Dick Kaegel of MLB.com reports that the Royals have designated for assignment Brett Tomko; the Royals have 10 days to place him on waivers, trade, release, or he could accept a minor league assignment.
Tomko sprinkled some pretty good starts in with his mostly terrible ones, however he has been just awful since moving to the bullpen. In relief Tomko went 0-1 with a blown save in 4.2 innings, he allowed 12 hits, 9 runs, and 3 home runs.
Taking Tomko's spot on the roster is Carlos Rosa. Rosa, the Royals 6th rated prospect, has split time between AA and AAA this season and has been good to great at both levels with a combined 62/11 ratio in K/BB in 70 innings.
I'm not at all surprised at Tomko's release, just surprised it took so long...he was this years Angel Berroa. It is some what a surprise to see Rosa get the call as he has only seen 25 innings at AAA Omaha, but then again looking at the Royals 40-man roster he is about the only one that makes any sense at all.
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Roster Moves: Butler down, Aviles up
We all expected some more roster moves but here is what we know so far. Billy Butler is being optioned to Omaha and Mike Aviles is being called up. Somewhat surprising, Butler hasn't been terrible but he has been struggling of late. Regarding Aviles about damn time, he has been tearing it up all year in Omaha, he will be starting tonight at shortstop.
More to come when on official release comes out.
Update: Here is the official release from Dick Kaegel. You have to figure there will be another move or two before to long, there are now 5 middle infielders on the 25-man roster...not good.
Update: There are now rumblings that Davies will be called up Saturday and Tomko will be moved to the pen. It appears Peralta will be the odd man out, or maybe Yabuta will see some time in Omaha.
More to come when on official release comes out.
Update: Here is the official release from Dick Kaegel. You have to figure there will be another move or two before to long, there are now 5 middle infielders on the 25-man roster...not good.
Update: There are now rumblings that Davies will be called up Saturday and Tomko will be moved to the pen. It appears Peralta will be the odd man out, or maybe Yabuta will see some time in Omaha.
Nunez to DL
This news came out late last night but I was busy trying to ignore all things Royals after the game.
Mark Dent of MLB.com reports that Nunez was added to the 15-day disabled list because of a right lat strain. This is a huge blow to the Royals bullpen as Nunez has been lights-out in the set-up role this year posting a 3-1 record and a 1.71 ERA.
To take Nunez' spot on the 25-man roster is Neal Musser. Musser has had an up and down season so far in Omaha, he is sporting an 0-4 record and a 3.07 ERA. The move, while not completely out of line, is a little strange because Musser now makes lefty number three in the bullpen. He is already on the 40-man roster so no move is needed to add him.
Hopefully this is the first of many moves the Royals will make in the next few days. Pena needs to take a little vacation in Omaha, but that would require him slipping through waivers but I think he would make it. Also Tomko needs to move to the pen and Davies should be called up to take his place.
Mark Dent of MLB.com reports that Nunez was added to the 15-day disabled list because of a right lat strain. This is a huge blow to the Royals bullpen as Nunez has been lights-out in the set-up role this year posting a 3-1 record and a 1.71 ERA.
To take Nunez' spot on the 25-man roster is Neal Musser. Musser has had an up and down season so far in Omaha, he is sporting an 0-4 record and a 3.07 ERA. The move, while not completely out of line, is a little strange because Musser now makes lefty number three in the bullpen. He is already on the 40-man roster so no move is needed to add him.
Hopefully this is the first of many moves the Royals will make in the next few days. Pena needs to take a little vacation in Omaha, but that would require him slipping through waivers but I think he would make it. Also Tomko needs to move to the pen and Davies should be called up to take his place.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Royals recap
It's been awhile since I've been able to post anything here, I've been busy with finals and working on relaunching my other site BaseballPivot.com...which should launch within the week.
So the Royals have had an interesting couple of weeks since my last post, lets recap.
The Royals hit bottom on May 10th by falling 6 games under .500 by losing their 3rd straight game to Baltimore.
The Royals finally beat Baltimore 4-0 on the 11th behind 8 shutout innings from Bannister and a perfect 9th by Soria.
Starting with that last game against Baltimore KC goes on to sweep the Tigers and then take 2 of 3 against the Florida Marlins. The Royals won 6 of 7 and crawled within 1 game of .500.
John Buck becomes a proud papa of two. Buck and his wife Brooke are now proud parents giving birth to twin boys, Cooper and Brody. Buck missed the Florida series and rejoined the Royals in Boston.
Joakim Soria and the Royals agree to a contract extension that could go through 2014 and could be worth as much as $32,350,000. I think this is a great move by the Royals, it locks a guy in for the foreseeable future and the option years means the Royals won't get burned. I only hope the Royals get it together and get Greinke under contract...more on that later.
Jose Guillen wins AL player of the week...what? That's right, our very own Jose Guillen has finally gotten it together by hitting .458 with 5 doubles, 2 homers and 13 RBI over the past week, and all of this while being hurt...amazing.
Mark Teahen hits his second home run of the year. Is this really news? Well yes, Teahen hasn't hit a home run since April 3rd against the Tigers-some 141 AB's. This is a corner outfielder folks.
Jon Lester throws a no-hitter against the Royals as they fall to the Red Sox 7-0. It is the first no-hitter against the Royals since Nolan Ryan did it back in 1973. I watched the first 3 innings of the game and it didn't look like Lester was throwing all that well, but then again as bad as the Royals bats have been this year anything can happen.
So there you have it, some good and some bad, but interesting none the less.
So the Royals have had an interesting couple of weeks since my last post, lets recap.
The Royals hit bottom on May 10th by falling 6 games under .500 by losing their 3rd straight game to Baltimore.
The Royals finally beat Baltimore 4-0 on the 11th behind 8 shutout innings from Bannister and a perfect 9th by Soria.
Starting with that last game against Baltimore KC goes on to sweep the Tigers and then take 2 of 3 against the Florida Marlins. The Royals won 6 of 7 and crawled within 1 game of .500.
John Buck becomes a proud papa of two. Buck and his wife Brooke are now proud parents giving birth to twin boys, Cooper and Brody. Buck missed the Florida series and rejoined the Royals in Boston.
Joakim Soria and the Royals agree to a contract extension that could go through 2014 and could be worth as much as $32,350,000. I think this is a great move by the Royals, it locks a guy in for the foreseeable future and the option years means the Royals won't get burned. I only hope the Royals get it together and get Greinke under contract...more on that later.
Jose Guillen wins AL player of the week...what? That's right, our very own Jose Guillen has finally gotten it together by hitting .458 with 5 doubles, 2 homers and 13 RBI over the past week, and all of this while being hurt...amazing.
Mark Teahen hits his second home run of the year. Is this really news? Well yes, Teahen hasn't hit a home run since April 3rd against the Tigers-some 141 AB's. This is a corner outfielder folks.
Jon Lester throws a no-hitter against the Royals as they fall to the Red Sox 7-0. It is the first no-hitter against the Royals since Nolan Ryan did it back in 1973. I watched the first 3 innings of the game and it didn't look like Lester was throwing all that well, but then again as bad as the Royals bats have been this year anything can happen.
So there you have it, some good and some bad, but interesting none the less.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Jorge De La Rosa traded to Rockies
Jorge De La Rosa was traded today to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for a PTBNL, the Royals also sent cash. De La Rosa has a career record of 15-23 with a 5.85 ERA.
This is an odd move for several reasons. First it's been well known that the Rockies have wanted De La Rosa as the PTBNL in the Ramirez trade, and for some reason the Royals refused. Second the Royals still don't have a left-hander in the rotation and Bale has been anything but good, so I assumed at some point the Royals would take another look at De La Rosa as he has been real good in Omaha.
Moore could have his eye on a Rockies player that he likes or maybe he just decided De La Rosa needed a change of scenery. In any case this move has set up the odd scenario of the Rockies and the Royals each owing the other a player.
This is an odd move for several reasons. First it's been well known that the Rockies have wanted De La Rosa as the PTBNL in the Ramirez trade, and for some reason the Royals refused. Second the Royals still don't have a left-hander in the rotation and Bale has been anything but good, so I assumed at some point the Royals would take another look at De La Rosa as he has been real good in Omaha.
Moore could have his eye on a Rockies player that he likes or maybe he just decided De La Rosa needed a change of scenery. In any case this move has set up the odd scenario of the Rockies and the Royals each owing the other a player.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Royals Notes: Hochevar called up
Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star reports that Hochever was called up from AAA Omaha to make the start in place of injured left-hander John Bale. Hochevar who nearly won a spot with the club out of spring training was having a good spring so far posting a 1-1 record and a 2.60 ERA.
The club has yet to make room on the 25 man roster but there is really only a couple of options; one would be to designate Hideo Nomo for assignment or option Joel Peralta back to Omaha.
The move signals a win now attitude for the Royals as Hochevar needed only 3 more weeks in the minors to extend his option years by one. It's still possible the Royals will only allow him to start a couple of games and then send him back to Omaha. As for who has to go? It's painfully obvious that Nomo just doesn't have what it takes anymore and the Royals need to cut their loses.
Update: Nomo was indeed designated for assignment and now has 10 days to either be traded or put on waivers, the Royals will not offer him an assignment in Omaha. Nomo finished his come back with the Royals posting an ugly 18.69 ERA in 4.1 innings.
The club has yet to make room on the 25 man roster but there is really only a couple of options; one would be to designate Hideo Nomo for assignment or option Joel Peralta back to Omaha.
The move signals a win now attitude for the Royals as Hochevar needed only 3 more weeks in the minors to extend his option years by one. It's still possible the Royals will only allow him to start a couple of games and then send him back to Omaha. As for who has to go? It's painfully obvious that Nomo just doesn't have what it takes anymore and the Royals need to cut their loses.
Update: Nomo was indeed designated for assignment and now has 10 days to either be traded or put on waivers, the Royals will not offer him an assignment in Omaha. Nomo finished his come back with the Royals posting an ugly 18.69 ERA in 4.1 innings.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Royals Notes: Bale put on 15 day DL
Dick Kaegel of MLB.com reports that John Bale will be put on the 15 day disabled list with a "dead arm". The Royals are calling up Joel Peralta to take his spot on the roster.
Replacing a starter with a reliever? Something has to give, as the Royals now currently don't have a starter for Sundays game against Oakland. Odds are Peralta or perhaps even Nomo are sent back to Omaha and we see Hochaver or De La Rosa for Sunday.
Replacing a starter with a reliever? Something has to give, as the Royals now currently don't have a starter for Sundays game against Oakland. Odds are Peralta or perhaps even Nomo are sent back to Omaha and we see Hochaver or De La Rosa for Sunday.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Royals Notes: Olivo, Nomo
Nothing ground breaking here, Olivo returned to the 25 man roster after his 4-day suspension to start the season. With his return Matt Tupman was optioned to Omaha and Hideo Nomo's contract was purchased from Idaho Falls; Nomo will work mostly in long relief for the Royals.
Everyone pretty much expected Nomo to be called up once Olivo's suspension was over, and I don't have a big problem with it, it's a good story if it works. I just fail to see how Nomo can really make this bullpen better. He gave up a ton of hits in spring training, but to be fair he also had more K's than innings pitched. That said I guess I'll just wait and see what happens, I'm just not convinced.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Royals set roster
The Royals 24-man (yes, 24-man) roster was finalized today, the roster will expand to 25 when Olivo returns from his four game suspension. No big surprises except maybe that Shealy was optioned to Omaha, he had a good spring hitting 4 home runs and 10 RBI. Shealy could even return when Olivo's suspension is up though another reliever is also a possibility.
Those going to Omaha are Ryan Shealy, Jason Smith, Mitch Maier, Angel Berroa, Joel Peralta, Hideo Nomo, Neal Musser, Brad Salmon and Brandon Duckworth. Luke Hudson will see extended spring training in Arizona.
The Royals are going with seven infielders, which is pretty unusual. I really wish the German trade would of happened.
Those going to Omaha are Ryan Shealy, Jason Smith, Mitch Maier, Angel Berroa, Joel Peralta, Hideo Nomo, Neal Musser, Brad Salmon and Brandon Duckworth. Luke Hudson will see extended spring training in Arizona.
The Royals are going with seven infielders, which is pretty unusual. I really wish the German trade would of happened.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Guillens suspension lifted
Dick Kaegel reports that the suspensions of Guillen and Jay Gibbons could get lifted Sunday. ""I'm excited about that possibility because the rumors have been pretty consistent about that for several days. We'll see how it goes," Royals manager Trey Hillmam said on Thursday. "
It seems likely that the suspensions will get lifted as they have no intention of suspending the 82 other names in the Mitchell Report. It just amazes me and frustrates the Royals that Major League Baseball plans to wait until Sunday, which is the season opener by the way, to inform the Royals one way or another.
Miguel Olivo has had his suspension changed to four days instead of the five days it was originally. While only one day, it is still good news because the Royals are going to have to run a 24-man roster out there until Olivo comes back.
Update on Guillen: MLB has put the suspension of Jose Guillen and Jay Gibbons on hold for 10 days while an agreement is being worked out.
It seems likely that the suspensions will get lifted as they have no intention of suspending the 82 other names in the Mitchell Report. It just amazes me and frustrates the Royals that Major League Baseball plans to wait until Sunday, which is the season opener by the way, to inform the Royals one way or another.
Miguel Olivo has had his suspension changed to four days instead of the five days it was originally. While only one day, it is still good news because the Royals are going to have to run a 24-man roster out there until Olivo comes back.
Update on Guillen: MLB has put the suspension of Jose Guillen and Jay Gibbons on hold for 10 days while an agreement is being worked out.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Justin Huber A Padre?
Nothing official but rumors are flying that Huber is on his way to San Diego. More to Come.
Ok so It is official: Dutton writes Justin Huber is traded to the San Diego Padres for a PTBNL. The move isn't a surprising one as Huber was out of options and was behind so many on the depth chart, not to mention the guy has it .346/.400/.615 this spring and still wasn't given much of a shot at winning a spot.
I'm a huge Justin Huber fan and I believe he will hit and hit well when given a real shot.
Ok so It is official: Dutton writes Justin Huber is traded to the San Diego Padres for a PTBNL. The move isn't a surprising one as Huber was out of options and was behind so many on the depth chart, not to mention the guy has it .346/.400/.615 this spring and still wasn't given much of a shot at winning a spot.
I'm a huge Justin Huber fan and I believe he will hit and hit well when given a real shot.
Royals Notes
Royals acquire 26 year old right-hander Ramon Ramirez from the Colorado Rockies today in exchange for a PTBNL. Ramirez who is out of options will be added to the Royals 40-man roster today, to make room Jorge De La Rosa was designated for assignment, if he passes through waivers he will be moved to Omaha.
This move is somewhat surprising because Ramirez battled an elbow injury last year which could be a bad sign. De La Rosa being designated isn't much of a shock to me, the guy just can't seem to figure it out and with Gobble and Mahey in the bullpen there just doesn't seem to be room for him.
Today on The Program with Soren Petro he confirmed that Kyle Davies has been optioned to Omaha. That leaves, as expected, John Bale and Brett Tomko as the fourth and fifth starters breaking camp.
Other players optioned today Chin-Hui Tsao to the minor league camp, Ramon Colon to AA Arkansas and Ken Huckaby was also sent to the minors - no word to where yet.
This move is somewhat surprising because Ramirez battled an elbow injury last year which could be a bad sign. De La Rosa being designated isn't much of a shock to me, the guy just can't seem to figure it out and with Gobble and Mahey in the bullpen there just doesn't seem to be room for him.
Today on The Program with Soren Petro he confirmed that Kyle Davies has been optioned to Omaha. That leaves, as expected, John Bale and Brett Tomko as the fourth and fifth starters breaking camp.
Other players optioned today Chin-Hui Tsao to the minor league camp, Ramon Colon to AA Arkansas and Ken Huckaby was also sent to the minors - no word to where yet.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Royals Notes
I was a little slow and missed this one yesterday. Dick Kaegel On Monday reported the Royals optioned infielder Mike Aviles to Omaha, the move leaves the number in camp to 42 with a mere five games remaining. Aviles had a good camp hitting .419 in 31 at bats, but there is no room for another utility infielder so the move was expected.
Bob Dutton of the Star has an interesting piece on Royals non-roster invitee Chin-Hui Tsao, I recommend a quick read of it. The guy has all the talent in the world but needs to stay healthy to realize it.
Finally my favorite article of the day comes from Jeffery Flanagan, he writes in his Top of the Mornin' column for the Star that John Bucks problems at the plate late last year were a result of "someone no longer with the Royals" tinkering with his swing. I've said it before, and I'll say it again, having Buddy Bell step down was the best thing the Royals did this offseason.
Bob Dutton of the Star has an interesting piece on Royals non-roster invitee Chin-Hui Tsao, I recommend a quick read of it. The guy has all the talent in the world but needs to stay healthy to realize it.
Finally my favorite article of the day comes from Jeffery Flanagan, he writes in his Top of the Mornin' column for the Star that John Bucks problems at the plate late last year were a result of "someone no longer with the Royals" tinkering with his swing. I've said it before, and I'll say it again, having Buddy Bell step down was the best thing the Royals did this offseason.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Hochevar optioned to Omaha
Dutton comes through again. Luke Hochevar was optioned to Omaha today. Trey Hillman said "where he’s at right now and where we’re at right now, that’s the best thing for him and the best thing for us."
That's code for he has options so he will start the season at AAA. Hochevar had a good spring going giving up 2 runs in 8 innings of work. I don't think it will be long before we see Hochevar with the big league club.
That's code for he has options so he will start the season at AAA. Hochevar had a good spring going giving up 2 runs in 8 innings of work. I don't think it will be long before we see Hochevar with the big league club.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
German to the Dodgers talk heating up
For a couple of days now there has been talks of the Dodgers scouting Esteban German and now it seems those talks are really taking off. The Dodgers in need of infield help because of injuries to Nomar Garciappara and Jeff Kent have been looking hard for a cheap but solid option. Ken Rosenthal says that both Joe Crede and Brandon Inge appear to expensive and that other options include Nationals infielder Ronnie Belliard and our very own German.
Bob Dutton has it that the Royals and Dodgers are discussing a deal that would send German to the Dodgers and net the Royals 23 year old righty Jonathan Meloan and 25 year old righty Miguel Pinango.
If that is really the package on the table the Royals need to jump all over it. Meloan is ranked as the Dodgers 8th best prospect and his minor league numbers are pretty impressive; for his career his K/9 is 13.51.
Another rumor courtesy of Dutton is that the Royals would send Berroa to the Nationals along with roughly $2.4 million (half of his $4.75 million contract) in exchange for 22 year old righty Zech Zinicola.
Bob Dutton has it that the Royals and Dodgers are discussing a deal that would send German to the Dodgers and net the Royals 23 year old righty Jonathan Meloan and 25 year old righty Miguel Pinango.
If that is really the package on the table the Royals need to jump all over it. Meloan is ranked as the Dodgers 8th best prospect and his minor league numbers are pretty impressive; for his career his K/9 is 13.51.
Another rumor courtesy of Dutton is that the Royals would send Berroa to the Nationals along with roughly $2.4 million (half of his $4.75 million contract) in exchange for 22 year old righty Zech Zinicola.
Royals Notes
Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star reported that Bale and Tomko are likely going to be tabbed as the fourth and fifth starters. No big surprise there, Bale has been good and Tomko has a guaranteed contract.
Dutton also said that the Dodgers are still scouting German as a candidate to fill their utility role.
The Nationals front office has been rumored to have some interest in Angel Berroa. Not sure what they are thinking over there but getting rid of Berroa and his $4.75 million contract would be good news for the Royals.
Luke Hudson experienced yet another set-back this weak in his recovery from shoulder surgery. I hope the guy all the best and hope he can come back, I was really surprised with his stuff in '06.
Dutton also said that the Dodgers are still scouting German as a candidate to fill their utility role.
The Nationals front office has been rumored to have some interest in Angel Berroa. Not sure what they are thinking over there but getting rid of Berroa and his $4.75 million contract would be good news for the Royals.
Luke Hudson experienced yet another set-back this weak in his recovery from shoulder surgery. I hope the guy all the best and hope he can come back, I was really surprised with his stuff in '06.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Royals aquire Brad Salmon
Yesterday the Royals traded the ever popular PTBNL to the Reds for righty Brad Salmon. The move is not expected to affect the 40-man roster.
Kind of a surprise the Reds would trade Salmon, he doesn't have much of a track record but was pretty darn good in limited action in '07 (0-1/4.12). It appears he is a stud against right handers holding them to a .213 BAA while striking out 18 in 16.2 innings but struggles against lefties. He could be insurance in case one of Nunez/Peralta/Davies can't hold onto their job.
Kind of a surprise the Reds would trade Salmon, he doesn't have much of a track record but was pretty darn good in limited action in '07 (0-1/4.12). It appears he is a stud against right handers holding them to a .213 BAA while striking out 18 in 16.2 innings but struggles against lefties. He could be insurance in case one of Nunez/Peralta/Davies can't hold onto their job.
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