Dear Dayton Moore

DAYTON:

Please do not beat yourself up over the Yuniesky Betancourt trade. The fans will mostly forget about it, especially if you remedy the ramifications quickly. You were short on infield help, Betancourt was VERY available and you took the bait. It will all be okay. We all make mistakes, and you...you will continue to make mistakes. Here's the good news, as long as you learn from them, we will not crucify you over them.

The Royals have put together a motto or a slogan over the past few seasons. "Believe" is the one that most readily comes to mind. I was thinking for this upcoming season you might consider "Betancourt to the Bench". I know that it is a little wordy, and doesn't have the same appeal as "Believe", but I think fans will appreciate the meaning and action behind it.

For a moment (and just a moment), let's forget about the offensive and defensive NUMBERS Betancourt has put up over the past few seasons and just remember he hasn't been that hot. Keeping that in mind, let's examine his Spring Training efforts as he is allegedly working on being more consistent. Offensively, without looking at the numbers (since you don't pay attention to all that "new stat stuff"), I will tell you he is better. Defensively....largely the same. In fact, did you watch the game against the Rockies on Sunday Dayton? Betancourt showed some unusual ability as he committed two errors in essentially one play. Pretty amazing. He is finding new ways to lose games for the team. Now, I know you don't like UZR and WAR (check those numbers out for Betancourt if you're bored) and all that "fancy" stuff...so, I will make it simple: Betancourt is horrible, was horrible, and will be horrible again. Cut ties, swallow your pride and help the Royals help themselves...as giving away runs usually doesn't bode well for any team.

Thank you Dayton,

Fred (Just another loyal fan, clinging to straws while the Royals sink)