tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983471582973532961.post5772502049285646453..comments2023-07-09T05:18:34.847-05:00Comments on Undying Royalty: Problems Arising With Miguel Olivo?Michael A. Moldehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01078352066689592590noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983471582973532961.post-4508480858133648592008-03-16T00:49:00.000-05:002008-03-16T00:49:00.000-05:00I don't like the Olivo signing much, but it won't ...I don't like the Olivo signing much, but it won't really hurt the team unless he plays DH or LF ahead of someone like Gathright or Huber, both of whom will be better hitters this year and have much better chances of helping a 2009 team. Having Olivo work out in LF and be prepared for the occasional spot start is fine. Making him a regular in LF or DH ahead of better players just because he's "been that way his whole career" would make me worry about the judgment of our shiny new front office.Nathan Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12578105396313454754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983471582973532961.post-415823770764738462008-03-05T01:55:00.000-06:002008-03-05T01:55:00.000-06:00Really worries me we have another malcontent in th...Really worries me we have another malcontent in the dugout. Good Luck Treybluecop22https://www.blogger.com/profile/11004926016855222434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983471582973532961.post-31949766607762171982008-03-04T21:20:00.000-06:002008-03-04T21:20:00.000-06:00I'd rather see Tupman as the backup as well, just ...I'd rather see Tupman as the backup as well, just so our manager will not be tempted to do stupid things, like benching Buck when he's red hot, or playing Olivo at DH or LF at the expense of a real offensive threat like Huber.<BR/><BR/>BTW, good blog. I check it every day. Keep up the good work.Holden Cornfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02653497566637727749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983471582973532961.post-14270502563000514622008-03-04T18:34:00.000-06:002008-03-04T18:34:00.000-06:00Olivo is gonna be dud and probably not have any tr...Olivo is gonna be dud and probably not have any trade value. That obp pretty much renders whatever power he has meaningless. He signed a 1 yr contract so I doubt they will be trading Buck who they have 3 more years.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08226970051052891668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983471582973532961.post-40553865420222373162008-03-04T17:05:00.000-06:002008-03-04T17:05:00.000-06:00If we're essentially out of the race this year at ...If we're essentially out of the race this year at the deadline (which we will be of course), I hope they don't do like they did last year and hold together the bullpen or what have you just to eek out to 74 wins instead of 72 with more young prospects. I'm glad we're getting a pick out of Riske, but that pick will be 3-5 years away...we really could have used the minor leaguer in that instance. And it would have been nice to pick up a minor leaguer for Dotel opposed to a guy with one year left of options.Antonio.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08740155942210835984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983471582973532961.post-24269004216417118422008-03-04T14:05:00.000-06:002008-03-04T14:05:00.000-06:00David, I'd take some Mets prospects for either Mig...David, I'd take some Mets prospects for either Miguel Olivo or John Buck. I'd take a pitching prospect like Brant Rustich, Jon Niese, Nathan Vineyard, or Robert Parnell.<BR/><BR/>Not sure how desperate the Mets might be for a catcher, but let's hope KC has the depth at that position in June or July to be able to trade one of them.<BR/><BR/>And I'd take 58-53 at the All-Star break, too...Michael A. Moldehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01078352066689592590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983471582973532961.post-30778975841312404072008-03-04T13:45:00.000-06:002008-03-04T13:45:00.000-06:00I also just thought about how great it would be if...I also just thought about how great it would be if the Royals were 58-53 at the trading deadline. Different worlds.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06242196890455785584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983471582973532961.post-33154140435287094002008-03-04T13:44:00.000-06:002008-03-04T13:44:00.000-06:00Regardless of when you can trade him, come mid-sea...Regardless of when you can trade him, come mid-season, Olivo may be a very, very valuable trading chip. The Mets are going into their season with Brian Schneider as their starting catcher. You don't think they might want an upgrade or at least a righty half of the platoon? If they're desperate enough, Minaya might make an even dumber trade than Bannister for Burgos. After last year's debacle, the Mets need to win this year to cool down their fans. The Santana effect will only last so long if they're 58-53 at the deadline.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06242196890455785584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983471582973532961.post-1659156425141156272008-03-04T07:33:00.000-06:002008-03-04T07:33:00.000-06:00Oops. Now I feel like an idiot. I might have to ed...Oops. Now I feel like an idiot. I might have to edit the nature of this story. Thanks, antonio.<BR/><BR/>MikeMichael A. Moldehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01078352066689592590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983471582973532961.post-60209552142498696172008-03-04T00:01:00.000-06:002008-03-04T00:01:00.000-06:00You can't trade a free agent until sometime in Jun...You can't trade a free agent until sometime in June, I think the 15th.Antonio.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08740155942210835984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983471582973532961.post-20221974585093821472008-03-03T19:17:00.000-06:002008-03-03T19:17:00.000-06:00I don't think the Olivo signing is the absolute wo...I don't think the Olivo signing is the absolute worst. I mean, his OBP sucks, but he did hit 16 home runs last year, so he's not Jason LaRue. I wouldn't be surprised, actually, if Olivo beats out Buck for the starting job at some point in the next few months, and I wouldn't be surprised if one of these three gets traded. But, then again, it's kind of nice to have a little depth at catcher. It will be interesting to see what happens.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for leaving a comment, which is something I wish more people would do...Michael A. Moldehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01078352066689592590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983471582973532961.post-14059013259106858862008-03-03T17:29:00.000-06:002008-03-03T17:29:00.000-06:00I hated the Olivo signing. I really thought Tupman...I hated the Olivo signing. I really thought Tupman was gonna get his shot this year. This organization really baffles me sometimes.ChasingMoneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02403850105548136267noreply@blogger.com