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Steve Yeakel's avatar

I am very happy that it was not the Royals who made any of the big money deals that were made. I hope that Dayton and JJ stick to Dayton's prior saying that we will not block prospects when they are ready. On the position side of that, and assuming (I know, a big assumption) that Mondi will, like Cain, figure out how to get and stay healthy, then we need no new players, and currently have Carlos Santana blocking one of them and, if Vinny knocks down the door, the kind of problem you like to have, with potentially one extra major league starter regular. Until then, do not hold up Pratto when he is ready, and use Carlos and Dozier as bench pieces when the time comes. On the pitching side, we have so many young pitchers, starters and relievers, that I would rather not block any of them from getting their chance to show us what they can do, by bringing in any more veterans, with the possible exceptions of Ervin and Greg Holland if they are good examples for the youngsters. I may well be wrong, but I feel like I am playing draw poker and, looking at what we have, I do not want to discard any cards/players who may end up being good starters or relievers or bench players for us.

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BJ's avatar

I'm kinda glad the Royals haven't made any big moves this off season. As much as I would like the Royals to go for it roster wise, I believe we are a year too soon. Last year and this year is be about introducing the young players we hope to go forward with to the big leagues. By next off season we should have a better grasp as to which ones we go forward with. I do believe a veteran here and there could help the youngsters integrate onto the club and grow, but I would wait for next year for a big splash trade or free agent

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