*****Official 2024 Royals Season Repository Thread*****
 

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Year Two of the Matt Quatraro tenure. Time to take a step up this year. Active in free agency and trades this offseason. A new look pitching rotation and bullpen. Will the young players take the leap up offensively? Bobby Witt extension? New stadium? Will Vinny recover from injury? Salvy taking aim at the Royals record book? Will Cole Ragans turn into the best Royals starting pitcher since Greinke 1.0?

Free Agents/Trades Acquisitions
Seth Lugo, SP
Michael Wacha, SP
Kyle Wright, SP
Hunter Renfroe, OF/DH
Will Smith, RP
Chris Stratton, RP
Nick Anderson, RP
Adam Frazier, 2B
Garrett Hampson, INF/OF
Matt Sauer, RP

Good news from down on the Farm
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BestofBA2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BestofBA2023</a><br><br>We examined how all 30 major league farm systems ranked based on advanced statcast pitching data<a href="https://t.co/nXdsyfwCEW">https://t.co/nXdsyfwCEW</a> <a href="https://t.co/4R7oNLc2jc">pic.twitter.com/4R7oNLc2jc</a></p>&mdash; Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) <a href="https://twitter.com/BaseballAmerica/status/1741460448275251206?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In! PBJ

Missed it by that much!!
Let’s go win!!!

This will be 10 years since the miracle run through the playoffs.

Would love to see some…thing good happen this year.

We're overdue to say the least.

Calling my shot. This team will be above .500.

I'm not even that optimistic

Ya got any goats to sacrifice

I drank enough last night to kill several goats. Does that suffice?

90+ losses

The revamp of the front office continues. Two good pickups with Brian Bridges and now Johnny DiPuglia.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Quick Notes: Johnny DiPuglia former <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Nationals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Nationals</a>’ international scouting director has been hired by the <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Royals</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkNats?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TalkNats</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JonHeyman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JonHeyman</a> <a href="https://t.co/d1lvBqF9z4">https://t.co/d1lvBqF9z4</a></p>&mdash; TheNatsReport ⚾ ���� (@TheNatsReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheNatsReport/status/1742278742242693390?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The best free agent just hit the open market when brilliant talent evaluator Johnny DiPuglia resigned from the Washington <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Nats?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Nats</a> as their VP and international scouting director. It&#39;s a massive blow to the organization, who has yet to re-sign GM Mike Rizzo. On it, <a href="https://twitter.com/dougherty_jesse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dougherty_jesse</a></p>&mdash; Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) <a href="https://twitter.com/BNightengale/status/1697984648553619656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

DiPuglia signed Hanley Ramirez and was in charge of the Nats international scouting when they added Soto. Seems like he’s a great add.

He signed Ramirez as a 16 year old for 20k so he can work within our budget

J/k this seems like a positive move

We just need a run to around .500 in the next few years at this point. That would be exciting as ****.

This team should finish .500.

This team isn’t close to .500 this year.

I’m just hoping they’re competent enough to be watchable.

Watchable on what? If they are still being shown via Bally Sports, then I'd estimate 75% (minimum) of the fan base doesn't even have access to watch them and you're a moron if you subscribe to BS shitty app.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/qew3VKDo2j">pic.twitter.com/qew3VKDo2j</a></p>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1743392163633742054?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Big daddy chiefs have to step in for support because the royals sure as shit can’t get it on their own

Maybe if they hold on a bit longer they can get another All-Star game attached to the stadium project.

Bah gawwd that's Frank White's music...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/pNXW9GAGzI">pic.twitter.com/pNXW9GAGzI</a></p>&mdash; Frank White (@JCEFrankWhite) <a href="https://twitter.com/JCEFrankWhite/status/1743413145731760458?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Royals/Chiefs proposal seems about as fair as one of these can get for John Q Public.

Extend an existing sales tax. Teams take on fees the county has been covering. They stay in the tax district. $1 billion ballpark district financed by team.

And shit, if the Chiefs upgrade things at the current site, it could revitalize that area a bit.

How in tf is Frank White STILL in some kind of position to dictate what is or isn't happening in Jackson County? How is he not facing charges over the property tax situations? Good lord.

(I'm not derailing the thread, I just had to get that off my chest)

^^^with that being said, I was getting ready to ask “ but how does frank white feel about this”.
Thanks Pablo!!

Baaaaw Gaaawd!! lol.



You guys posted faster that I could say my piece. Sorry for those misplaced arrows.

A 50 year tax is incredibly stupid especially when you consider that neither stadium will be there 5 decades from now. That area will never be spruced up

Yo Johnny Sherms

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Honestly, if Amazon co-opts Bally like the rumors are saying, it's probably the best thing for the Royals.

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I was wondering when the Chiefs would speak up, and would virtually be forced to move to WyCo. They're footing a rather large price for a new stadium if the existing tax doesn't get renewed and they want to stay put. That's where Frank White is screwing the pooch. A new tax will never get approved. Continuing the existing tax is the only path forward for Jackson county.

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a statement clearly written for Frank that has political appeal but clearly means nothing to him.

Clearly the eastern Jackson County movers and shakers (who run Frank White) aren't getting the type of kickback they want yet.

And/or Frank's personal vendetta hasn't yet been satisfied.

White is just being a ****.

It's about as solid of a deal that you could ask for on a public-private partnership

Frank the Stank

Him and John Sherman should have a cage match. Winner gets what they want. Get at it boys

I remember when Frank White was my favorite Royal...barely.

Butthurt never heals I guess

I used to like Frank White.

100%

This division is winnable. It really could be like the Twins in ‘87. 82-85 wins likely wins this division, and after that, all bets are off.

This is clearly what the Royals are banking on.

But…. Free agency rarely works. Plus, we’re the Royals. When the hell does anything work out for us?

Offensively, I think this team could be very sneaky good. BWJ is an all-star potential MVP player. Maikel Garcia could be underrated. A healthy Vinnie could go full-on Sweeney aka ‘99, or turn into Thome, either way, I’m happy. Can Salvy trim some weight and hit 30 homers? I hope so, and I think he can. After those four guys, it’s Waters, Isbel, Melendez, Velazquez, Massey and the big Henfroe acquisition. There’s a lot to like there, and I don’t think there’s a slot for anyone until they slot themselves in with performance.

Ragans was maybe the best pitcher in baseball for two+ plus months last year. Can he perform at even close to that level for a full season? He looks like the real deal, barring injury, he is another potential all-star. But then we have Wacha, Lugo, Singer, Lynch, Lyles…. Can’t have enough pitching. I want the Royals to bring Greinke back. He can get his 3000th K in a Royals uniform, and if he is used correctly, he could be our pocket ace.

Our bullpen still stinks. Can we sign Chapman again? Moves have been made, but again, there’s never enough pitching.

If we can get out of April and May not being under 10 games, this team could be interesting to watch. But I think they really need more help in pitching.


I tried to write a similar thing, but it was deleted because the site timed me out.

Pitchers/catchers report in a few weeks!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Report: The Kansas City Royals now prefer to build a new stadium in place of The Kansas City Star&#39;s former offices and printing press. <a href="https://t.co/LdtDCf7NDA">https://t.co/LdtDCf7NDA</a></p>&mdash; Royals Review (@royalsreview) <a href="https://twitter.com/royalsreview/status/1744439924101669076?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Interesting

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Yankees’ 2-year, $37 million deal with Marcus Stroman came together after GM Brian Cashman spoke face-to-face with him in Tampa.<br>The Yankees never felt they were close to bridging the huge gap with 2-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell after making an introductory offer.</p>&mdash; Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) <a href="https://twitter.com/BNightengale/status/1745630687116612018?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Anybody going to Spring Training this year?

Bobby Witt Jr. way too low.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thoughts on our <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Top10RightNow?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Top10RightNow</a> list of shortstops? <a href="https://t.co/kCmkR03ske">pic.twitter.com/kCmkR03ske</a></p>&mdash; MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBNetwork/status/1745648298935898520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Who are those people? Because the only reason Frank won re-election by 8% was because the urban core and his bundlers were the Ward Parkway folk

There’s a strong contingent of powerful people who live in Eastern Jackson county or work from there who have Ds in front of their voter registration records.

Local 42 also still votes like traditional union membership, and its membership is heavily D.

The 2024 Baseball America Prospect Handbook is out. The Royals are 30th out of 30 in farm system talent rankings.

I haven't posted in this thread yet and I don't care if the royals play at Kauffman or the printing press or at nkc high or Phil Welch or wherever they are my team Go Royals juntos podemos

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Royals have agreed to a deal with 17-year-old Dominican shortstop Yandel Ricardo, No. 16 on the Top 50 International Prospects list.<br><br>More details: <a href="https://t.co/Q8hL3QVgNe">https://t.co/Q8hL3QVgNe</a> <a href="https://t.co/plzvlEljji">pic.twitter.com/plzvlEljji</a></p>&mdash; MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBPipeline/status/1746934832649666903?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Royals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Royals</a> are expected to sign 4 of BA&#39;s Top 100 International Signings.<br><br>#9 Yandel Ricardo, SS<br>#31 Jhonayker Ugarte, SS<br>#51 Darison Garcia, SS<br>#61 Jose Cerice, 3B<br><br>Also expected to sign another SS, C, OF, &amp; a RHP. They were 1 of 6 teams with the most bonus pool money ($7.1M). <a href="https://t.co/UpGiDOowIA">https://t.co/UpGiDOowIA</a></p>&mdash; Josh Keiser (@joshkeiser40) <a href="https://twitter.com/joshkeiser40/status/1746912274780995897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Frank White is going to veto the ordinance the legislature passed. They'll override it, but he's still going to be a ****.

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Old friend alert

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Angels, Hunter Dozier Agree To Minor League Deal <a href="https://t.co/gA1KXaBs5Y">https://t.co/gA1KXaBs5Y</a> <a href="https://t.co/PO0oNN1uqh">pic.twitter.com/PO0oNN1uqh</a></p>&mdash; MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) <a href="https://twitter.com/mlbtraderumors/status/1748039425911579002?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Do we still owe that slug for 2024? Spotrac shows the Royals are on the hook for $10MM

Yes. I use Cot's Baseball Contracts and they have Dozier being owed $9,250,000 this year.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...gid=1520401900

Vetoed indeed.

3 shortstops and looking for more? Doesnt look promising for a Bobby extension

Shermy's shiny new toy is in trouble.


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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sean Smith is the fourth legislator to publicly support Frank White&#39;s veto &quot;without ... documentation that is clear and unambiguous and signed by all parties.&quot;<br><br>As it stands this afternoon, the Chiefs and Royals do not have the votes to override White&#39;s veto for an April ballot. <a href="https://t.co/k3uenUsRRf">https://t.co/k3uenUsRRf</a></p>&mdash; Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) <a href="https://twitter.com/SamMcDowell11/status/1748100257676665169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

You're reading way too much into it, especially with a high risk group of teenage prospects.

There's a thought process in baseball scouting that shortstops are the best athletes and are on the top of the defensive spectrum. It's easy to move a shortstop to another position with ease. It's not often you see an organization sign three amateur first basemen for instance because their value would be entirely in their bat.

Frank White is the man

Bet his hawg is twice as long and three times as thick as Sherminators

Matt Chapman to the Royals?
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">You hear a rumor once that doesn’t make much sense and you ignore it. You hear it 12 times and you start to take notice. It may not happen, but enough people keep telling me the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Royals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Royals</a> are still in on a big free agent, so I wrote about it. <a href="https://t.co/SxgrX2w22W">https://t.co/SxgrX2w22W</a></p>&mdash; David Lesky (@DBLesky) <a href="https://twitter.com/DBLesky/status/1748354845684232394?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Can we please sign Zack Greinke? Goddammit, I need to see this man get 3000 K’s in a Royals uniform!

I find it hard to believe they'd go for someone like Chapman but the infield defense would be loaded. Seems like he'd be a bat pretty similar to Renfroe though. Urshela seems more like a Royals move.

Chapman would certainly be a move that stresses KC isn’t operating like the old Royals days.

First, he’s going to cost a bunch.

Second, his offensive profile is low average, high OBP.

That’s very much not a Royals move.

I’d love it, though. An IF defense with Chapman, Witt, and Massey would be elite-elite. And they could trade Garcia at that point and get a decent return.

Frank White is such a slimy mother****er. I'm starting to think he's slimier than Sherman. Dude has no reason to veto this. Let the God damn voters vote for what they want. Slimy shit.

Royals get Chapman, they probably become the favorites in the AL Central

Why? Why should we vote on financing a stadium when we don't even know the location? This should give voters great pause that they want to push this through without all the details.

I mean, that building is ugly. Knock it down

Sure he does. He was fired by the Royals for being boring

They only have like 7 years to figure this out. What a good reason to blow millions on a election to just have voters turn it down because of the lack of information.

Yup and the 2 choices are basically miles of empty parking lots vs a thriving area with local businesses but not we should give the billionaires the money first and let them dictate where they want to build the stadium. This is all Frank White's fault! Not the inept owner who's shared a half ass plan throughout or the people who continuously supported Frank White

This is the most KC thing ever. A bunch of dimwits who support a half ass plan in order to not feel like the rubes they really are

Not sure why you're down voting me CC you know it's true.

Veto gets an over ride. Eat shit Frank.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Free-agent reliever Aroldis Chapman in agreement with Pirates on a one-year, $10.5M contract, pending physical, source tells <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a>. On it: <a href="https://twitter.com/francysromeroFR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@francysromeroFR</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Joelsherman1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Joelsherman1</a>.</p>&mdash; Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/1749585463617507687?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Are they going to leave the frank white statute at the old k after the voters approve a new stadium?

Is this about the only thing we have to look forward to this season for our Royals:rolleyes:?

I mean there are people thinking we can compete for the division :shrug:

Nothing personal at all but I've heard this almost year since 2015.;)

How do you go from over 100 losses 106 to be exact from the previous season to competing for the division the next year? Crappy division I guess??:shrug: