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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.

Mecca · 06-18-2018, 07:01 PM

This wasn't suppose to happen, we were supposed to have guys to replace the ones that left, basically had 4-5 years to find those guys in the draft and Moore found exactly 0..thats why we are back to the suck.

Jerm · 06-18-2018, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

He drafted like total shit and has barely anyone left with value due to them either sucking or costing to much...

They also seem concerned about pissing people off so I don't really see them moving Perez even though there is an argument that a catcher his age with that many knee surgeries isn't for long at that position and if he becomes 1B his value declines quite a bit.

No one on this team should be untouchable...we should be in full burn it down and rebuild mode.

There really isn't a point IMO of keeping guys like Salvy, Whit, Duffy, etc. just to he mediocre when you could move them and get some possible future cornerstone pieces.

Rams Fan · 06-18-2018, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Nationals, Yankees, and Cardinals say hi as well. They never tanked.

What do you call Strasburg and Harper?

tk13 · 06-18-2018, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

They started ****ing up before that...it started with Christian Colon and continued into Crow and Starling etc etc.

That's the baseball draft though. You don't always hit on 1st round picks. It's not the NBA. You have to hit on some guys later in the draft too.

At least Colon got to the majors and had a major role in two of the most important innings in Royals history. So he gave us something at least.

Mecca · 06-18-2018, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

That's the baseball draft though. You don't always hit on 1st round picks. It's not the NBA. You have to hit on some guys later in the draft too.

At least Colon got to the majors and had a major role in two of the most important innings in Royals history. So he gave us something at least.

I understand that but not hitting on anything for 6 years really isn't excusable.

Sure-Oz · 06-18-2018, 07:04 PM

Duffy will get traded next season I hope if he starts well. They should be listening for Sal.

Mecca · 06-18-2018, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerm

No one on this team should be untouchable...we should be in full burn it down and rebuild mode.

There really isn't a point IMO of keeping guys like Salvy, Whit, Duffy, etc. just to he mediocre when you could move them and get some possible future cornerstone pieces.

Also remember we can't trade for anyone that likes porn so that creates a problem.

ChiefsCountry · 06-18-2018, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefspants

How small markets have to operate are radically different than the teams you've mentioned.

Cardinals are no different than the Royals. You just need to draft and develop your own players no matter where you draft. MLB draft is the biggest crapshoot in sports. And you need to keep close to a .500 team for revenue purposes. Attendance matters in baseball more than NFL and NBA when it comes to payroll.

KChiefs1 · 06-18-2018, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

If I'm reading this right Morel is 17 years old. Young pitcher. The other two guys seem like decent prospects. They aren't top guys like Robles or Soto, but I just don't think you're going to get that unless you trade someone with more control.

Well trade them! This team is shit.

KChiefs1 · 06-18-2018, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SPchief

Should have held out for Machado straight up

Orioles’ are sellers not buyers.

OmahaChief · 06-18-2018, 07:06 PM

Don't really care for the return on the trade at first glance. Was thinking we'd get one legit guy.. we got a no pop 3B..a jag and a lottery ticket

KChiefs1 · 06-18-2018, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

#Royals officials privately had wondered why a team wouldn’t step out for Herrera and pay a slightly higher price to secure him well before the non-waiver deadline. #Nationals did just that, acquiring Herrera for 3 1/2 months as opposed to two. Typical Mike Rizzo aggression.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) June 19, 2018

Rizzo is a great GM.

ChiefsCountry · 06-18-2018, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Rizzo is a great GM.

So great that they have zero postseason series wins.

**ChiTown** · 06-18-2018, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

Duffy will get traded next season I hope if he starts well. They should be listening for Sal.

Agreed on Sal. There’s no reason to keep Sal when you aren’t going to do shit with this franchise for next 4 years anyway. His greatest trade value in the next 4 years is now.

KChiefs1 · 06-18-2018, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I’m not sure they got an everyday player. Rutherford is a good defender and has plus speed, plus is a switch hitter.

Gutierrez is the biggest upside piece, 3Bwith good contact skills and some raw power.

I like trading with the Nats because they have a great, deep system and develop players well...

But would trade Kieboom for all 3 of those guys. Guessing that either wasn’t on the table or the Royals didn’t want all eggs in one basket.

Also: if that’s the return Herrera fetches, Moustakas will be so disappointing I don’t know it’s even worth making a deal.

Won’t be able to give Moose away.

04-06-2018, 09:18 PM
duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $1510308	* 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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