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Dayton Moore Advocates Change! (Part Deux)

Dick Kaegel's latest royals.com article expands on Dayton Moore and his promise of change for the current offseason.  Below are some major points that Moore makes.

  • The Royals are not prepared to move Soria to the rotation for this season.  There are some members from within the organization who advocate for doing so, but Moore holds the final vote, and Soria stays in the bullpen.
  • The Royals are currently having conversations with other clubs to see which players might be available.
  • We are seeking to upgrade every position on the field.
  • Upgrading the middle infield is not the highest priority.  "If we had to begin the season tomorrow with Mike Aviles, Callaspo, [Tony] Pena and [Esteban] German as our middle-infield candidates, we are pleased with that," says Moore.
  • We are preparing lists, doing background work, and beginning the interview process for replacements at hitting coach and third base coach.
  • We are looking for upgrades offensively - preferably a 3 or 4 hole hitter, but realistically just a generic upgrade offensively, since a 3 or 4 hole acquisition likely won't happen.

It appears as if Soria will remain in the bullpen for the season.  The Tony Pena, Jr. comment, specifically, worries me to no avail.  We should not begin the season with Ross Gload, Joey Gathright, or Tony Pena on our roster, period.

Is this discussion of 'change' merely a farce, or will Moore actually carry through?

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