A.J. Ellis

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FtFP: Mike Moustakas, Juan Cruz, and more

There are a number of things to share with you in this edition of From the Fish Pond including news on Moose, Juan Cruz, some Royals transactions (I’m a bit behind), some former Royals updates, and…Read More

Catching Movements: Olivo, Schneider, Shoppach, Mauer, Diaz and More

The Royals declined to offer C-Miguel Olivo arbitration today.  This hardly comes as a shock to anyone, but there has been plenty of news surrounding other catchers the last several days.  Since the…Read More

Crown Gems: Alberto Callaspo for A.J. Ellis?

There are times in life when you come across something and you experience opposite emotions at the same time.  Today I had one of those moments when I read an article posted by Bob Dutton of the Kansas…Read More

Triple-A Catching Options from Other Organizations

A few days ago I examined the Royals’ catchers and concluded that John Buck provides a better 2010 option than Miguel Olivo.  Since Buck is arbitration eligible, the Royals would need to sign him…Read More