Maybe to congratulate him on what has been a Hall-of-Fame career with the Yankees. Even if Torre wanted to manage elsewhere, Kansas City doesn't seem a logical destination. Not that he wouldn't fit in. I've known Torre since he played for the Cardinals, and he's always been adaptable to his surroundings. The way he's handled the Bronx Zoo, with the demands of the fans, the media, the players and, of course, the owner, has been phenomenal. Not that Torre would think he's too good for K.C. but, realistically, he's now a big-city, big-ticket guy who made $7 million this year. Anyway, Todd, thanks for being among the 5,845,332 readers who asked about Torre.

Would Jamie Quirk be a good fit for the Royals as manager?
-- Shawn M., Wichita, Kan.

Surprisingly, Quirk's name has gotten bare mention in the latest go-round of speculation. Now, with the rise of the Rockies, he's getting new exposure as the bench coach and that could bolster his managerial aspirations. Certainly, he'd be a good fit in K.C. because that's his home, he was a popular player in three stints with the Royals and he was a Royals coach for eight years. Reportedly, his lack of Minor League managing experience was regarded as a drawback previously, but now, after five years as Rockies bench coach, on top of six years as Royals bench coach, he should be more than ready to manage.

Will there be a live-camera feed showing the progress of Kauffman Stadium renovations this fall and winter?
-- Richard C., Omaha, Neb.

Yes. Kevin Uhlich, senior vice president of business operations, says that cameras will be installed in two spots: inside the stadium, facing toward the outfield, and outside the stadium, pointing toward the main entrance across from Arrowhead. The fun part, Uhlich tells us, is that fans accessing the cameras will be able to control views from their own computers. The system is supposed to be activated within the month via Royals.com.

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Your projected rotation for 2008 didn't mention Kyle Davies, even though he's a solid veteran who gave the Royals a chance to win every time he got the nod. Why do you think he'll be left out of the rotation while Zack Greinke will be a starter?
-- Paul G., Tulsa, Okla.

Davies arrived from the Braves midseason with an up-and-down history -- little consistency from start to start with trouble commanding his fastball. That situation didn't seem to improve much -- he was 3-7 with a 6.66 ERA for the Royals. Davies made it past five innings in just two of his 11 starts. However, even after three Major League seasons, he's just turned 24 and has a lot of promise. In six starts, he held the opponent to three or fewer earned runs. The Royals think he can work things out, but he'll have to prove himself in Spring Training to make the rotation.

I believe Greinke is a lock for the rotation, which is where he belongs, despite his fine pitching out of the bullpen. Greinke has the smarts and the stuff to become a big winner. Actually, I put Luke Hochevar in my rotation guesswork instead of Davies. Hochevar could become the Brian Bannister of 2008, absorbing the lessons learned in a somewhat bumpy Minor League ride this year and emerging as a dependable starter.

David Riske was stellar in the 'pen this season. I've heard he wants to stay with K.C., but is also demanding a multiyear deal. Are the Royals willing to give that to him or not?
-- Pat M., Lee's Summit, Mo.

Probably, but his return undoubtedly will depend on how earnestly Riske is courted by other clubs in the free-agent market. Not only did Riske pitch well (2.45 ERA, .240 average against), but he was a great teacher to the younger pitchers in the bullpen. His wife is from your town, a K.C. suburb, and he was quite happy with the Royals. Riske earned $2 million this year.