Royals *** Official 2018-2019 Royals Offseason Repository *** - Page 46

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.

**ChiTown** · 03-25-2019, 02:42 PM

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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..........

tk13 · 03-25-2019, 05:08 PM

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 · 03-25-2019, 05:15 PM

Quote:

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.

Al Bundy · 03-25-2019, 05:19 PM

Quote:

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 · 03-25-2019, 05:44 PM

Quote:

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.

dallaschiefsfan · 03-25-2019, 06:33 PM

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.

siberian khatru · 03-25-2019, 06:40 PM

According to George Brett, Schwindel made the team

duncan_idaho · 03-25-2019, 06:42 PM

Quote:

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.

dallaschiefsfan · 03-25-2019, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siberian khatru

According to George Brett, Schwindel made the team

I'm genuinely surprised. I guess he's a bench player for the first 3 weeks. Who gets booted from the 40?

tk13 · 03-25-2019, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dallaschiefsfan

I'm genuinely surprised. I guess he's a bench player for the first 3 weeks. Who gets booted from the 40?

Goodwin.

dallaschiefsfan · 03-25-2019, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tk13

Goodwin.

Already happened. Duda replaced him.

siberian khatru · 03-25-2019, 07:28 PM

@SamMcDowell11: After announcing it on the JumbTron earlier, George Brett said on the telecast that Frank Schwindel made the big-league team. "They told him he'll make the team, and he'll never forget that." Brett said Schwindel admitted he cried after he left.

tk13 · 03-25-2019, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dallaschiefsfan

Already happened. Duda replaced him.

That's right. I guess it'd have to be a pitcher then.

Prison Bitch · 03-25-2019, 07:47 PM

Quote:

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

DeepSouth · 03-25-2019, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dallaschiefsfan

I'm genuinely surprised. I guess he's a bench player for the first 3 weeks. Who gets booted from the 40?

Bryan Flynn.

10-29-2018, 09:05 PM
Coach Champs! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $5958476	* 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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tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1992500	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.
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dallaschiefsfan Herm is the worst...horrible Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $4428850	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. __________________
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siberian khatru 21st Century Schizoid Fan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Gates of Delirium Casino cash: $2554950	@SamMcDowell11: After announcing it on the JumbTron earlier, George Brett said on the telecast that Frank Schwindel made the big-league team. "They told him he'll make the team, and he'll never forget that." Brett said Schwindel admitted he cried after he left.
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