buccanes Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Sanders visits K.C. Nov 16 - In their quest for a power-hitting corner outfielder, Kansas City made its pitch Tuesday to Reggie Sanders, The Kansas City Star reports. The Royals will have to compete with the Cardinals, Twins, Marlins and Mariners. i wouldnt mind him in one of the corner outfield spots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishfan79 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 isnt he like 39 years old? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuickGold Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 No thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardsJimEdmonds15 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 A productive 38 year old when healthy.... I dont think he's coming back to the Cards. Royals will pay him more than St. Louis.. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowa Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Yea, he's not young but I think he'd be a pretty good fit in the 6 hole for us... he did have 21 HR in 93 games last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSwift25 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I'd take him, but he doesn't make much sense given the context of our offseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardsJimEdmonds15 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Sanders pays Kansas City a visit Free agent outfielder a possible fit for Royals By Dick Kaegel / MLB.com KANSAS CITY -- Free agent outfielder Reggie Sanders was in Kansas City on Wednesday morning for a visit with the Royals. Other than acknowledging Sanders' visit, general manager Allard Baird would not comment. Sanders could be the answer for a power-hitting corner outfielder that the Royals have sought for more than a year. At 37, however, he's not the younger version that the Royals would prefer. "He was in yesterday and met with us and he's here this morning," Baird said, "and that's it." The chances of signing Sanders? "No idea," Baird said. [More in URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Moneyball Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I would see a signing like this as a sign Delgado might be on his way out. Even though his production will not be replaced, Sanders could somewhat offset the losses for one season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSwift25 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I would see a signing like this as a sign Delgado might be on his way out. Even though his production will not be replaced, Sanders could somewhat offset the losses for one season. I hear ya, but I think a Sanders signing is incredibly unlikely. Even if it does happen, you could spin it either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonataArctica121 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 He can knock em out the park, but the age and OBP will be why we boo him if we get him ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugg Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 "No idea." Best GM quote ever! At least he's honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Juanky Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I'd take him in LF, since there's probably no way they let Willingham start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Meh, too old. The goal of this offseason is to save money and get younger, not spend more to get older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Juanky Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 His 4 million dollar contract last season (part of a 2 year / 6 mil deal) really broke the bank, let me tell you. Willingham would put up comparable if not better starts for much, much cheaper. But if they don't give him a shot here's a good option. Not like they are going to actually put the money into the bullpen like they should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Conine>Willingham, so we have a better option right there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugg Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Meh, too old. The goal of this offseason is to save money and get younger, not spend more to get older. Conine>Willingham, so we have a better option right there So Sanders is too old, but Conine isn't. :lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Conine is the devil we know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Wouldn't hurt to sign him, but I'd prefer a younger fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlins2003 Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Depending on his salary Sanders "might" be a worthwhile investment if we intended to platoon the guy. The last time he even had 500 ABs in a season was 2002, I'm not sure we can afford the luxury of paying three million bucks for a less than everyday player. Not in 2006. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skully Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Sanders is the streakiest hitter I have ever seen. I watched him all year in 2002, when he was with the Giants. He could have a week or two where he was tearing the cover off the ball, but then he'd get really cold for like a month. I'll keep Conine over Sanders any day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Texan Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Sanders is still a productive player and a fairly durable player, last year's injury being by and large a freak injury with age playing no part in it. I'd love to have Reggie Sanders, but I'm not certain how he fits into our plans, unless there are defintiely other moves that are planned and/or Jeff Conine is not returning. If Kansas City is really looking to make a splash then it makes a lot of sense for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catchoftheday Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 I would think that if the trigger was pulled on Sanders than I would expect the team to have a major overhaul ... such as a Delgado trade The guy is a sure bet to hit the crap out of the ball ... i dont care how old he is Its just a rumour ... i think the team might be chatting it up about the usual suspects (delgado, lowell, pierre) more than Sanders ... at least he can hit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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