Royals ***Official 2022 Royals Season Repository Thread*** - Page 33

ChiefsCountry · 01:56 PM

For all things Royals in 2022. #3 minor league system according to Baseball America. The Bobby Witt era should begin this year. Will Salvy still be the homerun king? How does the glut of infield players work out? Will the young pitchers take the next step?

Free Agents/Trades Acquisitions
Zack Greinke, P
Amir Garrett, P
Taylor Clarke, P

Top 10 Prospects from Baseball America
1. Bobby Witt, SS
2. Asa Lacy, P
3. MJ Melendez, C
4. Nick Pratto, 1B
5. Jackson Kowar, P
6. Kyle Isabel, OF
7. Frank Mozzicato, P
8. Ben Kudrna, P
9. Jonathan Bowlan, P
10. Vinnie Pasquantino, 1B

Duncan's Top Royals Prospects

Spoiler!

TomBarndtsTwin · 03-30-2022, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TLO

That Dozier 18.5 looks like free money

Agree 100%.

I think the ceiling for him is maybe 15-20 HR, and that's assuming he plays most of the time. I'm not convinced he will at this point.

Obviously, injuries to certain players could change that.

BWillie · 03-30-2022, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Wilson8

Royalsreview.com predicts the opening day lineup -

RF Whit Merrifield
2B Nicky Lopez
C Salvador Perez
LF Andrew Benintendi
1B Carlos Santana
DH Hunter Dozier
3B Bobby Witt Jr.
SS Adalberto Mondesi
CF Michael Taylor Jr

Who do you think for the bench?

Cam Gallagher
Sebastian Rivero
Ryan O'Hearn
Emmanuel Rivera
Kyle Isbel
JaCoby Jones
Edward Oliveras

I am thinking -
Cam Gallagher, Edward Oliveras, Kyle Isbel, and Ryan O'Hearn unless the Royals can make a trade.

With a 26-man roster, maybe infielder like Rivera is also there.

When Mondesi gets injured, Witt Jr moves to SS and Emmanuel Rivera or Hunter Dozier moves to 3B.

Someone take Dozier and O'Hearn to the train station.

Bronco_buster2 · 03-30-2022, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TomBarndtsTwin

That or they leave Witt at 3B, slide Lopez back over to SS, bring Whit back in from RF to play 2B. That opens a spot in RF for either Isbel (better defender) or Olivares (better bat). They could also give some spot starts to Dozier in RF, when he's not at DH. But it keeps your infield defense really strong. Going from Witt to Dozier at 3B is BIG drop off defensively. And we all know how much Dayton and the Royals love defense.

I think that's why Rivera makes the team. They really like his defense at 3B. I would imagine MJ gets some more looks there in Omaha. There are lots of good bats and they have to be creative to get them in. If O'Hearn and Dozier continue to hit that's going to make it even more interesting.

arrowheadnation · 03-30-2022, 02:07 PM

The Dozier dilemma should be easily solved at trade deadline time. Either he or Santana gets traded and Melendez gets the call and whomever doesn't get traded splits time with Salvy at 1B and DH (w/ Melendez DH'ing on days when Salvy and Santozier both play).

Bronco_buster2 · 03-30-2022, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

Someone take Dozier and O'Hearn to the train station.

Contrary to the common fan's opinion, it's not happening. They are going to get their opportunity and as much as I am ready to see Pratto, MJ, Kyle, and Olivares play more, as a Royal's fan I can only hope Doze and O'Hearn can produce the way DM and Matheny think they can. That's going to make KC pretty competitive and fun to cheer for.

Bronco_buster2 · 03-30-2022, 02:22 PM

To whom shared the mlb66.jr site to watch MLB games.

First, thank you!

Second, is there a reason why KC vs SF would not be a choice today? It doesn't come up as an option when I go to "select game" in the corner.

BWillie · 03-30-2022, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronco_buster2

To whom shared the mlb66.jr site to watch MLB games.

First, thank you!

Second, is there a reason why KC vs SF would not be a choice today? It doesn't come up as an option when I go to "select game" in the corner.

Sounds like a fun and effective way to get hacked.

TomBarndtsTwin · 03-30-2022, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronco_buster2

To whom shared the mlb66.jr site to watch MLB games.

First, thank you!

Second, is there a reason why KC vs SF would not be a choice today? It doesn't come up as an option when I go to "select game" in the corner.

They don't usually cover all the spring training games, especially when they are split squad games (not sure if Royals have that today or not).

But it's a betting site, in essence, so that could play into it as well.

TomBarndtsTwin · 03-30-2022, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

Someone take Dozier and O'Hearn to the train station.

Dozier is getting his opportunity because of his contract and the Royals front office still seems to really believe in him.

O'Hearn is getting his opportunity because . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yeah, I got nothing.

Bronco_buster2 · 03-30-2022, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TomBarndtsTwin

Dozier is getting his opportunity because of his contract and the Royals front office still seems to really believe in him.

O'Hearn is getting his opportunity because . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yeah, I got nothing.

I have heard them talk on broadcast games about a change O'Hearn's approach and noticeable improved timing/hip drive with it. He seems to be driving the ball well.

But it is exhibition. Let's hope it carries over.

TomBarndtsTwin · 03-30-2022, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronco_buster2

I have heard them talk on broadcast games about a change O'Hearn's approach and noticeable improved timing/hip drive with it. He seems to be driving the ball well.

But it is exhibition. Let's hope it carries over.

My biggest problem with O'Hearn (aside from the fact that he's been mostly awful his entire MLB career) is he's now almost 29 and blocking guys who are younger and better than him and NEED to play.

If this is 2-3 years ago, sure play him, no one cared at that point and it didn't matter.

Now it matters.

WhawhaWhat · 03-30-2022, 03:46 PM

Need to the Royals to get on this for Bobby Witt Jr.

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dallaschiefsfan · 03-30-2022, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronco_buster2

Contrary to the common fan's opinion, it's not happening. They are going to get their opportunity and as much as I am ready to see Pratto, MJ, Kyle, and Olivares play more, as a Royal's fan I can only hope Doze and O'Hearn can produce the way DM and Matheny think they can. That's going to make KC pretty competitive and fun to cheer for.

It's like back when Frenchy was still getting a stupid amount of at-bats. He was under contract and they didn't have to hurry with anyone. We have better players behind Dozier right now...but they aren't really rotting away until we know what we have for a team this year. Once we know whether we have a shot at the wild card or....gasp...the division, we start trimming the fat and playing anyone that helps us win.

BWillie · 03-30-2022, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by WhawhaWhat

Need to the Royals to get on this for Bobby Witt Jr.

Japan's Tsuyoshi "Big Boss" Shinjo just entered the game on a hover craft for his managerial debut with the Nippon-Ham Fighters pic.twitter.com/3xCWFb2dZR
— Farm To Fame (@FarmToFame_) March 29, 2022

Wilson8 · 03-30-2022, 05:14 PM

Hunter Dozier
How and why was such a contract created?
2022 - $4,750,000
2023 - $7,500,000
2024 - $9,250,000
2025 - $10,000,000
2026 - Free Agent

2018 - 102 games. .229 BA, 11 HR, .278 OBP
2019 - 139 games, .279 BA, 26 HR, .348 OBP
2020 - 44 games, .228 BA, 6 HR, .344 OBP
2021 - 144 games, .216 BA, 16 HR. .285 OBP

He is blocking other players. Royals don't like to throw away money, but they really need to give him one more chance but be prepared to cut their losses.

01-01-2022, 11:07 AM
ChiefsCountry The Insider Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake of the Ozarks Casino cash: $1828752	*Official 2022 Royals Season Repository Thread* For all things Royals in 2022. #3 minor league system according to Baseball America. The Bobby Witt era should begin this year. Will Salvy still be the homerun king? How does the glut of infield players work out? Will the young pitchers take the next step? Free Agents/Trades Acquisitions Zack Greinke, P Amir Garrett, P Taylor Clarke, P Top 10 Prospects from Baseball America 1. Bobby Witt, SS 2. Asa Lacy, P 3. MJ Melendez, C 4. Nick Pratto, 1B 5. Jackson Kowar, P 6. Kyle Isabel, OF 7. Frank Mozzicato, P 8. Ben Kudrna, P 9. Jonathan Bowlan, P 10. Vinnie Pasquantino, 1B Duncan's Top Royals Prospects Spoiler! 1. Bobby Witt, Jr., SS. MLB. This status lasts about another 4 weeks, but let’s take a moment to appreciate having the top guy in the minor league prospects lists for at least a little while longer. Witt has prodigious ability and the question is really just IF he can meet it. They have not had a prospect like this in my lifetime, and really probably ever. Combine insane raw physical skills (right there with Adalberto Mondesi and Willie Wilson in the ranks right behind Bo Jackson) with unbelievable work ethic, a humble-but-confident nature, and already having shown he can struggle and overcome to achieve big success, and you have the tools for a show-stopping centerpiece. Oh, and throw in the former-player’s kid aspect on it on top of things, and there is every reason to believe he’s going to succeed and succeed big. 2. M.J. Melendez, C, AAA Omaha. I was early on putting him in this slot last year, and I don’t regret it. The power, the ability to be a good defender behind the dish as well as having the athletic ability to play 3B or LF, too, and you have a really valuable overall piece and FANTASTIC understudy for Salvador Perez. 3. Asa Lacy, LHP. AA Northwest Arkansas Whoa, let’s get crazy again. Lacy has outstanding stuff. Top of the system. He got hurt and lost his command during COVID times, but appears to be back on track so far this spring. If his command sticks, this is a guy who can move quickly. And his ceiling is really second to nobody in the minor league pitching ranks. 4. Vinnie Pasquantino, 1B. AA Northwest Arkansas Vinnie starts the season back at AA due to the guy who follows him on the list here. He just hits, folks. I love his combination of contact, loud contact, plate discipline, and lack of strikeouts. The Billy Butler comparisons are annoying (in that I will NEVER refer to this man as Italian Breakfast except in the instance that just occurred), but the Billy Butler comparisons are also fairly apt… if you made Butler a lefthanded hitter, AND improved his body/athleticism from a 20 to a 40, AND if you added that little extra touch of power we all wished Butler could consistently find. 5. Nick Pratto, 1B, AAA Omaha. Hey, let’s stay at 1B. Pratto has flashy power and I love his batting eye AND his hand-eye coordination. The hair he’s been rocking this spring is also pretty sweet. I slot him just behind Pasquantino simply because I think his bat profile is more volatile. The glove and arm are sweet/plus for 1B, though. 6. Jonathan Bowlan, RHP, AAA Omaha Bowlan is coming back from Tommy John surgery, and this ranking is assuming that recovering is successful. If it his, you’re talking about a big, consistent SP who throws hard enough and has enough of a repertoire to really make things happen. If the recovery goes well, he may be shuttling to the majors in July to reinforce the rotation. 7. Nick Loftin, CF, AA Omaha. Loftin is a guy who has really grown on me. I saw him as a quasi super-utility guy when the Royals drafted him, The full-time shift to CF (which means they think he has the speed and the overall defensive ability to handle CF in Kansas City) adds a lot of value here. The ultimate positive offensive upside is similar to peak Whit Merrifield, maybe with a touch more early power. 8. Michael Massey, 2B, AA Northwest Arkansas. Massey was an absolute revelation last year, hitting for power and average and keeping his K rate down while playing a really strong 2B. He has a very sweet, short lefthanded stroke. This is another aggressive rating, but Massey has proven himself through a tough minor league assignment already, and the arrow is pointed up. 9. Ben Kudrna, RHP, Rookie Ball Kudrna is a big, physical specimen with a lot of upside and potential. The fastball and slider are already nearly MLB-level in terms of velocity and movement (command needs work). Kudrna is a guy who, with luck, and health, and good development, could ascend to the top of a rotation. 10. Frank Mozzicato, LHP, Rookie Ball. Mozzicato has a curveball that suggests he has a feel for spin. If you want to dream, you hope that the next 2-3 years turn the 175 he weighed when drafted into a rock-solid 220/225 and carries with it an increase in fastball velocity from 90-91, sitting 87-88, to 96-97, sitting 93-94. You pair his ability to spin the ball (which also suggests he should be able to easily master a sweeper slider) with that type of fastball velo and a changeup he already has a feel for, and it’s an exciting profile. He has a little more to go in terms of growing into that projectability than Kudrna, which is why he slots right behind him. 11. Alec Marsh, RHP, AA Northwest Arkansas Marsh missed a lot of 2021 to injury, but the hard-throwing righthander is another guy who could move quickly once the minor league season starts. He’s undeniably got the stuff of a quality major-league pitcher. The question is if he can master enough command to cash it in. This guy is a great example of TINSTAAPP. 12. Angel Zerpa, LHP, AAA Omaha Zerpa might quickly outperform this slot. His stuff ticked up in 21 and he ended the season making a start in the majors. He’s nice depth to have, and honestly, I’m a big fan of just throwing numbers at pitching. Zerpa definitely helps create the depth you need to generate a top-notch and reliable home-grown rotation. 13. Maikel Garcia, SS, AA Northwest Arkansas Garcia is a really intriguing hitter, a righthanded hitter who has a nice combination of contact skills and control of the strike zone (this cousin of Alcides Escobar is less savvy with the glove and more savvy at the plate). The Royals protected him for a reason (he’s on the 40-man). 14. Carter Jensen, C, A ?? Jensen is a local product whose bat will probably push him off C (as well as the Royals depth at that spot throughout the organization). This is a future 1B profile, and a nice one. He makes a lot of loud contact and shows an ability to lift the ball. Should be fun to watch this year. 15. Ben Hernandez, RHP, A+ Quad Rivers Hernandez missed a good part of 2021 but still has that butterfly changeup and a classic pitcher’s profile. He’ll need to find a reliable swing-and-miss secondary to make it in the bigs, but if not, the fastball velocity and changeup should make him a quality high-leverage reliver. 16. Dylan Coleman, RHP, AAA Omaha Speaking of relievers, Coleman is a hard-throwing righthander who probably spends most of 22 in the Royals’ pen. ½ of the compensation for the Rosenthal trade a few years back, Coleman has a big fastball and nasty breaking ball. 17. Will Klein, RHP, AA Northwest Arkansas Speaking of relivers, everything I just said about Coleman? Yeah, you can say it about Klein, too. Klein regularly toyed with hitters at high A last year, striking out 121 hitters in just 70 1/3 innings pitched. For those counting at home, that’s a 15.5 K/9 rate. Yep. That’ll play. 18. Anthony Veneziano, LHP, AA Northwest Arkansas Here’s another big, power arm. Veneziano hasn’t been relegated to bullpen only yet, though. His fastball bumped into the high 90s last year on a starter’s workload. He’s still looking for a changeup, but if he doesn’t find it, you’re looking at a really promising future bullpen fireballer. 19. Erick Pena, OF, A ? Pena did… not have a strong 2021 full season debut. His struggles look a lot like those of Pratto and Melendez in 2019. Pena has the same type of raw toolkit to work from as those two, with great hands and natural power. He needs to fix a hitch in his swing and calm it down, but so did Melendez. Of this second ten grouping, Pena has the highest upside and could jump right into the top 5 of the org ranks. 20. Darryl Collins, OF, A+ Collins is an international signing out of Europe. I like the hitting package here – good eye and contact skills. He needs to make more loud contact, but if he can, really a nice guy. Overall takeaways: This is a system with a lot of depth. We could go another 10-12 deep and still be talking about guys with a good shot to make the majors. The changes to the organization’s approach are bearing fruit, as even less-heralded draftees are stepping forward. The combination of upside (Witt, Melendez, Lacy), depth, and guys you can dream on is fun. It may not produce quite as much as the 2011 group did, but it does offer a more sustainable system, less reliant on a few big-ticket guys. Last edited by ChiefsCountry; 04-03-2022 at 01:56 PM..
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03-30-2022, 05:14 PM	#495
Wilson8 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $3577557	Hunter Dozier How and why was such a contract created? 2022 - $4,750,000 2023 - $7,500,000 2024 - $9,250,000 2025 - $10,000,000 2026 - Free Agent 2018 - 102 games. .229 BA, 11 HR, .278 OBP 2019 - 139 games, .279 BA, 26 HR, .348 OBP 2020 - 44 games, .228 BA, 6 HR, .344 OBP 2021 - 144 games, .216 BA, 16 HR. .285 OBP He is blocking other players. Royals don't like to throw away money, but they really need to give him one more chance but be prepared to cut their losses.
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