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 BigCatDaddy:
Why do you even post in this thread? You do nothing but bitch and nag like some old woman. You can bring Jack Schitt.
So because I have an extremely pessimistic view on the team the next few years, and I'm extremely against the possible viewpoint that we're closer to contending than we really are, I should just stop posting or having an opinion? Are those attacking me too ignorant to actually argue against my viewpoints instead of attacking me personally? I have strong disagreements with people on here, but I don't think you see me attacking anyone personally. I don't expect a message board to be a beacon of intellectual thought, but I also didn't expect it to be full of mouth breathers who can't form an argument without attacking someone (ad hominem arguments). [Reply]
Originally Posted by OKchiefs:
So because I have an extremely pessimistic view on the team the next few years, and I'm extremely against the possible viewpoint that we're closer to contending than we really are, I should just stop posting or having an opinion? Are those attacking me too ignorant to actually argue against my viewpoints instead of attacking me personally? I have strong disagreements with people on here, but I don't think you see me attacking anyone personally. I don't expect a message board to be a beacon of intellectual thought, but I also didn't expect it to be full of mouth breathers who can't form an argument without attacking someone (ad hominem arguments).
But you are a ****ing idiot, most in this thread are not.
Yes.. we have heard your shit a million times. Trade every decent player for whatever the higest offer is. We get it..now shut the fuck up. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy:
Why do you even post in this thread? You do nothing but bitch and nag like some old woman. You can bring Jack Schitt.
Watch out I already got a message from him asking where I live. He wants to fight. [Reply]
Barring trades, injuries and additional roster construction, etc., it's not a bad plan to have Boni, Soler, Gordon and Goodwin occupying the 3 OF spots and DH. Each should get enough at-bats. Plus, Phillips has options and could just start in Omaha.
The current bullpen has so much to dislike, but I'm of the belief that they are sitting at about somewhere between the 2010 and 2011 bullpens...a few guys you're excited about (Newberry, McCarthy and probably Flynn...maybe Jason Adam).
Outside of that, there's a good probability it will slowly over-hauled towards internal talent and/or trades over the next 2 years...much like what happened in 2012-2013. While not a sure thing, I'm bullish on our developing bullpen as guys like Lovelady, Staumont and Marte push for promotion, hopefully. There are also several exciting arms in the lower minors that could move up quickly as well. [Reply]
I've enjoyed watching the Royals a lot these past few years, including this year. It's a lot easier watching a rebuilding process when your team got so much out of its last two playoff runs. Having Whit and Mondesi up the middle is a big strength and something to build around. We still have a lot of question marks. We might be able to compete in a couple of years. Still, the product the Royals are putting on the field is watchable to old Royals fans such as myself, even with the baserunning mistakes at 3rd base yesterday in a disappointing loss. [Reply]
The Royals affiliate Lexington Legends are tied 1-1 in the best-of-five South Atlantic League (Class A full-season) championship. Next game is tonight. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy:
Why do you even post in this thread? You do nothing but bitch and nag like some old woman. You can bring Jack Schitt.
He did the same shit in 2015 when we were kicking ass and taking names. Bitching and moaning about stupid shit. [Reply]
Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry:
Yeah that pretty much explains kcchiefsus/OKChiefs.
He also posted how he hoped Johnny Cueto got shot in the head or something to that effect back when Cueto was struggling with us. I can't be the only one who remembers that. [Reply]
Originally Posted by CasselGotPeedOn:
He also posted how he hoped Johnny Cueto got shot in the head or something to that effect back when Cueto was struggling with us. I can't be the only one who remembers that.