Coming off an American League Divisional Series appearance, its year 3 of Matt Quatraro tenure. Can they take the next step to a division title? Can Bobby Witt, Jr. take his superstar status to another level? Can Cole Ragans develop more? Will the other starting pitching duplicate last season? The offense can it deliver more? Who will be in the outfield? How about the new stadium development?
Free Agents/Trades Acquisitions
Jonathan India, 2B
Joey Wiemer, OF [Reply]
I called my shot and said the team would be above .500 last season. They went above and beyond, winning 86 and a playoff series. This year (2025) we are better and win 89.
Originally Posted by Mecca:
Yea they're gonna move Massey to LF, that's the new OF bat.
I dunno.... have we not learned anything with just willy nilly turning infielders to outfielders at the ML level? sure Gordon worked out great... but Melendez is skates out there, also Massey has a popgun arm. I don't know that it will play out there. Garcia would have a better chance, IMO. I dunno... or, follow me here, we just sign or trade for an outfielder.
I was SURE they were going to sign Josh Rojas...but he went to the white sox. [Reply]
Originally Posted by nychief:
I dunno.... have we not learned anything with just willy nilly turning infielders to outfielders at the ML level? sure Gordon worked out great... but Melendez is skates out there, also Massey has a popgun arm. I don't know that it will play out there. Garcia would have a better chance, IMO. I dunno... or, follow me here, we just sign or trade for an outfielder.
I was SURE they were going to sign Josh Rojas...but he went to the white sox.
Massey is lobbying to go to the OF, he thinks it'll help his back. It also opens 2nd for India which is well his spot.
I'm not saying it's what they should do or it's good, it's just what's likely to happen. [Reply]
Originally Posted by duncan_idaho:
I think India may be the player on the move, since Massey is a damn good defensive 2B (when he's healthy) and India is pretty meh there.
I'd agree with you other than Massey apparently is asking to be moved from what I've heard, he thinks the OF will be easier on his back. [Reply]
Originally Posted by nychief:
They've made it pretty clear they aren't opening the check book this off season, I wouldn't hold my breath.
I'm not sure what made you come to that decision other than the fact that you bitch about everything they do. The Royals are being smart and aren't gonna over pay. I think it's pretty clear some of these FA's are asking for more than they are worth. They're not done yet and will add at least one more positional starter. [Reply]
Originally Posted by dlphg9:
I'm not sure what made you come to that decision other than the fact that you bitch about everything they do. The Royals are being smart and aren't gonna over pay. I think it's pretty clear some of these FA's are asking for more than they are worth. They're not done yet and will add at least one more positional starter.
Eh some guys did, Teoscar Hernandez literally got exactly what was predicted though. [Reply]
Originally Posted by dlphg9:
I'm talking about the guys that haven't signed yet
I wonder if Alex Bregman regrets turning down $156 million on six years from the Astros. It's similar to the deal that Matt Chapman got with the Giants and Bregman has every right to feel he's worth more than Chapman.
But still, no state income tax in Texas. Why wait it out for a $175 million deal from the Red Sox that's probably not there to begin with?
It's looking like he's going to have to settle for a short-term deal with high AAV and opt outs because there isn't enough of a market for him.
Also, the CBA is eliminating potential suitors for Bregman. The Yankees would likely sign him but they've already made it clear they don't want to incur further draft pick penalties for signing a second free agent with a qualifying offer attached after inking Max Fried. [Reply]