The Kansas City Royals have promoted first base prospect Eric Hosmer, reports Dick Kaegel of MLB.com. Most applaud the move, including Sam Mellinger of the Kansas City Star and Michael Engel of KingsofKauffman.com, but I'm not sold. The Royals lack of patience could cost the team up to $15 million down the road for a few extra weeks of at-bats in a season in which they won't contend anyway.
For my full take, read my article at The Hardball Times.

