***Official 2024/2025 KC Royals Offseason Thread***

[GabyKeepsMeWarm]

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

[Ocotillo]

Your 2024 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Winner - AL Pitcher - Seth Lugo#RawlingsGoldGloveAwards pic.twitter.com/DhupZUDKtU

— Rawlings Baseball (@RawlingsSports) November 4, 2024

[dlphg9]

Hell yeah on the Wacha signing and on the BWJ and Lugo winning the Gold Glove. Should be Witt's 2nd.

[GabyKeepsMeWarm]

Pretty good day for the Royals and us fans! Congrats BWJ and Seth Lugo! Next up, we discover Juan Soto is a midwestern boy at heart and signs a deal with the Royals…

[Ocotillo]

If Sasaki posts this year, he will be cheap in terms of salary. He will sign for international bonus pool money and get a minor league contract.

Roki Sasaki has declined an offer from the Chiba Lotte Marines, per sources.

The situation of the 23-year-old ace remains uncertain. One possibility is being posted to sign with an MLB team, while another is continuing negotiations with the Marines.

— Francys Romero (@francysromeroFR) November 4, 2024