kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 12/02/2009
Royals general manager Dayton Moore understands why trade rumors keep swirling around second baseman Alberto Callaspo and even admits to a willingness to listen to offers.
Royals Review (Free subscription) | 12/02/2009
Just when it looks like we've hit a lull, the Callaspo rumors hit. Royals The Risky Business of Trading Alberto Callaspo - Royals Authority Royals won’t offer arbitration to Olivo or other free agents - KansasCity.com Catching Movements: Olivo, Schneider, Shoppach, Mauer, Diaz and More | Kings of Kauffman The Royals make several roster moves " Royal Reflections Royals Radio Affiliate Profile:...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 12/02/2009
The A's and Royals held talks for infielder Alberto Callaspo at the GM Meetings, according to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports. The A's would've used Callaspo at third base, but "talks failed to progress." The takeaway is that the Royals appear willing to discuss Callaspo now that they've acquired Chris Getz from the White Sox. Callaspo, 27 in April, hit .300/.356/.457 in 634...
Nick Sloan's Official Web Site (Free subscription) | 11/26/2009
Chris Getz was named to the Topps All-Rookie Team. Kansas City Royals infielder Chris Getz, acquired from the Chicago White Sox with infielder Josh Fields on November 6, has been named to the Topps Company's 51st annual Major League Rookie All-Star Team for 2009. Getz, a second baseman, was joined on the team by Giants' first baseman Travis Ishikawa, White Sox' third baseman Gordon Beckham, Rangers'...
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 11/14/2009
Royals second baseman Alberto Callaspo, the subject of offseason trade rumors, was honored Friday afternoon as this year’s winner of the Joe Burke Special Achievement Award. The Burke Award is named in honor of the club’s former general manager and president. It dates to 1971 and has evolved in recent years to a way of recognizing a player who is not selected as the club’s...
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
Royals second baseman Alberto Callaspo, the subject of offseason trade rumors, was honored this afternoon as this year's winner of the Joe Burke Special Achievement award.
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
A few Thursday evening links to browse through.... MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports that the Houston Astros will decrease their spending in 2010, after the team's payroll exceeded $100MM the first time in 2009. Filing for free agency may have just been a formality for Jason Schmidt, according to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com. The 36-year-old righty looks headed for retirement. Dick Kaegal of MLB.com hasn't...
Royals Review (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
The big news in Royalsville are the DeJesus rumors and the announcement that Alberto Callaspo did not qualify for arbitration as a Super Two. Expect Moore to get great anti-value for these guys any day now. The little news, but maybe a growing meme, is the Mike Moustakas weight gain. Sickels brought back a negative report from Arizona, and I've seen at least one other reference as well. If you're into...
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star dishes on the Royals... Dayton Moore...step away from the free agent market. The Royals are moving toward trades, with an eye on the long-term. Owner David Glass says the plan is to "turn over some of the club." Moore already made a nice move in flipping Mark Teahen for Josh Fields and Chris Getz. Dutton again mentions the talks between the Dodgers and Royals...
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
Royals second baseman Alberto Callaspo fell five days short of qualifying for arbitration under the labor agreement’s super-2 provision. That figures to cost him several hundred thousands of dollars. Third baseman Alex Gordon, as expected, was one of 10 players who qualified for arbitration under the provision. The list was announced Wednesday.
Royals Review (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
Because it's amusing to figure out who is similar to who. Batters is most similar to or In 2008, he was most similar to Alberto Callaspo Smoky Burgess Don Slaught Alex Gordon Howard Johnson Darnell Coles Joe Foy Billy Butler Kent Hrbek John Olerud Keith Hernandez David DeJesus Tony Gonzalez Coco Crisp Roy Weatherly Jose Guillen Kevin McReynolds Joe Rudi Kevin McReynolds Mike Aviles Tony Eusebio John...
Fake Teams (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
More photos » by Gregory Smith - AP about 1 month ago: Florida Marlins' Dan Uggla connects with a solo home run against the Atlanta Braves during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at Turner Field in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Gregory Smith) Browse more photos » I caught some of the XM Radio Baseball show yesterday afternoon with Casey Stern and Kevin Kennedy. They were...
Royals Review (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
Royals : Royals notebook: Club trims 40-man roster by sending John Bannister to Omaha - KansasCity.com Crown Gems: Alberto Callaspo for A.J. Ellis? | Kings of Kauffman | A Kansas City Royals Blog Mark Teahen traded to the White Sox « Royal Reflections Tangled Up In (Royal) Blue: A Few Thoughts On The Mark Teahen Trade Royals Caribbean Report (11/9) | Kings of Kauffman | A Kansas City Royals Blog...
Memories Of Kevin Malone (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
Its practitioners will read trade rumors regarding the Kansas City Royals and pray to a statue of Dayton Moore that the real life version will make it come true. I presume that based on this rumor , there will be a lot of worshipers. Moore arrives today in Chicago for the annual GM meetings, which typically set the groundwork for possible trades. The meetings run through Wednesday, but the hot stove...
True Blue LA (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
Below is the table of most of the available free agents, I've added a column of interest. I have no idea who Ned may be targeting. We know we need a 2nd baseman to replace Hudson/Bellaird, someone in the rotation to replace Wolf, possibly a bullpen piece. Tepid interest for me means that I'd like to have that player on the Dodgers , but that I expect the price to be more then I would like the Dodgers...
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eudociea638p | 09/30/2009
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Alex Gordon and Alberto Callaspo homered, leading the last-place Kansas City Royals past the Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Thursday for a surprising three-game sweep of the AL Central leaders. It was the first three-game sweep of an American League team at home this season for the Royals. They've won four straight overall for the first time since June 12-16. Zach Miner (6-5) gave up three...
portia29v53 | 09/29/2009
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Alex Gordon and Alberto Callaspo homered, leading the last-place Kansas City Royals past the Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Thursday for a surprising three-game sweep of the AL Central leaders. It was the first three-game sweep of an American League team at home this season for the Royals. They've won four straight overall for the first time since June 12-16. Zach Miner (6-5) gave up three...
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