Royals Acquire Odalis Perez

by Freneau on Jul 25, 2006 3:40 PM EDT in Kansas City Royals News

Wow. Just a completely random move from the Royals, as Dayton Moore grabs a former Brave in the 29 year old Perez (4-4, 6.83 ERA).

Royals Get: Odalis Perez, Blake Johnson and Julio Pimentel

Dodgers Get: Elmer Dessens

I'm not exactly excited about Perez, but this is a good example of a guy having a lower price tag than what he might offer going forward: he's having a horrible year and recently melted down on his own team. I'll take a 29 year old starter with the potential to be average st some point over a 35 year old who probably won't.

The best thing about the deal is that the Royals get three arms for a 35 year old reliever who's having his best year in recent memory. We'll miss you Elmer Dessens. We'll always have memories of "Boyfriend of the Day" honor on July 20th.

As for Blake Johnson and Julio Pimentel, may I admit I've never heard of them? (Sorry I don't follow Dodger farmhands after they folded the Albuquerque Dukes). You can find Johnson's split stats here and Pimentel's here.

Lastly, there's the matter of money, as Odalis is making $8.75 million this season.

More later... Wow, Moore's not wasting time.

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UPDATE: As you probably know, the Royals have traded Graffy to the Brewers for Jorge de la Rosa of the Brewers. de la Rosa has an 8.60 ERA in 30 innings this season. For his career he has a 6.23 ERA in 95.1 innings.

Wow again, I can't keep up with Moore these days.

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Perez

yeah I just saw the story right now...gotta admit, pretty good value. we trade dessens (35 years old), get perez, two prospects, and cash. i know buddy bell's going to struggle with who to turn to in those tight middle innings...but let's face it, buddy bell's gonna struggle no matter what happens

by corby and the royals on Jul 25, 2006 3:55 PM EDT reply actions

Bring on Mr. Charity!

I look forward to seeing him institute another free ticket program for local inner-city youth, then petulantly discontinue it when he's not sufficiently sainted!

http://www.deadspin.com/sports/top/odalis-perezs-charitable-contributions-180339.php

by andrewmiller on Jul 25, 2006 4:00 PM EDT reply actions

I kinda want to hate him...

but it's just too funny.

by Mik on Jul 25, 2006 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions

not that this matters

but our relief pitching could be fairly brutal, especially if anyone else from the pen goes

by Freneau on Jul 25, 2006 4:05 PM EDT reply actions

But we've got Leo!

I believe Nunez is coming up for tonight's game

by Berroa is the devil on Jul 25, 2006 4:06 PM EDT reply actions

Nunez

Is the scariest thought I can think of. I'd rather see Albie Lopez get another chance.

by jbrocato on Jul 25, 2006 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions

I heard

The Dodgers threw in 8M to help cover Perez's contract for this year and next.

by Berroa is the devil on Jul 25, 2006 4:07 PM EDT reply actions

Perez

Perez is at least as good a body to fill a starting pitcher slot as, oh, Jose Lima, and the other two guys were in the upper teens in Baseball America's preseason Dodgers prospect list- worth flipping Dessens for theirownselves. Not a bad afternoon's dumping.

by Sliver on Jul 25, 2006 5:42 PM EDT reply actions

im a big

fan of this trade- but what will buddy do without his mr everything?

by Royals2nd on Jul 25, 2006 6:06 PM EDT reply actions

Nunez

Nunez has a good arm and has been quite effective (if still wild) at Omaha. I'd much prefer to see him out there at this point than Dessens (who sucked all month) anyway.

by Sliver on Jul 25, 2006 6:08 PM EDT reply actions

Sounds like a decent trade

Odalis Perez, 2 prospects, AND cash for a 35-year old journeyman pitcher??? I'll take this deal any day.

Now let's trade Sanders and fire Bell. Billy Martin used to say that he was good for at least 20 wins a season because of his managing style. Well, Bell is good for at least 20 losses...

It's true that Buddy doesn't have much to work with, but from what I've seen, he's made a lot of inexplicable moves in the year and a half he's been the skipper. T-Long anyone???

by royalsfan @ Royals Review on Jul 25, 2006 7:33 PM EDT reply actions

From ESPN, rest assured Royals Fans

"I like Buddy Bell," Moore said. "He's an old-time baseball guy, and those are the people I feel comfortable with. He and I speak the same language."

Great, at the very least we now know Buddy Bell has a basic understanding of the English language. I was hoping something like "Buddy, your ass is fired" wouldnt get lost in translation.

by wildthang on Jul 25, 2006 8:18 PM EDT reply actions

FYI

Graffanino was just traded to Milwaukee for a 25 year old LHP.. Jorge De La Rosa I think is the name.

by antidecaf on Jul 25, 2006 8:21 PM EDT reply actions

If this is true ...we just got a power arm.

De La Rosa... has a power arm and is still very young. The Brewers rushed him up after a trade. I think that he came from Oakland in the Ginter trade. I think??? But, he has a rocket for an arm. Yes, we are starting to stockpile arms...

He could be in our bullpen now.....

by grudz69 on Jul 25, 2006 9:19 PM EDT reply actions

If anybody cares...

We had a game tonight... it is now in the 5th... 4-2 Orioles. Redman has shut them down the last two innings and Teahen just it a two run scoring homer. Yup, he now leads the team with 10 homers.

Has anyone else had trouble getting on tonight?

A real pain... anyway ...lets go Blue...

by grudz69 on Jul 25, 2006 9:45 PM EDT reply actions

As Minky got hurt from a crap throw from Berroa...Matt Stairs was moved to 1st base and thus ended the DH spot for the Royals. But hey, German got a walk and...I'm not sure what Emil did.

by loyal2theroyals on Jul 26, 2006 2:52 AM EDT up reply actions