CatnipOligarchy Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 ESPN.com is reporting that Kansas City is the front runner to sign former Texas slugger Juan Gonzalez. I think this would be a great pickup for Kansas City. They've got the young pitching to win and i think a big bat is what kept them from the playoffs last year. ESPN.com article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 That would be a huge pickup for the Royals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenstein Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 Its pretty big news here in KC. Last years team was such a pleasant surprise, this off season there has been even more excitement. They do have a good pitching staff, now they are trying to upgrade their bats to propell them to the next level...playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougkinzinger Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 Elian Gonzalez to Cuba? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatnipOligarchy Posted January 5, 2004 Author Share Posted January 5, 2004 i hope they do sign him, ive always liked kansas city, and i hope they win the central next year. the 91 series kinda left me bitter with the twins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenstein Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 The Royals are a team with one of the smallest fan bases. They have a fantastic stadium with fountains behind the outfield fences. KC claims to be the US "city of fountains." One of the good things about the Royals is that they have die hard local fans, and are now starting to see their attendance rise dramatically as a result of last years success. Season ticket sales are extremely high, and the outlook seems to be brighter and brighter. There are large sections of tickets with excellent views for $5....now thats a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxikk Veteran Posted January 5, 2004 Veteran Share Posted January 5, 2004 whoa. he still plays ball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayepecks Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 Wouldn't be surprised. Toxikk -- yes, and he's still rather good, but he's not even a shadow of his former self. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatnipOligarchy Posted January 6, 2004 Author Share Posted January 6, 2004 whoa. he still plays ball? yep, hit .294 with 24 HRs for texas last year. hes 71 homers shy of 500 for his career Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxikk Veteran Posted January 6, 2004 Veteran Share Posted January 6, 2004 no kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenstein Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 It's a done deal. Gonzalez signs with KC. Just hit it Gonzalez to KC This will be a welcome addition to the Royals team that needed to boost its offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatnipOligarchy Posted January 7, 2004 Author Share Posted January 7, 2004 well good for the Royals.. 1 year deal for $4.5m, not bad at all.. great move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenstein Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 well good for the Royals.. 1 year deal for $4.5m, not bad at all.. great move I agree. I think its a bit of a gamble looking at his history of injuries, but I definetly think its a good gamble. Its only a 1 year deal, and I think he can add some punch to the lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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