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duncan_idaho · 04-06-2018, 09:18 PM

The season is upon us, even if spring is not.

2018 MLB Draft Picks
#18
#33 - Compensation (Eric Hosmer)
#34 - Compensation (Lorenzo Cain)
#40 (Competitive Balance Round A)

018 Draft Names to Watch

RHP Kumar Rocker, N Oconnee HS, Georgia.

Spoiler!

OF Jarred Kelenic, Waukasha West HS, WI

Spoiler!

1B Triston Casas, American Heritage HS (FL).

Spoiler!

RHP Carter Stewart, Eau de Gallie HS (Ga).

Spoiler!

ANY Any, Any (Any). Any current top projected pick who slides for injury concerns. Includes current top prospect prospect SP Brady Singer, U of Florida.

Current Prospects to Watch:

OF Seuly Matias - Huge tools. Hit 2 HR in Lexington (A) season opener.

1B Nick Pratto - Top pick in 17 has advanced approach and good glove; needs to start tapping into power in first full year in minors. Also at Lexington.

OF Michael Gigliotti - Good defender in CF, good OBP skills, plus baserunner. Next mainstay in CF for KC, IMO. Advanced college bat also starting at Lexington.

OF Khalil Lee - Probably has highest upside in Royals' system. Could hit 30 HR in majors, could steal 30 bases. Plus defensive ability in RF. Nice test at Wilmington this year.

3B Emmanuel Rivera - Really nice approach and good contact skills. Power is still developing. Also getting a good test at Wilmington.

SP Foster Griffin - Made nice strides in 2017. Needs to continue to progress in 2018. Could be a lefty version of Jakob Junis (good breaking ball that he can really manipulate, OK fastball, good command).

1B Samir Duenez - Duenez still is intriguing, hoping for a step forward in his power production this year at Northwest Arkansas, which would turn him into a legit prospect.

Others to keep an eye on:
SP Gerson Garabito (Wilmington), OF Marten Gasparini (Lexington), C MJ Melendez (Lexington), RP Tyler Zuber (lexington), RP Richard Lovelady (Omaha), SP Dan Tillo (Lexington), SS Nicky Lopez (NWA), SP Scott Blewett (NWA), OF Brewer Hicklen (Idaho Falls),

In general, Lexington and Wilmington are the most interesting spots to watch. Nice depth and a lot of interesting pieces at both.

BWillie · 06-02-2018, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

Maybe could've used more trade bait gmd
@BooneOWH: Clay Buchholz has made three starts since signing with Arizona after leaving Omaha after getting his release from the Royals. He's 1-1 with a 1.50 ERA with 14 strikeouts in 18 innings. WHIP is 0.67.

I was stoked with the idea of having a healthy Clay Bucholz. No idea what the Org was thinking by not picking up the contract. He was even dealing in the minors for us.

duncan_idaho · 06-02-2018, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

I was stoked with the idea of having a healthy Clay Bucholz. No idea what the Org was thinking by not picking up the contract. He was even dealing in the minors for us.

Still don’t get it. They could have easily bailed on other, worse veteran pitchers who have less value as trade bait, should they figure it out. Namely, Boyer.

Chiefspants · 06-02-2018, 12:34 PM

Would be great if we could rush Trevor Cahill from this one. Of course he's been great this year so far, figures.

Pitt Gorilla · 06-02-2018, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

I was stoked with the idea of having a healthy Clay Bucholz. No idea what the Org was thinking by not picking up the contract. He was even dealing in the minors for us.

allard Moore uses his own numbers, thank you.

Sure-Oz · 06-02-2018, 01:36 PM

@Royals: We have claimed OF Rosell Herrera off outright waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. He has been optioned to Omaha. To make room on the 40-man roster, we have transferred RHP Nate Karns to the 60-day disabled list (right elbow inflammation).

Sure-Oz · 06-02-2018, 01:57 PM

@h8rproof82: Herrera played LF & CF last season. Playing solely 2B this year. I’m wondering if they could be preparing for a Whit Merrifield Trade with this move?

@h8rproof82: The way Whit Merrifield is hitting I would think there’s lots of convos about him especially considering his versatility and contract. Herrera seems to be a super utility type in that Whit Mold. Not saying same player just Versatile speedy piece. This move a precursor to a deal?

@h8rproof82: Rosell Herrera was a Top 100 Prospect in 2014. 6’3” 200 Pound 2B from the Dominican Republic. 25 years old. He’s playing 2B this year. Has played all 3 OF spots and SS as well in his career. Has a .813 OPS in AAA and saw Time for the Reds.

KChiefs1 · 06-02-2018, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

I was stoked with the idea of having a healthy Clay Bucholz. No idea what the Org was thinking by not picking up the contract. He was even dealing in the minors for us.

This organization has screwed up quite a few times.

BWillie · 06-02-2018, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

@h8rproof82: Herrera played LF & CF last season. Playing solely 2B this year. I’m wondering if they could be preparing for a Whit Merrifield Trade with this move?

@h8rproof82: The way Whit Merrifield is hitting I would think there’s lots of convos about him especially considering his versatility and contract. Herrera seems to be a super utility type in that Whit Mold. Not saying same player just Versatile speedy piece. This move a precursor to a deal?

@h8rproof82: Rosell Herrera was a Top 100 Prospect in 2014. 6’3” 200 Pound 2B from the Dominican Republic. 25 years old. He’s playing 2B this year. Has played all 3 OF spots and SS as well in his career. Has a .813 OPS in AAA and saw Time for the Reds.

Sooo can we immediately get rid of Almonte, now?

Look at the year this Herrera kid had in A ball 2013 as a 20-21 year old (.343 avg, 16 hr, .933 OPS) Not sure why he hasn't improved, but looks to be as solid as piece you can get off the garbage heap.

Play him. Play him over Almonte, Goins. Stop putting Whit anywhere else other than 2B and get this guy out there see what he can do.

KCUnited · 06-02-2018, 03:18 PM

Hip hip Jorge!

Chiefspants · 06-02-2018, 03:18 PM

Thinking this Jorge Soler guy might be pretty good.

Al Bundy · 06-02-2018, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

@Royals: We have claimed OF Rosell Herrera off outright waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. He has been optioned to Omaha. To make room on the 40-man roster, we have transferred RHP Nate Karns to the 60-day disabled list (right elbow inflammation).

Yeah, Karns is done.

Sure-Oz · 06-02-2018, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefspants

Thinking this Jorge Soler guy might be pretty good.

Looks like it... hopefully he continues to adjust. Ridiculous power and has a pretty good eye.

Sure-Oz · 06-02-2018, 07:06 PM

Matias kid has 2 hr tonight with 17 now

CasselGotPeedOn · 06-02-2018, 07:09 PM

Is Dayton Moore still the gm if we don't sneak into the playoffs in 14?

TambaBerry · 06-02-2018, 10:05 PM

So, I haven't followed this thread but who do we want the Royal's to get in the draft? Pitching at the top of the list?

04-06-2018, 09:18 PM
duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U duncan_idaho's Avatar Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City	* Official 2018 Royals Repository * The season is upon us, even if spring is not. 2018 MLB Draft Picks #18 #33 - Compensation (Eric Hosmer) #34 - Compensation (Lorenzo Cain) #40 (Competitive Balance Round A) 018 Draft Names to Watch RHP Kumar Rocker, N Oconnee HS, Georgia. Spoiler! Possibly goes top 10 but is a big, physical SP with ace potential. Moore and co. will be all over him if he slips a bit and could offer top 10 money at No. 16 OF Jarred Kelenic, Waukasha West HS, WI Spoiler! Kelenic is the top prep bat, toolsy OF. Royals would be ecstatic to have shot at him. 1B Triston Casas, American Heritage HS (FL). Spoiler! Tremendous raw power, best in HS bats. Royals typically like HS arms or HS bats with "special" tools. He qualifies. RHP Carter Stewart, Eau de Gallie HS (Ga). Spoiler! Another big, physical specimen with huge upside. More likely to be available mid-first than Rocker. ANY Any, Any (Any). Any current top projected pick who slides for injury concerns. Includes current top prospect prospect SP Brady Singer, U of Florida. Current Prospects to Watch: OF Seuly Matias - Huge tools. Hit 2 HR in Lexington (A) season opener. 1B Nick Pratto - Top pick in 17 has advanced approach and good glove; needs to start tapping into power in first full year in minors. Also at Lexington. OF Michael Gigliotti - Good defender in CF, good OBP skills, plus baserunner. Next mainstay in CF for KC, IMO. Advanced college bat also starting at Lexington. OF Khalil Lee - Probably has highest upside in Royals' system. Could hit 30 HR in majors, could steal 30 bases. Plus defensive ability in RF. Nice test at Wilmington this year. 3B Emmanuel Rivera - Really nice approach and good contact skills. Power is still developing. Also getting a good test at Wilmington. SP Foster Griffin - Made nice strides in 2017. Needs to continue to progress in 2018. Could be a lefty version of Jakob Junis (good breaking ball that he can really manipulate, OK fastball, good command). 1B Samir Duenez - Duenez still is intriguing, hoping for a step forward in his power production this year at Northwest Arkansas, which would turn him into a legit prospect. Others to keep an eye on: SP Gerson Garabito (Wilmington), OF Marten Gasparini (Lexington), C MJ Melendez (Lexington), RP Tyler Zuber (lexington), RP Richard Lovelady (Omaha), SP Dan Tillo (Lexington), SS Nicky Lopez (NWA), SP Scott Blewett (NWA), OF Brewer Hicklen (Idaho Falls), In general, Lexington and Wilmington are the most interesting spots to watch. Nice depth and a lot of interesting pieces at both.
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06-02-2018, 12:34 PM	#1143
Chiefspants World's Best Boss Chiefspants's Avatar Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bronco Country	Would be great if we could rush Trevor Cahill from this one. Of course he's been great this year so far, figures.
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06-02-2018, 01:36 PM	#1145
Sure-Oz Stay positive, don't give up Sure-Oz's Avatar Join Date: Dec 2001	@Royals: We have claimed OF Rosell Herrera off outright waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. He has been optioned to Omaha. To make room on the 40-man roster, we have transferred RHP Nate Karns to the 60-day disabled list (right elbow inflammation).
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06-02-2018, 01:57 PM	#1146
Sure-Oz Stay positive, don't give up Sure-Oz's Avatar Join Date: Dec 2001	@h8rproof82: Herrera played LF & CF last season. Playing solely 2B this year. I’m wondering if they could be preparing for a Whit Merrifield Trade with this move? @h8rproof82: The way Whit Merrifield is hitting I would think there’s lots of convos about him especially considering his versatility and contract. Herrera seems to be a super utility type in that Whit Mold. Not saying same player just Versatile speedy piece. This move a precursor to a deal? @h8rproof82: Rosell Herrera was a Top 100 Prospect in 2014. 6’3” 200 Pound 2B from the Dominican Republic. 25 years old. He’s playing 2B this year. Has played all 3 OF spots and SS as well in his career. Has a .813 OPS in AAA and saw Time for the Reds.
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06-02-2018, 03:18 PM	#1149
KCUnited Cheat Death KCUnited's Avatar Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Land of Drincoln	Hip hip Jorge!
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Chiefspants World's Best Boss Chiefspants's Avatar Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bronco Country	Thinking this Jorge Soler guy might be pretty good.
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06-02-2018, 07:06 PM	#1153
Sure-Oz Stay positive, don't give up Sure-Oz's Avatar Join Date: Dec 2001	Matias kid has 2 hr tonight with 17 now
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CasselGotPeedOn Your mom CasselGotPeedOn's Avatar Join Date: Nov 2016	Is Dayton Moore still the gm if we don't sneak into the playoffs in 14?
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06-02-2018, 10:05 PM	#1155
TambaBerry MVP TambaBerry's Avatar Join Date: Jan 2013	So, I haven't followed this thread but who do we want the Royal's to get in the draft? Pitching at the top of the list?
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