Free Agent Signings:
Carlos Santana
Mike Minor
Michael Taylor
Ervin Santana
Top 10 Prospects:
1 Bobby Witt Jr., SS
2 Asa Lacy, LHP
3 Daniel Lynch, LHP
4 Jackson Kowar, RHP
5 Erick Pena, OF
6 Nick Loftin, SS
7 Kyle Isbel, OF
8 Khali Lee, OF
9 Jonathan Bowlan, RHP
10 Carlos Hernedez, RHP [Reply]
Originally Posted by duncan_idaho:
Man. There are two clips that really show how good Witt's overall toolkit is.
What a player.
Guys, it's possible he is the No. 1 prospect in baseball in offseason lists. I'd be surprised if he isn't at the top in at least 1-2 lists, and he has a chance to be THE guy.
Tell me about his patience? I seem to recall ppl saying he had a mature approach at the plate. I expected him to have a little more walks. Is it possible the org wants him to swing and show his hit tool? I mean, Im really nit picking here just curious. He's been great. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BWillie:
Tell me about his patience? I seem to recall ppl saying he had a mature approach at the plate. I expected him to have a little more walks. Is it possible the org wants him to swing and show his hit tool? I mean, Im really nit picking here just curious. He's been great.
He sported a 9% walk rate at AA this year, a nice improvement from his pro debut in 19.
That’s not a Carlos Santana walk rate, but it’s a good/solid.
His mature approach at the plate, to me, is more about swinging at pitches he can hit hard, controlling the AB, and generally battling. [Reply]
Merrifield, 32, has hit .290/.336/.442 with 33 home runs and 57 stolen bases over the last three seasons. He's done that while yo-yoing between second base and the corner outfield, giving him more defensive versatility than the typical player.
One of the most appealing facets to Merrifield's game is his team-friendly contract. Including a club option in 2023, he's owed less than $15 million the next two years. Between that and his aforementioned defensive versatility, he's a fit for most every contender.
Merrifield, 32, has hit .290/.336/.442 with 33 home runs and 57 stolen bases over the last three seasons. He's done that while yo-yoing between second base and the corner outfield, giving him more defensive versatility than the typical player.
One of the most appealing facets to Merrifield's game is his team-friendly contract. Including a club option in 2023, he's owed less than $15 million the next two years. Between that and his aforementioned defensive versatility, he's a fit for most every contender.
Originally Posted by poolboy:
I just think that would gut the heart of this team
Well, it’s not exactly beating strongly. I love Whit and would have no problem keeping him but if the right offer comes along…..honestly the contention window seems to been pushed back a few seasons. By then, Whit may not be super viable as a performing member of that team. [Reply]
Whit isn't going anywhere. This is the same discussion we always have every deadline and in the off-season. The Royals arent going to just give Whit up for some fringe prospect. Whit should bring back better than we gave up for Zobrist and I just don't see a team doing that. [Reply]
Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry:
The heart of the Royals is Salvy.
Yes, it's not even close. Guy had the biggest play in almost 30 years, went to a World Series, won the next World Series. He's been here so long and is a perennial All-Star and Gold Glove.