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  1. 01-23-10 05:38 AM #1
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    Default Royals Sign RICK ANKIEL

    I remember when this guy couldn't find the plate as a pitcher. It was tough to watch.

    Will Kansas City put him in the starting lineup as an outfielder or the DH?
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    i dont think he will ever see the mound again...of
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    He's got a good stick and a strong arm. Right Field would be my prediction.
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    Watching Ankiel try to pitch back in the day was a travesty, he is quite the serviceable outfielder though.
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    He could easily be a DH if there is no space as a OF.
    Good move by the royals. Still they need mid-relievers
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    I think KC already said that Jose Guillien will be the DH.

    Ankiel should be a solid RF for the Royals. They've got an abundance of OF's now, someone is going to get moved.
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    I don't know...wasn't he a young prodigy of sorts...he was throwing the ball great, then he threw the ball over the catcher in a playoff game and he couldn't even play catch anymore...he got mentally destroyed.
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    Don't get me wrong, he'll never throw again from the mound...just saying. Not a bad signing at that price though!
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    hes washed up now. former HGH user
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shortstop View Post
    He's got a good stick and a strong arm. Right Field would be my prediction.


    Agreed. They are shallow enough as it is...they need him to put the glove on consistently.
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    Quote Originally Posted by infamousbacardi View Post
    I don't know...wasn't he a young prodigy of sorts...he was throwing the ball great, then he threw the ball over the catcher in a playoff game and he couldn't even play catch anymore...he got mentally destroyed.
    Same thing happened to Steve Sax throwing to the 1st baseman years ago. It was a mental situation.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shelton View Post
    i dont think he will ever see the mound again...of
    I cant see them putting him back on the mound after last season...
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    They might put him in to pitch when they're down 22-1 in the 7th inning...
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    I agree with most of the posts on this blog. I mean he is ok and all, but not for that much money. The angels could have used it better.
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    Considering how hopeless the Royals are, it would be interesting if they tried to use him as a utility outfielder and a middle reliever. At the very least it would open up a roster spot for a specialist. If it fails, so what, they were going to suck anyway.
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    Confirmed HGH user??
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    I think he can hit, he can play RF, but when the game is already decided, what is wrong with giving him a Inning or two in mid-relief?
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    i wouldnt let this guy pitch a legion game
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    Quote Originally Posted by julio_cat View Post
    I think he can hit, he can play RF, but when the game is already decided, what is wrong with giving him a Inning or two in mid-relief?
    Judging from last year's stats, I think he's declined past the point where he is a legit corner outfielder. He can still make for a viable sub though, and I totally agree with allowing him to be the last guy in the pen.
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    Hmmm...who cares?
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    You have to love his story regardless of how well he performs.
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    hes made an impressive transition from pitcher to everyday player. not many people could do that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shortstop View Post
    They might put him in to pitch when they're down 22-1 in the 7th inning...
    It might be worth a shot, maybe it'll all come back to him
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    Rick won't be touching the pitching rubber anytime soon...he should be good for 20 hrs, 70 rbis and a .260 average with 400+ abs this year...nothing great but good enough for royals
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    The guy can hit a little bit. He can be a solid contributor for the Royals in the outfield this season.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2Bdown View Post
    i wouldnt let this guy pitch a legion game
    your avatar is going to give me nightmares
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    I guess he was expendable after Holliday signed that ridiculously fat contract. He's got the best cannon in the bigs
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    Not bad.
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