Kings of Kauffman » Jamie Romak

A Few Minor Transactions

Michael Engel — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 05:33:56 +0000

In light of the recent rumors, trades and other commentary going on right now involving the Royals and their prospects, I didn’t want the other moves that go on to go unnoticed.

After all, if you weren’t paying attention this time last year, you’d have ignored the signing of Wilson Betemit to a minor league contract. A year later, he’s a candidate for arbitration and may start the 2011 season as the Royals third baseman. Is there another rags to (relative) riches story in store for someone this year?
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Moustakas Officially Promoted to Omaha

Michael Engel — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:35:17 +0000

It’s finally official, as Mike Moustakas has been promoted to Omaha in Triple A. Moose’s promotion has been a topic of speculation all season, as he’s been a hitting machine since joining Northwest Arkansas halfway through April after opening the season with an oblique strain.

Moustakas hit .347/.413/.687/1.100 with 21 homeruns and 76 RBI in his first 298 plate appearances in Double A. So far, he’s been promoted between seasons and not in the middle of the season, so it will be interesting to see how he adjusts to a higher level of competition.
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Moustakas Headed To Omaha?

Michael Engel — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 06:31:54 +0000

This is completely unconfirmed and hasn’t been announced by any official team sources, but it’s also one of the worst kept secrets in minor league baseball: Mike Moustakas is very possibly potentially being promoted to Triple A Omaha. Very soon.

Earlier today, Rany Jazayerli tweeted that “sources” were telling him that Moustakas was headed to Triple A. How likely would that scenario be? Let’s dig deeper.
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Who the heck is Jamie Romak?

Wally Fish — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:09:44 +0000

24-year old Jamie Romak is the latest player to sign a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals. Prior to reading the news of his signing I had absolutely no idea who he was. (more…)