leadership Stories - Amazin' Avenue
Jeff Suppan Returns to Kansas City, Will Report to AAA Omaha
Jeff Suppan is a Royal once again. Well, almost. Suppan has signed a minor league contract with the Royals and will report to AAA, where he will teach a three semester course in pitching, veteran presence and leadership. The textbooks have been ordered and can be picked up at the on-campus...
Overhearing a Standard Interview, Jason Kendall Goes Crazy
So Nick Wright of 610 AM is interviewing Mike Moustakas about character. It's all very positive. The Royals value character, the team is full of high-character guys, that kind of thing. Then Wright asks Moustakas about the fact that he might start the year in the minors, because of baseball's...
An Impossible Choice: Who Is A Better Leader, Jeff Francoeur or Jason Kendall?
Sure, Jeff Francoeur is an amazing leader. Amazing. I'm not going to deny that. Dayton Moore knows Francoeur is: Moore said Francoeur possesses the leadership qualities capable of playing a major role on a roster in transition to a collection of homegrown youngsters. and so does...
Leadership By Example
In the stands, they were anxious. On the field, #5 quietly prepared. In the stands, they booed the training staff. On the field, the face of the franchise confidently took batting practice. In the stands, they worried about a 2009 repeat. On the field, David Wright gave the crowd reason to...
David Wright Is A Leader!
Location: Camden Yards, June 16th, Mets vs. Orioles, 6th inningSituation: David Wright thinking Pelfrey is pitching pretty well tonight, maybe he can throw a shutout - oh crap home run Markakis. No big deal David, we just need to think of a way to show leadership. I've got it! Let's go out to...
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