Royals Review Prospect Pulse: August

by nwroyal on Aug 3, 2010 4:35 PM EDT in Kansas City Royals Minor Leagues

Sure enough, the List has changed this month with the additions of Tim Collins, Will Smith, Elisaul Pimentel and Lucas May. Only Collins cracks the Top 20, however. Several promotions this month: Moose, Hosmer, Lamb, Dwyer, Duffy (and others) all got moved up--and most did quite well. It seems that several different outlets/writers have proclaimed the Royals minor leagues the #1 system for this year. No doubt it's a nice honor and come the off-season we'll look at what that has meant historically for teams.

Rank	Name	Last Month	July Stats	YTD	Comment
1	Eric Hosmer--1B--AA	4	HighA385/478/692 AA323/391/694	HighA349/423/538 AA323/391/694	Practically doubled his homers in July.
2	Wil Myers-C-HighA	2	HighA346/476/444	LowA293/410/506 HighA346/476/444	Really getting on base at Wilmington but Carolina league has hurt his power.
3	Mike Moustakas-3B-AAA	1	AA 424/474/818 AAA247/253/468	AA349/414/690 AAA247/253/468	Struggled initially at AAA but has started to heat up.
4	John Lamb--LHP--AA	5	HighA10.7/0.6/1.32 AA6.8/1.7/4.92	LowA9.6/3.8/3.31 HighA10.7/1.8/1.89 AA6.8/1.7/4.92	Received his second promotion of the year and has become one of the better pitching prospects in the game.
5	Mike Montgomery--LHP--AA	3	SS7.3/1.0/2.80	SS7.3/1.0/2.80 HighA11.9/1.4/1.34 AA7.4/3.0/3.19	Has begun pitching in AZ league and should be back at AA later in August.
6	Chris Dwyer--LHP--AA	8	HighA13.5/3.0/1.50 AA 10.2/5.1/4.33	AA 10.2/5.1/4.33 HighA 9.5/3.7/3.16	On DL with back strain, had been brilliant at AA, except for his last outing which probably had something to do with the injury.
7	Christian Colon--SS--AA	6	269/325/356	248/301/327	Has been hitting better lately--know his line isn't great but I'm not worried.
8	Kila Kaaihue--1B--AAA	10	343/442/648	319/463/598	Farewell old friend!
9	Dan Duffy--LHP--AA	11	11.6/4.5/4.29	11.1/3.2/3.61	Now at AA, ready to pick up where he left last year
10	Aaron Crow--RHP--HighA	7	7.9/4.5/4.30	6.5/4.2/4.72	Demoted to Wilmington, hopefully he will carve up hitters and get some confidence back.
11	Brett Eibner--CF--not signed	12	NA	NA	Will sign soon.
12	Tyler Sample--RHP--Low-A	18	9.5/3.5/4.11	8.0/5.6/4.52	Had a really nice month and then ended with a stinker but still has been impressing with his stuff.
13	Johnny Giavotella-2B--AA	15	361/410/537	304/378/417	That's a spicy meatball! Really like the bat.
14	David Lough--OF--AAA	14	200/336/358	256/318/420	Scuffling in AAA--needs to put together a sustained hot streak.
15	Cheslor Cuthbert--3B--SS	23	AZ286/348/500 IF269/321/500	AZ265/342/412 IF269/321/500	Has been impressive--17 year old at Idaho Falls is pretty rare.
16	Jordan Parraz--OF--AAA	16	267/284/384	267/347/418	The Royals have cornered the market on mediocre OF prospects--still would like to see what he can do in the bigs--perfect September call up candidate.
17	Derrick Robinson--CF--AA	13	263/301/360	290/351/379	Started July hot and then cooled off.
18	Tim Melville--RHP--HighA	9	4.1/5.7/4.50	7.4/4.5/4.36	On DL, my guess is he'll go back to Wilmington next year.
19	Tim Collins--LHP--AAA	NR	16.5/3.0/1.96	15.4/3.4/2.52	Love those K numbers--is now with Omaha.
20	Paulo Orlando--CF--AA	35	333/402/538	319/383/482	Still ranking him somewhat conservatively, but would like to see what he can do at AAA.
21	Will Smith--LHP--HighA	NR	3.6/4.1/5.92	6.1/3.3/4.78	After being bounced around several levels, the Royals will be patient with him at HighA.
22	Noel Arguelles--LHP--DL	19	NA	NA	Heard that he is throwing, not sure if he will appear in a game this year.
23	Luis Coleman--RHP--AAA	20	AAA10.0/1.3/3.29	AA9.5/2.4/3.31 AAA10.0/1.3/3.29	Keeps doin' what he does at AAA.
24	Patrick Keating--RHP--AA	21	AA14.3/4.2/4.08	HighA12.3/3.0/2.63 AA10.6/4.4/3.87	Royals have a great collection of bullpen talent.
25	Manny Pina--C--AA	22	AA313/313/500 AAA218/267/364	AA256/330/419 AAA218/267/364	This kid starting to grow on me, drops in rankings b/c I have to squeeze in the new additions.
26	Salvador Perez--C--HighA	17	244/247/280	252/280/344	Struggled in July but is still quite young.
27	Jason Adams--RHP--not signed	25	NA	NA	Will sign in the days leading up to August 16th.
28	Clint Robinson--1B--AA	28	296/366/593	305/386/566	Haven't heard if he takes Kila's place at AAA--but he should.
29	Buddy Baumann--RHP--HighA	31	12.5/3.3/2.29	10.8/3.4/2.39	Baumann has been really impressive as a starter--a breakout performance--and yet he ranks #29--just a lot of talent in the system.
30	Michael Antonio--SS--SS	32	261/307/478	261/307/478	Holding his own in Arizona.
31	Elisaul Pimentel--RHP--LowA	NR	9.7/3.4/5.74	9.3/3.4/3.41	I think he's shown he can handle LowA--needs to be challenged at HighA.
32	Kevin Chapman--LHP--HighA	38	11.1/6.1/3.09	11.1/6.1/3.09	Very good left-handed arm from the bullpen--keep an eye on control.
33	Crawford Simmons--LHP--SS	30	8.8/2.0/4.23	8.9/2.6/4.24	Been good but not great at Burlington, NC.
34	Lucas May--C--AAA	NR	217/294/383	296/352/496	Not a huge fan of his but hope he proves me wrong.
35	Edgar Osuna--LHP--AAA	29	5.1/1.1/5.11	5.9/1.0/3.88	Injuries and brief promotion to AAA--but is back to AA now.
36	Tim Smith--LF--AA	24	301/338/438	300/380/443	So-so month--stagnating a little bit at AA.
37	Brandon Sisk--LHP--AA	34	9.6/2.6/4.68	8.8/3.1/3.94	Indy league product has been holding his own at AA.
38	Rey Navarro--SS--HighA	27	255/258/309	244/273/314	Where did his walks go?
39	Kelvin Herrera--RHP--DL	36	NA	8.4/3.1/3.32	Haven't heard if he is just resting his arm or if there has been any surgery.
40	Jai Miller--CF--AAA	33	241/310/468	247/315/479	Let's face reality: the Jai Miller dream is dying
41	Robinson Yambati--RHP--SS	42	9.4/2.2/2.71	9.8/1.9/2.52	Impressive young arm in Arizona.
42	Jeff Bianchi--SS--DL	41	NA	NA	Gone but not forgotten.
43	Chris Mcconell--SS--AA	49	179/337/313	227/343/327	His July numbers don't justify this jump up but I think I've under ranked him previously.
44	Shin Jo-Ho--C--SS	39	175/303/190	213/323/275	Scuffling somewhat.
45	Jarrod Dyson--CF--AAA	45	AA 240/375/240 AAA 302/348/372	338/374/451	Supposed to be amazing defensively but its hard to overcome the anemic bat.
46	Jorge Bonifacio--CF--DSL	NR	422/487/609	329/422/472	All I know about him is that he just turned 17 and has very good numbers in the DSL.
47	Ed Lucas--SS--AAA	48	326/404/495	335/40/5237	Continues to hit, would be great to see him get a shot.
48	Mario Santiago--RHP--AA	37	6.9/0.8/2.13	5.3/2.2/3.76	Had a nice month but didn't pitch much, not sure if he's injured.
49	Keaton Hayenga--RHP--LowA	43	3.6/2.9/4.65	3.5/3.9/5.23	Marginally better numbers in July.
50	Yowil Espinal--2B--SS	26	303/378/414	306/372/388	Realized I forgot him, should be ranked around #40

Dropped off: Alex Llanos-#40, Alex Caldera--#44, Jerico Blanco--#46, Dusty Odenbach--#47 Scott Fletcher--#50

Player(s) of the Month:Eric Hosmer has quieted the concerns about his power. Moving to AA (and the Natural's home park) has helped but it should be noted he's hitting great on the road (988 OPS) while being superhuman at home (1380 OPS). The Hos should be able to hit for average, with a good number of walks (he has more walks than K's this year) and now hit for power while playing a good 1B. I would still like to see what he could do in the OF, but the Royals show no inclination to try that. Also, Johnny Giavotella had a great month. He's had a decent average all year with some walks but started to hit for more power in July. I've always liked this kid--I think the bat will be useful but he has to be able to handle second base.

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Saw Hosmer hit a BOMB last night in a 1-0 win

Defensively, he is very good. Made some really nice picks and fielded a tough hop. I’m ready to move Billy to DH right now.

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by 306008 on Aug 2, 2010 10:45 AM EDT reply actions

Hosmer looks awesome

Look stupid for dissing him earlier

by GobbleforCyoung on Aug 2, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions

I think more than just you do.

Coffee. The NEW Performance Enhancing drug for Sport's Writers. Just ask Ken Rosenthal.

by 306008 on Aug 3, 2010 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Moose with another bomb last night

It really has to be tough to rank the top three

by Boots 58 on Aug 2, 2010 10:49 AM EDT reply actions

Where do people expect Eibner to debut if at all this year?

Or next spring, whichever the case may be

by Boots 58 on Aug 2, 2010 10:50 AM EDT reply actions

I would think Wilmington or Burlington, Iowa this year

Since he’s been a two way player and might be a little raw at the plate, he may go to LowA—just a guess.

by nwroyal on Aug 2, 2010 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions

Crow still in the Top 10?

Somewhat surprising after the year he has had. Where has he been listed in the previous posts?

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by Warden11 on Aug 2, 2010 11:07 AM EDT reply actions

still like the stuff

the Royals really had 2 choices: 1.move Crow to the pen or 2. demote him and hope he can rebuild his confidence. I’m glad they started with #2 as I still have some hope for him starting—but if this fails, he becomes a reliever.

by nwroyal on Aug 2, 2010 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions

Forgot

Blaine Hardy

by 102win on Aug 2, 2010 11:16 AM EDT reply actions

deja vu

by nwroyal on Aug 2, 2010 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions

In the future, can you please add a column for age?

I think that would be very helpful. Thanks. (Yes, where are the Hardy boys?)

by AJaha25 on Aug 2, 2010 11:18 AM EDT reply actions

Hardy boys

I looked at last month’s list and had my guys I wanted to add for this month—but since I forgot Blaine last month, I did it again. as for Rowdy, he’s just no in the Top 50 for me.

by nwroyal on Aug 2, 2010 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions

So where would you put Blaine?

And I’m confused as to why they seem to be suddenly trying him out as a starter after all his success in the pen. In fact, I figured to see him up in the big league pen at some point this year.

by AJaha25 on Aug 2, 2010 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions

Starting:Not sure whether that was a one time thing or not

I’d put him at #34—he ranks behind several of the other bullpen arms but should see the bigs at some point this year

by nwroyal on Aug 2, 2010 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions

age column

I did that last year but tried to streamline the spreadsheet this year. I can’t promise it will be back next month but perhaps next year.

by nwroyal on Aug 2, 2010 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions

Thanks, no worries.

by AJaha25 on Aug 2, 2010 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions

Age would be great...

No need to give it it’s own column, just add it to the Name—Position—League column. Great work as always. I voted for Hosmer’s year as most impressive and I think his two weeks in AA confirm two things: 1) Wilmington is incredibly tough on power and 2) Hosmer has plenty of it. In light of what we know about Wilmington, Myers’s season just looks better and better.

I’d really love to see Hosmer moved up the defensive spectrum. Looking ahead to 2012, I expect Butler’s power to improve and Kila to be a useful DH/1B and don’t want to see either of those guys displaced. Hosmer’s bat could very well be ready by then and RF is going to be wide open.

by billexgordler on Aug 2, 2010 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions

good idea

I’ll add age to that existing column next time

by nwroyal on Aug 2, 2010 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't think we should count on Kila being here for 2012, let alone next year.

I just have this feeling that Moore sees him as trade collateral.

by Crooow on Aug 2, 2010 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions

well

I have beat the drum softly for Kila, but I really think he is going to take off. I think he will hit over .300 and crank about 12 bombs the rest of the way.

by 102win on Aug 2, 2010 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions

IDK if I can ever see Kila as a .300 hitter....but 12 bombs wouldn't be a surprise at all.

Killing time until time kills me

by EspeciallyK on Aug 2, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions

One thing I like

K/BB. It is hard to not hit over .300 if you have more walks than strikeouts. Putting the ball in play is huge at this level. I also think he will have pitchers “give in” and feed him some strikes, as opposed to what those AAA pitchers were doing.

by 102win on Aug 2, 2010 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions

walks are independent of avg

by Boots 58 on Aug 2, 2010 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Hello

I understand stats. My point is search highly successful hitters and you will find that they walk more. It only makes sense— not chasing bad pitches—hitting ahead in counts—etc.

by 102win on Aug 2, 2010 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions

I thought you were arguing the other way there

Saying it would be hard for him to hit over .300 and walk a lot, which I thought was counter-intuitive.

by Boots 58 on Aug 2, 2010 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Melville should be back with Wilmington soon

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by kcscoliny on Aug 2, 2010 11:25 AM EDT reply actions

Jarrod Dyson should be ranked ahead of a few of these guys

McConnell, Navarro and Pimentel. Dyson could be a faster version of Gregor Blanco with better defense.

Santiago was pitching in the Carribean series along with Adrian Ortiz and Irving Falu.

Don’t be surprised to see Cuthbert in BAs Top 10 next season

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by kcscoliny on Aug 2, 2010 11:33 AM EDT reply actions

A toss up between several of those guys

I could see Dyson ahead of some of those guys—all those hitters project as bench players at best so I don’t see a huge difference between them.

by nwroyal on Aug 2, 2010 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions

Cuthbert in BA's top ten?

Do you have any background info on that prediction? Just an upside bias? Also, OT, but what’s going on with international signings this year? Haven’t heard of any big ones. Are the Royals involved? Between Cuthbert, Espinal, Yambuti and a couple other guys, it looks like we’re seeing some seedlings starting to sprout from our prior investments. Would love to see that continue.

by billexgordler on Aug 2, 2010 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions

They have really liked him since spring training

and he’s putting up good numbers for a 17 year old in Idaho Falls. Lough and Melville will definitely fall below him and I wouldn’t be shocked if Crow did too. I would be willing to bet on it.

Probably look like this if Monty comes back healthy and pitches the way he has in the past.
1. Hosmer
2. Moustakas
3. Montgomery
4. Myers
5. Lamb
6. Dwyer
7. Colon
8. Duffy
9. Cuthbert
10. Crow

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by kcscoliny on Aug 2, 2010 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions

per Callis on his chat and twitter, he will have Cuthbert in the top 10

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by keyboardwarrior on Aug 5, 2010 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions

If he continues to hit well in Idaho I can see him in the Top 10

by nwroyal on Aug 2, 2010 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Boy I wouldn't mind Moose taking a walk occasionally.....I just can't get too excited about him until he starts really showing some plate discipline.

Not that he can’t do that and will never be good..but I just don’t know if he’s as close to being a good ML hitter as some are thinking…..I could easily see DM putting him on the ML roster at some point next year and him completely faceplanting until he goes back to Omaha.

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by EspeciallyK on Aug 2, 2010 12:08 PM EDT reply actions

I've heard of that kind of thing happening.

by Crooow on Aug 2, 2010 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions

The plate discipline isn't great...

But to me he looks a lot like Ryan Braun. He strikes out and walks a little less frequently as a minor leaguer (K/PA: Braun-17% Moose-15.7%; BB/PA: Braun-8% Moose-7%) and Braun accumulated his numbers when he was older than Moose is now. His career rate stats aren’t what Braun’s were, but Moose has accumulated most of his numbers in very tough hitters leagues at the age Braun was at the U. Their age-21 seasons look similar, only Moose was doing his damage at AA/AAA while Braun was doing his in the Pioneer and Sally leagues. Also, Moose is a far better fielder than Braun was.

It would be ideal if Moose took more walks, but I don’t think that his plate discipline is such a huge problem. If his strikeout rate were higher, I’d be more concerned. But it doesn’t seem like he chases bad pitches, and with his power, pitchers are going to have to be very careful with him.

by billexgordler on Aug 2, 2010 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Good Comp

Moose is going to play in a tougher hitters park than Braun in the majors but I think he’ll be a solid 30-40 HR guy. His power is unbelievable and the ball just carries off his bat

age Braun was at the U

This is something that Dayton brought up the other day and we have to remember he’d only be a junior in college now. He’s ahead of the pace

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by kcscoliny on Aug 2, 2010 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions

"30-40 HR guy..."

I’ll believe it when I see it.

The last one we had was Gary friggin’ Gaetti, for chrissake.

(or did Sweeney hit 30 one year?)

by Crooow on Aug 2, 2010 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions

dye hit 33 in 2000

by 9il on Aug 2, 2010 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions

That's the easy position to take based on the past

but I don’t know that KC has had legit HR prospects for quite sometime. Beltran could possibly have the team record for HRs if he wasn’t traded in ‘04 and he was the last legit positional prospect prior to Gordon and Butler. He had 15 HRs when he was traded and definitely would’ve eclipsed 30. Moose has major pop though and if he can hit for any kind of average and better the patience I would be shocked if he wasn’t a 30 HR guy. To me the only way he doesn’t reach that level is if he is a bust.

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by kcscoliny on Aug 2, 2010 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions

I wish the Royals hadn't had to trade Beltran

But I’m glad it happened the way it did, since we got to see Beltran have about the single greatest playoff appearance anyone has ever had.

by AxDxMx on Aug 2, 2010 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Dean Palmer!

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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 2, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions

NO

by Crooow on Aug 2, 2010 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions

sad to see llanos off the list

he’s my boy

by Freneau on Aug 2, 2010 1:26 PM EDT reply actions

Where would you rank Paul Carlixte be on this list?

Assuming he is going to officially sign at some point…

by jsolo on Aug 2, 2010 2:32 PM EDT reply actions

He's like the Easter Bunny

You have to BELIEVE in him

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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 2, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions

not sure what the signing situation is

it’s been 7 months since his signing was immanent? Hard to rate him based on what little info we’ve got—perhaps in the mid 30’s.

by nwroyal on Aug 2, 2010 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions

I'd be tempted to move Collins up to #7

That strikeout rate definitely translates. Just take a look at the minor league leaders the last few years, and you’ll see they’ve all been very successful after graduating to the majors. Could be the next Heath Bell or Hong Chih-Kuo.

If our other pitching prospects weren’t so awesome, he’d crack the top five.

batter nine you sucky

by marbotty on Aug 2, 2010 3:09 PM EDT reply actions

That's an agressive ranking

He’s a unique case and those numbers are great—but he’s a reliever so I have a hard time ranking him above players I think could be average major league players or average starting pitchers.

by nwroyal on Aug 2, 2010 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Was Jai Miller the return for Carlos Rosa?

Or was that Rey Navarro?

by BrRoyal on Aug 2, 2010 3:34 PM EDT reply actions

Navarro

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by kcscoliny on Aug 2, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Miller was a waiver claim

Navarro was the Rosa return

by kcbottom9th on Aug 2, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Or perhaps more accurately

the Rosa “return”

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by Sweep_the_Leg on Aug 2, 2010 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions

or Rosa was the "return" for Navarro

just sayin.

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by doublestix on Aug 2, 2010 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions

They raped us then

by kcbottom9th on Aug 2, 2010 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions

uh huh

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by doublestix on Aug 2, 2010 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions

I would encourage everyone to check out Schaum's updated Top 20.

http://royalsprospects.com/?p=3094

In my opinion, this list is better. No offense to nwroyal.

- "But Frank, that's the worst shortstop in the league."
- "That's what they keep tellin' me."

by hawkinscm87 on Aug 2, 2010 4:27 PM EDT reply actions

Err... Schaum's Top 40.

- "But Frank, that's the worst shortstop in the league."
- "That's what they keep tellin' me."

by hawkinscm87 on Aug 2, 2010 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions

I personally don't like lamb so high

by 9il on Aug 2, 2010 4:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

You're halfway crazy then. Just turned 20

dominating like no other pitcher in High A over the last three years and hasn’t been able to use his slider yet. I’ll take a 20 year old lefty who just breezed thru 2 levels of baseball with 3/4 of his repertoire any day, especially one that throws 94 mph.

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by kcscoliny on Aug 2, 2010 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions

I just like myers and montgomery better

The accounts I’ve read have montgomery’s stuff rating better, I know he’s hurt now, but I’d other than forearm strain there’s been nothing to complain about with him.

by 9il on Aug 2, 2010 5:50 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Oh that makes sense

ya when ranking these Top 5 you can toss them in the dryer and pull out a different one no matter who you are. Nice problem to have

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by kcscoliny on Aug 2, 2010 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions

MOXY, WANT

PASS

by kcbottom9th on Aug 2, 2010 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions

I think Greg spelled Moxie wrong.

By the way, I appreciate moxie as long as it isn’t used an an excuse for lack of talent. So for Kendall, moxie=who cares?. For Lamb, moxie= he has a great attitude in addition to the heap of talent.

- "But Frank, that's the worst shortstop in the league."
- "That's what they keep tellin' me."

by hawkinscm87 on Aug 2, 2010 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions

I just wish Greg

Would tell us about their actual skills and performance.

He has a habit of just talking about their personality, or what some unnamed scout thinks or how he loves him etc etc.

Tell us what he is like as a baseball player, on the field.

by kcbottom9th on Aug 2, 2010 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions

ask him

he’s not shy about answering questions.

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by doublestix on Aug 2, 2010 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't mind him talking about the things he does.

We can look at the stats for ourselves and there are plenty of places where you can read about their skills and performance. Hearing about other stuff is good too. Baseball isn’t ALL about stats….

Now, if he’s basing his rankings on just those things..of course that’d be ridiculous..but I think he’s merely trying to throw in some other tidbits that BA or those type of places may not be able to deliver, that’s all.

Killing time until time kills me

by EspeciallyK on Aug 2, 2010 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh, i'm not looking for stats

I’m just more interested in whether Lamb change up is improving then whether he “wants” the ball.

by kcbottom9th on Aug 2, 2010 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Or why he thinks Lough is going to have a big bounce back in 2011.

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by Warden11 on Aug 2, 2010 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Probably because Lough is very talented, and Greg believes he is underperforming.

- "But Frank, that's the worst shortstop in the league."
- "That's what they keep tellin' me."

by hawkinscm87 on Aug 2, 2010 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Really?

Glad I came, just wish I hadn't stayed so long.

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by Warden11 on Aug 2, 2010 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions

He just needs to

play better baseball

by Sweep_the_Leg on Aug 2, 2010 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions

You see, I'm not sure it has anything to do with baseball...

by Crooow on Aug 2, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm not so sure it was so obvious.

People have other opinions on him.

- "But Frank, that's the worst shortstop in the league."
- "That's what they keep tellin' me."

by hawkinscm87 on Aug 2, 2010 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Have to agree on Schaums list being better.

Minus the love for Lough.

by WURoyal on Aug 2, 2010 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions

To me the most exciting part of our Minor League rankings?

Our Top 20 looks like everyone else’s Top 5!

by AxDxMx on Aug 2, 2010 6:40 PM EDT reply actions

KC's top 5 would be the #1 prospect for half of ML teams - Amazing!

Thought Coleman should be much higher – at least in mid teens. I’m just not sold that Lough should still be top 20. Same with Parraz. I put him in the 20’s. After seeing numbers of Collins, he should easily be in KC’s top 15. I was stunned with his K/IP ratio

by daveyork on Aug 2, 2010 6:49 PM EDT reply actions

Lough has alot of tools

and July was a down month BA wise but he increased his patience by drawing walks. There is alot to like with the guy, quick bat, quick feet decent arm alot of pop from a guy his size. KC is misplaying by putting him in the corners. Should be a CF

Checkout Royals minor league notes at www.14for77.blogspot.com

by kcscoliny on Aug 2, 2010 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Duffy

Rany tweets that Jim Callis confirmed some rumors, which said that Duffy is throwing harder than ever. “Sat at 93-94, touched 97.”

- "But Frank, that's the worst shortstop in the league."
- "That's what they keep tellin' me."

by hawkinscm87 on Aug 2, 2010 7:06 PM EDT reply actions

Ya I posted that in a Fanshot

Unbelievable Duffy could push Lamb and Montgomery as a 1/2 type if true.

Think about in 2012 Greinke, Lamb, Montgomery, Duffy and O’Sullivan, Hoch or Dwyer. Someone is gonna flop between now and then but this is starting to look very good almost like the Rays rotation currently.

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by kcscoliny on Aug 2, 2010 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah it's pretty amazing.

It’s almost like when a pitcher has Tommy John surgery and comes back throwing harder. As for the 2012 rotation, I have to think that a righty occupies the 5th spot. It’s looking less and less likely that it will be Aaron Crow.

- "But Frank, that's the worst shortstop in the league."
- "That's what they keep tellin' me."

by hawkinscm87 on Aug 2, 2010 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions

O'Sullivan is probably the man then and not a bad choice

I really like O’Sullivan’s game but maybe I’m too high on him. Seems to just go at people with the stuff he has. Could be a solid 33 game starter at 5.5 IP that’s 180-200 IPs

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by kcscoliny on Aug 2, 2010 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm not as high.

No question he could eat up innings, which may be a priority for the 5th guy.

However, when I look around the system, I see Luis Mendoza as the bes talent.

- "But Frank, that's the worst shortstop in the league."
- "That's what they keep tellin' me."

by hawkinscm87 on Aug 2, 2010 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Why a righty?

I’d much rather have four stud lefties than three stud lefties and a random righty.

by BrRoyal on Aug 2, 2010 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions

I just think the odds are that all those lefties don't pan out.

- "But Frank, that's the worst shortstop in the league."
- "That's what they keep tellin' me."

by hawkinscm87 on Aug 2, 2010 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Henry Barrera

Despite his age, isn’t this guy still worth a mention? He can touch upper-90s, he posted some nasty strikeout rates when he was healthy, and he’s on the 40 man roster IIRC. Definitely has a better chance to contribute in KC than most of the guys at the bottom of the list

by gilmeche55 on Aug 2, 2010 7:20 PM EDT reply actions

Hosmer in 2012

Next year, it seems reasonable that Kila and Moose will be in the lineup. That really doesn’t threaten any of our current big names. Two years from now, where does Hosmer fit in? Does he push Billy to play better, or does he simply replace him?

by mgdkc on Aug 2, 2010 8:42 PM EDT reply actions

Kila in KC's lineup for at any stretch of time is a HUGE stretch at this point.

When he’s traded, I hope he goes 3 for 3 with 3 HRs and 3 BBs in literally every single game against the Royals, even against Greinke.

As for Hosmer/Butler…seems pretty clear that Hosmer would push Butler to DH…..

Killing time until time kills me

by EspeciallyK on Aug 2, 2010 8:45 PM EDT reply actions

I would be fine with Kila not playing much this season if...

…in The Year 2011, he plays everyday until the all-star break.

by Crooow on Aug 2, 2010 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm not fine with it.

We aren’t competing this year, why do they refuse to play him?

Sit him on the bench just long enough to get him cold. Let him play a game here and there. When he goes 2-12 with 2 walks, we’ll send him back to Omaha.

by AxDxMx on Aug 3, 2010 2:00 AM EDT up reply actions

Ed Lucas with another bomb tonight

That’s # 10. Damn, he’s on a tear.

- "But Frank, that's the worst shortstop in the league."
- "That's what they keep tellin' me."

by hawkinscm87 on Aug 2, 2010 9:24 PM EDT reply actions

M SANTIAGO WAS IN THE CARIBBEAN GAMES...

ALONG W/ IRVING FALU & A ORTIZ. They were all 3 representing Puerto Rico.

by PREGNANT ROLLERSKATE on Aug 3, 2010 2:35 PM EDT reply actions

I love these.

And I think they’re better than Schaum’s (though I do like both).

How did Eibner move up with actually playing? Kind of a sad comment on the dudes behind him.

by Dadunca on Aug 3, 2010 8:56 PM EDT reply actions

Testing

@ Testing @

MAJOR LEAGUE (The Royals)
Rachel Phelps (Royals Management): I think he'll fit right in with our team concept.
Charlie Donovan (Royals Fans): That reminds me, I was going to ask you. What exactly *is* our team concept?

by Royals Medic on Aug 6, 2010 10:31 PM EDT reply actions