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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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.

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by doublestix on Nov 11, 2008 2:53 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

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.

by NYRoyal on Nov 11, 2008 9:14 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 NYRoyal on Nov 12, 2008 9:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

And just on what world is Ducky on the 40-man

Not this one, that’s for sure.

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by doublestix on Nov 11, 2008 5:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

He is not on the 40-man right now

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by doublestix on Nov 11, 2008 11:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm back baby!!!!!

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by RoyalsRetro on Nov 11, 2008 9:57 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by Matt Klaassen on Nov 11, 2008 10:31 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

will ducky ever make above the minimum?

by Will McDonald on Nov 11, 2008 10:56 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

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 NYRoyal on Nov 12, 2008 9:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs