Royals Sign Crucial Pitcher
Looks like Ducky is coming back as pretty much pure organizational depth. The article mentions that we now have 38 players on the 40-man roster. Did we have more before?
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we had 39
Ducky was then outrighted to Omaha and that makes 38. He’s pulling in a niiiiiiiiiiice paycheck too…300k prorated for his time in Omaha, 600k prorated for his time in KC. Think I saw that on ESPN website.
It is nice depth though. Nice guy to have as a #6 starter if injury strikes. Can come up and not look bad, prevents a youngster from potentially being called up too early also.
Rowdy Hardy Fan Club member.
Why in the world waste a 40-man roster spot and a guaranteed contract on Duckworth?
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
Disagree
IMHO, I think he’s the type of guy that we need for org. depth.
I hereby resign from this post.
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Nov 11, 2008 9:51 AM EST up reply actions
IMHO, the Royals could have had him for a minor league contract
It’s not like anyone else would have given him a major league contract.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Nov 12, 2008 9:18 AM EST up reply actions
And just on what world is Ducky on the 40-man
Not this one, that’s for sure.
Rowdy Hardy Fan Club member.
So is he or isn't he
This is the stuff that always makes me feel stupid. I know it’s obvious…
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Nov 11, 2008 10:21 PM EST up reply actions
For all we know, he is making above the minimum
He made nearly double the minimum last year ($600k). And Cots says that his service time makes him short of FA eligibility, which means the Royals would have to offer him at least 80% of his 2008 salary, which is $480K.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Nov 12, 2008 9:22 AM EST up reply actions
With Zack's recent comments
this resigning makes a lot of sense
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Ducky will pitch for the Royals in 2009.
He is way up in the depth chart for next season compared to last season.
Go Royals!
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