I don't know if it's the four game winning streak or that he didn't receive any tempting offers but Dayton Moore has decided to stand pat. I'm sure it would have taken an overwhelming offer for DM to part with Ron Mahay and it's hard to fault that reasoning. Mahay has been lights out and if there wasn't a deal that swung favorably to KC's side then keeping him was the right decision. At least he didn't trade him for Charlie Morton.
I'm also not surprised Grudz is still here - actually I'm a little relieved. While common sense would dictate that German play 2nd everyday I think Aviles would have been moved over and we would be subjected to the horror show that is Tony Pena Jr starting shortstop. Thats just how Trey rolls.
I thought that maybe Olivo would be traded just because Buck is on fire right now, well on fire isnt the right wording but he has been hitting with more power lately (5 HRs, .574 SLG pct last 16 games). Buck seems a lock to reach double digits in homers for the fifth straight year and has solidified his position as catcher of the present and future. I guess it's not shocking that there wasn't a huge demand for Olivo's .281 OBP. For what its worth KC is 37-37 when Buck is the starting catcher and 13-22 when Olivo is.
DM & Trey seem perfectly content for Gload to play 1st the rest of the year. I was left speechless but luckily Joe Posnaski wasn't.
Billy Butler has a .950 OPS so far in the second half. Over the course of the four day break he went from Ken Harvey to Manny Ramirez. Now if Gordon will turn into George Brett 2.0 (like he was destined) then we will be all set.
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