Talkin Royals

The Royals front office was busy snagging top starters from San Diego this past offseason.  San Diego's inability to retain Michael Wacha was a bit of a head scratcher. San Diego must not have trusted Wacha enough to keep him around, or they wanted to shed salary, so the Friars decided to decline the veteran right-hander's team option. Wacha's option with San Diego was for two years worth $32 million.  Did Kansas City offer the right-hander more money? The answer to that question is no! In fact, the team offered Wacha the same $32 million that the Padres declined. San Diego had the opportunity to pick up Wacha's two year team option. Kansas City jumped on the Padres decision to let Wacha walk. The boys in blue gave Wacha a two year deal worth $32 million with an opportunity to opt-out after the 2024 season.  The Padres and the Royals must love each other's players because the history between both teams clearly shows it. Both the Royals and Michael Wacha ...

The year 2023 for the Royals was an awful one. The team lost an eye popping 106 games, but not everything the team did last season was awful.  Kansas City signed former Yankees all-star closer Aroldis Chapman to a one-year deal in hopes of a bounce back year from the veteran. The gamble paid off big time for the Royals who were able to flip him at the deadline to the Rangers for a pair of players in outfielder Roni Cabrera and pitcher Cole Ragans. This trade shook the baseball world and rightfully so. On June 30, 2023 the Royals acquired pitcher Cole Ragans. Ragans was selected by the Rangers in the first round (30th overall) of the 2016 MLB Draft. Texas had high hopes for the left-hander, but the team couldn't tap into his great stuff. easy. First, we feel for the young players. We know the work they put in and try to understand where they are emotionally. Secondly, for the organization's development, that's a pretty big body blow."  While down on the farm...

Kansas City had a busy offseason, bolstering their roster with new additions. With a focus on acquiring pitching and a corner outfielder, the Royals made significant moves, including signing outfielder Hunter Renfroe to a lucrative two-year contract worth $13 million. Renfroe's arrival signaled the team's willingness to take calculated risks, with Seth Lugo being another notable addition. Renfroe's career trajectory, particularly at the plate, has been intriguing. Bursting onto the scene with the Padres in 2016, he showcased considerable power, tallying an impressive 89 home runs during his tenure in San Diego. Despite his notable contributions, Renfroe often found himself vying for playing time amidst stiff competition from sluggers like Wil Myers and Franmil Reyes. Reflecting on a 2018 article from Friars on Base, which highlighted Renfroe's challenge for consistent playing time, it's evident that his path has been marked by competition for outfield sp...