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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.

Mother****erJones · 08-23-2018, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by suzzer99

JFC we go 3-7 they go 2-8. How can they be that ****ing bad?

Because Orioles

**Dartgod** · 08-23-2018, 08:18 AM

This could be more exciting to follow than the 2014 Wild Card race.

OKchiefs · 08-23-2018, 08:29 AM

So Jim Bowden did an article ranking the farm systems and we apparently came in at 29. We still have very little talent, but we're not THAT bad.

BigCatDaddy · 08-23-2018, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by OKchiefs

So Jim Bowden did an article ranking the farm systems and we apparently came in at 29. We still have very little talent, but we're not THAT bad.

That might your most positive post I have seen.

Sure-Oz · 08-23-2018, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

I'm sorry I ever doubted Whit Merrifield. What a ****ing stud. Every one always told him he was a AAAA. He told them to eat shit.

+.800 OPS now

Trade him at the winter meetings

OKchiefs · 08-23-2018, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

Trade him at the winter meetings

We absolutely should, but I don't know if Moore has the balls to do so.

I'd also say we should trade Duffy, but his crappy season and being overpaid probably guarantees we're stuck with him.

tk13 · 08-23-2018, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by OKchiefs

So Jim Bowden did an article ranking the farm systems and we apparently came in at 29. We still have very little talent, but we're not THAT bad.

I still don't care what Jim Bowden thinks. He never likes anything the Royals do. Maybe he should do a list of best teams at skimming signing bonus money. That's a list that would have some merit.

tk13 · 08-23-2018, 11:32 AM

I think Whit will be traded. If he's not it's because there wasn't a decent offer for him. There is zero reason to trade him for a couple of lottery tickets when we have him under control for several years.
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Mecca · 08-23-2018, 12:06 PM

It really depends how he is rating the systems. Basically every well thought of Royals prospect is in single A and there are some places that don't rate those guys that highly because they can easily crater. If he is valuing guys close to the majors that would explain that ranking.

OKchiefs · 08-23-2018, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

I think Whit will be traded. If he's not it's because there wasn't a decent offer for him. There is zero reason to trade him for a couple of lottery tickets when we have him under control for several years.
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Well obviously, but I see no reason why a competent GM can't pull off a decent return. Whit is under team control for what, another 4 years? He hits for high AVG/OBP. He isn't a power hitter, but I think in a different ballpark he can be a 15-20 HR a year 2B. He steals bases at a high rate. If Moore can't get a decent return for that it's on him.

siberian khatru · 08-23-2018, 05:07 PM

I’m actually at the game tonight

GloryDayz · 08-23-2018, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by siberian khatru

I’m actually at the game tonight

Why?

ChiefsCountry · 08-23-2018, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

That's true, but I can't recall anyone liking the Colon pick.

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Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

Idk about that, I've got the BB America prospect guide right here. He was like 60th on their top 100 in 2011 and they praised him as "best college bat" and "more than held his own at the plate" in his short debut

Said he'd be a mainstay at 2B, would lose value if he gained weight and went to 3rd, but unlikely due to Moose. So plenty of experts thought he'd be a Whit toe or, really, a Omar Infante

Colon was suppose to be the next Plácido Polanco.

siberian khatru · 08-23-2018, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GloryDayz

Why?

Because I now live 25 minutes from Tropicana Field and haven’t seen the Royals in a decade.

GloryDayz · 08-23-2018, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by siberian khatru

Because I now live 25 minutes from Tropicana Field and haven’t seen the Royals in a decade.

Ah. Well enjoy.

04-06-2018, 09:18 PM
duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $1570308	* 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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