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the same way Eric Milton (the Reds #5 starter in the rotation and could very well be in the minors in under a month) is making over 10.3 mil this year.
 
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I had no idea Sweeney was making that much. Wow. I would guess it's because he strung a few pretty good seasons together a few years ago right before his contract was up. As I remember, he hit for a pretty nice average, drew some walks, had a little power. I suppose the Royals thought it would be a terrible PR move to let him walk, so they threw money at him to lock him up. Hasn't he had a bad back ever since?

Now they're paying something like 20% of their payroll for a guy who can't hit, can't play the field, and can't play a full year. It's hard to be competitive that way.
 
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Vercingetorix said:
I had no idea Sweeney was making that much. Wow. I would guess it's because he strung a few pretty good seasons together a few years ago right before his contract was up. As I remember, he hit for a pretty nice average, drew some walks, had a little power. I suppose the Royals thought it would be a terrible PR move to let him walk, so they threw money at him to lock him up. Hasn't he had a bad back ever since?

Now they're paying something like 20% of their payroll for a guy who can't hit, can't play the field, and can't play a full year. It's hard to be competitive that way.
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You are pretty dead on with your assessment. Also, since Sweeney signed his $11M/year contract, the Royals have watched as Beltran, Berroa, Randa, and Astacio (Randa and Astacio are All-Stars compared to the Royals current lineup) left for more money from other clubs.

Also, during the majority of this time period, Pujols only raked in $12M/season.
 
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therealUT said:
You are pretty dead on with your assessment. Also, since Sweeney signed his $11M/year contract, the Royals have watched as Beltran, Berroa, Randa, and Astacio (Randa and Astacio are All-Stars compared to the Royals current lineup) left for more money from other clubs.

Also, during the majority of this time period, Pujols only raked in $12M/season.
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Dont the Royals have an extremely good rookie at third base this year?
 
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vols kick balls said:
the same way Eric Milton (the Reds #5 starter in the rotation and could very well be in the minors in under a month) is making over 10.3 mil this year.
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i believe milton has it in his contract he can't go to the minors. i remember hearing joe and marty talk about it.
 
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vols kick balls said:
how was Randa an all star compared to him then?
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Because right now Gordon is barely batting above .100. He has the potential, however, by the time he fills it out he will be well away from the Royals organization. Randa was a lifetime .290 hitter (All-Star compared to Gordon.)

I see Gordon probably getting hot in July and finishing the season batting around .250-.260.
 
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therealUT said:
Because right now Gordon is barely batting above .100. He has the potential, however, by the time he fills it out he will be well away from the Royals organization. Randa was a lifetime .290 hitter (All-Star compared to Gordon.)

I see Gordon probably getting hot in July and finishing the season batting around .250-.260.
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alright, thanks for clearing that up. i knew he was supposed to be really good, i just havent been keeping up with him.
 
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