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Post by KC Royals Nation on Nov 20, 2007 22:28:40 GMT -6
The Royals set their winter 40-man rosters today. Julio Pimentel, Matt Tupman, Mario Lisson, and Tyler Lumsden were added. Wes Bankston, Paul Mildren, Roman Colon, and Craig Brazell were subtracted. Colon was re-signed to a Minor League contract, with an invitation to Spring Training. kansascity.royals.mlb.com/team/roster_active.jsp?c_id=kcI'm unsure if Chris Lubanski is eligible for Rule V protection, and if so, it was a grave mistake on the Royals part for letting him slip. Omaha righty Matt Wright is eligible, and he'll likely be nabbed in December. What about Blake Johnson? What about AFL Pitcher of the Year Dusty Hughes? Any thoughts? |
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Post by skillset on Nov 21, 2007 12:18:52 GMT -6
I think Dusty Hughes and Matt Wright will be taken, but Hughes will get returned after failing to make the major league club. I think Wright will be a long reliever in 2008 for some team like the Pirates or Rays, heck he could start for the Rays.
As for Lubes, he is eligible but I don't think he is capable of making a big league roster right now. He only projects as a .260 hitter with 20 homerun abilities as a left fielder so his upside is low enough I don't see some team keeping him as a 5th outfielder all year just to get him.
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Post by skillset on Nov 21, 2007 12:22:04 GMT -6
Aviles could also get taken as a German type of utility guy. Jarod Plummer also might get a look as well as Blake Johnson. I don't think either of those guys can pitch at the big league level now though. Blake is a good prospect but a couple of years away.
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Post by FanOfJoseAgain! on Nov 21, 2007 18:39:02 GMT -6
I think the most likely taken is probably Plummer, actually. He doesn't have huge upside but he is polished and could be a nice middle reliever, like Joel Peralta, sort of.
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Post by skillset on Nov 27, 2007 16:17:19 GMT -6
www.nj.com/sports/ledger/index.ssf?/base/sports-2/1196142348126760.xml&coll=1The Yankees have "definitely reached out" to free agent right-hander David Riske, said his agent Nez Balelo. Riske, 31, was 1-4 with a 2.45 ERA in 69 2/3 innings with the Kansas City Royals in 2007. Looks like Riske's chances of staying with the Royals are slim. I seriously doubt that Dayton would go past a 3 year $10M contract. I know the Yankees will go past that if they decide they want Riske.
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Post by KC Royals Nation on Nov 29, 2007 0:29:37 GMT -6
The Royals & Yabuta are now a done deal. 2 years for a player option for third season. The 2 years are believed to be between $5-6MM total.
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Post by KC Royals Nation on Dec 7, 2007 15:45:33 GMT -6
OK, so let's recap a bit:
- 12/8: Designated C Paul Phillips for assignment.
- 12/7: Signed OF Jose Guillen to a three-year contract; Selected LHP Ray Liotta from the White Sox in the Rule 5 Draft.
- 12/4: Released RHP Colby Lewis.
- 11/30: Signed RHP Yasuhiko Yabuta to a two-year contract with an option for 2010; released 1B Craig Brazell; sent LHP Paul Mildren outright to Triple-A Omaha.
- 11/20: Purchased the contracts of C Matt Tupman and LHP Tyler Lumsden from Triple-A Omaha; Purchased the contracts of INF Mario Lisson and RHP Julio Pimentel from Single-A Wilmington; Designated INFs Wes Bankston and Craig Brazell and LHP Paul Mildren for assignment; Outrighted RHP Roman Colon to Triple-A Omaha and signed him to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training.
- 11/16: Sent RHP Joe Nelson outright to Triple-A Omaha. He refused the assignment and is a free agent.
- 11/13: Sent LHP Danny Christensen to the Tigers as the player to be named in the July 13 Roman Colon trade; Reinstated RHP Roman Colon, RHP Luke Hudson, RHP Joe Nelson, INF Angel Sanchez and INF Ryan Shealy from the 60-day disabled list; Designated RHP Joe Nelson for assignment.
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Post by gilgameche on Dec 14, 2007 15:47:22 GMT -6
just saw on rotoworld that we acquired Alberto Callaspo from Arizona for Billy Buckner
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Post by KC Royals Nation on Dec 19, 2007 21:00:17 GMT -6
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Post by KC Royals Nation on Jan 17, 2008 15:53:40 GMT -6
Here is a complete list of non-roster invitees and Minor League signings for the Royals this offseason, thus far:
Thanks to firesticks for posting this over on Royals Corner.
Pitchers (8)
- Right-handed pitcher Roman Colon
- Left-handed pitcher John Foster
- Right-handed pitcher Roberto Giron
- Right-handed pitcher Ben Hendrickson
- Right-handed pitcher Hideo Nomo
- Right-handed pitcher Matt Peterson
- Right-handed pitcher Chin-hui Tsao
- Right-handed pitcher Matt Wright
Catchers (4)
- Adam Donachie
- Damaso Espino
- Ken Huckaby
- Kiel Thibault
Infielders (4)
- Mike Aviles
- Angel Berroa
- Jason Smith
- Mike Stodolka
Outfielders (2)
- Chris Lubanski
- Damon Hollins
Also signed 4 minor league FA - Damon Hollins, Ken Huckaby, Tim Hamulack, Dave Matranga.
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Post by KC Royals Nation on Feb 1, 2008 18:26:47 GMT -6
Alright, Brett Tomko, and it looks like we're done. I'll unsticky this. Spring Training is two weeks away!
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