Royal Moves

As a fan of the Kansas City Royals, this year has been the worst I have ever seen.  There is no way possible that this franchise will be significant in the next few years.  Jim Souhan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune recently said that the Royals were "in the 11th year of their three year rebuilding program."  Sooooooo true. Since this season has been nothing but huge steps backwards, I expect nothing out of next years team. That being said, as the trade deadline approaches, here is a list of Royals' current 40 man roster that i wish would stay and go.

Pitchers that stay:

Brian Bannister

Henry Barrera

Bruce Chen

Roman Colon

Juan Cruz

Kyle Davies

Zach Greinke

Luke Hochevar

Julio Cesar Pimentel

Carlos Rosa

Joakim Soria

Robinson Tejeda

Pitchers that go:

John Bale

Kyle Farnsworth

Devon Lowery

Ron Mahay

Gil Meche

Sidney Ponson

Doug Waechter

Jamey Wright

Batters that stay:

Mike Aviles

Willie Bloomquist

Billy Butler

David DeJesus

Alex Gordon

Tug Hulett

Mike Jacobs

Kila Ka'aihue

Mitch Maier

Brayan Pena

Batters that go:

John Buck

Alberto Callaspo

Coco Crisp

Jose Guillen

Luis Hernandez

Mario Lisson

Travis Metcalf

Miguel Olivo

Tony Peny Jr.

Mark Teahen

Yeah I know, because of stupid contracts and whatnot, all of my roster dreams will not come true.  However, whoever they move this year, I hope it is not for the unrealistic hopes of winning next year.

Side note - I'd like to see either Cory Aldridge or Scott Thorman in the outfield soon.