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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.

Chiefspants · 06-27-2018, 07:48 PM

I'd love, love, love the Brewers to pull a 2015 Royals and shell out for Danny and Whit.

ChiefsCountry · 06-27-2018, 07:51 PM

Angels have a opening at third base now.

tk13 · 06-27-2018, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Angels have a opening at third base now.

They do, but the problem with them, and about 18 other teams... is they may be too far out of it. They're 12 out of first and 8.5 out of a wild card... and even the A's are still ahead of them in the division too.

They still have time to make that up, but are they going to be willing to trade anyone decent to try and make it up? So many teams are so far back this could be a weird trading deadline. I never would have guessed this, but the A's are the first team out of a WC spot... but even they're 7 back.

ChiefsCountry · 06-27-2018, 09:06 PM

Old friends alert - Minor throwing a no hitter and it was broke up by Eric Hosmer.

tk13 · 06-27-2018, 09:10 PM

The 9th inning of the college WS game tonight was pretty nuts. Arkansas was one strike away from winning the whole thing. Oregon State had a runner on 3rd... batter hit a ball into RF foul territory, but it dropped between the infielders and RF. Hitter got another shot and hit a single to tie the game. Next guy hit a home run and now Arkansas is down.

Sure-Oz · 06-27-2018, 09:23 PM

@JeffPassan: @bobfescoe There is nothing more Bob Fescoe than playing ethical watchdog while standing up for the guy who admitted to molesting a 6-year-old girl.

The entirety of your career is poorly done, Bob. You're illogical, you're facile, you're boring and, worst of all, you don't even realize it.

dlphg9 · 06-27-2018, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

@JeffPassan: @bobfescoe There is nothing more Bob Fescoe than playing ethical watchdog while standing up for the guy who admitted to molesting a 6-year-old girl.

The entirety of your career is poorly done, Bob. You're illogical, you're facile, you're boring and, worst of all, you don't even realize it.

Fescoe is such a hack

**SAUTO** · 06-27-2018, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

The 9th inning of the college WS game tonight was pretty nuts. Arkansas was one strike away from winning the whole thing. Oregon State had a runner on 3rd... batter hit a ball into RF foul territory, but it dropped between the infielders and RF. Hitter got another shot and hit a single to tie the game. Next guy hit a home run and now Arkansas is down.

It was crazy

Why Not? · 06-28-2018, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Angels have a opening at third base now.

Oh and they need a relief pitcher. That was one of the more brutal sports injuries I can recall seeing

Sure-Oz · 06-28-2018, 08:01 AM

@BProKansasCity: A BP KC reader has a different perspective on the Luke Heimlich story as a survivor of sexual abuse that we feel is very important to share as the #Royals continue to make their decision.

http://kansascity.locals.baseballpro...r-your-victim/

KChiefs1 · 06-28-2018, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Angels have a opening at third base now.

Perfect place for Moose.

Jerok · 06-28-2018, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Perfect place for Moose.

But to the angels really think they're in contention?

tk13 · 06-28-2018, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerok

But to the angels really think they're in contention?

That's the problem. Reading a little bit of Twitter today, I get the feeling their fans aren't buying into it. I think they'd be happy to trade for Moose but not if they give up anything of real value.

I actually don't think they're totally out of it, but that's just for the wild card. They're 12 games out of first so any move they make will basically be to try and get into a one game wild card. You still might have better odds dealing with the Braves.

The more I think about it, the more I question whether it's even worth it to give up Moose for a low grade prospect. You'd be better off seeing if his market is still depressed and if he's cheap signing him back on.

Titty Meat · 06-28-2018, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

@JeffPassan: @bobfescoe There is nothing more Bob Fescoe than playing ethical watchdog while standing up for the guy who admitted to molesting a 6-year-old girl.

The entirety of your career is poorly done, Bob. You're illogical, you're facile, you're boring and, worst of all, you don't even realize it.

He's trying to do that shit "YOU DONT KNOW MY POSITION TIL YOU LISTEN TO MY SHOW!" Disgusting hes using this to promote his weak ass show.

TomBarndtsTwin · 06-28-2018, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

@BProKansasCity: A BP KC reader has a different perspective on the Luke Heimlich story as a survivor of sexual abuse that we feel is very important to share as the #Royals continue to make their decision.

http://kansascity.locals.baseballpro...r-your-victim/

Interesting perspective. Thanks for sharing that.

Still don’t think Royals should go near this kid . . . . .

04-06-2018, 09:18 PM
duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $1730308	* 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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tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1962500	The 9th inning of the college WS game tonight was pretty nuts. Arkansas was one strike away from winning the whole thing. Oregon State had a runner on 3rd... batter hit a ball into RF foul territory, but it dropped between the infielders and RF. Hitter got another shot and hit a single to tie the game. Next guy hit a home run and now Arkansas is down.
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