It's the end of the world as we know it... and we feel... fine?
2018 is a season of transition for the Royals, or at least it is at this point. Dayton Moore is back. Will he swing full into THE PROCESS 2.0? Or will he try to load up again and make some reload magic happen?
Pending Free Agents:
1B | Eric Hosmer | San Diego Padres, 8 years, $144 million ($5 million signing bonus; $20 million/year in Yrs 1-5; $13 million/year in Yrs 6-8 wth player opt out)
3B | Mike Moustaskas | Kansas City Royas, 1, $6.5 million
CF | Lorenzo Cain | Milwaukee Brewers, 5 years, $80 million
RP | Mike Minor | Texas Rangers, 3, $28 million
SP | Jason Vargas | New York Mets, 2, $16 million
SS | Alcides Escobar | Kansas City Royals, 1, $2.5 million
2018 MLB Draft Picks
#18
#33 - Compensation (Eric Hosmer)
#34 - Compensation (Lorenzo Cain)
#40 (Competitive Balance Round A)
Comp picks explanation:
2018 Draft Names to Watch
RHP Kumar Rocker, N Oconnee HS, Georgia.
OF Jarred Kelenic, Waukasha West HS, WI
1B Triston Casas, American Heritage HS (FL).
RHP Carter Stewart, Eau de Gallie HS (Ga).
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.
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Originally Posted by DeepSouth:
https://www.royalsreview.com/2018/3/...royals-in-2018
Looks like Junis will start the season in Omaha with Skoglund getting his spot on the 25 man roster. Skoglund will work out of the bullpen. Junis would return in time to make his start as the fifth starter and Skoglund will return to Omaha where he will continue to work as a starter.
"Eric Skoglund is rumored to be starting the year in the bullpen, but if that’s the case he’ll likely be demoted to AAA so Jake Junis can take over the final rotation spot within a week or two."
WTF?
Junis has looked better than any other starter in the rotation this Spring. I realize, due to off days, the Royals may be going with a 4 man rotation for the first couple weeks, but I would absolutely have Junis in that rotation.
Stick freaking Hammel in the bullpen for long relief for the first couple weeks. He looked like garbage in his spring training starts.
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Originally Posted by TomBarndtsTwin:
WTF?
Junis has looked better than any other starter in the rotation this Spring. I realize, due to off days, the Royals may be going with a 4 man rotation for the first couple weeks, but I would absolutely have Junis in that rotation.
Stick freaking Hammel in the bullpen for long relief for the first couple weeks. He looked like garbage in his spring training starts.
Ned is old school and loyal to the old guys.
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