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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.

KChiefs1 · 06-17-2018, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Al Bundy

We have recalled INF Adalberto Mondesi and OF Rosell Herrera and selected RHP Wily Peralta from Omaha. In corresponding moves, we have optioned RHP Scott Barlow and INF Ramon Torres to AAA and transferred LHP Eric Skoglund to the 60-day DL.
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) June 17, 2018

Positive moves.

KChiefs1 · 06-17-2018, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Setsuna

I guess yall will be watching us in the CWS huh? Go Gators!

Definitely.

**gblowfish** · 06-17-2018, 04:37 PM

They've lost nine out of their last ten, have the second worst record in baseball next to the Baltimore Orioles, who play in a much tougher division. So you can make a strong case they are the absolute worst. I can't justify spending much time watching them now. I prefer to watch a team with a chance like Washington. Just don't have the patience or stomach to watch 2005 all over again.

Chiefspants · 06-17-2018, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

The biggest issue was the recidivism rate of TJ. I posted that data here last year, said his 4/60 left made him a ticking time bomb....but RoyalFan laughed and said it was stupid speculation.

I'm glad all of them get to sit and enjoy Duffman piss all over them now.

Yep. Hate to say it, but with his velo your premonition is looking all too accurate.

tk13 · 06-17-2018, 05:06 PM

Wade looks horrible. Came in today on the road in Texas with a 3 run lead. Walked 4 guys, two with the bases loaded, then gave up a walkoff hit. Rangers won 13-12. He looked completely lost out there.

Al Bundy · 06-17-2018, 09:46 PM

Singer getting roughed up tonight..

Chiefspants · 06-17-2018, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

Wade looks horrible. Came in today on the road in Texas with a 3 run lead. Walked 4 guys, two with the bases loaded, then gave up a walkoff hit. Rangers won 13-12. He looked completely lost out there.

Moore’s idea about who the best HDH pitcher would be after 2016 doesn’t seem as ridiculous as it once did.

Titty Meat · 06-17-2018, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I don’t know that’s true. Comments from this week in Mellinger’s column seemed to indicate he was viewed as worth multiple pieces.

He’s not going to land multiple top 25 guys, but a top 50 and a couple more top 100 types certainly is in the range based on those thoughts. Maybe even a top 25 guy on the high end.

A couple 100-200 guys in the system would go along way to making the farm system one of the top half ones. Which is more important than winning right now and rather impressive considering how things were just 9 months ago.

Prison Bitch · 06-17-2018, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Titty Meat

A couple 100-200 guys in the system would go along way to making the farm system one of the top half ones.

Not by a long shot.

Titty Meat · 06-17-2018, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

Not by a long shot.

Post draft most have us around 21st. It's closer than you think.

KChiefs1 · 06-17-2018, 11:02 PM

Battle for the first pick.

Al Bundy · 06-18-2018, 05:53 PM

breaking: Nats are on the verge of trading for Kelvin Herrera
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) June 18, 2018

Al Bundy · 06-18-2018, 05:54 PM

Source: The Kansas City Royals have traded closer Kelvin Herrera to the Washington Nationals. @JonHeyman said it was close.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) June 18, 2018

tk13 · 06-18-2018, 05:56 PM

We finally worked out a trade with the Nats. After the Greinke and Cain trades fell through, we finally worked one out. Can't wait to see what we got. A sad day though, the last member of HDH is gone.

That said, our bullpen is going to be horrible now. Like really horrible.

Al Bundy · 06-18-2018, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tk13

We finally worked out a trade with the Nats. After the Greinke and Cain trades fell through, we finally worked one out. Can't wait to see what we got. A sad day though, the last member of HDH is gone.

That said, our bullpen is going to be horrible now. Like really horrible.

I really feel like the Mets loss record will be in sight.

04-06-2018, 09:18 PM
duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $1840308	* 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: $2072500	Wade looks horrible. Came in today on the road in Texas with a 3 run lead. Walked 4 guys, two with the bases loaded, then gave up a walkoff hit. Rangers won 13-12. He looked completely lost out there.
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06-18-2018, 05:56 PM	#1664
tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $2072500	We finally worked out a trade with the Nats. After the Greinke and Cain trades fell through, we finally worked one out. Can't wait to see what we got. A sad day though, the last member of HDH is gone. That said, our bullpen is going to be horrible now. Like really horrible.
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