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:
I really don't get the narrative of wanting to sign some players or keep some of our vets. Play the young guys. We are going to suck. Play all the young guys everywhere. Know what you got. Fill the holes in 2024 with FAs. I like what they are doing. Michael A Taylor does nothing for you except clog CF for a young player auditioning for that role.
Just doing what that cocksucker Dayton Moore should have been doing the past several years. [Reply]
This is like bizarro world. Mondesi is the type of player the Royals always trade for, not trade away. A guy with all the physical tools who just hasn't put it together, has off field problems, or in this case, can't stay healthy. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Superturtle:
Probably too expensive for Sherman.
Get ready...
They're gonna attach Scott Barlow to Dozier to get rid of that contract..which means they'll get a minimal return.
Chapman has apparently been promised a shot at closing and if you just remove Barlow from that after 2 years of doing it..and what that could do to his value of being paid...yea. [Reply]
All the guys the bitchers wanted to be gone, they are getting rid of. But the bitchers are now bitching because we didn't hold on to them to trade them. [Reply]
They're gonna attach Scott Barlow to Dozier to get rid of that contract..which means they'll get a minimal return.
Chapman has apparently been promised a shot at closing and if you just remove Barlow from that after 2 years of doing it..and what that could do to his value of being paid...yea.
Barlow is now in the role that the Indians used Andrew Miller in. Come in high level situations not just to close. [Reply]
Adalberto Mondesi is being traded to the Red Sox, per source. The Royals will receive Josh Taylor in exchange, while Boston will also receive a player to be named later.
Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry:
Barlow is now in the role that the Indians used Andrew Miller in. Come in high level situations not just to close.
If you take the dude who lead the team in saves for 2 years and say you're giving his role to a new guy...right before he's a FA that is gonna cause problems.
I was reading last year that Mondesi was a legit non-tender candidate. He isnt worth the post-arb salary, was the logic. Just not worth paying the money he requires for what he can contribute.
For the Royals to get anything for him is a win. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Mecca:
So can they get some team to take Hunter Dozier?
With cleaning house of Mondesi and O'Hearn, Dozier is now fine in his utility role playing some 1B, 3B, and corner outfield spots a couple games a week. Expensive utility guy given his production, but given the payroll, it's fine... [Reply]
Originally Posted by myselff77:
With cleaning house of Mondesi and O'Hearn, Dozier is now fine in his utility role playing some 1B, 3B, and corner outfield spots a couple games a week. Expensive utility guy given his production, but given the payroll, it's fine...
This team doesn't seem all that interested in paying anyone at the moment. [Reply]
