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duncan_idaho · 06:46 AM

It's the end of the world as we know it... and we feel... fine?

2018 is a season of transition for the Royals, or at least it is at this point. Dayton Moore is back. Will he swing full into THE PROCESS 2.0? Or will he try to load up again and make some reload magic happen?

Pending Free Agents:
1B | Eric Hosmer | San Diego Padres, 8 years, $144 million ($5 million signing bonus; $20 million/year in Yrs 1-5; $13 million/year in Yrs 6-8 wth player opt out)

Spoiler!

3B | Mike Moustaskas | Kansas City Royas, 1, $6.5 million

Spoiler!

CF | Lorenzo Cain | Milwaukee Brewers, 5 years, $80 million

Spoiler!

RP | Mike Minor | Texas Rangers, 3, $28 million

Spoiler!

SP | Jason Vargas | New York Mets, 2, $16 million

Spoiler!

SS | Alcides Escobar | Kansas City Royals, 1, $2.5 million

Spoiler!

2018 MLB Draft Picks
#18
#33 - Compensation (Eric Hosmer)
#34 - Compensation (Lorenzo Cain)
#40 (Competitive Balance Round A)

Comp picks explanation:

Spoiler!

2018 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.

dallaschiefsfan · 03-10-2018, 07:04 PM

Aaaaaand like that, Cuthbert has his at-bats back.

Captain Obvious · 03-10-2018, 08:45 PM

Jabronifacio.

**Bufkin** · 03-10-2018, 10:08 PM

Never heard of Boldenone. Maybe it’s a misunderstanding.

Lex Luthor · 03-10-2018, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dallaschiefsfan

Aaaaaand like that, Cuthbert has his at-bats back.

Exactly what I thought when I heard the news.

BigCatDaddy · 03-11-2018, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bufkin

Never heard of Boldenone. Maybe it’s a misunderstanding.

Tainted Mexican beef!

baitism · 03-11-2018, 08:07 AM

If Boni struck out that much on PEDs...

**Bowser** · 03-11-2018, 09:52 AM

I'll take a shot at what the lineup might look like -

1) Merrifield - 2B
2) Jay - CF
3) Duda - 1B
4) Moose - 3B
5) Salvy - C
6) Soler - RF
7) Gordon - LF
8) Cuthbert - DH
9) Escobar - SS

Not completely sold on that, but that's my thoughts from an off the top of my head scenario.

BigCatDaddy · 03-11-2018, 09:56 AM

Any chance Mondesi beats out Esky?

**Bowser** · 03-11-2018, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

Any chance Mondesi beats out Esky?

I don't "think" so, but I wouldn't be surprised if they try to force him in at either SS or 2nd just because they are so in love with his potential, but hopefully they learned from last season and don't. I'd keep him as the super utility guy right now if he doesn't get outrighted to Omaha.

BigCatDaddy · 03-11-2018, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

I don't "think" so, but I wouldn't be surprised if they try to force him in at either SS or 2nd just because they are so in love with his potential, but hopefully they learned from last season and don't. I'd keep him as the super utility guy right now if he doesn't get outrighted to Omaha.

I don't know. He seemed to find his bat at AAA for the first time in his career. He will.get regular ABs at one od the 2 levels. I would prefer Esky be the utility guy. With the Jay signing no way Whit doesnt play 2nd.

duncan_idaho · 03-11-2018, 10:26 AM

My thought is Jay should lead off (proven guy with great OBP skills). That lets you hit Merrifield 2nd, where his extra pop helps him drive in Jay, and where his ability to swipe bags helps you stay out of double plays.

I think Mondesi has to get everyday at-bats. They brought back Escobar because the org wants him to earn his spot. That doesn’t say “let’s use him as a UTIL guy” to me.

They’ll start him in Omaha and force his way back to the majors.

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**Bowser** · 03-11-2018, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

My thought is Jay should lead off (proven guy with great OBP skills). That lets you hit Merrifield 2nd, where his extra pop helps him drive in Jay, and where his ability to swipe bags helps you stay out of double plays.

I think Mondesi has to get everyday at-bats. They brought back Escobar because the org wants him to earn his spot. That doesn’t say “let’s use him as a UTIL guy” to me.

They’ll start him in Omaha and force his way back to the majors.

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This makes sense to me, especially with Esky on a one year deal.

Who is the utility guy if Mondesi gets AAA'd?

Why Not? · 03-11-2018, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

This makes sense to me, especially with Esky on a one year deal.

Who is the utility guy if Mondesi gets AAA'd?

Torres?

Chiefspants · 03-11-2018, 12:10 PM

So what’s the likelihood the Royals could reunite with Greg Holland this offseason?

**lewdog** · 03-11-2018, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefspants

So what’s the likelihood the Royals could reunite with Greg Holland this offseason?

Depends, do you want to win 74 games or 71?

/Dane

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