Tag Archives: Trade Deadline

Leftridge: Trade Deadline Approaches; Offense Targets

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Brandon Leftridge

Last week, I pleaded with the Royals to sign a starting pitcher. This was before Jason Vargas blew up his elbow (though that wasn’t exactly shocking, given his previous injuries this season) and before OPENING DAY STARTER Yordano Ventura had … Continue reading →

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Leftridge: Trade Deadline Approaches; Starting Pitching Targets

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Brandon Leftridge

First, let me preface this piece with a few facts. The Royals are a good team. The Royals actually might be a VERY good team. The Royals are in first place of the American League Central and have been for … Continue reading →

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Leftridge: Royals’ Unremarkable Season Continues with Unremarkable Trade Deadline

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Brandon Leftridge

The Oakland Athletics have the best record in baseball. As of tonight, they are 66-41 with an unearthly run differential of +162. They are a team composed of mostly unknown individuals, an unbelievable testament to their scouting and development. They … Continue reading →

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Leftridge: Hey Dayton, Nice Trade Deadline

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Brandon Leftridge

Well, THAT was unexpected. Except, well, maybe it wasn’t. Because if Royals fans have grown accustomed to any one thing during general manager Dayton Moore’s tenure, it’s that nothing is as it seems. He’s a master illusionist of sorts, except … Continue reading →

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