2023 – A new beginning for the Royals. Matt Quatraro era begins. A year to see which of our young players will make up the core going forward. Can Bobby Witt Jr become a superstar SS or will go to the hot corner? Will Brady Singer take the next step forward? Will Salvy be Salvy? Will Big Vin or Pratto take first base? Will they find a position for MJ? Who else emerges from the youth movement? Not to mention the development of the new downtown stadium.
Free Agents/Trades Acquisitions
Jordan Lyles, RHP
Ryan Yarbrough, LHP
Josh Taylor, LHP
Aroldis Chapman, LHP
Top 10 Prospects from Baseball America
1. Gavin Cross, OF
2. Cayden Wallace, 3B
3. Drew Waters, OF
4. Ben Kudrna, RHP
5. Frank Mozzicato, LHP
6. Maikel Garcia, SS
7. Tyler Gentry, OF
8. Nick Loftin, OF/3B
9. Angel Zerpa, LHP
10. Carter Jensen, C [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chiefspants:
Is JJ a dumbass?
He literally had a quote saying they didn't want guys 3-4 years away...he's just like Dayton obsessed with getting guys back that are "ready" says to me they don't trust their system. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Stewie:
I'd be interested to know how these talks went...
In a search for more starting pitching, the Los Angeles Dodgers checked in on Royals pitcher Brady Singer, according to a report by Jack Harris and Jorge Castillo at the Los Angeles Times. However they add that “no traction toward a deal has materialized.” The 26-year-old right-hander has a 5.46 ERA in 21 starts for the Royals. He is under club control through the 2026 season.
I'm ready for JJ to be gone. The guy is Dayton Moore. The fact that nothing changed in the front office should have ruled him out to begin with. JJ is shit. [Reply]
Originally Posted by poolboy:
Freddy Fermin, the best 2nd string catcher in the bigs, he is a gamer
He is, love him. He's always talking about working hard. Reminds me of a certain 2nd baseman for the Mets in the early 70s "if Chico work hard, berry berry hard, Chico make team" [Reply]
JJ Picollo warned us with his comments about wanting "major-league ready" players, but holy crap, this is even worse than I thought.
Taylor Hearn has as much service time as Nicky Lopez (3+ years), has a 5.26 career ERA, and the Braves JUST PURCHASED HIM FROM TEXAS SIX DAYS AGO. https://t.co/QmDJyp9uWW
Lopez trade opens up playing time for Samad Taylor now. Clears a path of Nick Loftin as well for next season.
Lopez had no fucking value on the trade market was pretty obvious. People just love to jack off to some minor league prospects who more than likely won't be even be good as the turd they acquired. Royals twitter is pretty much the only place where there is any uproar over this trade. [Reply]
