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Re: MLB draft order for 2006 has been determined;  The Royals will pick first <FONT COLOR=BLACK><b>[</font>Reply to #<a href="read.pl?1-3172">3172</a>]</b>
4/21/06, 1:39pm
the economics of the game doom the Royals to being basically a glorified developmental team. They've drafted well over the years, yet have no commitment to winning beyond a guy's 1st contract, with the exception of Sweeney. They've lost guys like Damon, Beltran, Dye, etc. all because they cant compete finanically with the big market clubs, once these players become legit. 
They're going to be in rebuilding mode forever, with a mix of prospects and journeyman vets who werent wanted elsewhere. Those prospects will mature, the vets will retire, and then the cycle will renew itself once again. 

I expect the Royals to be picking first for the next few years....

[TheBlueJayWay from Phila/PA]
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