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 bringbackmarty:
Honestly, besides the two world series wins, the only interesting s*** this franchise has ever done has been The saga that is George Brett and a barely if that HOF catcher Salvador Perez plus that Hal mcrae interview. Oh yeah I forgot that it's one of the most beautiful ballparks in the majors.
You can't erase the dominance from the 70's-80's like that. The 77 and 80 teams were likely better than the 85 team (at least that was my Mom's argument). [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chiefspants:
You can't erase the dominance from the 70's-80's like that. The 77 and 80 teams were likely better than the 85 team (at least that was my Mom's argument).
1989 team was 3rd best in all of baseball had the misfortune of being in the same division as the Oakland A's and baseball only division winner went to the playoffs then. [Reply]
It is kind of wild even with all the bad years, most teams have not had the World Series wins and appearances the Royals have had since expansion. Philly and Cleveland have been around since the 1800s and they have 2 World Series wins. Tigers have 1 WS and 3 appearances since the Royals came into the league. Twins have only made it twice in about 60 years but they did win both times.
Would have to dig up the list but the Royals have one of the best playoff winning percentages ever, and more playoff wins than teams like the White Sox and Twins who are 100 year old teams. You could blow people's minds with Royals playoff trivia. [Reply]
Originally Posted by duncan_idaho:
Eric Davis. One of my favorite could-have-beens. What a player he was. Body just couldn't hold up.
In grade school he was my adopt-a-player on the playground. Each of our friends pretended to be a MLB star when we played pickup games. I was Eric. Loved him. [Reply]
