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)
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(DI's Guess: Texas Rangers, 6, $118 million)
3B | Mike Moustaskas | Kansas City Royas, 1, $6.5 million
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(DI's Guess: Los Angeles Angels, 5, $98 million)
CF | Lorenzo Cain | Milwaukee Brewers, 5 years, $80 million
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(DI's Guess: San Francisco Giants, 4, $68 million)
RP | Mike Minor | Texas Rangers, 3, $28 million
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(DI's Guess: Los Angeles Angels, 3, $35 million+ $12 million team option
SP | Jason Vargas | New York Mets, 2, $16 million
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(DI's Guess: Baltimore Orioles, 2, $29 million)
SS | Alcides Escobar | Kansas City Royals, 1, $2.5 million
In case I, picks would be #32, 33, and 34, if Alex Cobb of Rays signs for $50 million guaranteed.
Kansas City will likely have 5 of the top 40-45 picks in the draft, and the bonus pool money should rival that of the teams drafting 1-3 in the 2017 draft. This should give KC tremendous flexibility in acquiring talent that otherwise might slip or not be "signable."
2018 Draft Names to Watch
RHP Kumar Rocker, N Oconnee HS, Georgia.
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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. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chiefspants:
Can you sum up for me? Can't listen to it at the moment.
Moore starts at about 9:54. He pulls few punches, if any. Reader's Digest version: Royals wanted nothing to do with bringing Moose back, initially. According to Moore, it would appear that Moose doesn't play well with others. Moose has struggled getting along with teammates, managers/coaches and the media. He second guesses manager/coaches/GM. Frequently comes into dugout/clubhouse screaming during games. This moody/angry behavior might have been the reason no team offered Moose a long-term deal. Dayton confronted him about it and Moose's failure to get big contract. That said, his current attitude is good. He's in good physical shape. Looks forward to playing for KC fans. Saying the "right thing" starts now if he wants a long term deal next year.
Originally Posted by T-post Tom:
Moore starts at about 9:54. He pulls few punches, if any. Reader's Digest version: Royals wanted nothing to do with bringing Moose back, initially. According to Moore, it would appear that Moose doesn't play well with others. Moose has struggled getting along with teammates, managers/coaches and the media. He second guesses manager/coaches/GM. Frequently comes into dugout/clubhouse screaming during games. This moody/angry behavior might have been the reason no team offered Moose a long-term deal. Dayton confronted him about it and Moose's failure to get big contract. That said, his current attitude is good. He's in good physical shape. Looks forward to playing for KC fans. Saying the "right thing" starts now if he wants a long term deal next year.
More proof that no one, including journalists and fans, really know these pro athletes. [Reply]