Royals ***Official 2024/2025 KC Royals Offseason Thread*** - Page 27

Royals went from 56-106 to 86-76.

Made the playoffs. Took out the Orioles on the road.

Lost in four games to the Yankees by 4 runs.

Finally got a bullpen.

Had two pitchers who will finish in the top five for the Cy Young.

Bobby Witt jr turned into a superstar likely being an MVP #2 to that phag in NY.

Salvy just kept doing Salvy stuff.

Vinnie came back from shoulder surgery and had a helluva year.

Cole Ragans had a full season. His arm didn’t fall off. He’s probably top five for Cy Young.

Seth Lugo is gonna finish top five for Cy Young. He’s like Rick Reed. And he’s ours for at least another season.

Brady Singer will get his next time with arbitration. And I’m ambivalent, but I know it’s damn hard to find healthy arms who could be be better as a 3/4 starter.

Michael Wacha was more than everything we could’ve ever wanted, but I say let that man fly unless he wants to take a dumb contract, which he won’t do.

That gives us Alec Marsh who was pretty great for his role.

And we have Wright coming in, plus Bubic who could start.

But this team needs another bat and wingman for Bobby. It’s perfect that Juan Soto would fill many roles, but it ain’t happening.

Adames is someone I like. And we can dangle Massey/Garcia. Just a thought.

This team…. I hope they go into the offseason working hard, and I hope they got the glitter out of their eyes.

Good team with obvious weakness, and a perennial superstar ready to erupt….

Sherman and JJ should be on the phone soon
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We mourn the passing of Al Fitzmorris, an Original Royal who joined us in 1969, was an integral part of our first playoff team in 1976, and stayed in Kansas City after his playing days to raise a family while also remaining actively involved with our community efforts.

We send… pic.twitter.com/B4Ae8VQQJg
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) December 5, 2024

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News: The A's -- yes, the A's -- guaranteed a franchise-record $67 million to right-hander Luis Severino as they intend to bump their payroll into the $100 million range. Details, free and unlocked, at ESPN: https://t.co/1L2FC4thXk
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 5, 2024

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Originally Posted by Ocotillo:

News: The A's -- yes, the A's -- guaranteed a franchise-record $67 million to right-hander Luis Severino as they intend to bump their payroll into the $100 million range. Details, free and unlocked, at ESPN: https://t.co/1L2FC4thXk
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 5, 2024

Saw this and I almost fell over. Talk about an overpay. Wacha deal is looking better and better every day. Can’t believe Severino would wanna go pitch for that organization. I almost wonder if he knows his arm is shot and this is his last payday. I did see something about Vegas approving the new stadium deal, though it’s now gonna cost an additional $250 million. Maybe that had a little something to do with this deal?
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Originally Posted by Al Bundy:

We mourn the passing of Al Fitzmorris, an Original Royal who joined us in 1969, was an integral part of our first playoff team in 1976, and stayed in Kansas City after his playing days to raise a family while also remaining actively involved with our community efforts.

We send… pic.twitter.com/B4Ae8VQQJg
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) December 5, 2024

met Al 2 summers ago at a special olympics event at the K. such a down to earth guy!! he played ball with the kiddo on the "little K" and just looked like he was having fun!! then at lunch with the athletes and Al was down eating with all the participants too! my son saw his passing on FB, said something nice and Kris Bubic "liked" my kids post.
We are truly lucky to have such a great group of guys on our Royals.

***is it dusty in here, or is it just me***
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Originally Posted by Ocotillo:

Maikel Garcia Undergoes Surgery To Remove Bone Spur From Elbow https://t.co/SQiA1Gxff0 pic.twitter.com/HOnJuoBl6O
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) December 6, 2024

I guess that likely explains his crypitic tweets.
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He was a bit before time as a Royals fan, but I remember listening to him a lot on the radio back in the 90's, early 2000's. Never heard anyone say a bad word about him. RIP Fitzie.
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Jon Heyman's spot with Keith McPherson ends abruptly.

"I'm done with you and I'm done with WFAN. Goodbye. I can't even believe it. I can't even BELIEVE IT!" pic.twitter.com/vXohLeRo9G
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) December 7, 2024

For those who didn't hear the entire interview, this seemed to be the part that irritated Heyman. pic.twitter.com/87U3sQLVZk
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) December 7, 2024

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Today's moves:

Catcher Danny Jansen signs with the Rays on a one-year, $8 million deal, pitcher Shane Bieber goes back to the Guardians on a one-year contract with a player option after Tommy John surgery and reliever Clay Holmes inks a three-year, $38 million deal with the Mets to be a starting pitcher.
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Royals have been awarded a competitive balance draft pick in round B at #4. The Royals are set to have the #23 pick in the 2025 draft, as well as the Bobby MVP pick sometime between round 1 and 2. This means the Royals will have 4 of the top 70 selections. Hope it’s a deep draft and we make the most of it!

Winter GM meetings officially get going on Sunday in Dallas with the draft lottery taking place Tuesday night.
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