aside from that the fact the OP is clueless on the effect of conditioning–would anybody that’s been on the athletic field Q whether additional muscular strength improve performance–to answer his own Q would suggest Craig Brown start throwing baseballs, and then get in the weight room and two months later start throwing them again, to see the difference in velocity, control, etc. etc. one of the prime reasons our good managers always complain about “lack of command” is lack of muscular strength in our staffs. noodle arms, except Meche. the Royals have a history of poo paahing conditioning–they hilariously(or not) took Gubicza out of the weight room after his good seasons etc.

But, what this says about the Royals
1. Hochevar has been with the Royals how long. and, is just now discovering the weight room.
2. Royals still fail to see the connection between conditioning and performance. Hochevar “added muscle” to avoid injury.
3. My guess, Hochevar will now stop lifting, and, what are the odds that Yost and pitching coach will simply injure him again?

I like the Francis signing. He’s a crafty pitcher with experience. Good GB rate and our new up the middle defense should help him. Good veteran presence. If he stays healthy I’d like to see him for another year to ease the transition and mentor the young lefties.

Signing Chen and breaking camp with Teaford would also allow us to rid ourselves of Dusty Hughes…win/win.

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