GM: Royals Won't Trade Core Players

If they need a center fielder, I bet they could have Vernon Wells. When you think, "strong up the middle," Yuniesky Betancourt and Vernon Wells go together like gum and nuts.

Moore will only trade decent minor league talent for horrible/expensive major league talent.

Ohh wait I"ll trade you an inexpensive weak shortstop for Greinke. I bet that their is a 70 percent chance that is going to happen because the royals are the worst.

I also meant to say Alex Gordon blows. Anyone that thinks he'll be a savior when he comes back off the DL is dreaming. He'll strike out every other at bat, just like he always does. His wife is hot though, so I guess its ok to keep him around.

"I also meant to say Alex Gordon blows. Anyone that thinks he'll be a savior when he comes back off the DL is dreaming. He'll strike out every other at bat, just like he always does. His wife is hot though, so I guess its ok to keep him around."

This comment just radiates of intelligence.

Gordon is one of the best players that the Royals have, even if that is more of a comment on that team than him. He may strike out in a quarter of his at bats, but at least he actually walks on a consistent basis, and he has some developing power as well.

He's a solid defender at third base and he has the upside to be a great hitter, he made some major strides in 2008 and it looked like 2009 could have been a breakout year for him if he didn't get hurt.

I would seriously consider moving Gil Meche if I could land some potentially impact talent for him, but I think that it's too early to give up on Billy Butler and Alex Gordon.

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At least Bedard has been productive this year (when healthy), and could still help the Mariners get to the postseason.

You want the worst trades in the past few years:

Braves acquire Teixeira for Neftali Feliz, Elvis Andrus, Matt Harrison, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, and Beau Jones...

Twins acquire Delmon Young, Brendan Harris, and Jason Pridie for Matt Garza, Jason Bartlett, and Eduardo Morlan...

I suppose Delmon could develop, but man that trade looks pathetic right now. And the Teixeira trade... the Braves were just absolutely fleeced. They traded their TOP 3 prospects, and all they have to show for it is Casey Kotchman.

Yeah the Teixiera trade has easily been the worst trade maybe this decade, but anyway. I'm not sure why some Royals fans don't like Willie Bloomquist. He is the prototype as a scrappy versatile player, He plays everywhere, has respectable average and OBP, runs great as evidence of his 16/18 SB along with 7 triples. Granted I have only seen a handful of Royals games his stats are respectable for his low contract. Also, Teahan would fit very well in Atlanta and Dayton Moore loves players he drafted, see Kyle Davies, Horacio Ramirez, etc. so maybe a Kelly Johnson and mid level for Teahan? Kelly has scuffled this year, but he has good talent and coming into this year he was an above average 2B and would be decent in LF.

Oh but of course, we're open to trading:
Our best defensive player, DeJesus, in an already horrid outfield with Gullien, Freel, and Maier.
Our best and most consistent hitter, Mark Teahan.
Our 2nd best pitcher, Brian Bannister.

But we will keep Gil Meche's 4.50 ERA and Alex Gordons .090 Batting Avg.

Moore and Hillman have to go.

Bannister19...

The fact that you even bring up Gordon's average after such few at bats and while being injured to boot relieves you of any and all credibility.

Even if you had made a reasonable argument prior to that, your bringing up a guys batting average after a few weeks of playing time just squashes any good points you may have made prior to that point. I'm not saying Alex is ever going to be a big star, but if you're ready to give up on him at this point, then you are the one that "has to go."

@Royal Jayhawk

For Alex to be considered a "core player" but not Mark, Brian, or David is just outrageous.

Its not like Gordon did any good last year or the year before that. Mark has been solid and consistent for most if not all of his career.

I'm not saying give up on him, but at the very least be open to offers, maybe some team will like all the hype about him. Our #1 picks have not brought us much luck lately.

I like Moore, but he shouldn't be the GM of the Club. He hasn't done much to help this team.

Oh, except get rid of two of the best relievers in the game, of course.

"Its not like Gordon did any good last year or the year before that. Mark has been solid and consistent for most if not all of his career. " -Bannister19

Wait, Teahen has been solid and consistent while Gordon didn't do any good last year, even though Gordon put up almost the exact same numbers last year that Teahen is putting up this year (nevermind the fact this is Teahen's best full season in the majors)?

I'm no Dayton Moore apologist as he has made some trades without a doubt. But nobody is giving him credit for getting Brian Bannister for Ambiorix Burgos (who is in jail I believe in the Dominican), Alberto Callaspo for Billy Buckner (2-5, 1.77WHIP, 8.63 ERA), and getting Joakim Soria for nothing in the Rule 5 draft.

There are more questionable moves then good ones, but just had to bring these up as well.

Though basically an average player Teahen's ability to play 6 positions makes him an attractive and affordable (about 1.8 mil left on contract) option to contending clubs on the edge with regard to injuries or health issues...like the Red Sox. The Royals need help in CF and maybe at SS. Boston coincidentally has a 'free' SS they need to move who might benefit significantly from a smaller no-pressure market like Kansas City, and in Jonathan Van Every a MLB-ready player that has performed well in a backup RF/CF role and who could be a surprise if given the chance to play regularly (not happening in Boston).

Teahen for Van Every and 2 free years of Lugo? Definately worth asking.

"So a 30 year old career minor leaguer, and a 34 year old SS that has no value that they can't even give away gets you Teahen?? Nice proposal"

Posted by: bigscott | July 16, 2009 at 09:02 PM

Most teams would consider a .284 BA with a .352 OPS (Lugo) as not too shabby, especially teams that just traded two pitching prospects for a SS that can't hit OR field and costs about 5M over the next 2+ years (Betancourt). Lugo is FREE for the next 1.5 years. That no value player is starting to look better, yes? Apparently the Cards and Mets think so.

Just learned today that Van Every was recently released by Boston due to an injury. Too bad. Prior to that he had posted a .284 BA with .355 OBP and .819 OPS. So bigscott (little b, right?), what you're really saying is that it wouldn't have been worth at least discussing (before injury), as an opening point of negotiation, exchanging two servicable and very affordable players with MLB experience for an average utility player at the end of his contract who can't hit lefties, costs 3.6M/yr. and strikes out alot. That's an interesting perspective. Not smart, but interesting.

The Royals have no need for a utility type like Teahen and contending teams with holes to fill may have a need but not a predisposition to offer more than average utility guys are actually worth. Teahen may well land more for Kansas City but it won't necessarily be because he's worth that price. Player value (or lack thereof) is clearly in the eye of the beholder.