The race is on as the Baltimore Orioles come to town this weekend for a three-game set. The number one pick is within reach for really only two teams and they’re the two playing in Kauffman Stadium, so I wanted to take a look at what exactly needs to happen for the Royals to catch […]
Day: August 30, 2018
Awaiting The Call-ups (BP Kansas City Episode 112)
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kansascitybaseballvault/2018/08/30/awaiting-the-call-ups-bp-kansas-city-episode-112.mp3 On Wednesday, the Royals traded Lucas Duda for cash, opening up a roster spot just in time for September call-ups to start showing up. We discussed Duda’s storied legacy in Kansas City from Day One to now. With the roster spot, a whole batch of minor leaguers could be called up to the majors, […]
Royals do the right thing and deal Duda
Following a 9-2 victory against the Tigers (it was a sweep!), the Royals announced they sent first baseman Lucas Duda to Atlanta for cash considerations or a player to be named later. As written in this space on Tuesday, the Royals needed to deal Duda for myriad reasons. The expectation wasn’t about receiving a prospect. […]
Diamonds in the Rough 8-29-18
HR Roll Call: Alex Liddi (23), Samir Duenez (10), Brewer Hicklen (17), Nathan Eaton (4), Matt Morales (2) BPKC Hitter of the Day: Nathan Eaton 3-5, 2R, 3b, HR, 2 RBI, SB (16) BPKC Pitcher of the Day: Scott Barlow 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 0-2 GO-FO, 47p/27k Augusta […]