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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.

Prison Bitch · 06-17-2018, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefspants

From what I read Duffy had a pretty dry market. His inability to pitch a full season coupled with his DUI and erratic behavior had a notable impact on his value, apparently.

Out of all of Moore’s “big” contracts. I’d wager Danny is the one he regrets the most. GMDM does not take DUI’s lightly.

The biggest issue was the recidivism rate of TJ. I posted that data here last year, said his 4/60 left made him a ticking time bomb....but RoyalFan laughed and said it was stupid speculation.

I'm glad all of them get to sit and enjoy Duffman piss all over them now.

WhawhaWhat · 06-17-2018, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Al Bundy

We have recalled INF Adalberto Mondesi and OF Rosell Herrera and selected RHP Wily Peralta from Omaha. In corresponding moves, we have optioned RHP Scott Barlow and INF Ramon Torres to AAA and transferred LHP Eric Skoglund to the 60-day DL.
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) June 17, 2018

Quadruple headers on the reg
— Danny Duffy (@duffkc41) June 17, 2018

Titty Meat · 06-17-2018, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

Don't be stupid. We have enough of that around here.

I don't care either way what they do with him. But he isn't good enough to return multiple pieces. He's a good player but dumping him won't turn you around and it may just ship off a fan favorite for another bust.

Using that logic we shouldn't trade anyone for prospects because they could be busts. Who cares if hes a fan favorite? The "fans" in this city aren't going to games until they compete again.

Titty Meat · 06-17-2018, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by WhawhaWhat

Quadruple headers on the reg
— Danny Duffy (@duffkc41) June 17, 2018

Dude must be abusing oxy

duncan_idaho · 06-17-2018, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

Don't be stupid. We have enough of that around here.

I don't care either way what they do with him. But he isn't good enough to return multiple pieces. He's a good player but dumping him won't turn you around and it may just ship off a fan favorite for another bust.

I don’t know that’s true. Comments from this week in Mellinger’s column seemed to indicate he was viewed as worth multiple pieces.

He’s not going to land multiple top 25 guys, but a top 50 and a couple more top 100 types certainly is in the range based on those thoughts. Maybe even a top 25 guy on the high end.

OKchiefs · 06-17-2018, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I don’t know that’s true. Comments from this week in Mellinger’s column seemed to indicate he was viewed as worth multiple pieces.

He’s not going to land multiple top 25 guys, but a top 50 and a couple more top 100 types certainly is in the range based on those thoughts. Maybe even a top 25 guy on the high end.

I hope I'm wrong, but I fear Moore is simply not willing to go all in on a rebuild.

Sure-Oz · 06-17-2018, 01:12 PM

@JoshVernier610: Whit Merrifield fouled a ball off his left knee. He's exited this game, leaving the field slowly. I haven't seen him show pain in that fashion since he came to the bigs. #Royals

tk13 · 06-17-2018, 01:13 PM

That's about the angriest we've seen Ned in a while. I think he was trying to get tossed but the ump wouldn't bite.

Al Bundy · 06-17-2018, 01:13 PM

2 run job..

Jerok · 06-17-2018, 01:15 PM

Who was tossed?

**Dartgod** · 06-17-2018, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

That's about the angriest we've seen Ned in a while. I think he was trying to get tossed but the ump wouldn't bite.

I'm surprised he didn't. He pointed right at the ump and clearly said, "You Suck!".

He was chewing some ass for sure.

**Dartgod** · 06-17-2018, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerok

Who was tossed?

Moose.

tk13 · 06-17-2018, 02:32 PM

At least Maurer still has it.

CasselGotPeedOn · 06-17-2018, 02:34 PM

Maurer doing Maurer things

Setsuna · 06-17-2018, 02:36 PM

I guess yall will be watching us in the CWS huh? Go Gators!

04-06-2018, 09:18 PM
duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $1780308	* 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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