So this isn’t fair…because they have graduated Massey, Witt, and while I’m not as high on Waters as a lot of other people I do see the intrigue and like what he did last year. But the amount of 1B/OF and C/IB players that get talked about in this organization is amazing to me. Tresh and Porter by themselves are interesting. I’m intrigued….but what exactly are the Royals going to do with them? Porter is going to be 28 this year….so the org has to think he is just organizational depth at this point. I really don’t get the Beaty signing to be honest. Its a minor league deal and someone has to play 1b in Omaha…i get it. But if he is making the team and playing quite a bit…something has gone wrong. Its not that hard to put someone at first base (Dozier if necessary) when Vinny and Pratto should be taking up that spot the whole year. Kuddos to the front office for finding the C and 1B depth guys…but we have to get on to some other positions too! I do think it is interesting the Lacy wasn’t on the list of invites.
If you had to grade the front office so far….at this point in time for this offseason what would you give them. Yes, plenty of time to change the grade. To me they started off with an A….and have slowly been sliding down the scale to a D right now. Lol. I just don’t understand this roster construction.
It will be interesting to see what go's on with Mondesi in spring training. It really doesn't do anything for the future of the Royals if they play him anymore. Trading him for something is probably the only thing that can. Of coarse, who in there right mind would trade anything of value for him. I expect they will play him enough this spring to show he is healthy, if he is. However with his injury history, Who would?
None of this is his fault. He tried to play as hard and as good as he could. In my opinion the Royals rushed him and put too high of expectation on him before he was ready. Trying to live up to those expectations could be the reason for at least some of those injuries.
I am in agreement with you on Mondesi; while i don't think we should give him away, I think he's a case where a change of scenery would be beneficial for both parties. If Boston is interested, let's talk to them.
I'm also in agreement with you regarding the NRI pitchers, though the position guys are more of a mystery to me.
I'm behind on pitching commentary. But I am wondering how you feel about Dylan Bundy. The Twins declined his $11M option - no shock there. I don't know if he is completely out of their plans or not in terms of intention to re-sign. But he's a guy I find interesting - he has been capable of providing solid if unspectacular regular innings, and while his control has fluctuated as he has pitched more, his numbers are still good there. He has been victimized by the longball, and I don't know if pitching half his games in KC would help that or not. Given that we don't have an indication of what is happening with Greinke this year, should the Royals consider looking into a guy like Bundy to add to the rotation?
So this isn’t fair…because they have graduated Massey, Witt, and while I’m not as high on Waters as a lot of other people I do see the intrigue and like what he did last year. But the amount of 1B/OF and C/IB players that get talked about in this organization is amazing to me. Tresh and Porter by themselves are interesting. I’m intrigued….but what exactly are the Royals going to do with them? Porter is going to be 28 this year….so the org has to think he is just organizational depth at this point. I really don’t get the Beaty signing to be honest. Its a minor league deal and someone has to play 1b in Omaha…i get it. But if he is making the team and playing quite a bit…something has gone wrong. Its not that hard to put someone at first base (Dozier if necessary) when Vinny and Pratto should be taking up that spot the whole year. Kuddos to the front office for finding the C and 1B depth guys…but we have to get on to some other positions too! I do think it is interesting the Lacy wasn’t on the list of invites.
If you had to grade the front office so far….at this point in time for this offseason what would you give them. Yes, plenty of time to change the grade. To me they started off with an A….and have slowly been sliding down the scale to a D right now. Lol. I just don’t understand this roster construction.
It will be interesting to see what go's on with Mondesi in spring training. It really doesn't do anything for the future of the Royals if they play him anymore. Trading him for something is probably the only thing that can. Of coarse, who in there right mind would trade anything of value for him. I expect they will play him enough this spring to show he is healthy, if he is. However with his injury history, Who would?
None of this is his fault. He tried to play as hard and as good as he could. In my opinion the Royals rushed him and put too high of expectation on him before he was ready. Trying to live up to those expectations could be the reason for at least some of those injuries.
I am in agreement with you on Mondesi; while i don't think we should give him away, I think he's a case where a change of scenery would be beneficial for both parties. If Boston is interested, let's talk to them.
I'm also in agreement with you regarding the NRI pitchers, though the position guys are more of a mystery to me.
I'm behind on pitching commentary. But I am wondering how you feel about Dylan Bundy. The Twins declined his $11M option - no shock there. I don't know if he is completely out of their plans or not in terms of intention to re-sign. But he's a guy I find interesting - he has been capable of providing solid if unspectacular regular innings, and while his control has fluctuated as he has pitched more, his numbers are still good there. He has been victimized by the longball, and I don't know if pitching half his games in KC would help that or not. Given that we don't have an indication of what is happening with Greinke this year, should the Royals consider looking into a guy like Bundy to add to the rotation?
Mondesi has tools, but he cant seem to stay on the job site