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duncan_idaho · 04-06-2018, 09:18 PM

The season is upon us, even if spring is not.

2018 MLB Draft Picks
#18
#33 - Compensation (Eric Hosmer)
#34 - Compensation (Lorenzo Cain)
#40 (Competitive Balance Round A)

018 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.

Current Prospects to Watch:

OF Seuly Matias - Huge tools. Hit 2 HR in Lexington (A) season opener.

1B Nick Pratto - Top pick in 17 has advanced approach and good glove; needs to start tapping into power in first full year in minors. Also at Lexington.

OF Michael Gigliotti - Good defender in CF, good OBP skills, plus baserunner. Next mainstay in CF for KC, IMO. Advanced college bat also starting at Lexington.

OF Khalil Lee - Probably has highest upside in Royals' system. Could hit 30 HR in majors, could steal 30 bases. Plus defensive ability in RF. Nice test at Wilmington this year.

3B Emmanuel Rivera - Really nice approach and good contact skills. Power is still developing. Also getting a good test at Wilmington.

SP Foster Griffin - Made nice strides in 2017. Needs to continue to progress in 2018. Could be a lefty version of Jakob Junis (good breaking ball that he can really manipulate, OK fastball, good command).

1B Samir Duenez - Duenez still is intriguing, hoping for a step forward in his power production this year at Northwest Arkansas, which would turn him into a legit prospect.

Others to keep an eye on:
SP Gerson Garabito (Wilmington), OF Marten Gasparini (Lexington), C MJ Melendez (Lexington), RP Tyler Zuber (lexington), RP Richard Lovelady (Omaha), SP Dan Tillo (Lexington), SS Nicky Lopez (NWA), SP Scott Blewett (NWA), OF Brewer Hicklen (Idaho Falls),

In general, Lexington and Wilmington are the most interesting spots to watch. Nice depth and a lot of interesting pieces at both.

OKchiefs · 06-26-2018, 01:49 PM

I was curious how Kyle Zimmer's brother was doing, so I did a Google search for Bradley Zimmer. After reading about him being awful this year and demoted (suck it Cleveland), I noticed the section for "People also search for". Kyle Zimmer was listed. It appeared to show his family relationship to Bradley.

Relationship title? Sister

tk13 · 06-26-2018, 06:24 PM

Don't have a good feeling about tonight. Junis has been so home run prone and facing this Brewers lineup in this ballpark doesn't seem like a good combo. I guess it helps that Shaw and Cain are out though.

tk13 · 06-26-2018, 06:25 PM

Well that took three batters to be right.

WhawhaWhat · 06-26-2018, 06:48 PM

That caps an awful June for Jake Arrieta, who allowed 7 HR in 25 2/3 IP with a 6.66 ERA. It wasn't just the defense.
— Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) June 27, 2018

BryanBusby · 06-26-2018, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerm

I know who this person is...she was a driver for the company I work, unbelievable lol.

Ah sweet. Ever meet Elon?

**Dunit35** · 06-26-2018, 07:04 PM

Junis continuing to dominate.

Why Not? · 06-26-2018, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dunit35

Junis continuing to dominate.

He was never as good as many wanted to think he was, probably to find some ray of hope on this abysmal season. To be fair, he's more performing to his realistic expectation than he is totally sucking or anything.

jimidollar · 06-26-2018, 07:32 PM

Royals - Top 5th
PERALTA PITCHING FOR MIL
KC
MIL
Mondesi struck out swinging.

Escobar struck out swinging.

Gordon struck out swinging.

Good inning, guys.

jimidollar · 06-26-2018, 07:34 PM

Junis has now given up 3 bombs. It's bottom 5. Jesus Christ.

tk13 · 06-26-2018, 08:31 PM

This pitcher for the Brewers definitely looks like a young phenom. They have a brutally deep lineup and some real cyborg type pitchers in the bullpen. If they could trade for one more really good starter they probably have a shot to go all the way.

**Bufkin** · 06-26-2018, 08:45 PM

Jake Junis isn’t that good. Such a shame.

tk13 · 06-26-2018, 08:52 PM

This dude is insane. 80 strikeouts in 39 innings. A lot of reliever don't strike out 80 guys in a season. This guy could literally strike out 150 guys as a reliever.

Al Bundy · 06-26-2018, 09:02 PM

This team is so boring to watch. No talent at the plate...

**Bufkin** · 06-26-2018, 11:00 PM

At this point, I’m watching to see if Mondesi is able to turn his career around. Outside of that, there’s no incentive to watch.

cmh6476 · 06-27-2018, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bufkin

At this point, I’m watching to see if Mondesi is able to turn his career around. Outside of that, there’s no incentive to watch.

I'll check it out next year :|

04-06-2018, 09:18 PM
duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $1280308	* Official 2018 Royals Repository * The season is upon us, even if spring is not. 2018 MLB Draft Picks #18 #33 - Compensation (Eric Hosmer) #34 - Compensation (Lorenzo Cain) #40 (Competitive Balance Round A) 018 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. Current Prospects to Watch: OF Seuly Matias - Huge tools. Hit 2 HR in Lexington (A) season opener. 1B Nick Pratto - Top pick in 17 has advanced approach and good glove; needs to start tapping into power in first full year in minors. Also at Lexington. OF Michael Gigliotti - Good defender in CF, good OBP skills, plus baserunner. Next mainstay in CF for KC, IMO. Advanced college bat also starting at Lexington. OF Khalil Lee - Probably has highest upside in Royals' system. Could hit 30 HR in majors, could steal 30 bases. Plus defensive ability in RF. Nice test at Wilmington this year. 3B Emmanuel Rivera - Really nice approach and good contact skills. Power is still developing. Also getting a good test at Wilmington. SP Foster Griffin - Made nice strides in 2017. Needs to continue to progress in 2018. Could be a lefty version of Jakob Junis (good breaking ball that he can really manipulate, OK fastball, good command). 1B Samir Duenez - Duenez still is intriguing, hoping for a step forward in his power production this year at Northwest Arkansas, which would turn him into a legit prospect. Others to keep an eye on: SP Gerson Garabito (Wilmington), OF Marten Gasparini (Lexington), C MJ Melendez (Lexington), RP Tyler Zuber (lexington), RP Richard Lovelady (Omaha), SP Dan Tillo (Lexington), SS Nicky Lopez (NWA), SP Scott Blewett (NWA), OF Brewer Hicklen (Idaho Falls), In general, Lexington and Wilmington are the most interesting spots to watch. Nice depth and a lot of interesting pieces at both.
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06-26-2018, 06:24 PM	#2072
tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1522500	Don't have a good feeling about tonight. Junis has been so home run prone and facing this Brewers lineup in this ballpark doesn't seem like a good combo. I guess it helps that Shaw and Cain are out though.
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06-26-2018, 06:25 PM	#2073
tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1522500	Well that took three batters to be right.
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06-26-2018, 06:48 PM	#2074
WhawhaWhat MVP Join Date: Feb 2013 Casino cash: $1101116	That caps an awful June for Jake Arrieta, who allowed 7 HR in 25 2/3 IP with a 6.66 ERA. It wasn't just the defense. — Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) June 27, 2018
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06-26-2018, 07:04 PM	#2076
Dunit35 Keepin it Real Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma Casino cash: $1067045	Junis continuing to dominate.
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06-26-2018, 07:32 PM	#2078
jimidollar MVP Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Texas Casino cash: $10021632	Royals - Top 5th PERALTA PITCHING FOR MIL KC MIL Mondesi struck out swinging. Escobar struck out swinging. Gordon struck out swinging. Good inning, guys. __________________ -------------------- "I will have my glory day in the hot sun."- Nacho
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06-26-2018, 07:34 PM	#2079
jimidollar MVP Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Texas Casino cash: $10021632	Junis has now given up 3 bombs. It's bottom 5. Jesus Christ. __________________ -------------------- "I will have my glory day in the hot sun."- Nacho
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06-26-2018, 08:31 PM	#2080
tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1522500	This pitcher for the Brewers definitely looks like a young phenom. They have a brutally deep lineup and some real cyborg type pitchers in the bullpen. If they could trade for one more really good starter they probably have a shot to go all the way.
Posts: 55,049

06-26-2018, 08:52 PM	#2082
tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1522500	This dude is insane. 80 strikeouts in 39 innings. A lot of reliever don't strike out 80 guys in a season. This guy could literally strike out 150 guys as a reliever.
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06-26-2018, 09:02 PM	#2083
Al Bundy Damnit Peg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $5161831	This team is so boring to watch. No talent at the plate...
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