huKSer Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I was listening to a radio program in KC, and they were interviewing Bubba's baseball trainer...They asked him if Nebraska was even in play, he responded "absolutely not, the Royal's wouldn't have even considered taking him if they weren't completely sure he was committed to baseball.He is 100% baseball" He went on to say "It's almost comical to me that Nebraska fan's think it's a 50-50 chance. This is a done deal" It isn't his actual baseball coach, so i'm not sure how reliable this is, he's just a trainer that I believe he hits with in the winter. Take this for what its worth, but it's certainly not good news on the Husker front The Husker hater radio host said "got a tweet from a Husker fan in Omaha, and he says that the Husker fans up here think its a 50-50 shot that Bubba comes to NU. Ha-ha-ha, all Husker fans are idiots" Judging from posts here 99% of Husker fans rational side says he's gone, but our emotional side holds out hope. EDIT: Today "Col Klink"scale was talking the Royals draft and how the fans shouldn't expect Bubba to be George Brett when he gets to KC. When, not if, not probably. Sure I don't think it likely that he comes to Lincoln, but he hasn't signed a contract yet - something about counting chickens? He is as arrogant as a Texas fan. Quote Link to comment
808Husker in KCMO Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Bubba as a Royal is a lock. There is no way that Dayton Moore drafts him otherwise. Starling should be the pick that cements the Royals return to the ALCS. The Royals are too close to screw this up. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Bubba and Archie Bradley are in the same boat. Both can play QB and baseball in college is they want to turn down the money. http://baseballmelove.blogspot.com/2011/06/other-side-of-coin.html Quote Link to comment
kchusker_chris Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Bubba as a Royal is a lock. There is no way that Dayton Moore drafts him otherwise. Starling should be the pick that cements the Royals return to the ALCS. The Royals are too close to screw this up. That is certainly debateable, as it's something I've been hearing for the last couple of years Quote Link to comment
NebraskaShellback Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 We will have to see if Starling shows up to attend Nebraska. I am not worried if he does or doesn't show up. Quote Link to comment
TJ Alum Husker Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Bubba as a Royal is a lock. There is no way that Dayton Moore drafts him otherwise. Starling should be the pick that cements the Royals return to the ALCS. The Royals are too close to screw this up. Not disputing that he ends up a Royal, but the reason will be money. Also, he is not what puts the Royals over the top. They need pitching more than a center fielder at this point. Quote Link to comment
corncraze Posted June 11, 2011 Author Share Posted June 11, 2011 Bubba as a Royal is a lock. There is no way that Dayton Moore drafts him otherwise. Starling should be the pick that cements the Royals return to the ALCS. The Royals are too close to screw this up. Not disputing that he ends up a Royal, but the reason will be money. Also, he is not what puts the Royals over the top. They need pitching more than a center fielder at this point. Absolutely! Bubba won't be passing Melky Cabrera. He'll have a few years to work through the minors. That being said, the fact that he is right next to home on his childhood team is HUGE! A big factor for Bubba is being comfortable, and I bet he's a heck of a lot more comfortable in KC than he would be in Seattle or DC. Quote Link to comment
wilber24 Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Bubba as a Royal is a lock. There is no way that Dayton Moore drafts him otherwise. Starling should be the pick that cements the Royals return to the ALCS. The Royals are too close to screw this up. Not disputing that he ends up a Royal, but the reason will be money. Also, he is not what puts the Royals over the top. They need pitching more than a center fielder at this point. Absolutely! Bubba won't be passing Melky Cabrera. He'll have a few years to work through the minors. That being said, the fact that he is right next to home on his childhood team is HUGE! A big factor for Bubba is being comfortable, and I bet he's a heck of a lot more comfortable in KC than he would be in Seattle or DC. Or Lincoln!!! Quote Link to comment
NUance Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Bubba as a Royal is a lock. There is no way that Dayton Moore drafts him otherwise. Starling should be the pick that cements the Royals return to the ALCS. The Royals are too close to screw this up. Not disputing that he ends up a Royal, but the reason will be money. Also, he is not what puts the Royals over the top. They need pitching more than a center fielder at this point. Absolutely! Bubba won't be passing Melky Cabrera. He'll have a few years to work through the minors. That being said, the fact that he is right next to home on his childhood team is HUGE! A big factor for Bubba is being comfortable, and I bet he's a heck of a lot more comfortable in KC than he would be in Seattle or DC. Or Lincoln!!! If KC plays him in AAA he might end up in Papillion. Playing for the Storm Chasers. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Bubba as a Royal is a lock. There is no way that Dayton Moore drafts him otherwise. Starling should be the pick that cements the Royals return to the ALCS. The Royals are too close to screw this up. Not disputing that he ends up a Royal, but the reason will be money. Also, he is not what puts the Royals over the top. They need pitching more than a center fielder at this point. Absolutely! Bubba won't be passing Melky Cabrera. He'll have a few years to work through the minors. That being said, the fact that he is right next to home on his childhood team is HUGE! A big factor for Bubba is being comfortable, and I bet he's a heck of a lot more comfortable in KC than he would be in Seattle or DC. Obviously it will take a few years in the minors before he plays in KC or even Omaha. NOBODY jumps right to the majors from high school. Regarding pitching the top four on the Royals board all went before their pick so it was a no-brainer to take Bubba. The Royals have plenty of highly touted pitching prospects on the cusp of arriving in KC and most will there a couple seasons before Bubba even arrives. Quote Link to comment
Fuzzy Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Another update on Huskerextra.com Bubba still planning on coming up this weekend. Not enrolling in class but hopes to work out with the offense. Royals don't want to see Bubba in Lincoln. Says he is getting closer to a decision. Quote Link to comment
Blaze1up Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 How long do the Royals get ownership of Bubba ? Quote Link to comment
knapplc Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 The fact that he's not enrolling in class speaks volumes. Quote Link to comment
Fuzzy Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Very true knapp. It shows he wants the opportunity to practice with the Huskers rather than take college classes. Quote Link to comment
PaulCrewe Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 My Lord almost a month between Bubba updates? WHAT IS THE WORLD COMING TO?!?!?!?!?!? Quote Link to comment
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