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]
Is it just me, but do the Royals look like they lack a bit of hustle out there? Looked like 2-3 opponents took advantage of some rather lackluster play in getting the ball back to the infield by our outfielders. Just seems they aren't going all out in playing this fine game??? [Reply]
I know I'm not the biggest baseball guy on here, and it has nothing to do with the Royals, but I gotta plug this podcast.
Russillo interviews Theo Epstein. There is a lot of Boston and Chicago shit in there, but Epstein talks a lot about the direction of baseball and the changes through his career. It's available everywhere, but here is the Ringer link.
Originally Posted by Meatloaf:
Is it just me, but do the Royals look like they lack a bit of hustle out there? Looked like 2-3 opponents took advantage of some rather lackluster play in getting the ball back to the infield by our outfielders. Just seems they aren't going all out in playing this fine game???
This team's bats are pathetic. I know its early and hitting usually catches up to pitching but cmon. Royals have a habit of not hitting anything until around Fathers Day. [Reply]
Originally Posted by CoMoChief:
This team's bats are pathetic. I know its early and hitting usually catches up to pitching but cmon. Royals have a habit of not hitting anything until around Fathers Day.
That’s when the players start hitting their own dads outta frustration [Reply]
Originally Posted by duncan_idaho:
They’ll also not play every game against World Series contenders.
I’d still put the Royals at 70-75 wins.
I could be wrong but, if you really think this collection of ass can get tk 75 wins, with the balanced schedule this year, you aren’t dealing with a full deck [Reply]
Ah, the challenges of a small market team in a league without a salary cap. It is what it is. I think they're trying, I really do, but they have challenges given their scenario. [Reply]
Originally Posted by GloryDayz:
Ah, the challenges of a small market team in a league without a salary cap. It is what it is. I think they're trying, I really do, but they have challenges given their scenario.
Really there are teams that don't have huge payrolls that are consistently good...I mean shit the fact that the Padres, Braves and Astros are rocking big payrolls means teams that don't are cheap...
My sympathy for the Royals isn't high, if you choose to be cheap that's on you. [Reply]
I don’t think coaches realize sometimes how much of the wrong message this sends. “Doesn’t matter if you’re actually playing well, we’re gonna play who we want.”
I totally understand wanting to reward good people, but this ain’t it. This is a really fine line to walk. https://t.co/7qqAYlOfY3
Jesus fuck. This lineup. Bobby Witt Jr. has a decent game, so time to get Lopez some time. Jackie Bradley Jr playing instead of Olivares is awesome too! [Reply]
Originally Posted by dlphg9:
Jesus ****. This lineup. Bobby Witt Jr. has a decent game, so time to get Lopez some time. Jackie Bradley Jr playing instead of Olivares is awesome too!
They don't have an off day until next Thursday, guys are going to get days off every now and then. [Reply]
