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03-11-2018, 10:24 PM | #2236 |
Fish are scared of me
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I see Terrance Gore has a higher BA than Alex Gordon in preseason
Yet we let Hosmer and cain walk. |
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03-12-2018, 06:16 AM | #2237 |
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03-12-2018, 07:30 AM | #2238 | |
M-I-Z-Z-O-U
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Smart decisions all the way around, IMO. And with those comp picks, they’ll start to rebuild/reload their farm system (likely with some advanced college bats that will be ready for the majors right around the time Chicago has to make a decision on some of their young guys as they hit FA). |
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03-12-2018, 07:54 AM | #2239 |
Starter
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Just release Gordon and move on.
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03-12-2018, 08:07 AM | #2240 |
M-I-Z-Z-O-U
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There’s nothing gained from that. Even if he’s a 4th OF for the team, they’re paying him the full contract. Releasing does nothing to help the Royals and has nothing but downside - especially since Bonifacio is now suspended for 1/2 the season. |
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03-12-2018, 08:51 AM | #2241 |
MVP
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03-12-2018, 10:50 AM | #2242 |
Stay positive, don't give up
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@BNightengale: The #Royals are still searching for a starting pitcher and a reliever, but with their payroll at $122 million, they say their options are limited, and chances for free agent closer Greg Holland are extremely remote.
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03-12-2018, 07:18 PM | #2243 |
Just here for the Royals
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Spring training stats mean nothing. Paulo Orlando is damned near batting 500 this ST. Stop using that as an accurate sample size. Moreover, Alex Gordon is still an elite glove in left field with arguably one of the top 3 strongest arms at his position. Even him batting 220 with 12 home runs next season will equal out to a +1 WAR.
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03-12-2018, 07:50 PM | #2244 |
Rabbi Goldmann
Join Date: Nov 2012
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Yordano's death just lingers for years, cost us prob 2-3 wins each season and since he was (1) young and (2) signed for 5 years to a cheap deal, it had an effect long after his passing
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03-12-2018, 10:54 PM | #2245 |
Damnit Peg
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03-13-2018, 07:12 AM | #2246 | |
Mahomes Fanboi
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03-13-2018, 07:40 AM | #2247 | |
Stroking to the SB Champs!
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03-13-2018, 08:20 AM | #2248 |
War Eagle !!!
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The way I see it, Gordon has 80 days to prove he's got his mojo back. After 80 days, if he is still batting around 200, he becomes the 4th OFer. Bonifacia in right, Jay in center, and Soler in left. Orlando goes back to Omaha since he still has options.
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03-14-2018, 06:36 AM | #2249 |
War Eagle !!!
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Alex Gordon hasn't had a hit since Mar 6th. He's played in five games since then. He's 0 - 15 in those five games. His batting average for spring training is .133. I know it's only spring training but jeez.
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03-14-2018, 07:34 AM | #2250 |
Stroking to the SB Champs!
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