Wow, Andy Sisco is still just 29 years old. I had anticipated seeing that he was 35 and feeling quite depressed about that, but nay, he's much younger. Which is also depressing in its own way.
Sisco was the random find of an unloved GM, so there wasn't much of a narrative around his out of nowhere success. Other than the fact that bad teams can take chances on live arms. In the end, he's another reminder of what live arms truly are and, often, what they are not. But no worries, we have the Best Farm System Ever, so our bullpen-first strategy will work out.
As you can see in his big stats bomb after the jump, Sisco is still around, trying to pitch (which I also didn't know). Mostly, he's just one of many of us trying to get back to the way things were in 2005.
| Year | Age | Tm | G | IP | H | R | HR | BB | IBB | SO | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 18 | CHC-min | 5.24 | 10 | 34.1 | 36 | 28 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 31 | 1.340 | 0.3 | 2.6 | 8.1 | 3.10 | |
| 2002 | 19 | CHC-min | 2.43 | 14 | 77.2 | 51 | 23 | 3 | 39 | 0 | 101 | 1.159 | 0.3 | 4.5 | 11.7 | 2.59 | |
| 2003 | 20 | CHC-min | 3.54 | 19 | 94.0 | 76 | 44 | 3 | 31 | 0 | 99 | 1.138 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 9.5 | 3.19 | |
| 2004 | 21 | CHC-min | 4.21 | 26 | 126.0 | 118 | 64 | 11 | 65 | 1 | 134 | 1.452 | 0.8 | 4.6 | 9.6 | 2.06 | |
| 2005 | 22 | KCR | 3.11 | 67 | 75.1 | 68 | 27 | 6 | 42 | 4 | 76 | 142 | 1.460 | 0.7 | 5.0 | 9.1 | 1.81 |
| 2006 | 23 | KCR-min | 1.93 | 3 | 4.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0.857 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 11.6 | 6.00 | |
| 2006 | 23 | KCR | 7.10 | 65 | 58.1 | 66 | 47 | 8 | 40 | 6 | 52 | 67 | 1.817 | 1.2 | 6.2 | 8.0 | 1.30 |
| 2007 | 24 | CHW-min | 4.35 | 23 | 78.2 | 76 | 43 | 10 | 44 | 1 | 76 | 1.525 | 1.1 | 5.0 | 8.7 | 1.73 | |
| 2007 | 24 | CHW | 8.36 | 19 | 14.0 | 19 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 57 | 2.143 | 1.3 | 7.1 | 8.4 | 1.18 |
| 2010 | 27 | SFG-min | 4.32 | 48 | 66.2 | 56 | 33 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 75 | 1.380 | 0.5 | 4.9 | 10.1 | 2.08 | |
| 2011 | 28 | NYY-min | 5.28 | 26 | 30.2 | 27 | 18 | 3 | 28 | 2 | 29 | 1.793 | 0.9 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 1.04 | |
| 3 Seasons | 5.18 | 151 | 147.2 | 153 | 87 | 16 | 93 | 10 | 141 | 88 | 1.666 | 1.0 | 5.7 | 8.6 | 1.52 | ||
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he was into Taco Bell before Justin Verlander
pioneer spirit!buddyball - January 13, 2012
One of Moore's wise moves that he turned into a bad move
Moore saw that Sisco had some tools, but wasn’t really a decent all around pitcher (much like Ambiorix Burgos). So he traded him for Ross Gload. That was fine. But then he signs Gload to a completely pointless two-year guaranteed contract which only served to block Ryan Shealy (not good, but younger and at least had some upside potential which could have been explored) with a known mediocrity who struggled to keep his head above the replacement level waterline (often times unsuccessfully).
Moore has made something of a habit of this: making a good small move, and then doubling down on that small success with a lot of guaranteed money, and not to the benefit of the team. See also Horacio Ramirez, Jeff Francoeur and Bruce Chen.
Scott McKinney - January 13, 2012
Did DM originally take Sisco, or was that Allard?
That was also a good move. He was definitely worth a flyer.
RoyalsRetro - January 13, 2012
That was DM
First summer, IIRC.
Scott McKinney - January 13, 2012
Correction
Allard acquired him and DM traded him…in his first summer on the job.
Scott McKinney - January 13, 2012
I feel sad that I wasn't around for the glory years of this man
tiquanunderwear - January 13, 2012
A glory it was
Freneau - January 13, 2012 via mobile
Andrew "The Little Unit" Sisco
tiquanunderwear - January 13, 2012
I believe the nickname of choice was
SISQUATCH
Nighthawk at the Diner - January 13, 2012 via mobile
Are we still doing the Andy Sisco and Mark Quinn awards?
Scott McKinney - January 13, 2012
He's only 29? I remember the Thong Song being a hit when I was in seventh grade.
KeepItCopacetic - January 13, 2012
What
somebody wrote a song about flip flops? Hahaha what a dumbass.
Kansas City Keith - January 13, 2012
And Only One
Of them, too.
philofthenorth - January 13, 2012
If one flip flop thongs in the forest
Does it make a sound? Furthermore, isn’t OMD legally required to weigh on on the topic?
Nighthawk at the Diner - January 13, 2012 via mobile
He almost put up a 1 K/BB ratio while striking out 8 per 9 innings.
Impressive and why did we not keep him longer? He fits right in.
Jeff Zimmerman - January 13, 2012
I wonder what the over/under is on his weight now?
Both BR and Fangraphs still have his old, official 6’10/270 height/weight. I’d bet a week’s pay that he’s over 300 now. Maybe over 325.
Scott McKinney - January 13, 2012
I'd take that bet, but I don't really need the twenty bucks.
IN YOUR FACE!!!!!!!!EspeciallyK - January 13, 2012
Zing!
Well played
Scott McKinney - January 13, 2012
I completely
forgot about andrew sisco
Kansas City Keith - January 13, 2012
The best farm system ever phrase is worn out… Are you mocking a particular individual, or a group of people that claimed this? Either way, you come off as cynical.
ChosenOneK - January 13, 2012
He is justifiably cynical
And, while I cannot speak for Will, I think he’s satirizing the idea, put forward by some, either explicitly or implicitly, that the great Royals farm system will almost necessarily lead to great success for the major league team, regardless of what Dayton Moore chooses to do with that talent and regardless of what else he does with the major league team.
Scott McKinney - January 13, 2012
I can respect that
ChosenOneK - January 13, 2012
…perhaps your just mocking our farm system. In this case, I do not understand what you have to gain by poking fun at the phrase. I really dont understand what you have to gain by poking fun at the phrase at all. Are you trying to ground us? Keep our heads out of the clouds? Still, the repetition of this phrase is becoming trite.
ChosenOneK - January 13, 2012
Fair poiny
Freneau - January 13, 2012 via mobile
Point
Freneau - January 13, 2012 via mobile
its pretty funny
and in order to be a a fucking fan of kansas city you have to have a good sense of humor
Kansas City Keith - January 13, 2012
Id like to think I have a good sense of Humor
But I will never enjoy Making fun of my team…..
ChosenOneK - January 13, 2012
I used to feel that way
I’d defend the Royals like an overzealous knight from knighty-knight times, taking great umbrage at anyone’s attempt to sully the grandeur of my fair mistress (The Kansas City baseball Royals). Then, like a thunderclap, it hit me. My mistress was special. Let there be no doubt. But she was not above reproach. It may have been the Hearn for Cone trade that caused the scales to fall from eyes. Scattering around my feet like dead leaves. The bozo’s in the front office, some of the players, and even some of the fans, merited scorn, derision, and perhaps even a good old fashioned mocking. The Glass family doesn’t “own” the Royals. The Royals belong to all of us. The pop-tart eaters, Royal-Man, the meatheads in Rivals, the “serious” fans on this board, the kids, the poor motherfuckers waiting out the war in Grass Creek. the poor motherfuckers on the Royal’s facebook page, etc. Its ok to make fun or your team. Lighten up.
Nighthawk at the Diner - January 13, 2012
That was absolutely beautiful.
mitchfreakingmaier! - January 13, 2012
well
David Glass makes fun of you every time you buy a parking pass and go to the game and watch the game and buy food and beer.
Crooow - January 13, 2012
To each, his own
Scott McKinney - January 14, 2012
A little about me.
Its hard going into EVERY season with the same attitude. " ‘This could be the year we do something’ "…..whilst knowing it is unlikely and in most cases extremely unlikely. Maybe ten guys can break out this Year…..Maybe Ken Harvey is for Real! What if Vince Coleman and Brian Macrae both steal 60 bases? Perhaps Phil Hiatt will become a superstar……Runlevys Hernandez and Affeldt put it together for 16 wins each…… Juan Gonzalez Might perform as he had 5 years prior-Whilst KNOWING it wont happen. I’m trying to say, I understand the cynicism-I do, but I have a different kind of Devotion. I am realistic. Not optimistic. I am a Royals fan, and I can say for a certainty that will never change. We are all different. Forgive me if my posts seem ‘overzealous’ at times. I LOVE this team, and in an obviously different way than most, youll be hard-pressed to find another fan like me. I wont lighten up. I cant.
ChosenOneK - January 13, 2012
No problem Chosen1k
Welcome to the club. We’ll all scream ourselves hoarse down at the parade on the plaza next November.
Nighthawk at the Diner - January 13, 2012
or the november after that……or after that…
ChosenOneK - January 15, 2012
Not sure why, but I could sure go for some tacos right about now.
Crooow - January 13, 2012
the funk soul brotha
Crooow - January 13, 2012
skank
nice open thread FraDIY ?’s . . . . you still amongst the lower 48, or are you kissin cousins with Phil?
Nighthawk at the Diner - January 13, 2012
In college, my friends and I all went out to Steak n Shake one late night
and for some reason, one of my friends asked the waitress if they served tacos. We still haven’t let him forget this.
KeepItCopacetic - January 13, 2012
Drunk hopefully.
Warden11 - January 14, 2012
Stone cold sober.
KeepItCopacetic - January 14, 2012
Happy Birthday San Luis Obispo!
OnixConcepcion - January 14, 2012
Sisco is pitching for Puerto Rico in the Mexican League this offseason
8.27 ERA / 16.1 IP / 19 H / 3 HR / 16BB:14K
Tito42 - January 14, 2012
Tito42 - January 14, 2012
For realz? I wonder if he's on the same team with Kenny Powers
That K/BB ratio is brutal in any country, let alone Mexico.
Nighthawk at the Diner - January 14, 2012
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