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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 · 04-21-2018, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dlphg9

****ing sucks that we kept Almonte instead of him.

Was that Dayton’s or Beane’s call?

tk13 · 04-21-2018, 09:24 PM

He did it. Heck of an effort against a team that was off to one of the best starts ever.

dlphg9 · 04-21-2018, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Was that Dayton’s or Beane’s call?

As far as I know it was Dayton's call. Either Manaea or Almonte. We picked wrong obviously lol

Al Bundy · 04-21-2018, 09:24 PM

A’s pitcher Shawn Manaea tosses a no-hitter (2 walks, 10 Ks) against the Red Sox @Athletics #townbiz pic.twitter.com/2NWlDXUCvG
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpearsESPN) April 22, 2018

Chiefspants · 04-21-2018, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Was that Dayton’s or Beane’s call?

GMDM alluded to the fact that Beane wanted either Almonte or Manaea.

**Bowser** · 04-21-2018, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al Bundy

A’s pitcher Shawn Manaea tosses a no-hitter (2 walks, 10 Ks) against the Red Sox @Athletics #townbiz pic.twitter.com/2NWlDXUCvG
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpearsESPN) April 22, 2018

KChiefs1 · 04-21-2018, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dlphg9

As far as I know it was Dayton's call. Either Manaea or Almonte. We picked wrong obviously lol

Would have been nice to have the 2015 World Championship & Manaea.

Oh well...

tk13 · 04-21-2018, 09:31 PM

That's all I've got.

dlphg9 · 04-21-2018, 09:46 PM

The world series was awesome, but I'm with kcchiefs1 I'd take the world series and Manaea. It's a good thing I'm used to the losing. You have a ton of Royals fans who started being fans during the winning. I'm willing to bet most of them won't be fans anymore.

Al Bundy · 04-21-2018, 09:52 PM

Very depressing that the Royals could have given up Almonte instead. It does show that Dayton and his scouts can't spot good pitching.

Pitt Gorilla · 04-21-2018, 10:44 PM

Be nice to have a young pitcher like that. Nice job, allard Moore.

duncan_idaho · 04-22-2018, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al Bundy

Very depressing that the Royals could have given up Almonte instead. It does show that Dayton and his scouts can't spot good pitching.

Their primary concern was injury with Manaea. But yeah, it was a large mistake.

OKchiefs · 04-22-2018, 07:10 AM

I don't think Moore has really made the right decision on just about anything since the World Series.

Chiefspants · 04-22-2018, 07:33 AM

To be fair to Moore on this point, Manaea has yet to show he can get through a full season without injury/wearing down.

If he does get through a full season at this level, that man is a CYA contender. I think we always knew his ceiling, and I doubt anyone would take back that trade.

Al Bundy · 04-22-2018, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiefspants

To be fair to Moore on this point, Manaea has yet to show he can get through a full season without injury/wearing down.

If he does get through a full season, though. That man is a CYA contender. I think we always knew his ceiling, I doubt anyone would take back that trade, though.

I wouldn't take it back.

04-06-2018, 09:18 PM
duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $1740308	* 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: $2159653	The world series was awesome, but I'm with kcchiefs1 I'd take the world series and Manaea. It's a good thing I'm used to the losing. You have a ton of Royals fans who started being fans during the winning. I'm willing to bet most of them won't be fans anymore.
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Al Bundy Damnit Peg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $5381831	Very depressing that the Royals could have given up Almonte instead. It does show that Dayton and his scouts can't spot good pitching.
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Chiefspants World's Best Boss Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bronco Country Casino cash: $5654654	To be fair to Moore on this point, Manaea has yet to show he can get through a full season without injury/wearing down. If he does get through a full season at this level, that man is a CYA contender. I think we always knew his ceiling, and I doubt anyone would take back that trade. Last edited by Chiefspants; 04-22-2018 at 07:38 AM..
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