
Ouch. Wasted that much money on these scrubs? The Crisp trade was needed, and they only gave up Ramirez. The Bloomquist signing I could live with, as players who hustle and play multiple positions are nice depth moves... But the Farnsworth/Olivo/Ramirez/Waechter signings were... Well, they could have spent that money in a smarter way.
And I don't think they will sign either Orlandos unless they can get rid of German, Pena, or Callaspo.
Posted by: Ink&Paper | February 11, 2009 at 10:15 AM
They said they'd have to trade someone to make room in the budget. I'd certainly rather trade Coco Crisp & Mark Teahen and go with an outfield of Guillen/DeJesus/Dunn/Maier.
Posted by: CSL | February 11, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Concur with those who say the team is heading in the right direction. I think a lot of these are bridge signings to attempt to be competitive while the talent in the minors continues to develop.
I'm thinking 2011 as the year they'll be pretty solid. On the other hand, this is baseball and if a few things broke their way this year they could compete in the Central.
Afterall...Last year before the season started I don't think anyone thought the Tigers would be the doormats.
Posted by: Otis26 | February 11, 2009 at 11:19 AM
If the Royals could figure out a way to trade David DeJesus for good value, then I think that would be the right way to go about landing Dunn.
If they go into next season with an outfield of Guillen, DeJesus and Dunn, they're outfield defense will be really bad. Right now as projected, it'll be pretty good, considering Crisp is very good in center and DeJesus is far better in left than he was in center.
I think this is a lot of talk though, considering I don't see the Royals adding anyone big any time soon.
Posted by: scribbletone | February 11, 2009 at 11:26 AM
"I feel bad for the Royals. Think what the $16MM could have gotten them if they had waited."
Better yet, think of what they could have had for $28MM when we include Guillen in the wasted money.
Dayton Moore has this team head in the right direction, if you enjoy mediocrity.
Posted by: Slayer | February 11, 2009 at 11:30 AM
I feel bad for the Royals. Think what the $16MM could have gotten them if they had waited.
Posted by: kinsler5 | February 11, 2009 at 09:35 AM
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Probably would buy them another W/S Championship....Which would make two more than your Rangers....
You should actually feel sorry for your Rangers
Posted by: Chi_Cubs_85 | February 11, 2009 at 11:49 AM
"[T]he Royals added about $16MM in '09 salaries this winter by bringing in Coco Crisp, Kyle Farnsworth, Miguel Olivo, Horacio Ramirez, Doug Waechter, and Willie Bloomquist."
Ouch. Wasted that much money on these scrubs? The Crisp trade was needed, and they only gave up Ramirez. The Bloomquist signing I could live with, as players who hustle and play multiple positions are nice depth moves... But the Farnsworth/Olivo/Ramirez/Waechter signings were... Well, they could have spent that money in a smarter way.
And I don't think they will sign either Orlandos unless they can get rid of German, Pena, or Callaspo.
Posted by: BleedinBlue | February 11, 2009 at 10:15 AM
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How is Olivio a scrub?....He's one of the better hitting catchers in the AL...If not in all of baseball...Also Farnsworth brings two things to the table: 1) Strike Outs 2) An Ass kicking if your batter thinks he is tough..
**Sometimes I wonder where you guys get your info?**
Posted by: Chi_Cubs_85 | February 11, 2009 at 11:53 AM
this just in...
MLB team monitors what happens in baseball. Sounds like someone had to submit a column and had nothing to say.
Seriously though, the Royals have made real progress the past 3 or 4 seasons towards being a competitor in the division.
Posted by: bonzosa | February 11, 2009 at 10:09 AM
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Glad someone Notices change....
Posted by: Chi_Cubs_85 | February 11, 2009 at 11:54 AM
Come on Dayton Moore! Do the right thing! Sign Adam Dunn!
Posted by: CSL | February 11, 2009 at 09:58 AM
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Y? So my Royals have two people that cant play Defense in the OF?...Get Real
Posted by: Chi_Cubs_85 | February 11, 2009 at 11:55 AM
The Royals have made solid moves. Acquiring Coco Crisp provides great CF defense, and allows DeJesus to move to left. Farnsworth is a flamethrower who should thrive outside of New York. Guillen is overpaid, but he's still productive when he's not whining. I will be a little surprised if Bloomquist becomes a starter, though. Nice player, but he's not an every day guy.
Posted by: Red | February 11, 2009 at 12:09 PM
$16 million for a bunch of AAAA players and Coco Crisp. Oh, and they're down a Romon Ramirez and a Leo Nunez.
The Royals have made some decent moves the last couple years, and the Grienke signing was huge, but overal this was a poor off-season in KC.
Posted by: pavilionbum | February 11, 2009 at 12:32 PM
"Guillen is overpaid, but he's still productive when he's not whining. I will be a little surprised if Bloomquist becomes a starter, though. Nice player, but he's not an every day guy."
Somebody doesn't know about on base percentage..
Jose Guillen posted a .300 OBP last year, and he holds a .323 career OBP. The power is pretty good, but you can't be productive getting on base only 30% of the time.
Bloomquist, meanwhile, posted a .377 OBP in 190 plate appearences last year, but his career numbers say that 2008 was a big fluke. His career OBP is .322, and it was never higher than .321 in his first six stints in the majors, five of which lasted over 200 plate appearences.
Those are two unproductive players, that are being extremely overpaid.
They might as well have kept that money, and plugged Teahen into right and Callaspo at second.
As far as I can tell, the only good thing Dayton Moore has done for the Royals was their 2008 Draft. Landing Hosmer, Montgomery and Melville was very nice. Now he just needs to fix everything else in the organization.
Posted by: scribbletone | February 11, 2009 at 12:45 PM
"Also Farnsworth brings two things to the table: 1) Strike Outs 2) An Ass kicking if your batter thinks he is tough.."
Three actually - endless material for the guys over at The Dugout. pr0FF3ss0r_F4rnsw0rth is the best.
Posted by: jhawk90 | February 11, 2009 at 01:10 PM
Like I said before Cincy would love one of your outfielders if you wanna make room for someone. We have plenty of pitching for once, and maybe something could be worked out. Any suggestions on a trade?
Posted by: JayTheRed | February 11, 2009 at 01:11 PM
As far as I can tell, the only good thing Dayton Moore has done for the Royals was their 2008 Draft."
Apparently someone forgot who discovered Joakim Soria and rolled the dice on giving Gil Meche 5 years at 55 million.
Posted by: RoyalBlue | February 11, 2009 at 01:17 PM
Every front office gets lucky once or twice. Looking at the whole body of work, it becomes clear that Moore hasn't done too well as GM.
Posted by: scribbletone | February 11, 2009 at 01:25 PM
Like I said before Cincy would love one of your outfielders if you wanna make room for someone. We have plenty of pitching for once, and maybe something could be worked out. Any suggestions on a trade?
Posted by: JayTheRed | February 11, 2009 at 01:11 PM
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Either Volquez or Bailey for Teahan
Posted by: Chi_Cubs_85 | February 11, 2009 at 01:25 PM
"Looking at the whole body of work, it becomes clear that Moore hasn't done too well as GM."
At least not at the major league level.
Posted by: Slayer | February 11, 2009 at 01:43 PM
Scribbletone I still disagree. This team has improved in wins during both full seasons of DM's tenure here. Factor in the fact that for the first time in God knows how long we have a legitimate roster that will be disappointing to finish below .500 and I'd say he's doing a helluva job.
1)Crisp
2)Aviles
3)DeJesus
4)Guillen
5)Jacobs
6)Gordon
7)Butler
8)Olivo
9)Callaspo/Bloomquist
1) Meche
2) Greinke
3) Davies
4) Bannister/Hochevar
5) Ramirez
CP) Soria
SU) Farnsworth
SU) Mahay
Yes DM's made some questionable moves, but that lineup right there looks legit in a questionable AL Central.
Posted by: RoyalBlue | February 11, 2009 at 02:11 PM
I guess you think you're team is better than I do.
If Gordon, Butler, Teahen, Callaspo, Hochevar and Davies all make HUGE strides, this team could finish .500, but they have some serious on base issues between Jacobs, Guillen and Olivo, and nobody who seems likely to post a .370+ OBP.
They're gathering young players and they have some nice pieces, locking up Greinke was great, but they also have some major holes long term.
The future in KC will be interesting, but don't think it's clear that it will be terribly successful.
I guess Moore looks better coming after Baird.
Posted by: scribbletone | February 11, 2009 at 03:13 PM
Volquez for Teahen?!?!?!
WHAT!???
Volquez is a stud, look at his 2008 numbers, and Teahen simply isn't.
It's so obvious I won't even delve into this
Posted by: scribbletone | February 11, 2009 at 03:15 PM
Volquez for Teahen?!?!?!
WHAT!???
Volquez is a stud, look at his 2008 numbers, and Teahen simply isn't.
It's so obvious I won't even delve into this
Posted by: scribbletone | February 11, 2009 at 03:15 PM
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Its a joke...calm down.....he asked if there was in trade possibilities since the reds have an abundence of pitching and my Royals have an abundence of OF's......Take a chill pill son
Posted by: Chi_Cubs_85 | February 11, 2009 at 03:21 PM
scribbletone....Who are you a fan of?...and dont give the stupid answer "Fan of the Game?"....
Every post you have put up is bad mouthing club decisions.....There is a reason they are GM's and you arent....
Posted by: Chi_Cubs_85 | February 11, 2009 at 03:26 PM
"Bailey for Teahan"
Very interesting. I think both players would thrive with their new parks.
Posted by: Svengoolie | February 11, 2009 at 03:39 PM
"Every front office gets lucky once or twice. Looking at the whole body of work, it becomes clear that Moore hasn't done too well as GM."
What are you smoking? Every year Moore has been in KC, the team has improved. If a GM isn't judged on wins and losses (which are the most important stats in baseball; yes, even more important than OBP), then what do you propose we judge him on?
Posted by: Michael | February 11, 2009 at 10:48 PM
"Bailey for Teahan"
Very interesting. I think both players would thrive with their new parks.
Posted by: Svengoolie | February 11, 2009 at 03:39 PM
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Thats what I was saying...Hell even Arroyo would be a decent deal for Teahan
Posted by: Chi_Cubs_85 | February 11, 2009 at 10:51 PM
keep in mind folks this is a team that did finish the 2008 season at 18-8, and thats without Crisp's slightly higher OB% at the top of the order or Jacob's OPS in the middle (which happened to be 3rd among first baseman last year, behind only Pujols and Howard)
Posted by: RoyalDieHard | February 16, 2009 at 04:26 PM
"(which happened to be 3rd among first baseman last year, behind only Pujols and Howard)"
What???
Jacobs' OPS barely cracked the top 10 for qualified first basemen in the NL, let alone all the MLB.
Posted by: Slayer | February 16, 2009 at 09:40 PM