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Marcus's avatar

Saw him in 2010 here in Louisville ( Reds AAA) - he was a starter then. I would take that guy. Not the one we see today. What scout signed off on him when nobody else thinks he can pitch?

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Craig Brown's avatar

It's kind of wild how the Royals found the one guy with no upside whatsoever and decided, "Yeah, he's the one!"

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Patrick Glancy's avatar

I don't have much to add since this article pretty much sums up exactly how I feel about this signing. I hope we're both wrong, but I highly doubt it in this case. But hey, when he flames out mid-season, or even if he pitches decently enough to get traded & we're all disappointed by what the Royals inevitably get back for him, at least I'll know I was never alone on this one.

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Craig Brown's avatar

I can’t see how anything positive comes from this signing. Hope I’m wrong.

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Patrick Glancy's avatar

Me too. But I'm not optimistic.

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Patrick Riehle's avatar

It's hard to imagine a more hateful, negative and biased piece of written material than this. Absolutely disgusting. Done.

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Craig Brown's avatar

You must have missed what I wrote in July.

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MonoStereo's avatar

Chappy?

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Coach D for Defense's avatar

His game is not bigger than his problems. That makes it a pass. I hope the guy becomes the clubhouse leader, shows us what second chances are given for. But I'm not holding my breath on this one.

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Craig Brown's avatar

It’s possible that I’m completely wrong on the guy. Given his track record and most recent history, it doesn’t seem likely though.

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Darin Watson's avatar

You alluded to it, but leaving aside the declining performance, I don't understand bringing this personality into a clubhouse of young players, even if it's only as a trade chip and he's somehow worth something in July. Feels like Jose Guillen all over again.

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Craig Brown's avatar

Yep. I’ve seen this movie before. In fact, it was so bad, I may have walked out of this movie before.

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Dave Pond's avatar

If you're gonna sign a domestic violence idiot, at least go for the one with talent (Bauer).

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