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duncan_idaho · 04-06-2018, 09:18 PM

The season is upon us, even if spring is not.

2018 MLB Draft Picks
#18
#33 - Compensation (Eric Hosmer)
#34 - Compensation (Lorenzo Cain)
#40 (Competitive Balance Round A)

018 Draft Names to Watch

RHP Kumar Rocker, N Oconnee HS, Georgia.

Spoiler!

OF Jarred Kelenic, Waukasha West HS, WI

Spoiler!

1B Triston Casas, American Heritage HS (FL).

Spoiler!

RHP Carter Stewart, Eau de Gallie HS (Ga).

Spoiler!

ANY Any, Any (Any). Any current top projected pick who slides for injury concerns. Includes current top prospect prospect SP Brady Singer, U of Florida.

Current Prospects to Watch:

OF Seuly Matias - Huge tools. Hit 2 HR in Lexington (A) season opener.

1B Nick Pratto - Top pick in 17 has advanced approach and good glove; needs to start tapping into power in first full year in minors. Also at Lexington.

OF Michael Gigliotti - Good defender in CF, good OBP skills, plus baserunner. Next mainstay in CF for KC, IMO. Advanced college bat also starting at Lexington.

OF Khalil Lee - Probably has highest upside in Royals' system. Could hit 30 HR in majors, could steal 30 bases. Plus defensive ability in RF. Nice test at Wilmington this year.

3B Emmanuel Rivera - Really nice approach and good contact skills. Power is still developing. Also getting a good test at Wilmington.

SP Foster Griffin - Made nice strides in 2017. Needs to continue to progress in 2018. Could be a lefty version of Jakob Junis (good breaking ball that he can really manipulate, OK fastball, good command).

1B Samir Duenez - Duenez still is intriguing, hoping for a step forward in his power production this year at Northwest Arkansas, which would turn him into a legit prospect.

Others to keep an eye on:
SP Gerson Garabito (Wilmington), OF Marten Gasparini (Lexington), C MJ Melendez (Lexington), RP Tyler Zuber (lexington), RP Richard Lovelady (Omaha), SP Dan Tillo (Lexington), SS Nicky Lopez (NWA), SP Scott Blewett (NWA), OF Brewer Hicklen (Idaho Falls),

In general, Lexington and Wilmington are the most interesting spots to watch. Nice depth and a lot of interesting pieces at both.

jd1020 · 07-25-2018, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefspants

Sal was one of the most consistent parts of the Royals lineup from 2013-2017.

I mean, he hits HRs but he literally only had one year in that range where he managed an OBP over .300. His career OPS+ is 98 with a .267/.298/.439 slash line. It's safe to say what makes Perez an All-Star when he's having a genuinely bad year is not his bat.

Prison Bitch · 07-25-2018, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jd1020

I mean, he hits HRs but he literally only had one year in that range where he managed an OBP over .300. His career OPS+ is 98 with a .267/.298/.439 slash line. It's safe to say what makes Perez an All-Star when he's having a genuinely bad year is not his bat.

A C with an ops+ of 98 is way better than the typical C. (Collectively they're an 84 this season and avg 88 last 5 years).

Over the past 5 years Only Posey, Martin, Lucroy, Molina more valuable. Only Posey was way higher. Sal has been worth 2-3 net wins per year. Considering we made the WC by 2 games in 2014......

duncan_idaho · 07-25-2018, 04:36 PM

Perez’s offensive numbers also suffer from being continually played into the ground by Ned Yost. His second half numbers typically have cratered when KC has been good.

If used correctly - 4.5 games a week at catcher, 1 at DH, 1.5 off - his bat would hold up better over the course of the year, IMO.

Chiefspants · 07-25-2018, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

A C with an ops+ of 98 is way better than the typical C. (Collectively they're an 84 this season and avg 88 last 5 years).

Over the past 5 years Only Posey, Martin, Lucroy, Molina more valuable. Only Posey was way higher. Sal has been worth 2-3 net wins per year. Considering we made the WC by 2 games in 2014......

This was much more eloquently succinct than what I was about to right. Rep.

cmh6476 · 07-25-2018, 06:30 PM

So moose is a philly?

TLO · 07-25-2018, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmh6476

So moose is a philly?

?

cmh6476 · 07-25-2018, 06:35 PM

I don't know, someone I know on facebook posted a pic saying "mouse's last at bat as a royal"

cmh6476 · 07-25-2018, 06:39 PM

And just like that, now I can't find it :|

Nightfyre · 07-25-2018, 06:43 PM

https://www.kansascity.com/sports/sp...215490520.html

Interesting article on Bubba Starling and potential lack of motivation.

OKchiefs · 07-25-2018, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmh6476

I don't know, someone I know on facebook posted a pic saying "mouse's last at bat as a royal"

People were saying it was likely his last at bat in KC, as that was our last home game before the deadline.

Deberg_1990 · 07-25-2018, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightfyre

https://www.kansascity.com/sports/sp...215490520.html

Interesting article on Bubba Starling and potential lack of motivation.

Good read. I appreciate Quirk being brutally honest there.

I agree, time to move on from this chump

Al Bundy · 07-25-2018, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightfyre

https://www.kansascity.com/sports/sp...215490520.html

Interesting article on Bubba Starling and potential lack of motivation.

Well there's that.

rockymountainchief · 07-25-2018, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BWillie

Why didnt we put in Maurer? We ended up winning because he didnt get to close. God damn it, Ned. Maurer is our best hope to tank. Pitch him anytime the game is on the line.

Yes, roll him out there every night and then, for the love of God, shoot him into the sun at the end of the season.

tk13 · 07-25-2018, 09:26 PM

Before we get too carried away expecting too big of a return on Moose, apparently the Braves view him as a platoon or bench player.

I checked further on this. The #Braves interest in Moustakas is minimal at best. They're happy with Camargo at 3B, and the deadline focus remains pitching. There's also the question of how Moustakas would adapt to a bench role. Barring an injury in Atlanta, there's no fit. https://t.co/s7ou8XFmNO
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) July 25, 2018

tk13 · 07-25-2018, 09:35 PM

Also, this guy exists.

I'm just amazed that there are people out there that think the Royals won the WS because of some genius planning. No, they're some guy who discovers gold in his backyard when trying to blow up gophers with homemade fertilizer bombs in his backyard for a Youtube video.
— Dan Szymborski (@DSzymborski) July 25, 2018

04-06-2018, 09:18 PM
duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $1290308	* Official 2018 Royals Repository * The season is upon us, even if spring is not. 2018 MLB Draft Picks #18 #33 - Compensation (Eric Hosmer) #34 - Compensation (Lorenzo Cain) #40 (Competitive Balance Round A) 018 Draft Names to Watch RHP Kumar Rocker, N Oconnee HS, Georgia. Spoiler! Possibly goes top 10 but is a big, physical SP with ace potential. Moore and co. will be all over him if he slips a bit and could offer top 10 money at No. 16 OF Jarred Kelenic, Waukasha West HS, WI Spoiler! Kelenic is the top prep bat, toolsy OF. Royals would be ecstatic to have shot at him. 1B Triston Casas, American Heritage HS (FL). Spoiler! Tremendous raw power, best in HS bats. Royals typically like HS arms or HS bats with "special" tools. He qualifies. RHP Carter Stewart, Eau de Gallie HS (Ga). Spoiler! Another big, physical specimen with huge upside. More likely to be available mid-first than Rocker. ANY Any, Any (Any). Any current top projected pick who slides for injury concerns. Includes current top prospect prospect SP Brady Singer, U of Florida. Current Prospects to Watch: OF Seuly Matias - Huge tools. Hit 2 HR in Lexington (A) season opener. 1B Nick Pratto - Top pick in 17 has advanced approach and good glove; needs to start tapping into power in first full year in minors. Also at Lexington. OF Michael Gigliotti - Good defender in CF, good OBP skills, plus baserunner. Next mainstay in CF for KC, IMO. Advanced college bat also starting at Lexington. OF Khalil Lee - Probably has highest upside in Royals' system. Could hit 30 HR in majors, could steal 30 bases. Plus defensive ability in RF. Nice test at Wilmington this year. 3B Emmanuel Rivera - Really nice approach and good contact skills. Power is still developing. Also getting a good test at Wilmington. SP Foster Griffin - Made nice strides in 2017. Needs to continue to progress in 2018. Could be a lefty version of Jakob Junis (good breaking ball that he can really manipulate, OK fastball, good command). 1B Samir Duenez - Duenez still is intriguing, hoping for a step forward in his power production this year at Northwest Arkansas, which would turn him into a legit prospect. Others to keep an eye on: SP Gerson Garabito (Wilmington), OF Marten Gasparini (Lexington), C MJ Melendez (Lexington), RP Tyler Zuber (lexington), RP Richard Lovelady (Omaha), SP Dan Tillo (Lexington), SS Nicky Lopez (NWA), SP Scott Blewett (NWA), OF Brewer Hicklen (Idaho Falls), In general, Lexington and Wilmington are the most interesting spots to watch. Nice depth and a lot of interesting pieces at both.
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07-25-2018, 09:26 PM	#3134
tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1532500	Before we get too carried away expecting too big of a return on Moose, apparently the Braves view him as a platoon or bench player. I checked further on this. The #Braves interest in Moustakas is minimal at best. They're happy with Camargo at 3B, and the deadline focus remains pitching. There's also the question of how Moustakas would adapt to a bench role. Barring an injury in Atlanta, there's no fit. https://t.co/s7ou8XFmNO — Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) July 25, 2018
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07-25-2018, 09:35 PM	#3135
tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1532500	Also, this guy exists. I'm just amazed that there are people out there that think the Royals won the WS because of some genius planning. No, they're some guy who discovers gold in his backyard when trying to blow up gophers with homemade fertilizer bombs in his backyard for a Youtube video. — Dan Szymborski (@DSzymborski) July 25, 2018
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