Can anyone tell me why Matt Tupman (AAA Omaha) hasn't taken over Jason LaRue's spot as back up catcher for the Royals?????
2007-08-10 03:15:30 · 4 answers · asked by jnore23 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
He was my catcher in college so I'd like to see him play in the majors....
2007-08-10 03:55:51 · update #1
Bryan's right...plus the Royals aren't exactly going to make the playoffs this year...there's no point.
2007-08-10 03:50:04 · answer #1 · answered by Mystic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would like to see him play in KC, but I don't think it will happen until next year. It's true that LaRue can't hit for his life, but he does handle the pitchers pretty well. I've seen Tupman play a couple games in Omaha this year and he seems pretty streaky with the bat there. I think the front office wants to get him some more experience before they bring him up and not do what they did with Alex Gordon - who had a disasterous first half. Also, LaRue's salary may be just a bit too much to dump him off or send him doen to the minors. I do truly expect Tupman to make a big push for a roster spot next spring training. He seems to be hitting better the last couple weeks and we may see him called up in September so they can get a small look at him in the big leagues before next season.
2007-08-10 16:44:25 · answer #2 · answered by DoReidos 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats the point, i don't think he wants to play back up. so he probably wants to stay in Omaha until Larue or Buck is gone or injured.
2007-08-14 09:00:27 · answer #3 · answered by Buchy 11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not a royals fan but....why would you want a prospect sitting on the bench as back up instead of playing in the minors building up his skill?
2007-08-10 10:34:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋