Royals Archive (Spring Training '08)

Royals Vital Signs

By Ken from The Pipeline
Location: Surprise Stadium - Surprise, AZ
Pitchers and Catchers Report: Feb. 14th
First Game: March 1st
Schedule

Projected Opening Day Lineup

David DeJesus (CF)
Mark Grudzielanek (2B)
Mark Teahen (LF)
Jose Guillen (RF)
Billy Butler (DH)
Alex Gordon (3B)
John Buck (C)
Ross Gload (1B)
Tony Pena Jr. (SS)

Projected Rotation

Gil Meche
Brian Bannister
Zack Greinke
unknown -- mishmash of candidates including Kyle Davies, Jorge de la Rosa, Brett Tomko
see #4 including the names Mike Maroth, Luke Hochevar, Brian Lawrence, Hideo Nomo

Projected Bullpen

Long: John Bale, Leo Nunez, Jimmy Gobble
Situational: Ron Mahay, Ryan Braun
7th Inning: Joel Peralta
8th Inning: Yasuhiko Yabuta
Closer: Joakim Soria
* a couple of these guys probably will start the season in Omaha in AAA, most likely Nunez and Braun.

Click here for a breakdown of the key Spring Training battles.

Spring Training Photos

• Reds In The Outfield
• The San Fran Brain Trust
• Eric Gagne, MIL
• Johan Santana, NYM
• Juan Gonzalez, Cardinals
• Jeff Gray, Oakland A's
• Carlos Gonzalez
• Ken Griffey Jr. vs. Phil Hughes
• Alex Rodriguez, Jogging
• Ed Smith Stadium - Sarasota, FL

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Royals News, Features and Photos

The autopsy on Huber's KC career

Roughly five hours after my last post about the Royals' questions left unanswered with spring training waning, several have been checked off the list. Jorge de la Rosa? Designated for assignment today and thus out of the picture (hooray! from my standpoint). Kyle Davies? Optioned to Omaha, thus clearing the fifth rotation spot for...
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Down To Brass Tacks In Royals Camp

Less than 5 full days remain until the Royals' season opener in Detroit and questions still abound in Surprise. The #4 and #5 rotation competitions has half turned-out like I didn't want it to -- lefty John Bale has stepped up to grab the #4 spot, most likely, which I like, but I didn't...
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[ March 26, 2008 at 12:57 PM ] [ Leave a Comment ] [ Full Story ] [ Filed under: Features | Royals ]
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Keeping An Eye On the Farm

Ken from The Pipeline takes a look at the Royals' minor league camps.
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[ March 18, 2008 at 4:59 PM ] [ Leave a Comment ] [ Full Story ] [ Filed under: Features | Royals ]
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Nomo Out Of Royals Rotation

Hideo Nomo was officially ruled out of the running for a rotation slot Sunday by Trey Hillman, but both the Star and team site report he is still in the hunt for a bullpen spot, possibly even as a spot closer.
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[ March 16, 2008 at 11:47 PM ] [ Leave a Comment ] [ Full Story ] [ Filed under: Features | Royals ]
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Grudz comes back for back

With "Mr. DL" Mike Sweeney now fighting for a spot in Oakland's camp (and hitting .393 with a .985 OPS while second on the team with 8 RBI in 9 games, it should be noted....as for that, I wish him the best, but I can't say I would have liked to have seen him back...
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[ March 14, 2008 at 2:50 PM ] [ Leave a Comment ] [ Full Story ] [ Filed under: Features | Royals ]
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