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Kenny McCormick's avatar

My opinions for the uncaring universe to disregard:

Nick Pratto has too much swing and miss.

Isbel seems to have a decent idea of the zone but he got killed taking two strike inside fastballs that caught the inside corner. A better two strike approach would help. Not sure whether he's fixed that or not.

Bobby Witt seems like what you dream of, super athletic ability and more importantly the drive to be the best. One of the best chances for the Royals offense to be significantly better is Bobby turning in a huge season. More walks, tons of XBH. 40-50 steals...

Bubic- the slider looked very good the other day. Mixed feelings on starter/reliever. If he adds an effective slider, sure seems that along with a good change up, he can be an effective SP, but absolutely we've seen that added mph to his fastball increases its effectiveness a LOT.

Great story with CJ Alexander, George Brett talking him up on the broadcast and then him later crushing a HR. Reality.... he's 26 years old, hasn't progressed past AA, and while he did show some power last year, still had an overall OPS of less than .800, in part due to low walk rates. Until last year, he hadnt shown much power. Unless he turns in a big season at Omaha and or NWA this year, let's just say I have my reservations, beautiful swing or not.

Massey- I really like his swing. Definitely a make or break season. Comparison to Jason Kipnis if his career pans out, with likely a lower walk rate but hopefully more ISO.

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Ed Mayer's avatar

Thanks for your opinion! Disappointed in Cuas and his pergola. Maybe he was a one year wonder. Same with Heasley. Maybe time will improve. Singer did not throw well in the WBC. that could be lack of spring trading. Watching Bobby hit for team USA, he seemed to be waiting and the ball getting deeper in the zone. Going to center and right, witch is good to see. Don't know about you, but I'm excited!

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