Comments on: The Case for Leaving Wil Myers in AAA … Sort Of … But not Really http://kingsofkauffman.com/2012/06/16/the-case-for-leaving-wil-myers-in-aaa-sort-of-but-not-really/ A Kansas City Royals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More Thu, 29 Nov 2012 02:29:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: jim fetterolf http://kingsofkauffman.com/2012/06/16/the-case-for-leaving-wil-myers-in-aaa-sort-of-but-not-really/#comment-2020697 jim fetterolf Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:31:56 +0000 http://kingsofkauffman.com/?p=13626#comment-2020697 Word I'm getting on Myers' K's is that he's having a little struggle with breaking stuff. Only fix for that is experience and Omaha is probably the best place for now. Maybe after the break if there's a trade. Word I’m getting on Myers’ K’s is that he’s having a little struggle with breaking stuff. Only fix for that is experience and Omaha is probably the best place for now. Maybe after the break if there’s a trade.

]]> By: davidwlowe http://kingsofkauffman.com/2012/06/16/the-case-for-leaving-wil-myers-in-aaa-sort-of-but-not-really/#comment-2020691 davidwlowe Sat, 16 Jun 2012 18:04:40 +0000 http://kingsofkauffman.com/?p=13626#comment-2020691  @michael.allen.engel  @davidwlowe Thanks Mike, I'll check out your column.  I can sense in Troy Olsen's frustration with the rest of the guys not talking about the Royals. It seems about 80% of the dialogue is full of interruption, two or three guys talking at the same time, and non-Royals related banter. I wish there was a podcast that only focused on the Royals (like Rany's, but he doesn't do it often enough).  @michael.allen.engel  @davidwlowe Thanks Mike, I’ll check out your column.  I can sense in Troy Olsen’s frustration with the rest of the guys not talking about the Royals. It seems about 80% of the dialogue is full of interruption, two or three guys talking at the same time, and non-Royals related banter. I wish there was a podcast that only focused on the Royals (like Rany’s, but he doesn’t do it often enough).

]]> By: michael.allen.engel http://kingsofkauffman.com/2012/06/16/the-case-for-leaving-wil-myers-in-aaa-sort-of-but-not-really/#comment-2020690 michael.allen.engel Sat, 16 Jun 2012 17:50:29 +0000 http://kingsofkauffman.com/?p=13626#comment-2020690 @davidwlowe I agree, David, those are good numbers to consider and it's a nice analysis of how they impact Myers. As for Super Two, there's never an exact date because teams don't know until 2 years+ down the line what everyone's service time will add up to. I wrote this last weekend that digs into all if those things and explains those rules/considerations. http://kingsofkauffman.com/2012/06/09/the-royals-super-two-wil-myers-and-jake-odorizzi/ Also thanks for the feedback on the podcast. It gets a bit zany, but I think you'll find Jeff and I to be the more serious and analytical pairing while Chris is the lighter side. Always trying to find the right balance. @davidwlowe I agree, David, those are good numbers to consider and it’s a nice analysis of how they impact Myers.

As for Super Two, there’s never an exact date because teams don’t know until 2 years+ down the line what everyone’s service time will add up to. I wrote this last weekend that digs into all if those things and explains those rules/considerations. http://kingsofkauffman.com/2012/06/09/the-royals-super-two-wil-myers-and-jake-odorizzi/

Also thanks for the feedback on the podcast. It gets a bit zany, but I think you’ll find Jeff and I to be the more serious and analytical pairing while Chris is the lighter side. Always trying to find the right balance.

]]> By: davidwlowe http://kingsofkauffman.com/2012/06/16/the-case-for-leaving-wil-myers-in-aaa-sort-of-but-not-really/#comment-2020689 davidwlowe Sat, 16 Jun 2012 17:49:44 +0000 http://kingsofkauffman.com/?p=13626#comment-2020689 What is Super 2 status and when does it end for Myers this season?  I keep hearing people talk about his Super 2 status, but nobody provides a date! What is Super 2 status and when does it end for Myers this season?  I keep hearing people talk about his Super 2 status, but nobody provides a date!

]]> By: davidwlowe http://kingsofkauffman.com/2012/06/16/the-case-for-leaving-wil-myers-in-aaa-sort-of-but-not-really/#comment-2020688 davidwlowe Sat, 16 Jun 2012 17:05:35 +0000 http://kingsofkauffman.com/?p=13626#comment-2020688 What is Super 2 status and when does it end for Myers this season?  I keep hearing people talk about his Super 2 status, but nobody provides a date!   This was an AWESOME column. This is the type of analysis I'd like to hear on the Royalman Report, instead of sophomoric jokes (Fister/Pounder, etc.) and constant sarcasm. What is Super 2 status and when does it end for Myers this season?  I keep hearing people talk about his Super 2 status, but nobody provides a date!
 
This was an AWESOME column. This is the type of analysis I’d like to hear on the Royalman Report, instead of sophomoric jokes (Fister/Pounder, etc.) and constant sarcasm.

]]> By: LastRoyalsFan http://kingsofkauffman.com/2012/06/16/the-case-for-leaving-wil-myers-in-aaa-sort-of-but-not-really/#comment-2020687 LastRoyalsFan Sat, 16 Jun 2012 12:22:31 +0000 http://kingsofkauffman.com/?p=13626#comment-2020687 I think the decision is more strategic and less about his numbers.  At some point in a couple of years salary will be a consideration for this team.  If they can avoid an extra year of multi-million dollar salary that would come from Super 2 status then I'm good with keeping him in Omaha until after the break.   The other consideration is opportunity.  The Royals won't be inclined to sit Francoeur, and I believe Cain is set to begin his rehab assignment (if he hasn't already) which places him on a firm timetable to return.  It would be criminal to bring Wil up to ride the pine.  He needs to play every day, and he needs a position from which to do it.   I suspect if he keeps up the performance we are seeing in AAA we will see the team try to move Francoeur before the deadline for an arm.  Not sure what they can get in return but this seems to be the most likely scenario.   I think the decision is more strategic and less about his numbers.  At some point in a couple of years salary will be a consideration for this team.  If they can avoid an extra year of multi-million dollar salary that would come from Super 2 status then I’m good with keeping him in Omaha until after the break.
 
The other consideration is opportunity.  The Royals won’t be inclined to sit Francoeur, and I believe Cain is set to begin his rehab assignment (if he hasn’t already) which places him on a firm timetable to return.  It would be criminal to bring Wil up to ride the pine.  He needs to play every day, and he needs a position from which to do it.
 
I suspect if he keeps up the performance we are seeing in AAA we will see the team try to move Francoeur before the deadline for an arm.  Not sure what they can get in return but this seems to be the most likely scenario.
 

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