2021 projected Depth charts WAR, batting/pitching

StL Bfibs: 15.4/11.2 = 26.6
KC Shermans: 15.8/10.6 = 26.4


Wonder how the bfibs like having the same roster as us.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Royals Shuffle MiLB Affiliates <a href="https://t.co/7NKBOUljBb">https://t.co/7NKBOUljBb</a></p>&mdash; Royals Farm Report (@RoyalsFarm) <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalsFarm/status/1336735619280756748?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Goodbye, Blue Rocks and Legends. Hello, River Bandits and Fireflies.

I'm kind of bummed about the Blue Rocks because they played a handful of games each year near me.

So...with the short season teams not listed, I'm wondering if the Chukars and Burlington's absence are the result of the plan to shrink the affiliates? Everyone else heads to Arizona to play on multiple Royals rookie teams?

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Royals going HD. Hopefully there’s fans there to see it.

:facepalm:

The Royals are updating the display to High Dynamic Resolution, or HDR for short.

The display has been High Definition (HD) for more than decade.

Yeah, all indications are rookie ball will become complex ball.

Upside is teams have everyone there and it's easier to give individualized attention to prospects and move them around.

Downside is that it will cut down on the information we have about guys early on.

Some of you probably remember me gushing about Adalberto Mondesi when he was a 16-year-old at Idaho Falls putting up similar numbers to Jurickson Profar. You might have also noticed I didn't do that with Erick Pena. I likely WOULD have had he played in IDF last summer...

As long as we're facepalming louie, I want to point out that Aguilar has a L.

I was wrong about this. Please forgive me.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Salvador Perez was just named the AL Comeback Player of the Year.</p>&mdash; Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) <a href="https://twitter.com/alec_lewis/status/1337175032053846016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

About that rumored downtown stadium...

ROFL

What about it?

Ok dude. No need to be a dick about it.

Hello, meet Dane. He's a dick and soon you'll be a butt****ing moron.

Have a nice day.

This is funny now. Different times my friends.....


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Royals signed Mark Davis to the largest contract in baseball history to that point.<br><br>In 1990, the Royals had the highest payroll in baseball.<br><br>It was a different time. <a href="https://t.co/T8q7WTxKts">https://t.co/T8q7WTxKts</a></p>&mdash; Rany Jazayerli (@jazayerli) <a href="https://twitter.com/jazayerli/status/1337451182676201475?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I was kind of hoping that the Royals were taking a look at Dahl. His injuries may have scared them off.

Bubba returns.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We have signed RHP Carlos Sanabria, LHP Foster Griffin and OF Bubba Starling to minor league deals. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Royals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Royals</a></p>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1337865128851738625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I’m still disappointed that they won’t have a shot at Kumar Rocker.

He’d be such a great addition to our system.

Gene Watson leaving Royals.

Cleveland Indians changing their name.


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">EXCLUSIVE: For the past 105 years, the team was called the Indians. That will be no more as Cleveland has decided to change its name. Announcement from team could come as early as this week. w/<a href="https://twitter.com/DavidWaldstein?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DavidWaldstein</a> <a href="https://t.co/Nnw2nAoKcJ">https://t.co/Nnw2nAoKcJ</a></p>&mdash; Michael S. Schmidt (@nytmike) <a href="https://twitter.com/nytmike/status/1338291508659761153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 14, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Losers ^

Reliever Greg Holland re-signs with Royals

https://www.mlb.com/royals/news/greg...ns-with-royals

The Kansas City Royals announced on Monday that they have re-signed free agent pitcher Greg Holland. He is returning on a one-year deal worth $2.75 million, a source told MLB.com. The team has not confirmed the terms of the deal.

Holland, 35, went 3-0 with six saves and a 1.91 ERA (6 ER in 28.1 IP) in 28 appearances with the Royals in 2020. The right hander ranked fifth among Major League relievers (min. 25.0 IP) in ERA, eighth in WHIP (0.95) and eighth in opponents’ average (.200). Of his 28 appearances, 23 were scoreless, which tied for third most in the Majors behind teammate Scott Barlow (25) and the Angels’ Mike Mayers (24). Holland finished the season with a 13.1-inning scoreless streak, which spanned his final 13 appearances from Aug. 26 through season’s end.

The 2020 season marked Holland’s second stint with the Royals, after spending his first six Major League seasons from 2010-15 in Kansas City, the franchise that selected him in the 2007 First-Year Player Draft. Holland ranks fourth in franchise history with 151 saves, behind only Jeff Montgomery (304), Dan Quisenberry (238) and Joakim Soria (162). His 81 career saves at Kauffman Stadium are third most in the 48-year history of the ballpark, trailing only Montgomery (131) and Quisenberry (113).

Holland is a three-time All-Star and owns 212 career saves and a 2.90 ERA (157 ER in 487.1 IP) over his 10 seasons in the Majors.

At the end of the Kansas City Star story about the re-signing of Greg Holland, it had this piece of information.

So maybe the signing by the Royals of Joc Pederson, Michael Brantley, or Jackie Bradley Jr could still happen?

Eddie Rosario would be another possibility.

No way we afford Pederson or Brantley.... Bradley Jr would have been my fav but they signed store brand Taylor already.

Jackie Bradley Jr. would be my favorite too.

I was pretty surprised by the dollar amounts on the contracts for Mike Minor and Carlos Santana.

To be able to sign a player like a Jackie Bradley Jr, the Royals had to begin with deals like Minor, Santana, and Holland, showing that KC might be interested in competing for 2021.

The 1 year, $1.75 million for Michael A. Taylor shouldn't keep KC from trying to sign a good outfielder.

I'm not saying the Royals are getting ready to sign one of these high dollar guys, only a message of hope that KC is starting to spend some money and Dayton Moore said they are looking for left handed hitting outfielders.

Maybe as you suspect, they are committed to Michael A. Taylor, they might sign someone like former Royals Brian Goodwin or Jarrod Dyson to split time. That does not sound very good to me.

I don’t think Joc Pederson is going to command much, if any, more than Bradley. He’s coming off a rough year and clearly is a platoon guy.

mlbtraderumors.com predicts -
Michael Brantley - 2 year, $28 million
Joc Pederson - 2 year, $18 million
Jackie Bradley Jr - 2 year, $16 million

Royals so far have signed Mike Minor for 2 year, $18 million and Carlos Santana, 2 year $17.5 million.

Seems like Pederson or Bradley might be affordable for the Kansas City Royals.

According to a story in RoyalsReview.com, KC is around $85 million with salary this year with the signing of Greg Holland - https://www.royalsreview.com/2020/12...n-greg-holland

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FG predicts Bradley 2/18, which would be an easy sign for Dayton.

The Royals (and Chiefs) can hopefully have their names associated with leadership so that they can bypass the political correctness.

Today is the 10th anniversary of one of the best trades in Royals history - Greinke to the Brewers.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Padres are trying to bring back Jurickson Profar off his fine season, but the Royals are among other teams in play for Profar</p>&mdash; Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/1341058629152239616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Well, it's about damn time!

Now do what's right, incorporate most of them into the HOF!

SUPER interesting.

I like that type of move a LOT. Man.

That would mean KC is not set on using Lopez at 2B as an everyday guy.

It would definitely create some questions about who plays where. I'd assume Profar would go to 2B? But he's played all over the field. Actually played more games in LF last year, and has had seasons where he's played 3B and SS. Him and Whit together means you could really mix things up.

Yeah... best thing, is that if he hits, you now have added two switch hitters with OBP skills to your lineup.

Merrifield - RF
Mondesi - SS
Dozier - 3B
Santana - 1B
Soler - DH
Perez - C
Profar - 2B

That's a pretty versatile and interesting 1-7.

That looks at least interesting to watch.

https://theathletic.com/2277301/2020...l-lynch-debut/

When will Bobby Witt Jr. make his major-league debut? Is the pressure on Nicky Lopez with Witt knocking on the door? — Kurt V.
Do you think we see Daniel Lynch in 2021? Does he make the opening day roster? — Rich Z.
Who will be the first Royals prospect to make his major-league debut this season? — Mark S.
Lee’s swing is looking short and quick in winter ball, and Dayton is looking for a left-handed bat: Could Lee be the center fielder out of spring training? — Rupert V.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rangers in agreement with Japanese right-hander Kohei Arihara, source tells The Athletic.</p>&mdash; Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/1342659780343697410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Have we had any movement in the Jurickson Profar thing yet?

Who is going to come out of ST with LF honors ?

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Padres about to be a force...

Whit should play 2b every ****ing day. Hes not a great OF, for whatever reason and his highest value is at 2b.

Padres really going for it. Darvish is older and injury prone, but the guy was great last year and finished 2nd in the Cy Young voting.

In return, the Padres didn't even give up a single top 10 prospect.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Yu Darvish-to-the-Padres deal is on the verge of happening, sources tell ESPN. Darvish is expected to go with Victor Caratini to SD. Cubs&#39; return is Zach Davies and four young prospects: OF Owen Caissie (18), SS Reggie Preciado (17), OF Ismael Mena (18), Yeison Santana (20).</p>&mdash; Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1343749303706263552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

2020 Royals Official Offseason/Season Repository
 

Padres!

Yeah, I'm not sure Cub fans would be thrilled with this trade, considering the fact that the Cubs are also paying a portion of Yu's salary.

Dodgers will still boat race the Padres.

Yeah just taking a short trip around Twitter and it's not pretty. Even a lot of baseball writers think it was pretty much a salary dump. Hard sell considering they just started their own TV network, and a fan base that pretty much always shows up.

Thing is though, I think with the 2020 season a wash with no fans in the stadium really hurt their bottom line numbers, that they may had to shed some payroll. I mean, this angle makes sense.

On the other hand, Yu's value is very high right now, and even though he's 34 and has a injury history, I can understand that there wasn't a top 10 prospect back in the return, but sell high while you still can.

So I figure they must think well, let's get 4 young players and hope one of them hits.

One of those players is a big-time international signee (7 figures), but the return is still shockingly light.

The Padres have a legitimate elite rotation now and will be a threat to the Dodgers, for sure.

In a matter of a few months they added Clevinger, Snell and Darvish while only losing Patino and Trammel...

Their system is still loaded.

Magic Man is back

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We have signed RHP Ervin Santana to a minor league contract. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Royals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Royals</a></p>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1343962056031137793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

How far has the Padres farm system fallen with all these trades they've made? It sure seems like they've barely given anything up at all and have gotten huge returns.

I think top heavy (Gore, Abrams, Campusano, Weathers, Hassell) is the more appropriate term. I think they've definitely taken a hit with organizational depth.

Gabriel Arias, the SS they dealt to Cleveland, has a chance to be a with high WAR SS with his defense.

Cole Wilcox (paid like a first round pick in the June draft) and Blake Hunt (big time power) could come back to bite them with the Rays. Reginald Preciado is a prospect one can dream upon, but he's a long ways away.

They've lost some depth but Patino is really the only high level gut they moved.

The issue is where would Arias ever play for them? You use guys like that to trade to improve.

I agree.

If they kept Arias, I could see them moving him to 2B to make their defense more elite. But their window is now. It makes no sense to wait for Arias to arrive in 2022.

Abrams also probably ends up at 2nd in the long run and he's a much higher graded prospect. Top that off they just signed a Korean middle infielder.

Would take 2017 Ervin Santana is he wants to somehow show up..

2013 wouldn’t be bad either.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Yu Darvish was one of the five best pitchers in 2020 and his trade market was almost nonexistent.<br><br>Why?<br><br>It&#39;s a story about anti-competitiveness and money and the god of efficiency and how their intersection leaves baseball in a bad place. Column at ESPN+: <a href="https://t.co/YPFWNuzQUv">https://t.co/YPFWNuzQUv</a> <a href="https://t.co/Jw6AyOleEa">pic.twitter.com/Jw6AyOleEa</a></p>&mdash; Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1344279108025544704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Teams are being cheap..Padres took advantage.

If I was Dayton I'd have taken a flyer on the guy.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We have agreed to terms with RHP Brad Keller and INF Adalberto Mondesi for the 2021 season, avoiding arbitration.<br><br>With those agreements, no arb-eligible players remain unsigned. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Royals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Royals</a></p>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1350148379238690821?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Royals 2021 International signings -

Daniel Vazquez - 17 year old Dominican SS for $1.5 million. MLB.com ranks him as the 12th prospect in their top 30 International Prospects.

Royals have $5.889,600.00 total bonus money to spend.

Also Royals are supposed to sign Dominican SS Yosmi Fernandez for $800,000.00

Other reported signings for Royals - catcher Osman Bravo shortstop Diego Guzman, outfielders Sebastian Ramirez and Junior Marin from Venezuela and catcher Steven Cespedes, shortstop Yeison Vargas, and outfielder Angel Parra from the Dominican Republic.

https://www.royalsreview.com/2021/1/...-period-begins