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]
Answers came after the game, a 4-3 L.A. Angels victory: The Royals’ hitting coaches, inspired by the movie “Gladiator,” cooked up the idea to order a special prop. Efforts to procure something suitable during spring training “didn’t work out,” Witt Jr. said, but the correct version was finally deployed during Sunday’s series finale in Southern California.
The helmet appeared to be a replica of one worn by Maximus, played by actor Russell Crowe in the Hollywood classic.
“That’s kind of our mentality,” Witt Jr. said. “Everyone against us.”
Things don't always work out in the arena. [Reply]
Outfielder Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in agreement on an eight-year, $106.75 million contract that includes a club option and does not have an opt out, sources confirm to ESPN. Amid the Pirates' great start, they give out the largest contract in team history.
Originally Posted by Mecca:
We are the same as a team that is tanking on purpose...
Difference between this tanking and previous tanking is that this is expected by the organization. Previously it was not expected by the organization and DM thought we were playoff contenders. [Reply]
Originally Posted by dlphg9:
Difference between this tanking and previous tanking is that this is expected by the organization. Previously it was not expected by the organization and DM thought we were playoff contenders.
The Royals have never once conveyed they are tanking on purpose though...the A's have.
Also tanking while asking for a stadium is kinda idiotic. [Reply]
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