Using these lists as a baseline could be interesting as we progress to the new season and beyond. Changes will probably still be the rule again this year. What I find most interesting as a thought experiment is the new coaching staff. What are they seeing in the prospects we have been following for up to 5 years ago in the system. Do they see the same potential as the outgoing staff, or will substantial changes take place as the organization moves on from some of them.
This article is depressing. Nothing wrong with the writing or analysis, I hasten to add. I agree with basically everything. It's just the team isn't very good and does not have much potential upside. Witt, Pasquantino, Melendez, Isbel, Easton maybe improve. But Lopez, Salvy, Taylor, Dozier are who they are. And we all know Mondesi is a synonym for "chronically injured." So, if you squint hard, maybe .500 is possible for the Royals if a lot of things go right. But that is the limit.
Reading through the list just pounds home what a hot mess this roster is. Too many guys that don't have a position that they've just seized, not so bad to totally write-off, too much duplication and yet not enough star power. Really need to make some trades and be more transactional, but so far that isn't happening under JJ despite the talk about doing so.
Thanks for the insight dad! Before starting, I just want say that metrics are what they are, but the time for potential and demonstrated ability had arrived. Fans have dealt with potential for a bit, so show us something! MJ had some pop last year, but average not so much. Eaton had a couple of plays at 3rd where he cut off Bobby, which caused errors. He seemed like it was no big deal. Just something about him I don't like and I don't know why. Mondesi needs to show some durability and more than potential. If not, he is a liability. I've always been high on Oliveras. Speed and enthusiasm for the game. But i think a trade with Taylor and or Eaton/ Oliveras could get a third baseman. And if Pratto years up spring training, it will force JJ to make some moves he hasn't planned on. All in all, I am excited and wished spring training was starting tomorrow. Can't wait to see your thoughts on our pitchers!
Using these lists as a baseline could be interesting as we progress to the new season and beyond. Changes will probably still be the rule again this year. What I find most interesting as a thought experiment is the new coaching staff. What are they seeing in the prospects we have been following for up to 5 years ago in the system. Do they see the same potential as the outgoing staff, or will substantial changes take place as the organization moves on from some of them.
This article is depressing. Nothing wrong with the writing or analysis, I hasten to add. I agree with basically everything. It's just the team isn't very good and does not have much potential upside. Witt, Pasquantino, Melendez, Isbel, Easton maybe improve. But Lopez, Salvy, Taylor, Dozier are who they are. And we all know Mondesi is a synonym for "chronically injured." So, if you squint hard, maybe .500 is possible for the Royals if a lot of things go right. But that is the limit.
Reading through the list just pounds home what a hot mess this roster is. Too many guys that don't have a position that they've just seized, not so bad to totally write-off, too much duplication and yet not enough star power. Really need to make some trades and be more transactional, but so far that isn't happening under JJ despite the talk about doing so.
Thanks for the insight dad! Before starting, I just want say that metrics are what they are, but the time for potential and demonstrated ability had arrived. Fans have dealt with potential for a bit, so show us something! MJ had some pop last year, but average not so much. Eaton had a couple of plays at 3rd where he cut off Bobby, which caused errors. He seemed like it was no big deal. Just something about him I don't like and I don't know why. Mondesi needs to show some durability and more than potential. If not, he is a liability. I've always been high on Oliveras. Speed and enthusiasm for the game. But i think a trade with Taylor and or Eaton/ Oliveras could get a third baseman. And if Pratto years up spring training, it will force JJ to make some moves he hasn't planned on. All in all, I am excited and wished spring training was starting tomorrow. Can't wait to see your thoughts on our pitchers!
What about Edwin Rios for 3rd base, I didn’t see Prato on the Spring training invite