Royals *** Official 2018-2019 Royals Offseason Repository *** - Page 25

Coach · 02:18 PM

As the season comes to a close after an awful season, there is a possibility of some hope since the team played better in late August to the end of the season.

Here are all the important dates you need to know for the 2018-19 MLB offseason. Some of them do involve the Royals, such as:

Oct. 29: As of 9 a.m. ET on Monday, all eligible players are free agents (Escobar - good riddance).

Oct. 31: Most contract option decisions are due on this date (Hammel should be declined, resulting $2 million buyout and Peralta should be accepted, resulting $3 million increase to the payroll, and could be future flip for additional minor leaguers if he performs well).

Spoiler!

Nov. 2: Deadline for teams to tender their eligible FA the qualifying offer.

Spoiler!

Nov. 3: Free agency begins.

Nov. 4: Gold Glove winners announced (Gordon & Perez).

Spoiler!

Nov. 6-8: General manager meetings in Carlsbad, California.

Nov. 12: Deadline for free agents to accept or reject the qualifying offer.

Nov. 14-15: Owners meetings in Atlanta (possible future CBA discussions).

Nov. 20: Deadline for teams to add eligible minor leaguers to the 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft.

Spoiler!

Nov. 26-29: MLB Players Association executive board meeting in Dallas (possible future CBA discussions).

Nov. 30: Non-tender deadline.

Dec. 9-13: Winter Meetings in Las Vegas. This is typically when all offseason hell breaks loose.

Dec. 13: Rule 5 Draft (could see the Royals taking a stab here).

Jan. 11: Deadline for teams and arbitration-eligible players to submit 2019 salary figures (I believe KC has some arb-eligible players).

Feb. 1-20: Arbitration hearings. You win some, you lose some.

Mid-Feb. : SPRING TRAINING!

As usual, let's have a good off-season discussion on ways that the Royals can/should/would do to improve. I will try to update the OP as the off-season goes along. And Duncan, you're more than welcome to provide us some information that I can add onto the OP. Just let me know.

To see the 2018 Royals thread, go here.

duncan_idaho · 02-15-2019, 04:52 PM

I’m not really concerned about the W total this year. I’m on board for picking inside the top 5 again.

Would like to see Boxberger, Diekmann, and Storen build up a bit of trade value.

Want to see Mondesi continue to progress.

Want to see Duffy rebound, and if he does, explore a mid season trade for him.

I’ll try to get to a prospect highlight when I can. Probably won’t do a full list - there are better resources for that these days than me - but will focus on guys I’m excited about.

Ebolapox · 02-15-2019, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I’ll try to get to a prospect highlight when I can. Probably won’t do a full list - there are better resources for that these days than me - but will focus on guys I’m excited about.

Link us broseph. Though honestly, I prefer your takes

duncan_idaho · 02-15-2019, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ebolapox

Link us broseph. Though honestly, I prefer your takes

I will. Will be this weekend.

I’ve been in an airport nonstop for the past 29 hours, with the exception of a six-hour detail to the Motel 6 by Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (which is shady as ****, never stay there).

Three cancelled flights, two delayed flights, two missed flights later, I’m hoping to get hope tonight to the wife and kids. Been too long of a week.

Sure-Oz · 02-15-2019, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Al Bundy

Free-agent reliever Drew Storen in agreement with #Royals on minor-league contract, source tells The Athletic. Deal is pending a physical.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) February 15, 2019

Hopefully these 1 year deals workout for trade bait

Sure-Oz · 02-15-2019, 06:36 PM

@LWorthySports: The #Royals have officially announced they've signed Drew Storen to a minor-league with an invitation to spring training.

Ebolapox · 02-15-2019, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I will. Will be this weekend.

I’ve been in an airport nonstop for the past 29 hours, with the exception of a six-hour detail to the Motel 6 by Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (which is shady as ****, never stay there).

Three cancelled flights, two delayed flights, two missed flights later, I’m hoping to get hope tonight to the wife and kids. Been too long of a week.

Godspeed, man. That blows. F this weather

Why Not? · 02-15-2019, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I will. Will be this weekend.

I’ve been in an airport nonstop for the past 29 hours, with the exception of a six-hour detail to the Motel 6 by Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (which is shady as ****, never stay there).
.

WTF?? We would have totally got the PHX crew together for dinner if we knew you were gonna be in town

WhawhaWhat · 02-15-2019, 11:34 PM

Here's the Mondesi poll results. My opinion, he's unlikely to be #1 but more likely than not to be Top 5. Kind of depends on how soon he gets past the "struggling; thinks he can hit anything" phase. I'd certainly rather him than Correa or Story. https://t.co/1EXX6eoF6E
— Bill James Online (@billjamesonline) February 16, 2019

C3HIEF3S · 02-16-2019, 12:39 PM

A healthy season with no more "accidental" PED-ingestions from Mondesi is all I ask for.

We're almost there, gentlemen. Hoping to make it back to KC for a game or two. Also, the series in DC right around the 4th of July looks like an intriguing trip this year.

**lewdog** · 02-16-2019, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I will. Will be this weekend.

I’ve been in an airport nonstop for the past 29 hours, with the exception of a six-hour detail to the Motel 6 by Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (which is shady as ****, never stay there).

Three cancelled flights, two delayed flights, two missed flights later, I’m hoping to get hope tonight to the wife and kids. Been too long of a week.

No one comes to Phoenix and doesn’t tell the crew here.

NO ONE!!!!

Sure-Oz · 02-16-2019, 01:25 PM

It's over.

@JoeTrezz: News from Orioles camp:

The Orioles have signed veteran shortstop Alcides Escobar to a minor league contract that includes an invite to Spring Training.

An All-Star in 2015, Escobar averaged 155 games played over the past eight seasons with the Royals.

BigCatDaddy · 02-16-2019, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

It's over.

@JoeTrezz: News from Orioles camp:

The Orioles have signed veteran shortstop Alcides Escobar to a minor league contract that includes an invite to Spring Training.

An All-Star in 2015, Escobar averaged 155 games played over the past eight seasons with the Royals.

PB weeps.

Discuss Thrower · 02-16-2019, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

No one comes to Phoenix and doesn’t tell the crew here.

NO ONE!!!!

I've done just that three times.

Fight me.

**lewdog** · 02-16-2019, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

I've done just that three times.

Fight me.

Ok, where you want to meet?!?!

Discuss Thrower · 02-16-2019, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewdog

Ok, where you want to meet?!?!

Arrowhead Grill and then ask me what happens.

10-29-2018, 09:05 PM
Coach Champs! Join Date: Mar 2004 Casino cash: $3748476	* Official 2018-2019 Royals Offseason Repository * As the season comes to a close after an awful season, there is a possibility of some hope since the team played better in late August to the end of the season. Here are all the important dates you need to know for the 2018-19 MLB offseason. Some of them do involve the Royals, such as: Oct. 29: As of 9 a.m. ET on Monday, all eligible players are free agents (Escobar - good riddance). Oct. 31: Most contract option decisions are due on this date (Hammel should be declined, resulting $2 million buyout and Peralta should be accepted, resulting $3 million increase to the payroll, and could be future flip for additional minor leaguers if he performs well). Spoiler! 10/30/2018 - Hammel's option has been declined. 10/31/2018 - Peralta apparently received new 1 year contract with 2020 option. Contract Details. 10/31/2018 - Nate Karns is a Free Agent. Nov. 2: Deadline for teams to tender their eligible FA the qualifying offer. Spoiler! 11/02/2018 - Brandon Maurer elects to FA & Orlando & Torres outrighted to Omaha, will be minor league FA's. 11/02/2018 - Corresponding moves is Cuthburt, Hahn, & Soler reinstated. Nov. 3: Free agency begins. Nov. 4: Gold Glove winners announced (Gordon & Perez). Spoiler! 11/04/2018 - Salvy wins his fifth Gold Glove. 11/04/2018 - Gordon wins his sixth Gold Glove. Nov. 6-8: General manager meetings in Carlsbad, California. Nov. 12: Deadline for free agents to accept or reject the qualifying offer. Nov. 14-15: Owners meetings in Atlanta (possible future CBA discussions). Nov. 20: Deadline for teams to add eligible minor leaguers to the 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft. Spoiler! The Royals announced they've added RHPs Arnaldo Hernandez, Josh Staumont and Scott Blewett to the 40-man roster, protecting them from next month's Rule 5 draft. Blewett appeared to take a big step in the Arizona Fall League. The 40-man roster is full right now. — Rustin Dodd (@rustindodd) November 20, 2018 Nov. 26-29: MLB Players Association executive board meeting in Dallas (possible future CBA discussions). Nov. 30: Non-tender deadline. Dec. 9-13: Winter Meetings in Las Vegas. This is typically when all offseason hell breaks loose. Dec. 13: Rule 5 Draft (could see the Royals taking a stab here). Jan. 11: Deadline for teams and arbitration-eligible players to submit 2019 salary figures (I believe KC has some arb-eligible players). Feb. 1-20: Arbitration hearings. You win some, you lose some. Mid-Feb. : SPRING TRAINING! As usual, let's have a good off-season discussion on ways that the Royals can/should/would do to improve. I will try to update the OP as the off-season goes along. And Duncan, you're more than welcome to provide us some information that I can add onto the OP. Just let me know. To see the 2018 Royals thread, go here. Last edited by Coach; 11-20-2018 at 02:18 PM..
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duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $-2069692	I’m not really concerned about the W total this year. I’m on board for picking inside the top 5 again. Would like to see Boxberger, Diekmann, and Storen build up a bit of trade value. Want to see Mondesi continue to progress. Want to see Duffy rebound, and if he does, explore a mid season trade for him. I’ll try to get to a prospect highlight when I can. Probably won’t do a full list - there are better resources for that these days than me - but will focus on guys I’m excited about. __________________ "You gotta love livin', cause dying is a pain in the ass." ---- Sinatra
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WhawhaWhat MVP Join Date: Feb 2013 Casino cash: $-688884	Here's the Mondesi poll results. My opinion, he's unlikely to be #1 but more likely than not to be Top 5. Kind of depends on how soon he gets past the "struggling; thinks he can hit anything" phase. I'd certainly rather him than Correa or Story. https://t.co/1EXX6eoF6E — Bill James Online (@billjamesonline) February 16, 2019
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02-16-2019, 12:39 PM	#369
C3HIEF3S Let's Get Weird Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Austin Casino cash: $9910098	A healthy season with no more "accidental" PED-ingestions from Mondesi is all I ask for. We're almost there, gentlemen. Hoping to make it back to KC for a game or two. Also, the series in DC right around the 4th of July looks like an intriguing trip this year.
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