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Originally Posted by Wilson8
The place I wanted the Royals to spend a little money this year is with their relief pitchers. Just a couple of pitchers to add some strength to that group. I like Scott Barlow, Josh Staumont, and Jake Brentz. I am also hopeful for Dylan Coleman, Ronald Bolanos, and Joel Payamps and want to see what they can do this year.
They were on the decline as pitchers, but we lost a lot of senior leadership with Greg Holland, Wade Davis, Danny Duffy, and even Kyle Zimmer was a veteran compared to some of these young guys.
I don't know if it would be good or bad, but I did think that KC would bring back Duffy when he has recovered.
KC signed back Richard Lovelady to a minor league contract, so we will maybe see him in the bull pen at some time.
I thought maybe Trevor Rosenthal, if he has recovered, might be another target.
I read that we signed Brad Peacock to a minor league deal, but I am afraid that ship has sailed.
Kenley Jansen is 34 and has a 2.3 WAR but he is probably too expensive for KC.
Any thoughts? Does KC need relief help or will the starters that don't get to start, be our relief pitchers?
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Dick Lovelady had tommy john last fall. I think Rosethal is hurt or recovering too. We have quite a few arms penciled in with Staumont, Berentz, Coleman, tapia etc... I think they might dumpster dive in the next couple of weeks for a veteran arm - but not of Jensen's ilk.