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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.

duncan_idaho · 07-13-2018, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seaofred

I can’t remember, why did we dump him?

He wasn’t good in his chances as a pro and they were running out of roster space. He had no options left.

duncan_idaho · 07-13-2018, 07:31 AM

Matias (41) and Lee (49) both check in on Baseball Prospectus’s mid-season Top 50.

Write ups are behind the pay wall, but basically they say Matias’ power and defense are legit and that you can believe in hit tool improvement due to his athleticism. Lee’s approach and OBp skills and raw power are cited. Question marks about translating power to games, if he can stick in CF.

I tend to favor Baseball Prospectus more than Baseball America. Think BP is more of a scout-driven thing and a better recognition of true upside. BA is a little more conservative and more focused on performance and how far the player has advanced through the minors.

Mecca · 07-13-2018, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

Matias (41) and Lee (49) both check in on Baseball Prospectus’s mid-season Top 50.

Write ups are behind the pay wall, but basically they say Matias’ power and defense are legit and that you can believe in hit tool improvement due to his athleticism. Lee’s approach and OBp skills and raw power are cited. Question marks about translating power to games, if he can stick in CF.

I tend to favor Baseball Prospectus more than Baseball America. Think BP is more of a scout-driven thing and a better recognition of true upside. BA is a little more conservative and more focused on performance and how far the player has advanced through the minors.

It's nice a few guys have moved into the rankings...those are what the corner outfielders in 3-4 years?

I just hope the Royals embrace that they are going to be bad for a few years and take their high picks, that seems to be the way to win now.

ChiefsCountry · 07-13-2018, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seaofred

I can’t remember, why did we dump him?

Royals cut him. Blue Jays cutted him after a year there after the Royals dumped him.

Mecca · 07-13-2018, 08:00 AM

Jeffress is no different than a lot of relievers, he bounced around quite a bit before really finding it.

WhawhaWhat · 07-13-2018, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Jeffress is no different than a lot of relievers, he bounced around quite a bit before really finding it.

Plus he had alcohol and drug problems. He's been suspended a few times.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Jeffress

Quote:

On August 30, 2007, Jeffress was suspended for 50 games after testing positive for "a drug of abuse," which was reportedly marijuana. This was not his first positive test; he was given a warning for his first offense. In June 2009, he tested positive a third time and was suspended for 100 games. One more positive test will result in a lifetime ban for Jeffress.

On August 26, 2016, Jeffress was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

Prison Bitch · 07-13-2018, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

and they were running out of roster space. He had no options left.

This is the answer. Our bullpen was stacked at the time.

siberian khatru · 07-13-2018, 08:33 AM

Poor Hosmer just keeps spiraling deeper into the black hole. He's at .250/.321/.396 on the season. Hitting .147/.190/.179 over the last month.

We've all seen that before. His slumps can be epic.

duncan_idaho · 07-13-2018, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mecca

It's nice a few guys have moved into the rankings...those are what the corner outfielders in 3-4 years?

I just hope the Royals embrace that they are going to be bad for a few years and take their high picks, that seems to be the way to win now.

Lee May be able to handle CF. If he can, his profile jumps a ton. High OBP with 20 HR pop is ok/nice for a corner... it’s plus for a CF.

Matias is a RF the whole way. 70 grade arm (regularly clocked in 90s on throws from OF). He actually is a decent runner, average or maybe a little better.

MJ Melendez also made their “just missed” list - around a dozen players. So, that would be 3 top 100 guys on BP’s list, for sure, if they were doing that many. Not great but not awful either.

Titty Meat · 07-13-2018, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siberian khatru

Poor Hosmer just keeps spiraling deeper into the black hole. He's at .250/.321/.396 on the season. Hitting .147/.190/.179 over the last month.

We've all seen that before. His slumps can be epic.

It should be concerning Dayton offered that bum a contract. Could you imagine having his salary on the books along with Gordon and Kennedys? Oh boy.

Mecca · 07-13-2018, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

Lee May be able to handle CF. If he can, his profile jumps a ton. High OBP with 20 HR pop is ok/nice for a corner... it’s plus for a CF.

Matias is a RF the whole way. 70 grade arm (regularly clocked in 90s on throws from OF). He actually is a decent runner, average or maybe a little better.

MJ Melendez also made their “just missed” list - around a dozen players. So, that would be 3 top 100 guys on BP’s list, for sure, if they were doing that many. Not great but not awful either.

Well that's good have to hope a few more guys can spring in there in the next year.

**SAUTO** · 07-13-2018, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seaofred

I can’t remember, why did we dump him?

He wouldn't quit smoking ganja iirc

OmahaChief · 07-13-2018, 10:30 AM

Just saw Kowar started for Lexington last night and got through 1/3 of an inning. 3 hits 2 walks and 3 ER and 1 K. Hope it was first start jitters.

Chiefspants · 07-13-2018, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siberian khatru

Poor Hosmer just keeps spiraling deeper into the black hole. He's at .250/.321/.396 on the season. Hitting .147/.190/.179 over the last month.

We've all seen that before. His slumps can be epic.

The Padres subreddit is starting to freak out - Beyond the Box Score and Fangraphs released scathing articles about Hos in the last week. Yesterday the subreddit discovered an old article that talked about Hos' batting coach, his brother.

The subreddit talked about how Matt Stairs will likely be able to get him to shorten his swing after this slump. I hope they're right - maybe getting his heat in a bigger market will inspire Hos to change, but we'll see.

The thing that fascinated me about Hos is that he really never changed as a player from his rookie season to his last. He was who he was - and he will forever be a hero for that in KC, we accepted him for who he was - but it might be a different story in SD now that he's landed that contract.

I hope he figures it out - because I wish him nothing but the best and would build the statue for him myself if I could

duncan_idaho · 07-13-2018, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OmahaChief

Just saw Kowar started for Lexington last night and got through 1/3 of an inning. 3 hits 2 walks and 3 ER and 1 K. Hope it was first start jitters.

He was on a 30-pitch limit. Just a matter of getting him work. I wouldn’t read anything into what he does this year, especially coming off a mini-shutdown.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiefspants

The Padres subreddit is starting to freak out - Beyond the Box Score and Fangraphs released scathing articles about Hos in the last week. Yesterday the subreddit discovered an old article that talked about Hos' batting coach, his brother.

They talked about how Matt Stairs will likely be able to get him to shorten his swing after this slump. I hope they're right - maybe getting his heat in a bigger market will inspire Hos to change, but we'll see.

The thing that fascinated me about Hos is that he really never changed as a player from his rookie season to his last. He was who he was - and he will forever be a hero for that in KC, we accepted him for who he was - but it might be a different story in SD now that he's landed that contract.

I hope he figures it out - because I wish him nothing but the best and would build the statue for him myself if I could

The only person who is going to get Hosmer to change his swing is his brother. We learned that in KC. I’ll be floored if he does anything differently, no matter how much trash talk he garners.

He’s stubborn enough about his approach that it got Kevin Seitzer fired and replaced with a pair of incompetent yes men (Jack Maloof and Andre David) who would let Hosmer do what he wanted and stop hounding him to make major changes.

04-06-2018, 09:18 PM
duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $1730308	* 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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siberian khatru 21st Century Schizoid Fan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Gates of Delirium Casino cash: $2524950	Poor Hosmer just keeps spiraling deeper into the black hole. He's at .250/.321/.396 on the season. Hitting .147/.190/.179 over the last month. We've all seen that before. His slumps can be epic.
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