MLB going to Netflix or Amazon? What’s the end game there for them

I tend to agree. It isn't ideal. Certainly would've preferred to see us get a more guaranteed sure thing with a bat as we need to make every clear effort to win during BWJ's prime years.

But man, MJ does have power. Dude had a monster minor league year four years ago when he cranked out 41 dingers, a year twice removed from when he knocked out 19 homers at the age of 19. That is unusual power you don't just give up on.

Obviously his time to shine is now. If it doesn't happen this year, we likely move on. And hopefully he doesn't turn into Ryan ****ing O'Hearn with the O's.

Not expecting any miracles, but if he can up his contact rate, walk rate, and get his BA up .20-.30 points, that would make a big difference and would play at the big league level as long as he retains the same power, hopefully translating into a consistent 20-30 HR threat with competent skills in left.

I don't even know why MLB bothers. Who on Earth EVER watches a game that isn't their own team in MLB. I don't think Ive watched a non-Royals baseball game since 97.

I think the availability is better now. For $19.99 you can watch the Royals wherever you are located. That isn't bad.

Yup.

Gordo and Moose say ‘hello’

MJ is a first year arbitration eligible player making literal peanuts ($2.6 mil.) in terms of baseball contracts.

With the swing adjustment and limited cost, you hold on to him for a couple more years to see if he can finally ‘unlock’ it.

Boom. Booked my flight, got my tix and I'm going to Seattle in June/July to see the Royals at Safeco. Gonna talk to a buddy this weekend about possibly making plans to also see the Royals in San Francisco in mid-May. Two ballparks I've wanted to visit for a long time. Can't wait!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Royals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Royals</a> top catching prospect Blake Mitchell has a broken right hamate bone, manager Matt Quatraro said. Surgery is scheduled for sometime this coming week, and it’s a 4-6 week timeline for recovery.</p>&mdash; Anne Rogers (@anne__rogers) <a href="https://twitter.com/anne__rogers/status/1893343935356899737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Muscle memory is one of the hardest things to change. Hopefully Melendez took complete advantage of this whole off-season to rebuild his stance and swing.

Royals 2-0 on our way to another Cactus League title

He will be back in 2026.

He'll be back for the start of his minor league season.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jac. Caglianone.<br><br>The <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Royals</a>&#39; No. 1 prospect (MLB No. 22) and 2024 No. 6 overall pick absolutely crushes his first homer of the spring.<br><br>115.4 mph | 435 feet<a href="https://t.co/4Eq3sOz8Nr">pic.twitter.com/4Eq3sOz8Nr</a></p>&mdash; MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBPipeline/status/1893788773739008406?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Swing, power, &amp; poise as advertised.<br><br>Jac Caglianone’s first Cactus League hit is a missile of a solo homer to the CF berm.<br><br>435 ft. / 115.4 mph EV ‼️ <a href="https://t.co/7SPlYEBeZp">pic.twitter.com/7SPlYEBeZp</a></p>&mdash; Jake Eisenberg (@JakeEisenberg_) <a href="https://twitter.com/JakeEisenberg_/status/1893785198333976967?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Believe the hype

According to the MLB write-up, Jac "dialed it back" on the swing. LMAO

Working on some fantasy rankings and noticed our current and former OFers...

#26 - Brent Rooker, A's
#56 - Jorge Soler, Angels
#92 - Ryan O'Hearn, Orioles
#96 - Andrew Benintendi, White Sox
#104 - M.J. Melendez, Royals
#126 - Tommy Pham, Pirates
#128 - Hunter Renfroe, Royals
#132 - Nelson Valequez, Royals
#145 - Kyle Isbel, Royals
#154 - Dairon Blanco, Royals
#162 - Whit Merrifield, FA
#205 - Adam Frazier, Pirates
#222 - Michael A. Taylor, White Sox
#234 - Cavan Biggio, Royals
#236 - Drew Waters, Royals

oof

I know, letting Rooker walk was a big big wiff.