Royals *** Official 2018 Royals Offseason Repository *** - Page 78

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 · 01-31-2018, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

But the wheels fell off immediately and they can't be put back on. He's our Konerko. Our Victor Martinez, our Mauer. And not in a good way.

This might be true...but it's not as dire as you say. Gordon's end of the season surge had everything to do with taking the ball the other way. IF he continues to do that, things can turn around for him. He won't ever hit homers at like he did, but the gap power will still be there if he's willing to continue changing his approach.

Sure-Oz · 01-31-2018, 03:35 PM

@jonmorosi: Eric Hosmer’s camp has continued pushing for a contract of more than 7 years, source says. [He is a young free agent at age 28.] The #Royals’ need to re-sign him (and capacity to pay him) increased with this week’s Brandon Moss trade. @MLBNetwork @MLB

jd1020 · 01-31-2018, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

@jonmorosi: Eric Hosmer’s camp has continued pushing for a contract of more than 7 years, source says. [He is a young free agent at age 28.] The #Royals’ need to re-sign him (and capacity to pay him) increased with this week’s Brandon Moss trade. @MLBNetwork @MLB

CaliforniaChief · 01-31-2018, 04:23 PM

Having a hole at first base and needing to re-sign Hosmer are two different things.

BWillie · 01-31-2018, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

You guys really think they're gonna get Hos?

God, I hope not.

Lets go full rebuild. No more band aids.

BWillie · 01-31-2018, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

It's no secret at this point that he's the guy they want.

Even if Hos shoots them down, Dayton just traded the guy who would be the opening day 1B. Right now it's either Dozier or a free agent. I can't believe they'd just hand the job to Dozier with no competition. The team website currently lists Cuthbert as both the starting 1B and 3B on the depth chart.

I mean, it's 1B. Who gives a shit. Fill in the rest of your positions, and just put a fat guy over there who can hit. There is not a least important position defensively than 1B.

Prison Bitch · 01-31-2018, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

God, I hope not.

Lets go full rebuild. No more band aids.

Eh, I'm ok giving him 7/140. We don't have much in out-year payroll, he will be at least good, he is durable as hell, competitive....I know we won't win for a few years but we have to spend some $$....and Alex/Ian will come off the books by then

DeepSouth · 02-02-2018, 10:00 AM

The Royals will make the playoffs in 2018 if;

Zimmer, Starling, and Dozier are all candidates for Rookie of the Year.

**Dartgod** · 02-02-2018, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DeepSouth

The Royals will make the playoffs in 2018 if;

Zimmer, Starling, and Dozier are all candidates for Rookie of the Year.

Chiefspants · 02-02-2018, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DeepSouth

The Royals will make the playoffs in 2018 if;

Zimmer, Starling, and Dozier are all candidates for Rookie of the Year.

If Brodie Croyle and Moeaki can stay healthy this year, the Chiefs will be SB candidates for sure!

Fansy the Famous Bard · 02-02-2018, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DeepSouth

The Royals will make the playoffs in 2018 if;

Zimmer, Starling, and Dozier are all candidates for Rookie of the Year.

If Billay and Hootie actually stay away from the Royals threads for 2018, we might have an enjoyable year of posting.

Ya that ain't gonna happen, either.

Prison Bitch · 02-02-2018, 10:57 AM

Looks like 6 more weeks of FA

Sassy Squatch · 02-02-2018, 10:58 AM

Billay is gone from this thread and Hootie will be taken out quickly if he does come back.

BWillie · 02-02-2018, 11:00 AM

Jorge Soler better play EVERY SINGLE DAY. Yes he will be atrocious on the field. But he has a chance to become OFFENSIVELY close to Aaron Judge. He probably won't. But he could.

Aaron Judge AAA 2016 OPS .854 (at 24 yrs old)
Jorge Soler AAA 2017 OPS .952 (at 24-25 yrs old)

DeepSouth · 02-02-2018, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BWillie

Jorge Soler better play EVERY SINGLE DAY. Yes he will be atrocious on the field. But he has a chance to become OFFENSIVELY close to Aaron Judge. He probably won't. But he could.

Aaron Judge AAA 2016 OPS .854 (at 24 yrs old)
Jorge Soler AAA 2017 OPS .952 (at 24-25 yrs old)

I believe Soler's main position will be DH now that Moss is gone.

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duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $1710308	* Official 2018 Royals Offseason Repository * 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! (DI's Guess: Texas Rangers, 6, $118 million) 3B \| Mike Moustaskas \| Kansas City Royas, 1, $6.5 million Spoiler! (DI's Guess: Los Angeles Angels, 5, $98 million) CF \| Lorenzo Cain \| Milwaukee Brewers, 5 years, $80 million Spoiler! (DI's Guess: San Francisco Giants, 4, $68 million) RP \| Mike Minor \| Texas Rangers, 3, $28 million Spoiler! (DI's Guess: Los Angeles Angels, 3, $35 million+ $12 million team option SP \| Jason Vargas \| New York Mets, 2, $16 million Spoiler! (DI's Guess: Baltimore Orioles, 2, $29 million) SS \| Alcides Escobar \| Kansas City Royals, 1, $2.5 million Spoiler! (DI's Guess: San Diego Padres, 1, $6.5 million) 2018 MLB Draft Picks #18 #33 - Compensation (Eric Hosmer) #34 - Compensation (Lorenzo Cain) #40 (Competitive Balance Round A) Comp picks explanation: Spoiler! In case I, picks would be #32, 33, and 34, if Alex Cobb of Rays signs for $50 million guaranteed. Kansas City will likely have 5 of the top 40-45 picks in the draft, and the bonus pool money should rival that of the teams drafting 1-3 in the 2017 draft. This should give KC tremendous flexibility in acquiring talent that otherwise might slip or not be "signable." 2018 Draft Names to Watch RHP Kumar Rocker, N Oconnee HS, Georgia. Spoiler! Possibly goes top 10 but is a big, physical SP with ace potential. Moore and co. will be all over him if he slips a bit and could offer top 10 money at No. 16 OF Jarred Kelenic, Waukasha West HS, WI Spoiler! Kelenic is the top prep bat, toolsy OF. Royals would be ecstatic to have shot at him. 1B Triston Casas, American Heritage HS (FL). Spoiler! Tremendous raw power, best in HS bats. Royals typically like HS arms or HS bats with "special" tools. He qualifies. RHP Carter Stewart, Eau de Gallie HS (Ga). Spoiler! Another big, physical specimen with huge upside. More likely to be available mid-first than Rocker. 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. Last edited by duncan_idaho; 04-02-2018 at 06:46 AM..
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