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Rage Against the McKee · « **Reply #31575 on:** December 18, 2014, 11:52:04 AM »

I would like to see us sign another arm to have just in case Duffy doesn't look good this spring. I'd hate to rest all of our hopes on him returning to form.

Dub · « **Reply #31576 on:** December 18, 2014, 12:07:07 PM »

Quote from: Rage Against the McKee on December 18, 2014, 11:52:04 AM

I would like to see us sign another arm to have just in case Duffy doesn't look good this spring. I'd hate to rest all of our hopes on him returning to form.

Agreed, can't have enough pitchers. Have some friends that are Pirates fans and they are pissed they did not resign Volquez.

8manpick · « **Reply #31577 on:** December 18, 2014, 01:03:09 PM »

Quote from: Rage Against the McKee on December 18, 2014, 09:30:49 AM

Nobody gives J-Guts any credit. He had a better year than Vargas. They are very similar pitchers, though.

Based on what? Not stats...

8manpick · « **Reply #31578 on:** December 18, 2014, 01:11:23 PM »

I think the ideal rotation is:
Ventura
Vargas
Volquez (Killer V's?!)
Duffy
Guthrie

More likely:
Ventura
Volquez
Vargas
Guthrie
Duffy

Volquez's peripherals lagged his performance last year, due largely to a significantly lower than usual BABIP and line drive rate than is typical for him, even in 2008 which was his best year by far. I doubt that is sustainable, but I sure hope so.

Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #31579 on:** December 18, 2014, 01:16:00 PM »

On what planet is Duffy our #5?

Not on planet Earth. This I can assure you.

EMAWmeister · « **Reply #31580 on:** December 18, 2014, 01:16:53 PM »

Quote from: Cartierfor3 on December 18, 2014, 01:16:00 PM

On what planet is Duffy our #5?

Not on planet Earth. This I can assure you.

I don't get the narrative that Duffy is unstable and flukey.

8manpick · « **Reply #31581 on:** December 18, 2014, 01:31:42 PM »

Quote from: Cartierfor3 on December 18, 2014, 01:16:00 PM

On what planet is Duffy our #5?

Not on planet Earth. This I can assure you.

The same planet where he pitched in relief all last April and Ned Yost is our coach and we have a young superstar and 3 "solid veterans" in the rotation with him. I bet we try to limit his innings again some and he doesn't start until April 20th against the Twins, the first time we need to start our #5.

8manpick · « **Reply #31582 on:** December 18, 2014, 01:32:51 PM »

Duffy is easily my favorite pitcher, by the way, and if he started #2 I'd be really excited, but it won't happen.

Dr Rick Daris · « **Reply #31583 on:** December 18, 2014, 01:33:30 PM »

i say we give hoch the fifth and then tell the starters to just go out and give us four good ones.

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #31584 on:** December 18, 2014, 01:57:58 PM »

Quote from: WackyCat08 on December 18, 2014, 09:07:58 AM

If I could put it together, it would be:

1. Ventura
2. Duffy
3. Volquez
4. Vargas
5. Guthrie

R-L-R-L-R

This!!!

EMAWmeister · « **Reply #31585 on:** December 18, 2014, 02:15:48 PM »

We signed Kris Medlen

Kat Kid · « **Reply #31586 on:** December 18, 2014, 02:16:07 PM »

Kris Medlen is a great signing.

scottwildcat · « **Reply #31587 on:** December 18, 2014, 02:17:17 PM »

J-Guts to the pen?

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #31588 on:** December 18, 2014, 02:17:32 PM »

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/medlekr01.shtml

Kat Kid · « **Reply #31589 on:** December 18, 2014, 02:20:42 PM »

Roys could've saved almost $15 million and signed Morse and Medlen instead of Volquez and Morales and had the better player in both cases!

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #31590 on:** December 18, 2014, 02:28:49 PM »

They're packaging for a trade, kk. It's not over yet!

Dr Rick Daris · « **Reply #31591 on:** December 18, 2014, 02:30:01 PM »

2 years/8.5m guaranteed w/ mutual option for a third year at 10m. will def take.

Cire · « **Reply #31592 on:** December 18, 2014, 02:30:12 PM »

Quote from: Kat Kid on December 18, 2014, 02:16:07 PM

Kris Medlen is a great signing.

8manpick · « **Reply #31593 on:** December 18, 2014, 02:30:24 PM »

Medlen is a question mark, based on TJ last year, but this is still a rough ridin' great move. If he is in 2013 form, our staff has pretty good depth w/o touching Finnegan/Zimmer/Hoch/Lamb, etc.

8manpick · « **Reply #31594 on:** December 18, 2014, 02:31:08 PM »

Makes me wonder if Duff/Guts/Vargas are eligible for trade pieces now

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #31595 on:** December 18, 2014, 03:10:53 PM »

Stupid soccer threads keep bumping this thread down. I'm feeling really good about this team now you guys!

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #31596 on:** December 18, 2014, 03:51:23 PM »

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Joel Goldberg?@goldbergkc·2m2 minutes ago
#Royals designate Johnny Giavotella for assignment to make room for Kris Medlen. Medlen expected to be ready June or July

chuckjames · « **Reply #31597 on:** December 18, 2014, 03:58:25 PM »

Quote from: WackyCat08 on December 18, 2014, 03:10:53 PM

Stupid soccer threads keep bumping this thread down. I'm feeling really good about this team now you guys!

Love this signing tho. Even if he sucks because of TJ, I love taking a chance.

PowercatPat · « **Reply #31598 on:** December 18, 2014, 04:00:01 PM »

Quote from: Cartierfor3 on December 18, 2014, 01:16:00 PM

On what planet is Duffy our #5?

Not on planet Earth. This I can assure you.

This. He was our best starting pitcher last season.

PIPE · « **Reply #31599 on:** December 18, 2014, 04:06:34 PM »

Have we signed anyone that can hit with power yet?