*** Official 2018-2019 Royals Offseason Repository ***

[Sure-Oz]

Why?

@goldbergkc: #Royals have selected the contract of INF Lucas Duda and requested release waivers OF Brian Goodwin

[VAGOMO 4 LIFE!]

Why is Goodwin released. I know he’s struggled during spring but Duda really...

[DeepSouth]

Originally Posted by MAHOMO 4 LIFE!

Why is Goodwin released. I know he’s struggled during spring but Duda really...

Not a move I expected. The only reasoning I can come up with is, Goodwin was a left handed bat and Duda will replace that from the bench.

[DanT]

Originally Posted by MAHOMO 4 LIFE!

Why is Goodwin released. I know he’s struggled during spring but Duda really...

I attended the Friday and Saturday games against the Giants and Brewers. I hadn't known until I saw him at the Friday night game that we had signed Duda. He belted a homer on Saturday and ended the game with a 0.803 OPS for the Spring. In person, Goodwin looks good in motion. He hit a double on Friday and looked smooth and powerful on the basepaths. I can see why the Royals wanted him. He has the kind of easy athleticism that looks good in Royals Stadium. But his Spring OPS ended up at 0.443 and his career OPS+ is just a 99, while Duda's is 118.

[DeepSouth]

Since Duda was originally signed to a minor league contract, can he be optioned to omaha during the season?

[duncan_idaho]

I don’t really get the Duda addition but can live with it as long as it doesn’t eat into playing time for O’Hearn.

Really don’t care about Goodwin.

[DeepSouth]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I don’t really get the Duda addition but can live with it as long as it doesn’t eat into playing time for O’Hearn.

I'm hoping they keep Schwindel on the 25 man roster. The only way I see that happening is if they put Soler in RF and Schwindel and Duda platoon at DH.

[ChiTown]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I don’t really get the Duda addition but can live with it as long as it doesn’t eat into playing time for O’Hearn.

Really don’t care about Goodwin.

Cool. Two 1B and neither can hit LH Pitching. Great addition..........

[Al Bundy]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I don’t really get the Duda addition but can live with it as long as it doesn’t eat into playing time for O’Hearn.

Really don’t care about Goodwin.

Duda will eat into O'Hearn's playing time.

[tk13]

The Goodwin move is what's unexpected, but as we've talked about they have a ton of outfielders if you include Whit and Owings. They can certainly move guys around, we have a ton of lineup flexibility. This still leaves a spot open for another position player though, so you'd have to think it's Frank the Tank or Artaega.

[Al Bundy]

Originally Posted by tk13

The Goodwin move is what's unexpected, but as we've talked about they have a ton of outfielders if you include Whit and Owings. They can certainly move guys around, we have a ton of lineup flexibility. This still leaves a spot open for another position player though, so you'd have to think it's Frank the Tank or Artaega.

Also means that Soler is going to be playing the outfield a lot. Also means Chris Owings piece of shit ass is going to be playing every day.

[tk13]

Originally Posted by Al Bundy

Also means that Soler is going to be playing the outfield a lot. Also means Chris Owings piece of shit ass is going to be playing every day.

Maybe. They have quite a few options. I'm sure Owings will play a lot but if it's Frank I'd bet him or Duda will get a lot of DH action.

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by Al Bundy

Also means that Soler is going to be playing the outfield a lot. Also means Chris Owings piece of shit ass is going to be playing every day.

Owings would play on days Merrifield plays OF or if Mondesi/Dozier is getting a day off. Soler playing OF shrinks opportunities for Owings.

If Soler is playing RF, that means Merrifield and Mondesi are covering SS and 2B. 3B would be the only other spot to utilize Owings.

More on Duda:

If their plan is for Duda/Schwindel to split time at DH, whatever.

O’Hearn was good enough last year to get everyday playing time and a chance to hit vs lefties. Duda should not be playing 1B at all.

[Prison Bitch]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

Owings would play on days Merrifield plays OF or if Mondesi/Dozier is getting a day off. Soler playing OF shrinks opportunities for Owings.

If Soler is playing RF, that means Merrifield and Mondesi are covering SS and 2B. 3B would be the only other spot to utilize Owings.

More on Duda:

If their plan is for Duda/Schwindel to split time at DH, whatever.

O’Hearn was good enough last year to get everyday playing time and a chance to hit vs lefties. Duda should not be playing 1B at all.

What does this do to OH’s confidence? Sometimes you don’t want depth becasue it makes the incumbent know he’s the guy. Last thing we need is OH looking over his shoulder at that fat chode in the dugout

[dallaschiefsfan]

Not sure who on the 40 they'd keep on the roster for the last spot. With the long term in mind, I think they're banking on Phillips joining the 25 at some point. No way they add Artaega to the 25 because he's not on the 40 - plus he'd get very little playing time. With Lucas on the team, I'm super doubtful they add Schwindel either...besides, he would also need to be added to the 40. I can't see how the last spot is a position player - has to be another bullpen arm, even though we don't need it for a few weeks.

And I hate the Duda move.

Edit: Also, the above is even more true in light of the fact Bailey will eventually need to be added to the 40. I'd actually like another 40 spot given to Ynoa. He would be a nice addition to the bullpen.