I mean, Ted freakin Williams only got 93% for his induction!

Who were the 7% ****ing morons that didn't think HE belonged in the Hall of Fame?!?


So, again, a lot of 'politics' and who likes you and who doesn't.

Again, probably New Yorkers.

Touche

Speaking of politics, Tom Seaver got 425 of 430 votes in 1992, which at the time, was the highest percentage (98.8%) on writer's ballot in Hall of Fame voting history.

The five non-votes were tracked down.

Three didn't vote for Seaver as a protest for Pete Rose not being included on the ballot.

One didn't vote for Seaver because he never voted for candidates in their first year. This is the type of voter that gives the whole voting body a bad rep.

The last one made a mistake on his ballot and checked the wrong box, which was meant for Seaver.

Adding to this, there's politics on both the writer's ballot and the commitee processes, which looks at the players the writers passed over.

C.C. Sabathia was probably not your typical first-ballot Hall of Famer, but he was well liked by the writers, so he's in the first try.

Curt Schilling has a much superior career to Sabathia, but he goes 10 years on the writer's ballot and doesn't get in because of non-baseball reasons.

In December of 2022, the Contemporary Era Committee has a chance to get Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens into the HOF after the writers passed over them. They both get less than four votes out of 16 total.

Instead, the Contemporary Era Committee votes in Fred McGriff because he's a good guy and everybody likes him!

Fred McGriff helped Tom emanskis team win back to back to back aau championships

The Astros are expected to resign Alex Bregman now that this move is done.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Astros reliever Ryan Pressly will waive his no-trade clause and accept a trade to the Chicago Cubs, source tells <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a>. Pressly, a titan of the Astros&#39; golden era, had a 2.78 ERA in 45.1 postseason innings and got the final out of the 2022 World Series.</p>&mdash; Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chandler_Rome/status/1883638260758667431?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 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">This is the beginning of what will be a major baseball topic until off-season of 2026. Most clubs are preparing for the new CBA contract in 2027,to take 12 to 18 months.Players are preparing in their own way.</p>&mdash; Bruce Levine (@MLBBruceLevine) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBBruceLevine/status/1883247775246422312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Royals sign reliever Carlos Estevez to a 2 year deal. Nice.

https://www.mlb.com/news/carlos-este...e1ab303b97641e

Sneaky solid move considering they're probably going to move Bubic to the rotation.

I'm curious to see what Quatraro says but my guess is that Estevez will close since that's his traditional role and Lucas Erceg will serve as their stopper that can be deployed anywhere between the 6th and 9th innings, depending on the scenario.

Bubic was dynamite in the second half with a 32% K rate, 4% BB rate and 28% K-BB. He also had a 53% groundball rate.

Very nice! But I don't know about Bubic in the rotation, but I suppose they have to find out one way or another.

I don't know, man. He kinda peaked at Young Guns 2.

The pros with Estevez is he is a strike thrower and misses bats.

The only worry is that he had a 50% flyball rate in 2024.

He's going to pitch at least half of his games in Kaufman Stadium.

22M for a reliever? I guess we are going the Iowa Hawkeyes football route and just gonna try to not let em score.

I guess we got some tiger blood in us.

Can't have enough bullpen arms. Solid move. Rany being a bitch on Twitter about it.

I wish we had added Profar. That or Joc Pederson plus this would have been great.

JJ has really flipped the bullpen into a strength. Got power arms now. Can really play into different situations. Team has 5 legit power arms with strikeout ability in Erceg, Estevez, Zerba, Hernandez and Harvey.

I wonder who gets first crack at the 4th pitching slot.. Bubic or Lorenzen?

Bubic, Lorenzen, Wright and Marsh for the 4 and 5.

He's pretty much a bitch all of the time.

Just think, we went into last season with MacArthur as our closer…. My how things have changed…

Bullpen has the potential to be a real strength if most of the guys play up to their stats and ability. Lot more depth going into this season.

Won’t likely be as dominant as the HDH years, but we could be getting close, especially if Harvey can be healthy and perform to his ability.

Now cmon JJ, pull the magic lever and get us another hitter!

Bubic was so nice in the BP...Hope he wins a starter job but I wouldnt be mad about it if he doesnt

Nobody gets to choose their names (unless they later change it), but he was born Rany Jazayerli. Been an uphill battle for that guy from day 1.

Even in 2015, he was still being a bitch.

He wasn't being a bitch - he pointed out that Sheen is a good not great reliever and that while he was happy to see the Royals add payroll... he wished it was for an outfielder.

I don't think they are controversial opinions.

We need to find the right trade partner, but I believe bundling one of our young catchers with someone who has a young, promising, controllable outfielder makes the most sense given the likely reality of our payroll.

Good luck...

The Angels want a top 100 prospect and more for Taylor Ward.

<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> made a push for Anthony Santander before he landed in Toronto<a href="https://t.co/jKveahwaMP">https://t.co/jKveahwaMP</a> <a href="https://t.co/wwKmAJkaz5">pic.twitter.com/wwKmAJkaz5</a></p>&mdash; MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) <a href="https://twitter.com/mlbtraderumors/status/1885543472733569126?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Royals went the smart route. Didn't over pay on years for when production wouldn't be there.

Apparently the Royals offered $66 million over three years with a player opt out after two years.

Not a bad signing for the Tigers. Royals and Tigers could have some pitching duels this year.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BREAKING: Right-hander Jack Flaherty and the Detroit Tigers are in agreement on a two-year, $35 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, sources tell ESPN.</p>&mdash; Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1886247634396238300?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Flaherty was really good last season. But before that he's hasn't been good for 4 years. He's been borderline awful at times, even. The talent is there, he needs to find that consistency, though. High risk/high reward.

Gonna see if I can get this thread moved to DC.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">As we just announced on 95.7FM <a href="https://twitter.com/kcmotalkradio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kcmotalkradio</a>, former <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Royals</a> GM/President Dayton Moore is traveling <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kansas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kansas</a> in the weeks ahead and exploring a run for Kansas Governor in 2026 as a Republican.</p>&mdash; Pete Mundo (@PeteMundo) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteMundo/status/1886389012929155425?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Porn is not back on the menu in Kansas.

Good god.

Flaherty probably made the right move going back to the Tigers' pitching lab under Chris Fetter as they were the ones who fixed him.

The Tigers made out well renting him to the Dodgers as they acquired SS Trey Sweeney, who is probably not a first division regular but was an upgrade because he wasn't Javier Baez.

They also landed catcher Thayron Liranzo, who is on some top 100 lists. He has big time power and a big time throwing arm, similar to our guy Blake Mitchell. The Tigers are also flushed with catcher depth as they have Josue Briceno, the Arizona Fall League MVP.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">PECOTA projecting the Royals to be above .500 - even if only barely - is notable given how skeptical (generally with good reason!) the system usually is about the team. This fits with my perception, which is that the Royals are one bat away from being a legit contender again. <a href="https://t.co/JVwljJcoXC">pic.twitter.com/JVwljJcoXC</a></p>&mdash; Rany Jazayerli (@jazayerli) <a href="https://twitter.com/jazayerli/status/1886457297293152281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

great year last year, wish it got more love

Read the other day that the Royals are once again paying for entry all month long to the Negro League Museum. Pretty cool.

https://www.mlb.com/news/royals-prov...-february-2025

https://www.nlbm.com/kansas-city-roy...seball-museum/

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here’s three minutes and twenty-seven seconds of Vinnie Pasquantino hitting sacrifice flies.<br><br>Because why not? <a href="https://t.co/c9WhyjG0mh">pic.twitter.com/c9WhyjG0mh</a></p>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1887623134959837681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Yosted.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We are excited to announce that World Champion and Royals Hall of Famer Ned Yost is returning to the Kansas City Royals to serve as a Senior Advisor to the General Manager! <a href="https://t.co/SiYc2vsBvr">pic.twitter.com/SiYc2vsBvr</a></p>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1889404142873092267?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Love Ned

Here we go Royals here we go!

Boom Yosted!

I'm trying to figure out if this is more than ceremonial. Is he bored hunting?

Clearly he's going to show them how to manage the bullpen. s/c

We still need a bat. Who it is I don’t know.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A few <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Royals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Royals</a> updates: <br><br>-- Alec Marsh had right shoulder tightness in the offseason. Marsh is throwing, but might be delayed in facing hitters. <br><br>-- James McArthur had right elbow surgery to place two screws and stabilize an olecranon fracture. He is starting throwing program.</p>&mdash; Jaylon T. Thompson (@jaylonthompson) <a href="https://twitter.com/jaylonthompson/status/1889728700763000888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 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">Source confirms Alex Bregman to the Red Sox. Three years/$120 mil with two opt outs.</p>&mdash; Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/JesseRogersESPN/status/1889879812115931287?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ridiculous contract. But in that ballpark, his offense probably plays.

Passan is saying that the Red Sox signed Bregman to play 2B.

Same guy that told Salvy he will love his child but was not happy with him for having a bastard...he didn't say bastard but you get it.

I get bored hunting after a couple minutes. Makes sense.

Reportedly, Cole Ragans has signed a 3 year extension to the tune of $13.25 million. Wowww...

Just covers this year and 2 years of arbitration.

Now go get an outfield bat!

And that'll work too!

Biggio or Loftin to make roster as super utility guy

Gonna have to trade for any type of bat.

would even take some type of platoon situation in the OF at this point

Yes please and thank you.

We get a stud ace for peanuts through age 30. Get his best WAR years and probably can let him walk easy or get some value at the end.

How is Caglianone looking?

Caglianone

.241 .302 .388 in A+ 2hr in 29 games
.236 .300 .449 in fall ball in just 20 games with 5 hrs

Totally honest here, I'm a fairweather fan at best and those numbers mean near **** all to me. Is that good or bad?

How much will the Bavarian Pretzels be or will they just have shitty Aramark stuff?

I'd say the numbers are probably about what was to be expected from him, making the jump from college to pro ball. He's got a big swing. He knows how to draw some walks, but also tends to strike out a lot. Massive power potential. He's a top 100 MLB prospect for now, but this will be a big year for him, and there will be a lot more to go on and evaluate after he gets through 2025. Unless he just blows the doors off in 2025, I wouldn't expect him to crack the MLB roster until sometime in 2026 or 2027.

I'm sure there are plenty of experts on here who could probably tell you more.

Will OPS .800+ guaranteed if he plays in A ball this year. Id like to see him go to AA. Fast track mo fos

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here&#39;s what the <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Royals</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OpeningDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OpeningDay</a> lineup and rotation may look like. <a href="https://t.co/MQH5SWuuuZ">pic.twitter.com/MQH5SWuuuZ</a></p>&mdash; MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1890915327325684002?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Okay, so still have a year or two before he's ready.

Like the starting rotation. But man, it would have been so nice to see a decent bat instead of Renfroe. That kind of sucks.

That outfield is diet pop

I think you meant to say diet poop.

What role does everyone expect Kyle Wright to have?

hard to say..at the very least he could take Bubics BP spot for a time

Ace.

that would be nice...