***Official 2021 Royals Season Repository Thread***

[ChiefsCountry]

For all things Royals for the new year.

Free Agent Signings:
Carlos Santana
Mike Minor
Michael Taylor
Ervin Santana

Top 10 Prospects:
1 Bobby Witt Jr., SS
2 Asa Lacy, LHP
3 Daniel Lynch, LHP
4 Jackson Kowar, RHP
5 Erick Pena, OF
6 Nick Loftin, SS
7 Kyle Isbel, OF
8 Khali Lee, OF
9 Jonathan Bowlan, RHP
10 Carlos Hernedez, RHP

[Why Not?]

Originally Posted by dlphg9

I could do it in 3

That's what she said

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

Man. There are two clips that really show how good Witt's overall toolkit is.

What a player.

Guys, it's possible he is the No. 1 prospect in baseball in offseason lists. I'd be surprised if he isn't at the top in at least 1-2 lists, and he has a chance to be THE guy.

Tell me about his patience? I seem to recall ppl saying he had a mature approach at the plate. I expected him to have a little more walks. Is it possible the org wants him to swing and show his hit tool? I mean, Im really nit picking here just curious. He's been great.

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by BWillie

Tell me about his patience? I seem to recall ppl saying he had a mature approach at the plate. I expected him to have a little more walks. Is it possible the org wants him to swing and show his hit tool? I mean, Im really nit picking here just curious. He's been great.

He sported a 9% walk rate at AA this year, a nice improvement from his pro debut in 19.

That’s not a Carlos Santana walk rate, but it’s a good/solid.

His mature approach at the plate, to me, is more about swinging at pitches he can hit hard, controlling the AB, and generally battling.

[Rukdafaidas]

Originally Posted by dallaschiefsfan

Watching the Witt to Pratto play...hoping to see quite a bit of that in the years ahead.

Nice stretch by Pratto there, as well. Incredible play all around.

[Sure-Oz]

Really hope Pratto is the real deal. It'll be very exciting to have them both up late this year or early next

[dlphg9]

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

Really hope Pratto is the real deal. It'll be very exciting to have them both up late this year or early next

I don't want them anywhere near a Mike Matheny ran ball club. Dude sounds like a horrible ****ing jocktard douche bag.

[alpha_omega]

.....MLB trade rumors: Trevor Story getting interest from handful of teams; Royals open to moving Whit Merrifield

The Royals have held onto Whit Merrifield for longer than most rebuilding teams would have. That could be changing soon, however, as The Athletic's Jayson Stark has heard Kansas City is more willing to entertain the notion of moving him than it was in the past.

Merrifield, 32, has hit .290/.336/.442 with 33 home runs and 57 stolen bases over the last three seasons. He's done that while yo-yoing between second base and the corner outfield, giving him more defensive versatility than the typical player.

One of the most appealing facets to Merrifield's game is his team-friendly contract. Including a club option in 2023, he's owed less than $15 million the next two years. Between that and his aforementioned defensive versatility, he's a fit for most every contender.

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/m...it-merrifield/

[poolboy]

Originally Posted by alpha_omega

.....MLB trade rumors: Trevor Story getting interest from handful of teams; Royals open to moving Whit Merrifield

The Royals have held onto Whit Merrifield for longer than most rebuilding teams would have. That could be changing soon, however, as The Athletic's Jayson Stark has heard Kansas City is more willing to entertain the notion of moving him than it was in the past.

Merrifield, 32, has hit .290/.336/.442 with 33 home runs and 57 stolen bases over the last three seasons. He's done that while yo-yoing between second base and the corner outfield, giving him more defensive versatility than the typical player.

One of the most appealing facets to Merrifield's game is his team-friendly contract. Including a club option in 2023, he's owed less than $15 million the next two years. Between that and his aforementioned defensive versatility, he's a fit for most every contender.

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/m...it-merrifield/

no way...Whit and Salvy are the only draws we have unless they bring up BWJ

[kstater]

They've always been open to moving him. What matters is the return. And hopefully that hasn't changed.

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[poolboy]

I just think that would gut the heart of this team

[Why Not?]

Originally Posted by poolboy

I just think that would gut the heart of this team

Well, it’s not exactly beating strongly. I love Whit and would have no problem keeping him but if the right offer comes along…..honestly the contention window seems to been pushed back a few seasons. By then, Whit may not be super viable as a performing member of that team.

[dlphg9]

Whit isn't going anywhere. This is the same discussion we always have every deadline and in the off-season. The Royals arent going to just give Whit up for some fringe prospect. Whit should bring back better than we gave up for Zobrist and I just don't see a team doing that.

[ChiefsCountry]

Originally Posted by poolboy

I just think that would gut the heart of this team

The heart of the Royals is Salvy.

[dlphg9]

Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

The heart of the Royals is Salvy.

Yes, it's not even close. Guy had the biggest play in almost 30 years, went to a World Series, won the next World Series. He's been here so long and is a perennial All-Star and Gold Glove.

Whits good and all, but he's not Salvy.

[Prison Bitch]

Tigers 7-0 since break

Leaving the Fightin Daytons in their rear view mirror