Greinke not encouraged by Royals prospects

He'll get his chance to bolt soon enough. It's too bad because at one time the Royals were one of the best run franchises in all of baseball.

translation.....I'm freakin outta here in two years!

QUOTE(#4):

Originally posted 08:38 AM ET  08.06 by High Plains Drifter.

translation.....I'm freakin outta here in two years!

....if the Royals don't show mercy on me and trade me before then.

Trade him to Pittsburgh.

this kid needs to play in a small market. Remember his depression / anxiety issues from a few years back? If he was having that trouble in KC, of all place, imagine him in pinstripes...

QUOTE(#1):

Originally posted 07:46 AM ET  08.06 by Mongo Alex

He'll get his chance to bolt soon enough. It's too bad because at one time the Royals were one of the best run franchises in all of baseball.

that's the truth....ever since John Schuerholz left for ATL this team has been run horribly

Come to Detroit, mid size market and an owner who will spend to put a contender on the field.

QUOTE(#11):

Originally posted 09:54 AM ET  08.06 by Chong Cornelius

that's the truth....ever since John Schuerholz left for ATL this team has been run horribly

A lot of that has to do with the deaths of their owners Mr. and Mrs. Kauffman. They didn't have an owner for almost five years. Now their owner is a former Walmart owner and he runs the Royals like you would run Walmart - ALWAYS LOW PRICES, ALWAYS.

Good point about Schuerholz though. The team hasn't stood a chance without him.

Bob Dutton's article on Zack Greinke has bothered me today. Its not surprising that Greinke is frustrated about the third rebuilding phase during his tenure as a Royal. Zack's always been brutally honest and I think he's right when he says that it won't be until 2014 before the team is more competitive. Greinke's contract expires between now & then and I wouldn't be surprised if he took a big money offer to go somewhere else. So... It is becoming more obvious by the day that the Royals should trade Greinke to build their team for the long haul. I started looking at which teams might be able to afford to heavy prospect price tag in the event that Greinke was traded. I locked in on one team... the Rays. In my mind, the Rays are the perfect fit. They have perhaps the deepest amount of prospects in positions that are areas of need for the Royals, yet have a need in the areas where the Royals are the strongest.

Rays Needs:

A dominant Ace to pair with David Price
A right fielder
A more experienced second baseman
A closer for when Betancourt is hurt

The Royals have players that fit all of these needs, which gives them options if they decided to complete a blockbuster trade in the off season. Here are some of the players in the Rays position of strength that they could have to offer:

Jeff Niemann - #4 starter in the rotation right now (10 wins already)
Wade Davis - #5 starter in rotation
Reid Brignac - Shortstop and second baseman
Desmond Jennings - CF / Leadoff hitter - # 6 prospect in the league
Jeremy Hellickson - P - #18 prospect in the league
Matt Moore - LHP - #35 prospect

Trade:
If I'm Dayton Moore, I want young guys that can play next season so its not just another wasted year. This deal I am proposing would make sense to both franchises.

Rays would get:
Zac Greinke - #1 starter with David Price as #2
David Dejesus - RF or 4th Outfielder
Mike Aviles - Immediately becomes their starting second baseman.

Royals would get:
Jeff Niemann - #1 starter for the Royals in 2011 (28 years old in 11)
Jeremy Hellickson - #2 starter for the Royals in 2011 (24 years old in 11)
Desmond Jennings - Starting center fielder and leadoff hitter in 2011 (25 years old in 11)
Reid Brignac - Could play short stop, with Getz at second. This would allow the Royals to give two young guys playing time, while they wait for Christian Colon to develop. (25 years old in 11)

Those could be the extra pieces the Rays need to win the world series, while allowing the Royals to build a foundation for years to come. What do you think?

Also - TB is only a short drive from Greinke's hometown of Orlando. It would be a great fit for a guy that once conquered an anxiety disorder.

QUOTE(#13):

Originally posted 10:10 AM ET  08.06 by rjfish

Come to Detroit, mid size market and an owner who will spend to put a contender on the field.

You think the Royals would actually deal him within the division?

If the Rangers can't re-sign Cliff Lee I could see them trading for Greinke.

QUOTE(#9):

Originally posted 09:47 AM ET  08.06 by OSUBucksFAN1

this kid needs to play in a small market. Remember his depression / anxiety issues from a few years back? If he was having that trouble in KC, of all place, imagine him in pinstripes...

I have imagined him in pinstripes and the vision is of him rocking back and forth in his locker sucking his thumb.

QUOTE(#15):

Originally posted 10:19 AM ET  08.06 by KC guy

Bob Dutton's article on Zack Greinke has bothered me today. Its not surprising that Greinke is frustrated about the third rebuilding phase during his tenure as a Royal. Zack's always been brutally honest and I think he's right when he says that it won't be until 2014 before the team is more competitive. Greinke's contract expires between now & then and I wouldn't be surprised if he took a big money offer to go somewhere else. So... It is becoming more obvious by the day that the Royals should trade Greinke to build their team for the long haul. I started looking at which teams might be able to afford to heavy prospect price tag in the event that Greinke was traded. I locked in on one team... the Rays. In my mind, the Rays are the perfect fit. They have perhaps the deepest amount of prospects in positions that are areas of need for the Royals, yet have a need in the areas where the Royals are the strongest.Rays Needs:A dominant Ace to pair with David PriceA right fielderA more experienced second basemanA closer for when Betancourt is hurtThe Royals have players that fit all of these needs, which gives them options if they decided to complete a blockbuster trade in the off season. Here are some of the players in the Rays position of strength that they could have to offer:Jeff Niemann - #4 starter in the rotation right now (10 wins already)Wade Davis - #5 starter in rotationReid Brignac - Shortstop and second basemanDesmond Jennings - CF / Leadoff hitter - # 6 prospect in the league Jeremy Hellickson - P - #18 prospect in the leagueMatt Moore - LHP - #35 prospectTrade:If I'm Dayton Moore, I want young guys that can play next season so its not just another wasted year. This deal I am proposing would make sense to both franchises.Rays would get:Zac Greinke - #1 starter with David Price as #2David Dejesus - RF or 4th OutfielderMike Aviles - Immediately becomes their starting second baseman.Royals would get:Jeff Niemann - #1 starter for the Royals in 2011 (28 years old in 11)Jeremy Hellickson - #2 starter for the Royals in 2011 (24 years old in 11)Desmond Jennings - Starting center fielder and leadoff hitter in 2011 (25 years old in 11)Reid Brignac - Could play short stop, with Getz at second. This would allow the Royals to give two young guys playing time, while they wait for Christian Colon to develop. (25 years old in 11) Those could be the extra pieces the Rays need to win the world series, while allowing the Royals to build a foundation for years to come. What do you think?

Manifesto.

QUOTE(#13):

Originally posted 10:10 AM ET  08.06 by rjfish

Come to Detroit, mid size market and an owner who will spend to put a contender on the field.

They do have an owner who will spend to put a contender on the field, now they just need someone to direct that spending who's competent enough to put a contender on the field.

QUOTE(#15):

Originally posted 10:19 AM ET  08.06 by KC guy

Bob Dutton's article on Zack Greinke has bothered me today. Its not surprising that Greinke is frustrated about the third rebuilding phase during his tenure as a Royal. Zack's always been brutally honest and I think he's right when he says that it won't be until 2014 before the team is more competitive. Greinke's contract expires between now & then and I wouldn't be surprised if he took a big money offer to go somewhere else. So... It is becoming more obvious by the day that the Royals should trade Greinke to build their team for the long haul. I started looking at which teams might be able to afford to heavy prospect price tag in the event that Greinke was traded. I locked in on one team... the Rays. In my mind, the Rays are the perfect fit. They have perhaps the deepest amount of prospects in positions that are areas of need for the Royals, yet have a need in the areas where the Royals are the strongest.Rays Needs:A dominant Ace to pair with David PriceA right fielderA more experienced second basemanA closer for when Betancourt is hurtThe Royals have players that fit all of these needs, which gives them options if they decided to complete a blockbuster trade in the off season. Here are some of the players in the Rays position of strength that they could have to offer:Jeff Niemann - #4 starter in the rotation right now (10 wins already)Wade Davis - #5 starter in rotationReid Brignac - Shortstop and second basemanDesmond Jennings - CF / Leadoff hitter - # 6 prospect in the league Jeremy Hellickson - P - #18 prospect in the leagueMatt Moore - LHP - #35 prospectTrade:If I'm Dayton Moore, I want young guys that can play next season so its not just another wasted year. This deal I am proposing would make sense to both franchises.Rays would get:Zac Greinke - #1 starter with David Price as #2David Dejesus - RF or 4th OutfielderMike Aviles - Immediately becomes their starting second baseman.Royals would get:Jeff Niemann - #1 starter for the Royals in 2011 (28 years old in 11)Jeremy Hellickson - #2 starter for the Royals in 2011 (24 years old in 11)Desmond Jennings - Starting center fielder and leadoff hitter in 2011 (25 years old in 11)Reid Brignac - Could play short stop, with Getz at second. This would allow the Royals to give two young guys playing time, while they wait for Christian Colon to develop. (25 years old in 11) Those could be the extra pieces the Rays need to win the world series, while allowing the Royals to build a foundation for years to come. What do you think?

What do i think?
About the first thing or the second thing?

QUOTE(#22):

Originally posted 11:19 AM ET  08.06 by AllStarz Ruinating the Nation

What do i think?About the first thing or the second thing?

What was that middle part again?

QUOTE(#20):

Originally posted 11:12 AM ET  08.06 by Slinkton Sr.

Manifesto.

my favorite cigars! oh you didn't say Monte Cristo did ya?

Nevermind!

QUOTE(#23):

Originally posted 11:44 AM ET  08.06 by Slinkton Sr.

What was that middle part again?

the best part of the women dude!! come on!!

Zack, you shoulda gone to Miami with LBJ and Bosh.