Thanks David, you may have addressed it already and I missed it. But Singer going to arb over 375k seems really silly to me when they are willing to pay Keller 5m, and O’Hearn 1m before that shenanigans. You think this is them going to get a long term deal done before they actually have to go to arb? It’s really the only thing that makes sense….cause if they actually go to arbitration with Singer…yikes.
Good analysis David. I think the truest statement about the Royals is when you said "We just don't know". They are in a position they could go either way-good or bad. To the extent they can shake off the habits and ideology from the DM era, they have a chance to be successful. Let's hope the changing in their MO is enough different to move them ahead.
I would say give Mondesi one more chance as he is on a fitness regimen. If he falters with injury cut him loose as a false hope. Ripkens and Jeters and even Alcides Escobar that show everyday are an underrated positive and provide the stability that a good foundation can build on.
Keller will be mediocre, Bubic remain erratic, Better pit6chers must surface and provide career lifting performances. Ex Tampa coach is a great choice to provide every possible leveraging of pitchers that can contribute. I would take Olivares over Dozier and then stress defense to keep us competitive. If we could steal 5-8 games with defense and saavy that would be entertaining.
To envision a competitive team like the Rays would be all that we could ask for.
Carlos Correa's repeated attempts to leave the Twins doesn't bode well for the unity of their clubhouse over the next few years. He strikes me as one of those guys who can damn near bring down his own franchise without any outside help at all.
i just imagined an Aaron Nola being a Royal in the stable. What a foglifter to have an ace in the stall with a budding ace and a crafty vet and some hopeful young arms. The pall dissipates with that prospect. Not unlike Big Game James appearance. Having a veteran bonafide ace brightens everything
Thanks David, you may have addressed it already and I missed it. But Singer going to arb over 375k seems really silly to me when they are willing to pay Keller 5m, and O’Hearn 1m before that shenanigans. You think this is them going to get a long term deal done before they actually have to go to arb? It’s really the only thing that makes sense….cause if they actually go to arbitration with Singer…yikes.
Java Baez 6 years 140 mil, Jose Ramirez 7 years 140 mil. What a relative bargain
Numbers always seem exorbitant at the time, but in an inflationary environment...
Good analysis David. I think the truest statement about the Royals is when you said "We just don't know". They are in a position they could go either way-good or bad. To the extent they can shake off the habits and ideology from the DM era, they have a chance to be successful. Let's hope the changing in their MO is enough different to move them ahead.
I would say give Mondesi one more chance as he is on a fitness regimen. If he falters with injury cut him loose as a false hope. Ripkens and Jeters and even Alcides Escobar that show everyday are an underrated positive and provide the stability that a good foundation can build on.
Keller will be mediocre, Bubic remain erratic, Better pit6chers must surface and provide career lifting performances. Ex Tampa coach is a great choice to provide every possible leveraging of pitchers that can contribute. I would take Olivares over Dozier and then stress defense to keep us competitive. If we could steal 5-8 games with defense and saavy that would be entertaining.
To envision a competitive team like the Rays would be all that we could ask for.
Carlos Correa's repeated attempts to leave the Twins doesn't bode well for the unity of their clubhouse over the next few years. He strikes me as one of those guys who can damn near bring down his own franchise without any outside help at all.
Good stuff as usual Lesky. We really don't have any clue what we have right now - and waiting to see if the new hires yield any fruit is BRUTAL!
The ZIPS are out - when do the team win projections come out? I've got some money to make up for last year lol.
i just imagined an Aaron Nola being a Royal in the stable. What a foglifter to have an ace in the stall with a budding ace and a crafty vet and some hopeful young arms. The pall dissipates with that prospect. Not unlike Big Game James appearance. Having a veteran bonafide ace brightens everything