Since a lot of this post focuses on starting pitching: I think the Royals are nearing that point to make the James Shields acquisition again. Trade prospects to get that guy to lead the rotation, throw 200 effective innings and have at least two years of team control.
I was actually hoping Lance Lynn would make it to free agency, but that ship's sailed. What do you think, Lesky?
Lynn was my dream. I was thinking give him three years and $54 million and just let him throw 200 innings and not worry about that spot in the rotation and then the stupid White Sox absolutely ruined it. But yeah, I think that's probably a smart move to give them a starter who they can really count on every fifth day. It's why I was advocating for German Marquez a few weeks ago. I could see them putting together some sort of package for Chris Bassitt and Ramon Laureano this winter maybe. I think I may have written that at some point. But yes, I think it would be very helpful to get a guy at the front of the rotation (doesn't have to be a true ace, but a really good number two starter maybe) to help the young guys be able to slot in behind.
Since a lot of this post focuses on starting pitching: I think the Royals are nearing that point to make the James Shields acquisition again. Trade prospects to get that guy to lead the rotation, throw 200 effective innings and have at least two years of team control.
I was actually hoping Lance Lynn would make it to free agency, but that ship's sailed. What do you think, Lesky?
Lynn was my dream. I was thinking give him three years and $54 million and just let him throw 200 innings and not worry about that spot in the rotation and then the stupid White Sox absolutely ruined it. But yeah, I think that's probably a smart move to give them a starter who they can really count on every fifth day. It's why I was advocating for German Marquez a few weeks ago. I could see them putting together some sort of package for Chris Bassitt and Ramon Laureano this winter maybe. I think I may have written that at some point. But yes, I think it would be very helpful to get a guy at the front of the rotation (doesn't have to be a true ace, but a really good number two starter maybe) to help the young guys be able to slot in behind.