Dave Cameron on the Hosmer call up

Hosmer is probably Major League ready. He’s probably going to be a very good player for a long time. The Royals probably made the right call in promoting him now.

Basically thinks Hosmer won't be a superstar right away. But doesn't seem to dislike the move.

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what an idiot…this was clearly a horrible move made my a horrible gm who stupidly thinks this team can compete this year.

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by billybeingbilly on May 6, 2011 12:47 PM EDT reply actions

I don't understand

Is he suggesting that somehow Hosmer won’t hit a grand slam every time he comes to the plate?

by Sweep_the_Leg on May 6, 2011 12:53 PM EDT reply actions

and then there's this from MLBTR talking about the financial impact or possible lack thereof

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/05/the-financial-implications-of-hosmers-promotion.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=facebook

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by billybeingbilly on May 6, 2011 1:05 PM EDT reply actions

It looks like Cameron dealt only with the issue of major league-readiness

He didn’t deal with the potential super two costs or trading 2018 for 2011 (and whether the 2011 team might be in contention).

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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2011 1:47 PM EDT reply actions

One other thing that seems to get overlooked

in addition to the small sample size of ~100 AB, is that his numbers also need to be considered in the context of the PCL. Hosmer was hitting over 400, which is very impressive, but it is only one month, and the PCL offensive leaderboard is ridiculous right now. There are two other guys hitting over 400, and three more are hitting at least 390. 15 guys have an OPS over 1.000. Hosmer is 6th in the league behind one true prospect, Anthony Rizzo, and then Jeff Baisley, Cole Gillespie, Wily Mo Pena, and Jai Miller (yes, that Jai Miller). There are almost 30 guys with an wOBA over 400.

This goes more toward how we should expect Hosmer to do this year rather than whether he is essentially major league ready.

by Gopherballs on May 6, 2011 2:03 PM EDT reply actions