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Originally Posted by Chiefspants
I've decided to spoiler tag the 2011 prelude after the Royals first win this season.
I will have the five burning questions and analysis uploaded to the OP by Friday. Here's a sneak peak.
2017's Burning Questions
1. What is the threshold between being “buyers” and “sellers” at the deadline?
(This is AN important question. The worst move if we're down 4-5 games again would be holding, imho).
2. Can Gordo and Moose bounce back to 2015 levels?
3. Can Ned Yost manage a bullpen?
4. Will the Royals find a boost from an unexpected X-Factor to lift them to contention?
2014 X factors - Wade Davis, Kelvin Herrera, "Ace" Ventura and Brandon Finnegan.
2015 X factors - Chris Young, Ryan Madson, Kendrys "Silver Slugger" Morales
5. Can Jorge Soler and Brandon Moss be productive contributors in Kauffman’s dimensions?
Bonus Question - Is Raul Mondesi truly ready to be an everyday player?
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1. If we're more than 10 games out, you have to sell. I'd even say 7-8 games. As for buyers, that's a tough one, because there isn't a whole lot on the farm to give up to get anyone.
2. Moose can, but Gordon's too old to do much anymore, IMO. He might have a good stretch or two in him, but his best years are over.
3. No.
4. That better be a bullpen guy. Otherwise, it won't matter. Not seeing it at this point.
5. Better question. Can either of them not strike out at a ridiculous rate?
BQ. I haven't seen enough of him because of all the day games and my work schedule, but sure? The Royals have always been weak at second, other than the half-season of Zobrist.