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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.

KChiefs1 · 03-18-2018, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by WhawhaWhat

Grimm was released by the Cubs earlier this week, in part, because he was out of options. He's already on site in Surprise and said he exchanged texts with Wade Davis after Royals opportunity surfaced. Davis talked up Kansas City, he said.
— Rustin Dodd (@rustindodd) March 18, 2018

Thanks Wade!

Hog's Gone Fishin · 03-18-2018, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Meatloaf

Just bite the bullet and cut Gordon. Yeah, I know we still gotta pay him, but his fielding is not good enough to make up for a sub200 BA (much less a sub100 BA). Hell, I’d ship him to A ball if I could. Management should not tolerate this kind of performance. Period.

They need to make a designated fielder position like they do a DH position. Gordon doesn't need to be swinging a bat. I'd be all for cutting his ass.

duncan_idaho · 03-18-2018, 04:41 PM

If Gordon is sub-Mendoza line in May-June and just looks helpless at the plate, they may consider cutting him. I don’t see any way any team would cut a player based on ST stats or performance.

jd1020 · 03-18-2018, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Thanks Wade!

Hope he talked up his pitching too, because he was ass last year and has been horrible this spring.

OmahaChief · 03-18-2018, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightfyre

I just want to point out that Alex is probably working on something. It is spring training.

Working on ways to spend that $20 million a year he is stealing at this point.

ChiefsCountry · 03-18-2018, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by OmahaChief

Working on ways to spend that $20 million a year he is stealing at this point.

Sure-Oz · 03-18-2018, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Forever grateful

tk13 · 03-18-2018, 06:57 PM

Plus always remember the Royals value defense more than you do. Due to Boni being down, odds are they'd at least use him as a late inning defensive replacement. He is still the best LF in the game.

Priest31kc · 03-18-2018, 07:03 PM

What exactly is Gordon's problem? How did he fall off so badly? Love Gordo, this just sucks to see.

**petegz28** · 03-18-2018, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Priest31kc

What exactly is Gordon's problem? How did he fall off so badly? Love Gordo, this just sucks to see.

He forgot how to hit the ball....

ChiefsCountry · 03-18-2018, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Priest31kc

What exactly is Gordon's problem? How did he fall off so badly? Love Gordo, this just sucks to see.

That wrist isn't right.

Prison Bitch · 03-19-2018, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Man I wished that logic worked in my current job. "I was really good a couple years ago, yeah I suck now but I did a lot for you guys in 2015"

Or in marriage. "I'm a lazy sack who doesn't ever help out around the house but think of the past good times"

**Meatloaf** · 03-19-2018, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

If Gordon is sub-Mendoza line in May-June and just looks helpless at the plate, they may consider cutting him. I don’t see any way any team would cut a player based on ST stats or performance.

With all due respect, Duncan, did you see his stats last year? Calling for cutting him now isn't just about his non-performance this Spring, but his overall downward trend since signing that huge contract. Apparently, the guy won't listen to anyone as per making changes, and with the guaranteed contract, he seems to feel that he doesn't have to. As management, I simply would not tolerate that kind of attitude and performance.

DJJasonp · 03-19-2018, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefspants

Nope. He’ll never be a Sweeney. . Dude could bat 000 and still be a hero for his performance in 2014-2015 He hit the biggest homer in franchise history and he’ll always be remembered for that.

While that was a great moment, not sure I agree.

The Brett HR off of Gossage in the '80 playoffs - in my opinion - was much bigger/more important.

It represented so much.

History lesson for the young:

Holding on to a 2–1 lead in the seventh inning, pitcher Tommy John gave up a two-out double to Willie Wilson. Yankee manager Dick Howser brought in hard-throwing Goose Gossage, who gave up a single to U L Washington, bringing up George Brett. Brett had wowed the majors during the year, flirting with a .400 batting average, holding an average above .400 as late as September 19 before finishing the year at .390. Brett blasted a Gossage fastball into the upper deck, a three-run home run which stunned the Yankee Stadium crowd. The Royals had a 4–2 lead with All-Star reliever Dan Quisenberry on the mound.

The Yankees mounted a major threat in the eighth, loading the bases with no one out. Quisenberry then got Rick Cerone to line into a double play and the next batter to ground out to close out the inning. The ninth went one-two-three as the Royals and the long-suffering Kansas City baseball fans finally won the American League Pennant.

Chiefspants · 03-19-2018, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DJJasonp

While that was a great moment, not sure I agree.

The Brett HR off of Gossage in the '80 playoffs - in my opinion - was much bigger/more important.

It represented so much.

History lesson for the young:

Holding on to a 2–1 lead in the seventh inning, pitcher Tommy John gave up a two-out double to Willie Wilson. Yankee manager Dick Howser brought in hard-throwing Goose Gossage, who gave up a single to U L Washington, bringing up George Brett. Brett had wowed the majors during the year, flirting with a .400 batting average, holding an average above .400 as late as September 19 before finishing the year at .390. Brett blasted a Gossage fastball into the upper deck, a three-run home run which stunned the Yankee Stadium crowd. The Royals had a 4–2 lead with All-Star reliever Dan Quisenberry on the mound.

The Yankees mounted a major threat in the eighth, loading the bases with no one out. Quisenberry then got Rick Cerone to line into a double play and the next batter to ground out to close out the inning. The ninth went one-two-three as the Royals and the long-suffering Kansas City baseball fans finally won the American League Pennant.

Awesome recap and story - I’ve read it before from Rany but the re-read always gives me chills. I am sure being born in the 90’s and having my biggest home run be “Carlos Beltran’s Opening Day walkoff” until 2014 impacted my opinion a bit.

However, if Gordo strikes out there - the entire World Series changes. We go down 1-0 and go into NY locked up at 1-1, IE, the same situation as the 2014 World Series. Terry Collins likely doesn’t burn Familia for no reason in Game 3 to “boost his confidence”. And if the Mets are up 2-1 in Game 4 with a rested Familia, we could very well be looking at back to back WS losses.

Gordo’s home run was easily the most iconic and significant moment of the series.

Could we argue Gordo and Brett’s homers were at least equal in significance?

11-17-2017, 08:24 PM
duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $1740308	* 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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duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $1740308	If Gordon is sub-Mendoza line in May-June and just looks helpless at the plate, they may consider cutting him. I don’t see any way any team would cut a player based on ST stats or performance. __________________ "You gotta love livin', cause dying is a pain in the ass." ---- Sinatra
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Priest31kc Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: JCMO Casino cash: $5285291	What exactly is Gordon's problem? How did he fall off so badly? Love Gordo, this just sucks to see. __________________ KANSAS CITY ROYALS 2015 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS I AM A MAHOMESEXUAL
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