I didn't understand acquiring both Hampson and Frazier at the time and I don't understand it now.
I think you make a really good point: now that you have both of them AND Loftin AND actual outfielders who could be on the roster as backup outfielders (as opposed to counting on utility infielders to play that role too), clearing up that traffic jam is more complicated than it seems like it should be. Not only is it bad form and bad for future acquisitions to trade one of the vets before they even have a chance to establish themselves in the regular season, Loftin isn't the kind of guy you can trade for any appreciable value, even though it looks like he could be a valuable piece.
At the end of the day, it's John Sherman's money so I don't really care about wasting it but I also know the funds are not unlimited so maybe spend them a little more wisely, JJ?
I know it’s jumping ahead but if Wacha has the type of season where he’s likely to opt out, you flip him at the deadline right? Even if he internally says he wants to be a Royal again next season and even if the team is miraculously in the Central race. With the way free agent contract deals are getting done now, the Royals could thrive on the higher end, 1 year-with-opt-out market if Sherman is willing to essentially pay to rebuild the farm system.
I used to work at Brandsmart in the mid-90's, & it wasn't uncommon for players to bring their cars in to have stereos installed. I was lucky enough to meet Bo one day there, & it was one of the rare times in my almost 58 years where I thought "I'm not sure I'm even the same species as this person".
I didn't understand acquiring both Hampson and Frazier at the time and I don't understand it now.
I think you make a really good point: now that you have both of them AND Loftin AND actual outfielders who could be on the roster as backup outfielders (as opposed to counting on utility infielders to play that role too), clearing up that traffic jam is more complicated than it seems like it should be. Not only is it bad form and bad for future acquisitions to trade one of the vets before they even have a chance to establish themselves in the regular season, Loftin isn't the kind of guy you can trade for any appreciable value, even though it looks like he could be a valuable piece.
At the end of the day, it's John Sherman's money so I don't really care about wasting it but I also know the funds are not unlimited so maybe spend them a little more wisely, JJ?
I'm not ready for GMDM to be in the Royals Hall of Fame. But if Schuerholz is in, then I guess he'll be next.
I know it’s jumping ahead but if Wacha has the type of season where he’s likely to opt out, you flip him at the deadline right? Even if he internally says he wants to be a Royal again next season and even if the team is miraculously in the Central race. With the way free agent contract deals are getting done now, the Royals could thrive on the higher end, 1 year-with-opt-out market if Sherman is willing to essentially pay to rebuild the farm system.
"I don’t believe they’ve ever had another player with his own Nike campaign."
"What am I, chopped liver?" - Mark Quinn's K-Swiss commercial
I used to work at Brandsmart in the mid-90's, & it wasn't uncommon for players to bring their cars in to have stereos installed. I was lucky enough to meet Bo one day there, & it was one of the rare times in my almost 58 years where I thought "I'm not sure I'm even the same species as this person".
I think if Lynch, etc. Actually learned the art of pitching... the velo issue would go away.