Yardbarker: Royce Clayton

Washington Nationals Buy Out Austin Kearns...5 Others Become Free Agents.

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:42:46 -0500

More photos » by Lori Shepler - AP Browse more photos » In early 2007, when then-DC GM Jim Bowden signed right fielder Austin Kearns to a 3-year/$17.5 million dollar deal with a $10 million dollar club option for a fourth year or a $1 million dollar buyout, Kearns told Washington Post writer Barry Svrluga, as quoted in an 2/2/07 article entitled, "Kearns to Have an Extended Stay With Nats", that he decide...

Finals: Grading the 2009 Texas Rangers Infield

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:11:17 -0500

The Rangers infield was a big part of the improved pitching results. It could be argued the Rangers improved defensively at every infield position in 2009. 1B Chris Davis was a vast improvement over Ben Broussard and Co., which manned the position in the first half of 2008. 2B Ian Kinsler had, by far, his best defensive season. SS Elvis Andrus showed more range at the position than Michael Young, Alex Rodriguez or Royce Clayton, who held down the spot for the last decade. And Young, in his fi...

Crack open a can of R.C. ...

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:36:00 -0500

Veteran Bauxite and original roster expansion choice Mike Green wrote it recently ... "the RC team ... would be very competitive in the all-initial league (Campanella, Connor, Carew, Chapman, Cey, Colavito, Cullenbine, Clemente, Clemens). Robinson Cano is a good recent addition to the bench." Hm. I could have sworn we did an All-RC club at one point, but apparently not ... we're "limited" in Hall of Names annals, to every single double-initial, from A...

Redleg Trade Review: Austin Kearns and Felipe Lopez

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:39:16 -0500

July 13, 2006: The Cincinnati Reds trade Austin Kearns, Felipe Lopez and Ryan Wagner to the Washington Nationals for Bill Bray, Royce Clayton, Brendan Harris, Gary Majewski and Daryl Thompson. The 2005 Reds team was a team of transition. Following the 2004 season, all-time great shorstop Barry Larkin had retired, and Felipe Lopez had moved into the shortstop position. They had replaced most of their starting pitching staff as Jose Acevedo and Cory Lidle had been traded, and Paul Wilson only ...

WAR Lords of the Diamond (Shortstop)

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:15:57 -0500

More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP Troy Tulowitzki does what he wants. Browse more photos » Previous Sessions in the WAR Lords Series: C (with my methodology) I 1B I 2B I 3B For the next step in my ongoing quest to quantify the greatest Rockies ever by position, I'm tackling perhaps the most demanding position in the field (though catchers have a good argument too), shortstop. Once again, I'm u...

Didn't watch the home run derby

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:06:00 -0500

Not gonna watch the all-star game, though I would like to watch the president throw out the first pitch.In the last decade, I think I've watched about half of the all-star games. All the pomp and circumstance is a real turn off. Plus with the Reds never getting more than one player (2004 exception noted), I just don't have the extra incentive.But I haven't watched a Reds game in a week, and I don't feel the need to do so any time soon. Why? Two words.Willy Taveras.Just two wor...

Pablo Sandoval: The Chosen One

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:38:56 -0500

More photos » by Morry Gash - AP He's like Tony Gwynn, but with the ability to hit for average. Browse more photos » If some unknown ruffian were to suggest that our collective internet crush on Pablo Sandoval was an overreaction, I would kindly direct them to this post: Let's revisit the list of Best Position Players Drafted or Developed since Matt Williams (1986 Draft): C - Doug Mirabelli 1B - ...

End of the Coco Era

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:30:35 -0500

The Red Sox are set to officially announce in 10 minutes that Coco's heading on down to Kansas City - so it's time for the old "picture send off" to mark the end of the Coco era in Boston. And, of course, the conversation with Royce Clayton about tacos: video courtesy of FOX

Exclusive Interview: Royce Clayton Talks Poker Bowl Tournament

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:09:36 -0500

Free agent shortstop, Royce Clayton, most recently a part of the 2007 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox, spoke about his time in the big leagues, his hopes for the future, and most importantly, the impact that the Royce Clayton Family Foundation has had on surrounding communities over the last 11 years. (Click on the player below to listen to the interview)

Favorite Celebration Photo

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:18:27 -0500

If there is one player who I wanted to see with the World Series trophy - it was Royce Clayton.

Royce Clayton and Coco Crisp talk tacos

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:10:07 -0500

Fox sports, master of the shameless promotion, listened in as the Red Sox' Coco Crisp tried to explain the Taco Bell promotion to his teammate, Royce Clayton. Video

The Jays SS Solution: Royce Clayton

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 01:02:05 -0500

Royce Clayton? Apparently JP has signed 36 year old SS Royce Clayton in an attempt to shore up the middle infield, thus allowing Aaron Hill to stay at 2B, his better defensive position. The deal is for 1 year at 1.5 million and is pending a physical. Let's hope Clayton does a Rod Barajas and refuses this physical, and here's why.