Bullington is (not) it?
Isn't this the big call-up news? A former #1 pick (2002, Pirates), toiling in the minors but now successful, and now 29 years old. - TL
about 2 years ago
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No
It’s a big Royals prospect, involves two other moves, and is someone that hasn’t hit the majors yet. Oh, and hasn’t happened yet or Schaum could talk about it.
"You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes."
Bullington is really not...
…considered a prospect? I mean, he’s only made 10 ML appearances right? – TL
"Sir,--It has been wittily remarked that there are three kinds of falsehood: the first is a 'fib,' the second is a downright lie, and the third and most aggravated is statistics." *The National Observer* (June 13, 1891): p. 93-94.
Not really
Just like I don’t really consider Kila a prospect. He’s a player that is capable of playing in the majors right now, though possibly not incredibly well.
Schaum knows who it is but just can’t say yet. I don’t think he’d be this secretive about it if it had already happened.
"You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes."
by MinnesotaRoyal on May 18, 2010 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think you can be a prospect
If you’ve been released three times
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And you are 29
"Now…put that in your [BLEEP]ing pipe and smoke it." -Hal McRae
"I was doing this when BJ was in his father's nutsack." -Renzo Gracie
by Sweep_the_Leg on May 18, 2010 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree on...
…the three times released, but not the age. I mean, a 29-year old pitching prospect could still play 5-6 years, depending on how much he was abused in the minors. – TL
"Sir,--It has been wittily remarked that there are three kinds of falsehood: the first is a 'fib,' the second is a downright lie, and the third and most aggravated is statistics." *The National Observer* (June 13, 1891): p. 93-94.
But you are who you are by age 29
29 year olds don’t get better. 23 year olds still have upside, and are thus “prospects.”
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
Pitchers are at their peak (at best) at age 29
And you’re lucky if they can maintain that level of production for any length of time:
http://marlinmaniac.com/2010/04/06/pitcher-decline-and-the-marlins-situation/
"Now…put that in your [BLEEP]ing pipe and smoke it." -Hal McRae
"I was doing this when BJ was in his father's nutsack." -Renzo Gracie
by Sweep_the_Leg on May 18, 2010 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
This is all anyone is talking about on ESPN right now
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Sarcasm?
"You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes."
by MinnesotaRoyal on May 18, 2010 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, even if this is...
…not THE BIG NEWS, I like it. I like the perseverance. Bullington’s story—-if he proves successful for us (unlikely)—-is a good one. – TL
"Sir,--It has been wittily remarked that there are three kinds of falsehood: the first is a 'fib,' the second is a downright lie, and the third and most aggravated is statistics." *The National Observer* (June 13, 1891): p. 93-94.
Also, if it is...
…Moose, well, that explains why Gordon was suddenly moved to left field—-especially after GMDM made a big deal about saying that they’re still high on Gordon and see him as important going forward. – TL
"Sir,--It has been wittily remarked that there are three kinds of falsehood: the first is a 'fib,' the second is a downright lie, and the third and most aggravated is statistics." *The National Observer* (June 13, 1891): p. 93-94.
Two reasons for Gordon's move
Gets Callaspo daily playing time and opens a spot for Moose, though some would say one or both of them should be outfielders.
"You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes."
by MinnesotaRoyal on May 18, 2010 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I've been looking for the
how many times 2 former no. 1 overall picks have been on the same team story. Seems like it wouldn’g be many, but maybe I’m wrong.
She said "are you stupid or just apathetic?"
I said "I don't know and I don't care"
Joe Mauer/Delmon Young
Griffey/ARod
Those are the two pairs that come to mind.
Now you got me curious
Phil Nevin and Darin Erstad on the 98 Angels
Phil Nevin and Joe Mauer on the 06 Twins
Pat Burrell and David Price on the 09-10 Rays
Kris Benson and Justin Upton on the 10 DBacks
Ken Griffey and Paul Wilson on the 05-07 Reds
Kris Benson and Josh Hamilton on the 09 Rangers
Adrian Gonzalez and Phil Nevin on the 05 Rangers
Griffey and A-Rod on 94-99 Mariners
Jeff King and Tim Belcher on the 97-98 Royals
Tim Belcher and Darin Erstad on the 99-00 Angels
BJ Surhoff and Chipper Jones on the 00-01 Braves
Floyd Bannister and Mike Moore on the 82 Mariners
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
BLECH
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by Matt Klaassen on May 19, 2010 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions
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