I'm Confused: KC 3B

[Shilzzz]

so who is actually playing third base in Kansas City this year: Alex Gordon or Mark Teahen?

[texascub]

so who is actually playing third base in Kansas City this year: Alex Gordon or Mark Teahen?

 

Yahoo's depth chart has Teahen starting in RF, but Gordon isn't on there anywhere.

[Post Count Padder]

I think the initial plan was Gordon at third and Teahan in the outfield.

[BigbadB]

so who is actually playing third base in Kansas City this year: Alex Gordon or Mark Teahen?

 

Gordon still has to prove that he's ready to play in the majors everyday. If he proves that he can, he'll be at 3b and Teahen will be in a corner outfield spot.

 

In the meantime, it's probably a good move on the Royals part to give Teahen reps at 3b and in the OF.

[Shilzzz]

so who is actually playing third base in Kansas City this year: Alex Gordon or Mark Teahen?

 

Gordon still has to prove that he's ready to play in the majors everyday. If he proves that he can, he'll be at 3b and Teahen will be in a corner outfield spot.

 

In the meantime, it's probably a good move on the Royals part to give Teahen reps at 3b and in the OF.

 

i guess that's the thing, i have heard nothing as far as gordon is concerned in spring training - though royals news is far and few between.

[RichHillIsABeast]

Gordon is playing 3B.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

I think Gordon's already proven he's ready for a chance, even if he only has 1 year of pro experience (325/427/588/1015 in 130 games). If he stays healthy, he's going to be a very special player.

[BDWeav71]

For some reason I thought they were talking about Teahan at first base?

[shnsajax]

so who is actually playing third base in Kansas City this year: Alex Gordon or Mark Teahen?

 

Gordon still has to prove that he's ready to play in the majors everyday. If he proves that he can, he'll be at 3b and Teahen will be in a corner outfield spot.

 

In the meantime, it's probably a good move on the Royals part to give Teahen reps at 3b and in the OF.

 

Why? The only reason to hold him back is to delay his arbi clock.

[KaiserCesar]

For some reason I thought they were talking about Teahan at first base?

 

I'm pretty sure they will give Shealy the nod there since he can't play elsewhere and a few of their other big hitters in the organization may end up being 1B/DH types I believe.

[Magnetic Curses]

didn't teahen have shoulder surgery in the offseason? that may have something to do with his move as well.

[BigbadB]

so who is actually playing third base in Kansas City this year: Alex Gordon or Mark Teahen?

 

Gordon still has to prove that he's ready to play in the majors everyday. If he proves that he can, he'll be at 3b and Teahen will be in a corner outfield spot.

 

In the meantime, it's probably a good move on the Royals part to give Teahen reps at 3b and in the OF.

 

Why? The only reason to hold him back is to delay his arbi clock.

 

I think you're reading too far into my post. If he absolutely tanked it in ST offensively and defensively, there is the remote possibility that KC feels he needs a little bit more seasoning.

 

My previous post is basically repeating the old adage that players have to earn their playing time. Maybe I should have stated that Gordon has to prove to the manager of the Royals he's ready to play 3b everyday.

 

I'm quite certain Gordon WILL be at 3b on opening day.

[Balsa]

didn't teahen have shoulder surgery in the offseason? that may have something to do with his move as well.

Teahen hasn't had any issues coming back from right shoulder surgery, even with the longer throws from the outfield providing him with a bigger test. It's unclear whether he'll see any time at third base this spring as the Royals give Alex Gordon every opportunity to win a starting job

 

From rotoworld.

[shnsajax]

so who is actually playing third base in Kansas City this year: Alex Gordon or Mark Teahen?

 

Gordon still has to prove that he's ready to play in the majors everyday. If he proves that he can, he'll be at 3b and Teahen will be in a corner outfield spot.

 

In the meantime, it's probably a good move on the Royals part to give Teahen reps at 3b and in the OF.

 

Why? The only reason to hold him back is to delay his arbi clock.

 

I think you're reading too far into my post. If he absolutely tanked it in ST offensively and defensively, there is the remote possibility that KC feels he needs a little bit more seasoning.

 

My previous post is basically repeating the old adage that players have to earn their playing time. Maybe I should have stated that Gordon has to prove to the manager of the Royals he's ready to play 3b everyday.

 

I'm quite certain Gordon WILL be at 3b on opening day.

 

ok, gotcha

[BDWeav71]

Ahh, i forgot they picked up the heavy hitting ross gload to help out at first base as well.

[BigbadB]

Ahh, i forgot they picked up the heavy hitting ross gload to help out at first base as well.

 

Ryan Shealy will probably be getting most of the playing time at 1b.

[Coach C]

Ahh, i forgot they picked up the heavy hitting ross gload to help out at first base as well.

 

Ryan Shealy will probably be getting most of the playing time at 1b.

 

You are correct. More than likely that Gordon will be the 3rd baseman come opening day, as Teahen will be in the outfield. Shealy will be the first baseman, as Mike Sweeney will be on the DH.

 

But picking up Ross Gload helps, especially the Sweeney situation. Sweeney says that he's pretty healthy, but the Royals have heard that before, and they aren't taking any chances.

 

Most Royal fans are hoping that Sweeney at least stay healthy, and put up respective numbers that he can finally be moved to some team that needs a bat, as the Royals can use some minor leaguers in return.

[BigbadB]

Sweeney is too much of a gamble for any team at this point, IMO. Even if he shows signs of a healthy season, I'm still not sure teams will be willing to chance him at the trade deadline. Just too many injury issues. The man is chronic.

[nilodnayr]

Gordon has been doing well in spring. Hes 6-17 and had 4 RBIs today (not that I care, but baseball people do). Teahen hasn't played 3B at all in any games. Gordon pretty much has 3B locked up. The KC star said it would be a "stunning development" if he weren't starting at 3B opening day.

 

Most likely if Sweeney goes down for an extended period of time Billy Butler will be his replacement, not Gload.

[Coach C]

Sweeney is too much of a gamble for any team at this point, IMO. Even if he shows signs of a healthy season, I'm still not sure teams will be willing to chance him at the trade deadline. Just too many injury issues. The man is chronic.

 

Yeah, but I also think that the Royals would be more than glad to get anything just to move him. Even that, like I said, if somehow he stays healthy, and I believe he has one year left on his current contract (I could be wrong) that team who gets the rights of Mike Sweeney, won't be locked on the contract like forever, you know?

 

There was several times where, IIRC, the Angels were looking for a hitter at one point, before Sweeney got hurt. And other than Vlad, their offense is, putting it nicely, "questionable" at best.

[nilodnayr]

Sweeney is too much of a gamble for any team at this point, IMO. Even if he shows signs of a healthy season, I'm still not sure teams will be willing to chance him at the trade deadline. Just too many injury issues. The man is chronic.

 

Yeah, but I also think that the Royals would be more than glad to get anything just to move him. Even that, like I said, if somehow he stays healthy, and I believe he has one year left on his current contract (I could be wrong) that team who gets the rights of Mike Sweeney, won't be locked on the contract like forever, you know?

 

There was several times where, IIRC, the Angels were looking for a hitter at one point, before Sweeney got hurt. And other than Vlad, their offense is, putting it nicely, "questionable" at best.

 

Sweeney has a limited NTC, which includes to the Angels. Although, hes a 10/5 player so the NTC doesn't really matter, but he named every California team in his limited NTC, so maybe he has something against going there. At this point, hes got all the say in where he can be traded, making the Angels unlikely.

 

Also, I don't live in KC, but I'm guessing hes still thought of as the face of the organization. It would probably be better from a media relations standpoint to just let him finish his contract. Its not like the Royals are going to compete this year (although that can be said of pretty much every year). But especially right now with Gordon, Butler, and Hochevar coming up now/soon they are actually rebuilding. Sweeney provides a nice transition so some of the heat is taken off the kids.

[Guest]

Sweeney is too much of a gamble for any team at this point, IMO. Even if he shows signs of a healthy season, I'm still not sure teams will be willing to chance him at the trade deadline. Just too many injury issues. The man is chronic.

 

Yeah, but I also think that the Royals would be more than glad to get anything just to move him. Even that, like I said, if somehow he stays healthy, and I believe he has one year left on his current contract (I could be wrong) that team who gets the rights of Mike Sweeney, won't be locked on the contract like forever, you know?

 

There was several times where, IIRC, the Angels were looking for a hitter at one point, before Sweeney got hurt. And other than Vlad, their offense is, putting it nicely, "questionable" at best.

 

Sweeney has a limited NTC, which includes to the Angels. Although, hes a 10/5 player so the NTC doesn't really matter, but he named every California team in his limited NTC, so maybe he has something against going there. At this point, hes got all the say in where he can be traded, making the Angels unlikely.

 

Also, I don't live in KC, but I'm guessing hes still thought of as the face of the organization. It would probably be better from a media relations standpoint to just let him finish his contract. Its not like the Royals are going to compete this year (although that can be said of pretty much every year). But especially right now with Gordon, Butler, and Hochevar coming up now/soon they are actually rebuilding. Sweeney provides a nice transition so some of the heat is taken off the kids.

 

 

Unless KC is completely lacking in common sense, Gordon will be the face of the organization by mid-May.

[nilodnayr]

Sweeney is too much of a gamble for any team at this point, IMO. Even if he shows signs of a healthy season, I'm still not sure teams will be willing to chance him at the trade deadline. Just too many injury issues. The man is chronic.

 

Yeah, but I also think that the Royals would be more than glad to get anything just to move him. Even that, like I said, if somehow he stays healthy, and I believe he has one year left on his current contract (I could be wrong) that team who gets the rights of Mike Sweeney, won't be locked on the contract like forever, you know?

 

There was several times where, IIRC, the Angels were looking for a hitter at one point, before Sweeney got hurt. And other than Vlad, their offense is, putting it nicely, "questionable" at best.

 

Sweeney has a limited NTC, which includes to the Angels. Although, hes a 10/5 player so the NTC doesn't really matter, but he named every California team in his limited NTC, so maybe he has something against going there. At this point, hes got all the say in where he can be traded, making the Angels unlikely.

 

Also, I don't live in KC, but I'm guessing hes still thought of as the face of the organization. It would probably be better from a media relations standpoint to just let him finish his contract. Its not like the Royals are going to compete this year (although that can be said of pretty much every year). But especially right now with Gordon, Butler, and Hochevar coming up now/soon they are actually rebuilding. Sweeney provides a nice transition so some of the heat is taken off the kids.

 

 

Unless KC is completely lacking in common sense, Gordon will be the face of the organization by mid-May.

 

Ohh I completely agree, but what I'm saying is having Sweeney around this year provides a nice transition. Additionally, (again I'm not from KC so I don't know for sure), but I don't know if the average KC fan has as much of a hard on as we all do for Gordon. Not to say that they don't or they don't know who he is, but the typical fan likes vets not rooks.

[Guest]

they will by Mid-May is what I'm saying. If I were a KC fan, I would associate Sweeney with the bad old days and be ready to move on to younger, better players. They aren't replacing George Brett here.

[BigbadB]

I don't think they're replacing Sweeney at all. If he is in a game, it will probably be at DH 9 times out of 10. Since they really won't be playing for anything this year anyway, it would be a really poor business decision to take Shealy out of the line up against LHP.