Comments on: Overvaluing My Core?

By: Late Night Royals Links

Late Night Royals Links — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:33:14 +0000

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By: Wally Fish

Wally Fish — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:00:21 +0000

I don’t think we are that far apart on Teahen. My only other thought on that matter is that a DeRosa type return would be of little use to the Royals where they are at now. Now if Chris Perez were turned into a young position player like a SS or C with upside then I’d be more inclined to listen, but I’d still lean toward hanging on to MT.

Sounds like we are standing on common ground with respect to Hochevar.

With regard to the Soria matter, I see your point about the injury concern. However, any concerns the Royals may have about Soria’s shoulder are going to be matched by any team looking to acquire him. That, in turn, is going to reduce his potential trade return. Soria is a stud in the majors and he just turned 25, actually 2 months younger than Kila Ka’aihue. Relievers are relievers, we definitely agree there, but from my perspective elite closers are in a completely different class.

We are in complete agreement about what Dayton Moore will likely end up doing. My feelings on that are precisely why I wrote both articles based on what I would do as the GM. That said, if he simply manages to unload Jose Guillen’s contract for a bag of baseballs before the deadline, I will be pretty happy.

By: michaeljong

michaeljong — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:15:47 +0000

In the sense that you likely wouldn’t receive enough talent, I’d say that’s fair. I agree that Teahen would probably net a DeRosa like return, but I think that would be good for Teahen. You say he plays many positions, but it’s fair to say he only plays the corner outfield decently and is below average at third base. We won’t even get into his second base play, which from all accounts I heard was bad in Spring Training.

Hochevar has little value outside of the team, but as 3rd-4th starter, he isn’t bad. In addition, he might have the off-chance to develop into a 2nd, and if he doesn’t pan out, it seems like the bullpen isn’t a bad option. There’s a lot to go around with Hochevar, but I’d say he’s “untouchable” in that offering him in a trade wouldn’t be worth it to the team.

Soria I tend to disagree with. I’m of the opinion that relievers are relievers and there are many of them out there. He’s already shown some injury concern, and counting on him to stick around and stay healthy and productive may be a risk. He’s young and in club control, so that makes him easier to keep and to get good return in a deal. Two A-guys would be a lot (my opinion of an A guy is someone like SF’s Madison Baumgarner, a top-flight prospect), but two guys along the lines Kihuahue (excuse my spelling, not a Royals fan, just an observer) might be enough in my opinion.

Alas, I think Dayton Moore won’t be doing any of these things, so it may be a moot point.