Possibly goes top 10 but is a big, physical SP with ace potential. Moore and co. will be all over him if he slips a bit and could offer top 10 money at No. 16
OF Jarred Kelenic, Waukasha West HS, WI
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Kelenic is the top prep bat, toolsy OF. Royals would be ecstatic to have shot at him.
1B Triston Casas, American Heritage HS (FL).
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Tremendous raw power, best in HS bats. Royals typically like HS arms or HS bats with "special" tools. He qualifies.
RHP Carter Stewart, Eau de Gallie HS (Ga).
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Another big, physical specimen with huge upside. More likely to be available mid-first than Rocker.
ANY Any, Any (Any). Any current top projected pick who slides for injury concerns. Includes current top prospect prospect SP Brady Singer, U of Florida.
Current Prospects to Watch:
OF Seuly Matias - Huge tools. Hit 2 HR in Lexington (A) season opener.
1B Nick Pratto - Top pick in 17 has advanced approach and good glove; needs to start tapping into power in first full year in minors. Also at Lexington.
OF Michael Gigliotti - Good defender in CF, good OBP skills, plus baserunner. Next mainstay in CF for KC, IMO. Advanced college bat also starting at Lexington.
OF Khalil Lee - Probably has highest upside in Royals' system. Could hit 30 HR in majors, could steal 30 bases. Plus defensive ability in RF. Nice test at Wilmington this year.
3B Emmanuel Rivera - Really nice approach and good contact skills. Power is still developing. Also getting a good test at Wilmington.
SP Foster Griffin - Made nice strides in 2017. Needs to continue to progress in 2018. Could be a lefty version of Jakob Junis (good breaking ball that he can really manipulate, OK fastball, good command).
1B Samir Duenez - Duenez still is intriguing, hoping for a step forward in his power production this year at Northwest Arkansas, which would turn him into a legit prospect.
Others to keep an eye on:
SP Gerson Garabito (Wilmington), OF Marten Gasparini (Lexington), C MJ Melendez (Lexington), RP Tyler Zuber (lexington), RP Richard Lovelady (Omaha), SP Dan Tillo (Lexington), SS Nicky Lopez (NWA), SP Scott Blewett (NWA), OF Brewer Hicklen (Idaho Falls),
In general, Lexington and Wilmington are the most interesting spots to watch. Nice depth and a lot of interesting pieces at both. [Reply]
Originally Posted by OKchiefs:
Moore should have traded his dumbass in the offseason, especially after the drive through fiasco.
By all accounts he tried. That's why Duffy had that meltdown on Twitter.
I imagine he had pretty good value... but I wonder if the fan revolt when those rumors started affected their decision, a lot of fans got really upset. They were flooded with comments on just about every social media post they made. Now I'd imagine a lot of those fans would have a different opinion. And Dayton understands how this team has alienated fans by trading players. He even said as much when talking about trading Moose last week. Although I think some of that is bracing for the possibility that the interest in Moose still isn't very high. We'll see. [Reply]
From what I read Duffy had a pretty dry market. His inability to pitch a full season coupled with his DUI and erratic behavior had a notable impact on his value, apparently.
Out of all of Moore’s “big” contracts. I’d wager Danny is the one he regrets the most. GMDM does not take DUI’s lightly. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Prison Bitch:
Whatever, he's a C, so he's well above avg for his position
A rebuilding team with a few good catchers in its farm system should pass up trading a guy who's had knee issues and will be on the wrong side of 30 before they contend again. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chiefspants:
From what I read Duffy had a pretty dry market. His inability to pitch a full season coupled with his DUI and erratic behavior had a notable impact on his value, apparently.
Out of all of Moore’s “big” contracts. I’d wager Danny is the one he regrets the most. GMDM does not take DUI’s lightly.
Originally Posted by tk13:
By all accounts he tried. That's why Duffy had that meltdown on Twitter.
I imagine he had pretty good value... but I wonder if the fan revolt when those rumors started affected their decision, a lot of fans got really upset. They were flooded with comments on just about every social media post they made. Now I'd imagine a lot of those fans would have a different opinion. And Dayton understands how this team has alienated fans by trading players. He even said as much when talking about trading Moose last week. Although I think some of that is bracing for the possibility that the interest in Moose still isn't very high. We'll see.
I hate this fanbase, especially the ones who didn't join until 2014. I can't wait to see the anger when Moose is traded. It won't happen, but I'd love bathing in the tears of the weak minded if Salvy was traded. [Reply]
We have recalled INF Adalberto Mondesi and OF Rosell Herrera and selected RHP Wily Peralta from Omaha. In corresponding moves, we have optioned RHP Scott Barlow and INF Ramon Torres to AAA and transferred LHP Eric Skoglund to the 60-day DL.
Originally Posted by Titty Meat:
A rebuilding team with a few good catchers in its farm system should pass up trading a guy who's had knee issues and will be on the wrong side of 30 before they contend again.
Don't be stupid. We have enough of that around here.
I don't care either way what they do with him. But he isn't good enough to return multiple pieces. He's a good player but dumping him won't turn you around and it may just ship off a fan favorite for another bust. [Reply]
