***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

[Sure-Oz]

What bat would they trade for? Who would they move?

https://x.com/JohnyJ_15/status/18637...iWfHE8FzA&s=19

[Ocotillo]

From @TheAthletic: The Golden At-Bat rule would change everything about how baseball — the ultimate team sport — has always worked. We broke down how it would work and how it's likely to be received by players, front offices and the baseball gods. https://t.co/1CxE0XoeNx pic.twitter.com/IMwnYnrLUl

— The New York Times (@nytimes) December 2, 2024

A Golden At-Bat is a proposed MLB rule that would allow a team to send their best hitter to the plate at any point in the game even if it is not his turn.

What do you think of this idea?

— Codify (@CodifyBaseball) December 2, 2024

[PHOG]

Sounds grade schoolish. Just like putting a runner on 2nd for extra innings.

[GabyKeepsMeWarm]

Originally Posted by Ocotillo

From @TheAthletic: The Golden At-Bat rule would change everything about how baseball — the ultimate team sport — has always worked. We broke down how it would work and how it's likely to be received by players, front offices and the baseball gods. https://t.co/1CxE0XoeNx pic.twitter.com/IMwnYnrLUl

— The New York Times (@nytimes) December 2, 2024

A Golden At-Bat is a proposed MLB rule that would allow a team to send their best hitter to the plate at any point in the game even if it is not his turn.

What do you think of this idea?

— Codify (@CodifyBaseball) December 2, 2024

Will someone please murder Rob Manfred? Seriously sick of this jagoff and his bullshit little schemes constantly trying to "improve" baseball.

[ROYC75]

Don't have The Atlantic, what is this about?

[Ocotillo]

Originally Posted by ROYC75

Don't have The Atlantic, what is this about?

Free story.

Rob Manfred revealed the ‘Golden At-Bat’ rule has been discussed at owners meetings https://t.co/JnF9Xs0AFa

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) December 3, 2024

[ROYC75]

Is baseball turning into Fantasy Fakeball?

Easy Pass!

[ChiefsCountry]

There was a few times I wish the Royals could have put Bobby Witt up to bat lol.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by Ocotillo

From @TheAthletic: The Golden At-Bat rule would change everything about how baseball — the ultimate team sport — has always worked. We broke down how it would work and how it's likely to be received by players, front offices and the baseball gods. https://t.co/1CxE0XoeNx pic.twitter.com/IMwnYnrLUl

— The New York Times (@nytimes) December 2, 2024

A Golden At-Bat is a proposed MLB rule that would allow a team to send their best hitter to the plate at any point in the game even if it is not his turn.

What do you think of this idea?

— Codify (@CodifyBaseball) December 2, 2024

The Jays won’t be sending Vlad up for the Golden At Bat after they get Soto

[DJay23]

Terrible. Take a lap.

[AndChiefs]

Situation:

Bobby hits a 2b to give the royals a chance.

Put him back at bat with a ghost runner on 2nd.

Profit

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by GabyKeepsMeWarm

Will someone please murder Rob Manfred? Seriously sick of this jagoff and his bullshit little schemes constantly trying to "improve" baseball.

Baseball sucks. It should be improved. It's the same with soccer die hards. You offer a way to make the sport better and they lose their shit. Some of the changes have already helped the sport immensely. Pitch clock. Guy on 2nd in extras. Limiting relievers late in games. Bring on even more changes imo.

[TomBarndtsTwin]

"Per a team source briefed on Kansas City’s plans, the Royals plan to pursue a middle-of-the-order bat and are more likely to acquire that bat through the trade market than free agency."

Middle of the order? Trade? Cody Bellinger, I hope you like barbecue! https://t.co/rpdOL2ORsX

— Rany Jazayerli (@jazayerli) December 2, 2024

[GabyKeepsMeWarm]

Originally Posted by BWillie

Baseball sucks. It should be improved. It's the same with soccer die hards. You offer a way to make the sport better and they lose their shit. Some of the changes have already helped the sport immensely. Pitch clock. Guy on 2nd in extras. Limiting relievers late in games. Bring on even more changes imo.

If you think baseball sucks, then what are you even doing here? I'm not into NASCAR, soccer or hockey, but that doesn't mean I think the sports suck. It's just not my thing, and if you're into it, more power to you.

Most of these changes are gimmicky, that's why I don't like it. Pitch clock works, because it forces the hitters into the batter's box. But if you cut commercial times in half, you'd get the same result, but heaven forbid we cut down on advertising. Ghost runner on 2nd is bullshit. It's minor league. But I guess some people like it. Limiting relievers is kinda dumb, but whatever, I'm not gonna go crazy on that. It does get a little silly watching managers trot out 5 relievers in one inning all in the name of "strategy".

You don't like baseball as it is? Don't watch. Nobody's got a gun to your head. But when does it end? How about a pitching "golden AB"? Hmmm, bases are loaded, and I don't wanna pitch to your best hitter. TIMEOUT! I want Captain Limpwrist at the plate! There's nothing wrong with baseball. The game has been drawing more fans for years. It's just not good tv, that's its biggest problem, and there's kinda no way to fix that due to it being such a unique game.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by GabyKeepsMeWarm

If you think baseball sucks, then what are you even doing here? I'm not into NASCAR, soccer or hockey, but that doesn't mean I think the sports suck. It's just not my thing, and if you're into it, more power to you.

Most of these changes are gimmicky, that's why I don't like it. Pitch clock works, because it forces the hitters into the batter's box. But if you cut commercial times in half, you'd get the same result, but heaven forbid we cut down on advertising. Ghost runner on 2nd is bullshit. It's minor league. But I guess some people like it. Limiting relievers is kinda dumb, but whatever, I'm not gonna go crazy on that. It does get a little silly watching managers trot out 5 relievers in one inning all in the name of "strategy".

You don't like baseball as it is? Don't watch. Nobody's got a gun to your head. But when does it end? How about a pitching "golden AB"? Hmmm, bases are loaded, and I don't wanna pitch to your best hitter. TIMEOUT! I want Captain Limpwrist at the plate! There's nothing wrong with baseball. The game has been drawing more fans for years. It's just not good tv, that's its biggest problem, and there's kinda no way to fix that due to it being such a unique game.

Because I love the Kansas City Royals.

Bring on the metal bats. I wanna see dingers, too. We got rid of the NL DH too and good riddance. Almost every change they've made to baseball in the last 10 years has improved the sport.