PLUS...we just graduated Singer and Bubic to the majors last year. So technically, the pipeline has already started the replenishment process at the MLB level.
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Once we get through the SB, I'll throw my own thoughts up on prospects and where the Royals stand.

Witt is going to be my #1 guy. Lacy and Lynch and Pena will follow.

Such a weird year to look at prospects. So much of what we normally can reference was all behind closed doors last season.
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Contact-hitting extraordinaire. Porous walk rate though, and a lot of low-quality contact, but a true asset against southpaws.

We have signed INF Hanser Alberto to a minor league contract. #Royals

— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) February 1, 2021

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If he makes your team, he's a fun guy to watch; I'm gonna miss him in Baltimore. Comes out of the dugout hacking, but doesn't strike out much, and sprays the ball all over. Little power to speak of but he might get some more gappers in that big outfield. And he'll drop down a bunt at any time. Defensively, he will make a couple nice hustle plays and a couple bonehead ones, too. I hope he does well for you guys.
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The Royals are not in on Yasiel Puig. Which makes it a clean sweep. The 3 teams rumored to be in on Puig — Marlins, Yankees and Royals — are not interested. For his sake, hopefully there are teams.

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 3, 2021

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pitchers and catchers report one week from today
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Benintendi dealt to Royals, pending approvals, medicals

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 11, 2021

3-way deal between Royals, Red Sox and Mets will need Commish approval as $ is going to KC in deal. @ByRobertMurray had teams, @jonmorosi 1st mentioned

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 11, 2021

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3-way deal between Royals, Red Sox and Mets will need Commish approval as $ is going to KC in deal. @ByRobertMurray had teams, @jonmorosi 1st mentioned

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 11, 2021

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Hearing that the #Mets have had interest in #Royals OF prospect Khalil Lewis. They are involved in this 3-way trade possibility with the #Red Sox and KC.

— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) February 11, 2021

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Outfield prospect Khalil Lee is expected to go to the New York Mets in the three-way deal with Boston and KC that would send Andrew Benintendi to the Royals. Outfielder Franchy Cordero would go to the Red Sox once the deal is finalized, sources tell ESPN. Others are involved.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) February 11, 2021

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Well, there’s that LH OF bat the Royals been wanting. Good buy low candidate on a down year, still only 26. Also getting money to cover his contract. Hopefully we didn’t give up too much prospect capital, but I like the move on the surface.

That lineup is looking pretty strong for 2021.
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That deal has Khalil Lee going to the Mets and Franchy Cordero to Boston.
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Lee is a great athlete but he does have some serious hit tool questions.
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Win now move
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I like Lee, but to turn him into Benintendi is a huge fucking win! And all we had to give up in addition was Franchy? Surely that can’t be right. There’s gotta be more.

If not, what a fucking steal of a deal!
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