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11-11-2021, 03:05 AM | #6436 | |
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11-11-2021, 07:11 AM | #6437 | |
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We've seen how having a year and a half off basically benefitted Salvy; he was strong and wrecking shit right to the end of the season. In the past, he would always fade in the second half. He just wears down. I would absolutely look at Mondesi in the OF. It might well keep him healthier, and he's got the speed. |
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11-11-2021, 02:06 PM | #6438 | |
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Not sure what to do with Carlos Santana and his $10,500,000 contract. I do think he is good for the club house and contributes at times, but it would help with the roster if we could move on from him. On Adalberto Mondesi, I would like to see him at 2B. I think that would be easiest on his body. I also think the 2B position would be easiest for us to replace (Merrifield) if Mondesi's body falters. An infield of 3B Bobby Witt, SS Nicky Lopez, 2B Adalberto Mondesi, and 1B (Nick Pratto or M.J. Melendez or Carlos Santana or Hunter Dozier). The outfield of LF Andrew Benintendi, CF Michael A. Taylor, RF (Whitt Merrifield or Hunter Dozier) with Kyle Isbel and Edward Olivares to fill in. I would also like to move on from Hunter Dozier, but I fear we are stuck. |
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11-11-2021, 02:41 PM | #6439 |
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https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/...-rankings.html
MLBTraderumors.com has their top 50 free agents with where they think they might end up. The KC Royals were linked to several pitchers. 48 Danny Duffy - One year $10MM 45 Ryan Tepera - Two year $12MM 40 Zack Greinke - One year $15 MM - Not linked to Royals but threw him in anyway. 39 Alex Cobb - Two years $16MM 29 Kenley Jansen - Two years $26MM 28 Kendall Graveman - Three years $27MM 24 Avisail Garcia (RF) - Three year $36MM Sorry that is as high up in the 50 free agents that they have the Royals going. |
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11-11-2021, 02:45 PM | #6440 |
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Santana was a disappointment I liked that he plays hard. He's the type of hitter who's still grinding out 10-pitch ABs and drawing walks in the 9th inning of a game we're losing by 7. Kind of like James Shields, it's not a bad thing to have a veteran player like that around a bunch of young guys.
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11-11-2021, 02:51 PM | #6441 |
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Bring back Danny and Greinke; sign Avisail and Tepera.
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11-11-2021, 03:28 PM | #6442 |
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Nobody's posted the Art Stewart news? Philistines!
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11-11-2021, 04:29 PM | #6443 | |
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Isbel also needs everyday at bats. |
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11-11-2021, 04:40 PM | #6444 | |
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A legend. RIP |
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11-11-2021, 04:55 PM | #6445 | |
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I'd probably rock Mondesi in CF or RF, if he works out there. They brought back Taylor, so I think that means they're slotting him to RF. |
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11-11-2021, 05:07 PM | #6446 |
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Witt jr at short and Mondo in the outfield to take advantage of their defensive abilities.
3rd base is a lot of standing around. maybe Dozier? Nikki at second and big Whit can move around |
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11-11-2021, 05:27 PM | #6447 | |
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Rest assured they are not moving him off of SS for him to lose that confidence. He was literally robbed of a Gold Glove this past season. Plus if the Royals viewed Witt Jr to be better defensively, they already would have made that comment by now But they don't feel that way and as durable as Nicky was, they want that durability up the middle. Nicky has SS by default, it's his to lose by his play. The Royals will be as smooth on the infield this year, if not more as we were last year with Witt Jr on 3B. |
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11-11-2021, 05:55 PM | #6448 |
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Lopez has earned a starting job for sure but Im not positive its at shortstop
its a good problem to have |
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11-11-2021, 09:52 PM | #6449 | |
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An outfield of LF Andrew Benintendi, CF Michael A. Taylor, and RF Adalberto Mondesi would be pretty interesting to watch. Mondesi could also play some CF when Taylor needed to sit. Benintendi sat 28 games last year and 46 games in 2020 with knee, elbow and rib injuries. Between Mondesi and Benintendi sitting, Kyle Isbel should get some playing time. I also like the infield with Bobby Witt, Nicky Lopez, and Whit Merrifield. I assume Hunter Dozier and Carlos Santana play until Nick Pratto and M.J. Melendez are ready. Carlos Santana stays at 1B/DH, Hunter Dozier 3B/1B, and Cam Gallagher is the backup catcher. |
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11-12-2021, 07:45 AM | #6450 | |
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I don't like moving guys around to different positions so much; I think it messes with them mentally and they're not as effective. It's just an eye test/gut feeling thing. I think moving Merrifield around so much has not been ideal. I really think you need to put him at a spot and leave him there. Mondesi in RF would give you elite speed and defense in the OF. Just sayin'. And you can't get much low impact physically for Mondesi than RF I wouldn't think. The kids arriving is exciting. if the pitching pans out, we'll be dangerous. |
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