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]
There isn't an MLB postseason thread so I'll say this here - it royally blows that the smaller market teams get relegated to afternoon games and the MLB has to shove Dodgers/Yankees/RedSox in everyone's faces in prime time.
I'm way more excited about Brewers/Indians/Astros but will barely get to see any of them from the comfort of my couch. Same BS the Royals went through in 2014/2015. [Reply]
Originally Posted by sedated:
There isn't an MLB postseason thread so I'll say this here - it royally blows that the smaller market teams get relegated to afternoon games and the MLB has to shove Dodgers/Yankees/RedSox in everyone's faces in prime time.
I'm way more excited about Brewers/Indians/Astros but will barely get to see any of them from the comfort of my couch. Same BS the Royals went through in 2014/2015.
Well, FOX and TBS lose money if they put Milwaukee or Cleveland in primetime so IDK what you can do about it. [Reply]
So the book is now closed on the frauds in CLEVE (why DJ nut loved them is beyond me). Nice roster, 2 superstars + great rotation. The other 20 players aren't very good tho and no match for HOU or BOS or NY. I'd have put them 50-50 vs even OAK
Cleve vs KC/DET/Sux: 39-18 +153 diff
Cleve vs all other teams: 53-54 +17 diff
They feasted on 3 garbage teams that aren't even trying. And were .500 vs all others. Reminds me a lot of Nationals. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Prison Bitch:
So the book is now closed on the frauds in CLEVE (why DJ nut loved them is beyond me). Nice roster, 2 superstars + great rotation. The other 20 players aren't very good tho and no match for HOU or BOS or NY. I'd have put them 50-50 vs even OAK
Cleve vs KC/DET/Sux: 39-18 +153 diff
Cleve vs all other teams: 53-53 +17 diff
They feasted on 3 garbage teams that aren't even trying. And were .500 vs all others. Reminds me a lot of Nationals.
I have an irrational hatred for Cleveland, so I love seeing their window start to close with nothing to show for it. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Prison Bitch:
So the book is now closed on the frauds in CLEVE (why DJ nut loved them is beyond me). Nice roster, 2 superstars + great rotation. The other 20 players aren't very good tho and no match for HOU or BOS or NY. I'd have put them 50-50 vs even OAK
Cleve vs KC/DET/Sux: 39-18 +153 diff
Cleve vs all other teams: 53-54 +17 diff
They feasted on 3 garbage teams that aren't even trying. And were .500 vs all others. Reminds me a lot of Nationals.
Plus, they didn't exactly play inspiring ball against the Royals the last couple of months of the season. They beat us soundly for the season series, but looked super average against us when the younger guys ascended. They'll still likely win the central next year, but if a team has a surprise year in the central, the Indians could certainly implode. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Prison Bitch:
So the book is now closed on the frauds in CLEVE (why DJ nut loved them is beyond me). Nice roster, 2 superstars + great rotation. The other 20 players aren't very good tho and no match for HOU or BOS or NY. I'd have put them 50-50 vs even OAK
Cleve vs KC/DET/Sux: 39-18 +153 diff
Cleve vs all other teams: 53-54 +17 diff
They feasted on 3 garbage teams that aren't even trying. And were .500 vs all others. Reminds me a lot of Nationals.
And the book may be closed on them winning a World Series.
They shed $50 million in payroll but will have some expensive arbitration cases, and also are losing Miller, Allen, and Michael Brantley to FA.
Brantley had a strong year and will command some major coin. Miller and Allen both struggled but will be more expensive than they were.
Unless Dolan is willing to go above and beyond this year’s payroll, it’s hard to see Cleveland plugging those gaps AND getting better for $50 million. [Reply]
