Friday, June 10, 2011

Muchas Gracias, Mr. Moustakas

...yeah, just ignore my lame attempt to modify Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto.

In any case, you heard it here 52nd, the Royals are calling up Mike Moustakas and have sent down Mike Aviles. Moustakas will start at 3rd.

This will set up the following things to happen:
  • The Royals will probably just start Chris Getz at 2nd base everyday.
  • Wilson Betemit will likely be seriously shopped, and I think it likely Aviles will be, too.
It might be wise to hang onto Aviles a bit longer unless they think 2B prospect Johnny Giavotella is about ready, otherwise an injury to Getz could screw with things a bit. However, if a team wants Aviles, the Royals should definitely listen.

I'm not certain who else the Royals could be shopping, although certainly Melky Cabrera would seem to be a candidate -- again, depending on the Royals' thoughts on how close Lorenzo Cain is. But, like with Aviles, they really shouldn't be afraid to deal Melky if a team wants him...there would be nothing wrong with Mitch Maier starting in CF for a while, especially since he's looked decent in very limited duty.

While of course it sucks sweaty llama fetlocks that the Royals won't make any noise this year besides the bit they made in April, this is nonetheless the interesting by-product of that realization -- the farm system is now being tested, and Dayton Moore has yet another chance to show some small amount of competency in the trade market.

His best bet will be a package of some sort -- none of the players the Royals are likely to try and trade will be worth much on their own, so some two or three player combination is probably their best bet at bringing something back. Personally, I think taking a stab at a catching or shortstop prospect that's within a year or two of being ready would be their best bet, but a starting pitching prospect would also be something to look out for.

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