Crown Gems: Links and Ketchup

It has been almost two weeks since my Crown Gems post and I have accumulated a lot of links that I have been meaning to pass along during that time.  The purpose of this edition of Crown Gems is to clear the slate, so here are the links and nothing but the links.  I threw ketchup in the title both as a play on “catch up” and because I had some delicious chicken sausage and mixed vegetables for dinner tonight.  Hey, in my world it works on multiple levels.

To start off the links with a bang, check out this brilliant work of art crafted over at Royals Review

Royals Authority:  The Commitments

Royals Authority: How the Royals Stack Up The Catchers

Royal Reflections:  The Five Major Disappointments of the 2009 Kansas City Royals’ Season

Royal Reflections:  The Five Big Surprises of the 2009 Kansas City Royals’ Season

Beyond the Box Score:  Zack Greinke Ejection – Was the Strike Zone Different for Kansas City Compared to Boston?

Baseball America:  Miguel Sano Agrees To Terms With Twins

MLB Trade Rumors:  White Sox Exercise Option on Matt Thornton

MLB Trade Rumors:  Kelly Johnson A Trade Candidate

MLB Trade Rumors: Porcello No Longer With Boras

MLB Trade Rumors: Non-Tender Candidates

Seattle Times:  M’s use stats to reveal gems, such as Franklin Gutierrez

Beyond the Box Score:  Chart of the Day Playoff Odds based on BtB Power Rankings

FanGraphs:  How Are the Stars Being Acquired? Starting Pitching

FanGraphs:  How Are the Stars Being Acquired? Catchers

FanGraphs:  How Are the Stars Being Acquired? Relief Pitching

FanGraphs:  How Are the Stars Being Acquired? Infield

FanGraphs:  How Are the Stars Being Acquired? Outfield & Summary

We’re Bucked:  Things I Don’t Understand in Sports and Fascination with Swingers