SimonOnSports (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
... sidekick. The Royals have a bunch of stud young arms in the low levels of the minors including LHP-Danny Duffy, LHP-Mike Montgomery, LHP-John Lamb, RHP-Tim Melville, and RHP-Tyler Sample to name a few. Of that group, Duffy and Montgomery should open 2010 in Double-A and both have a good chance of reaching the Royals rotation in 2011 or 2012. The most immediate help is in the...
Nick Sloan's Official Web Site (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
... a bit, but projects as a number two starter if everything comes together and he stays healthy. 5) Danny Duffy, LHP, Grade B: I like him a lot, too, although I don't think he has quite as much projection as Melville. Crow, Melville, and Duffy could rank 3-4-5 in any order.
Minor League Ball (Free subscription) | 10/31/2009
... a bit, but projects as a number two starter if everything comes together and he stays healthy. 5) Danny Duffy, LHP, Grade B: I like him a lot, too, although I don't think he has quite as much projection as Melville. Crow, Melville, and Duffy could rank 3-4-5 in any order. 6) Wil Myers, C, Grade B: Love the bat, not sure about the defense. Need more pro data before going higher...
