YUNIESKY BETANCOURT NEWS
M's middle infield is fat, not 'ph' phat
April 20, 2009 by
Assist by Mitten
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Yesterday afternoon's game against the Detroit Tigers provided fans a sort of "State of the Middle Infield" for their Seattle Mariners. Second baseman Jose Lopez started the game at first base, which should tell you something right there. And shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt...
New Shortstop, Please
December 18, 2008 by
Bleeding Blue and Teal
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There may be more pressing needs this offseason, such as making room in the starting rotation or finding a middle of the order bat, but I have been eagerly awaiting the day that Yuniesky Betancout might be jettisoned to another team via trade, or pushed to the bench by some stiff competition...
The MLB All-Star Team... as it should be
June 23, 2008 by
The [Five]
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I took a lot of time composing the list, and I did not just look at stats, but I did take that into account. With that said, my all-star list will have major differences than many others. For example, I have Dan Uggla starting ahead of the Phillies' second baseman Chase Utley....
Wins-Added breakdown of the Royals
July 15, 2009 by
kansascity.com
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The Royals, at the break.After I mentioned Yuniesky Betancourt and Zack Greinke's standing in Wins-Added during my recent rants, some curious readers wanted to know if those numbers were available on the Web. Sadly, they are not. They are available on the massive baseball...
Wins-Added breakdown of the Royals
July 15, 2009 by
kansascity.com
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The Royals, at the break.After I mentioned Yuniesky Betancourt and Zack Greinke's standing in Wins-Added during my recent rants, some curious readers wanted to know if those numbers were available on the Web. Sadly, they are not. They are available on the massive baseball...
Dueling Suck: Angels 8, Royals 5
July 22, 2009 by
6-4-2: Double Play Blog
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Was anybody else surprised to see Yuniesky Betancourt in a Royals uniform? I sure was. Betancourt used to be the Mariners' shortstop of the future when he signed a long-term extension. Dave Cameron once upon a time called him "the Rolls Royce of defensive shortstops"...
Deals involving Mariners shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt, Pirates second baseman Freddy Sanchez not automatically related
July 10, 2009 by
Seattle Times
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Forgot to mention this one last night, but Mariners third baseman Chris Woodward, seen above working on his fielding yesterday, really deserves some credit, along with Jose Lopez, for last night's victory. Both Woodward and Lopez had been unable to make some key plays during a...
Yuni to Royals Rumor
November 06, 2008 by
Bleeding Blue and Teal
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Larry Stone reminded usA in today's paper that former GM Bill Bavasi passed up on a deal that would have sent Yuniesky Betancourt to the Kansas City RoyalsA for Billy Butler two offseasons ago.A Obviously that was a huge mistake, as Betancourt is arguably the worst starting shortstop...
This Week’s Man Crush: Don Wakamatsu
May 14, 2009 by
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You ever wonder what Don Wakamatsu says behind closed doors when no one is listening except for maybe his most trusted advisors? Do you think he just comes unglued after watching night after night of head-case baseball? You don’t think about it? Could you maybe play along then? Super...
M’s falling back to earth
May 13, 2009 by
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The jubilance of spring training has vanished while the crispness and optimism that sprung eternal for this Mariner ballclub has officially been extinguished. It was fun while it lasted, but I think we all knew deep down what this team was. There is nothing wrong with dreaming big...
KC’s Dayton Moore : Richly Rewarded/Tolerated For Not Being Allard Baird
August 31, 2009 by
Can't Stop The Bleeding
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(Moore : doing the best he can — under no pressure whatsoever)
“Ask yourself: if you, in your own profession, made a mistake equivalent to trading for Yuniesky Betancourt, would you expect to be fired, or given five years of lucrative job security?” I think even...
Casey at the Bat | Betancourt's Departure Addition By Subtraction
July 10, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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For the last few weeks Mariners fans have been all-but-rioting in an effort to get Yuniesky Betancourt out of town. Those people got their wish as the Kansas City Royals traded two minor leaguers to the Mariners in exchange for the enigmatic shortstop.
This is another move in a long...
Yuni Watch 7/30
July 30, 2009 by
Joe Posnanski > Curiously Long...
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A few thoughts on Yuni … and stuff that is not Yuni.
Yuniesky Betancourt on Royals:
45 plate appearances
.119 average
.116 on-base percentage
.167 slugging percentage
1 extra base hit
0 walks
2 sac hits
2 grounded into double plays
-25 OPS+
Remember, they’re not booing...
Gordon returns, Maier sent to Omaha, Peña designated for assignment
July 16, 2009 by
kansascity.com
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Third baseman Alex Gordon got an advance look at his new infield partner, shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt, earlier this week while the two worked through their minor-league rehab assignments together at Class AA Northwest Arkansas.
What if the Royals were just good, not great, at defense?
August 11, 2009 by
kansascity.com
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Quick thought about defense:
What if the Royals -- or any team, for that matter -- changed their scouting philosophy to focus on defense?
This doesn't mean trying to find a really good center fielder and then filling in the rest. It doesn't mean trading for Yuniesky...
Yuni's Worn Out His Welcome
August 26, 2008 by
Bleeding Blue and Teal
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Yuniesky Betancourt shouldn't be in the starting lineup any more, or on the team for that matter.
Internet Flotsam & Jetsam
October 09, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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by Kathy Willens - AP
4 days ago:
Houston Astros Kazuo Matsui grounds out to New York second baseman Luis Castillo in the sixth inning at Citi Field in New York, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Mets won 4-0. (AP...
Ladies and Gentlemen, Yuni Is Gone
July 10, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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As you have probably heard by now, the Mariners traded Yuniesky Betancourt to the Kansas City Royals for minor league pitchers Derrick Saito and Daniel Cortes.
As you probably have figured, I love this trade. The fact we dumped Yuni, who brings absolutely nothing to the table, AND...
Untitled
July 11, 2009 by
A Large Regular
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Lugo vs BetancourtThe Mariners wanted to dump Yuniesky Betancourt and - voila! - the Royals obliged by taking his contract off their hands. The Royals gave up a couple of flotsam and jetsam prospects and will have to pay just $7 million of Betancourt's remaining contract ($2 mil...
Royals DFA Tony Pena Jr.
July 16, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports that the Royals have designated shortstop Tony Pena Jr. for assignment to make room on the roster for the recently acquired Yuniesky Betancourt. Pena has hit just .156-.178-.192 in 288 plate appearances since the start of the 2008 season.
Royals DFA Tony Pena Jr.
July 16, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports that the Royals have designated shortstop Tony Pena Jr. for assignment to make room on the roster for the recently acquired Yuniesky Betancourt. Pena has hit just .156-.178-.192 in 288 plate appearances since the start of the 2008 season.
BOS 10, KC 3 - Clay Delivers, KC Flops... Again
September 25, 2009 by
Fire Brand American League
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Red Sox 10 - Kansas City 3
Apparently, playing spoiler isn't as fun as the media makes it out to be. You get burned more often than you succeed.
With little more than a week left in the season, the Royals look to put the finishing touches on another disappointing campaign...
2008 Fantasy Shortstop Rankings: American League
December 30, 2007 by
Crooked Pitch
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Pre-season shortstop rankings for the American League has been posted at Crooked Pitch.
Mariners break it open late for 7-3 win
June 20, 2009 by
Seattle Times
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David Aardsma, pictured above, was a ninth-inning strikeout machine yet again as the victorious Mariners moved within 3 1/2 games of the first-place Texas Rangers, who lost in extras tonight.
The final score tonight was in no way indicative of how this game played out. Or, maybe it...
Royals set to activate Gordon, Betancourt off DL
July 16, 2009 by
Miami Herald
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The Kansas City Royals reconfigured their roster on Thursday to make room for third baseman Alex Gordon and newly acquired shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt, both of whom are expected back from the disabled list on Friday.
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