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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.

**Bufkin** · 09-22-2018, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefspants

Padres are in a pickle. They tried to force one of their prospects, Franmil Reyes, into a corner outfield spot. His bat has now caught on fire but there's a catch - he's really not a corner outfielder. He's a first baseman.

The Pads are now talking about trading him since Hosmer is blocking him - and fans are seething.

One of the worst free agent signings of our time. Poetic justice.

Chiefspants · 09-22-2018, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Bufkin

One of the worst free agent signings of our time. Poetic justice.

Funnily enough, Hos would have blocked O'Hearn in exactly the same way. Reyes is on an O'Hearn tear right now.

Al Bundy · 09-22-2018, 09:54 PM

The Orioles have clinched the #1 overall pick, right?

KChiefs1 · 09-23-2018, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Al Bundy

The Orioles have clinched the #1 overall pick, right?

Yes they have.

Chiefspants · 09-23-2018, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Yes they have.

They also pulled a KU/Mizzou BBall and hired Witt's (father?). Seems like that pick might be foretold.

We clinched pick #2 today. Let's do some damage.

duncan_idaho · 09-23-2018, 06:03 AM

Sure seems like the Orioles are lining up for Witt based on the hire of his ~~dad~~ uncle and the other scouting adds who are connected.

That’s OK. He’s got tremendous potential, but a lot can happen between October and June.

If Rutschman repeats his season as a hitter, he’s an excellent prospect at #2.

KChiefs1 · 09-23-2018, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefspants

They also pulled a KU/Mizzou BBall and hired Witt's (father?). Seems like that pick might be foretold.

We clinched pick #2 today. Let's do some damage.

Yeah let’s hope he isn’t a generational player.

Jerok · 09-23-2018, 09:24 AM

It's okay guys. We can get that #1 pick next year.

Prison Bitch · 09-23-2018, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Bufkin

One of the worst free agent signings of our time. Poetic justice.

But what about his clubhouse leadership?

Chiefspants · 09-23-2018, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

But what about his clubhouse leadership?

Reportedly getting in yelling matches with his manager and yelling "Am I worth the contract now?!" within earshot of reporters is a sign of a great leader, I must say.

dlphg9 · 09-23-2018, 10:20 AM

I never understood why he was pegged as such a good guy. I remember when an article came out several years ago, I believe Billy was still with us (R.I.P Billy Butler's career). The article made it seem like Hosmer was a complete jackass as well as several more of the young guys.

**SAUTO** · 09-23-2018, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dlphg9

I never understood why he was pegged as such a good guy. I remember when an article came out several years ago, I believe Billy was still with us (R.I.P Billy Butler's career). The article made it seem like Hosmer was a complete jackass as well as several more of the young guys.

The 810 zone meltdown?

Prison Bitch · 09-23-2018, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiefspants

Reportedly getting in yelling matches with his manager and yelling "Am I worth the contract now?!" within earshot of reporters is a sign of a great leader, I must say.

Oooooh boy. Gotta link for that?

**SAUTO** · 09-23-2018, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

Oooooh boy. Gotta link for that?

Its been discussed in this thread. Links too

**Bufkin** · 09-23-2018, 12:02 PM

First 2 at-bats, and a home run and double for Mondesi. Meanwhile, Keller is 3 innings in with 0 hits.

The future is so bright.

04-06-2018, 09:18 PM
duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $1760308	* 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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dlphg9 MVP Join Date: Oct 2010 Casino cash: $2179653	I never understood why he was pegged as such a good guy. I remember when an article came out several years ago, I believe Billy was still with us (R.I.P Billy Butler's career). The article made it seem like Hosmer was a complete jackass as well as several more of the young guys.
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