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 BWillie:
What has been the deal with Angel Zerpa? Could he be in the rotation moving forward? Seems to have been solid in his limited MLB time and in MiLB lately.
He's had injury issues, he may just be a reliever due to that. [Reply]
Originally Posted by dlphg9:
If Bobby some how gets to 30 doubles, 10 triples, 30 HRs, and 50 SBs, then does he have a shot at MVP? That's never been done before in the history of the game.
Bobby is currently 48th in the AL in WAR. He has no chance. [Reply]
Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry:
MVP award is going to Anaheim
Yeah that's 100% true. Ohtani is just on a different planet than the rest of the league. ****ing guy is absurd. So we aren't going to even include him, because it's not remotely fair. [Reply]
Originally Posted by dlphg9:
Yeah that's 100% true. Ohtani is just on a different planet than the rest of the league. Fucking guy is absurd.
They have 1 guy being a top pitcher and hitter...with another guy who many people think is the best player of a generation...and they suck as a team, they really know what they are doing out there. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Mecca:
They have 1 guy being a top pitcher and hitter...with another guy who many people think is the best player of a generation...and they suck as a team, they really know what they are doing out there.
Yeah, everyone bitches about the Royals being shit, but those motherfuckers have wasted the careers of 2 of baseballs best players ever. I think Kauffman would burn to the ground if we did that. [Reply]
Originally Posted by dlphg9:
Where are you getting that? He's tied with Kyle Tucker for 28th WAR in all of MLB.
Also If he finishes with those numbers then he went on a tear and probably finishes with a top 10 WAR.
Didn't sift for AL but if Bobby continues his play dont see why he couldn't be in top 10 down the road. Its just so difficult in this day and age for a guy that has one of the lowest walk rates in the league among good players
Originally Posted by Mecca:
The Royals are pretty serious about claiming every crappy pitcher they can.
Barlow has actually had success at multiple levels, including the big leagues. He's no world beater, but this isn't a bad move by any means. Especially for a team who has a horrible bullpen (like KC).
Originally Posted by Fansy the Famous Bard:
Barlow has actually had success at multiple levels, including the big leagues. He's no world beater, but this isn't a bad move by any means. Especially for a team who has a horrible bullpen (like KC).
Oh and he was free.
I'm pretty sure it mainly leads into how this team has a very bare cupboard for pitching unless you want to discuss single A.
Unless you believe in guys like Will Klein, Jonathan Bowlan and Anthony Vwhatever there is nothing. [Reply]
