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ChiefsCountry · 01-01-2025, 01:34 PM

Coming off an American League Divisional Series appearance, its year 3 of Matt Quatraro tenure. Can they take the next step to a division title? Can Bobby Witt, Jr. take his superstar status to another level? Can Cole Ragans develop more? Will the other starting pitching duplicate last season? The offense can it deliver more? Who will be in the outfield? How about the new stadium development?

Free Agents/Trades Acquisitions
Jonathan India, 2B
Joey Wiemer, OF

GabyKeepsMeWarm · Today, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Coach

Mozzicato promotion is interesting. I believe he has to earn a 40-man spot, or he is at risk of being drafted elsewhere, if I am not mistaken.

Incorrect. He’s got two more years of club control.

nychief · Today, 05:44 AM

Mozz is interesting, his velo is up to bare minimum level and his accuracy is still spotty... To my untrained eye he looks like a future revliever to me, but lefties develop different, so time will tell.

duncan_idaho · Today, 07:46 AM

Mozzicato at least has some hope of becoming a big-league contributor now.

I hadn’t paid much attention to him this year, but I’m not surprised a little velocity bump has drastically increased his effectiveness.

He still needs to pick up more velocity to have a real chance at being a starter.

But with his curveball, if he can at least maintain low-90s, he can be a bullpen piece.

duncan_idaho · Today, 07:48 AM

And re: Mozzicato’s rule five eligibility… he shouldn’t be eligible until after five years of minor league service, because he was 18 when drafted. So not someone that has to hit the 40 this offseason.

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duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $-2079692	Mozzicato at least has some hope of becoming a big-league contributor now. I hadn’t paid much attention to him this year, but I’m not surprised a little velocity bump has drastically increased his effectiveness. He still needs to pick up more velocity to have a real chance at being a starter. But with his curveball, if he can at least maintain low-90s, he can be a bullpen piece. __________________ "You gotta love livin', cause dying is a pain in the ass." ---- Sinatra
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Today, 07:48 AM	#1084
duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $-2079692	And re: Mozzicato’s rule five eligibility… he shouldn’t be eligible until after five years of minor league service, because he was 18 when drafted. So not someone that has to hit the 40 this offseason. __________________ "You gotta love livin', cause dying is a pain in the ass." ---- Sinatra
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