JFC... I wish they'd pick up the phone too!

No kidding.

If it actually IS Jackson, Jackson was left handed. So yeah, that's probably Frank Wills.

I think any Royals fan who is paying attention holds those hopes.

I don't think it would lead to a $200 million payroll, but I do think those guys would make sure KC was running a model organization. And that, combined with a payroll in the $120 million range, is enough to build a consistently good team that has a chance to win at the highest level.

The Onion has historically CRUSHED the Royals. Go here to see their history of stories, pretty funny stuff.

http://www.theonion.com/search/?q=Kansas+City+Royals

They also have plenty of articles about the Yankees, Red Sox and Dodgers. Probably a host of other MLB teams and teams of other professional sports.

Your point?

The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have claimed outfielder Jimmy Paredes (pronounced: pah-RAY-dis) off Waivers from the Baltimore Orioles. Paredes will be placed on the Royals' 40-man roster. In a corresponding roster move, the club has designated right-handed pitcher Maikel Cleto for assignment.

Paredes, 25, has spent the last three seasons in the Houston Astros' organization, playing 118 games at the Major League level since 2011. He hit .192 (24-for-125) with four doubles, a homer and 10 RBI last season for the Astros. The switch-hitting outfielder was originally signed by the New York Yankees as a non-drafted free agent in 2007. The Royals will be Paredes' third team this offseason, having been claimed by the Miami Marlins on November 4, 2013, and then by the Orioles Saturday (February 15).

Cleto, 24, went 1-2 with a 3.55 ERA in 19 appearances for Triple-A Omaha last season.



http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/new...c&ymd=20140217

Are we too poor to resign Santana, or do we simply not want to block prospects? I'm guessing it's the former, but we'll pretend it's the latter.

The Onion has been PARTICULARLY fond of lampooning the Royals' ineptitude.

Be nice if the Royals fans would do this to Glass....

http://cbssports.com/images/collegef...allbird354.gif

Jimmy Paredes - AAA Oklahoma City numbers are very good -
2012 - In 124 games - .318 Average, 13 HRs, 37 stolen bases, playing mainly 2B with some CF and LF.

2013 - In 86 games .287 Average, 8 HRs, 16 stolen bases, playing SS, 3B, and RF.

Majors numbers are pretty unimpressive - In 3 years - 118 games - .234 average, 3 HRs, 11 stolen bases playing for Houston Astros

I really thought Maikel Cleto would be designated for assignment when KC signed Bruce Chen instead of Emilio.

Looks like more AAAA fodder.

I think it's a combination of being poor, liking the internal guys, and being scared of long-term outlook of Santana.

Glass half full (pun intended): maybe they want to see their team make the playoffs at least once before they sell.