I was quite high on Esmil Rogers when Cleveland claimed him on waivers from the Rockies in mid-June, writingat the time that the right-hander “should prove to be a fantastic buy low option for the budget-conscience Indians, as (he) has consistently outperformed his ugly numbers.” And Rogers, despite a career 6.77 ERA prior to the […]
In a Plethora of Moves, the Indians Continue to Take Lateral Steps
Kansas City Buys Low on Ervin Santana
The Kansas City Royals looked to bolster a flawed rotation on Wednesday, by acquiring former All-Star right-hander Ervin Santana from the Angels in exchange for minor leaguer Brandon Sisk. Santana, who’s $13 million option was exercised by the Angels, is coming off of the worst year in his career, posting a 5.16 ERA and totaling […]
Zach McAllister and One Bold Prediction
Looking Back at the Jonathan Sanchez-Melky Cabrera Trade
Well, Jonathan Sanchez has had one helluva season in Kansas City. And not in a good way either. After throwing 53.1 horrific innings – 7.76 ERA, 6.08 K/9, 7.43 BB/9, and a league worst 6.10 SIERA – the Kansas City Royals designated Sanchez for assignment, potentially ending his brief time with the team. The Royals […]
AL Midseason Awards
Trade Reaction: Royals Acquire Quintero, Bourgeois from Astros
On Friday, Royals catcher Salvador Perez, with the ink on his new five-year, $7 million extension still wet enough to smear, underwent surgery on his left knee, an injury that happened prior to a game and that will likely force the 21-year-old to miss upwards of three months. Yesterday, with a whole to fill behind […]
Alex Gordon Is Not a Regression Candidate
Forget about the questions, the numerous ifs or whens, Alex Gordon is going to regress in 2012. That much we know, the question is: How much, exactly, is he going regress? After going from the second overall pick in the 2005 draft, the subsequent “can’t miss” labels and George Brett-franchise-savior comparisons to prospect bust, doomed […]