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http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kansascitybaseballvault/2016/06/23/waiting-for-gordon-and-clint-scoles-discusses-the-royals-draft.mp3 We caught up with BP Kansas City’s Clint Scoles to talk about the Royals draft and the players selected and how they reflect a shift in the Royals draft approach. Clint’s writeups are available <a href=”http://kansascity.locals.baseballprospectus.com/2016/06/14/kansas-city-royals-2016-mlb-draft-review-rounds-2-10/” target=”_blank”>here</a> and <a href=”http://kansascity.locals.baseballprospectus.com/2016/06/15/kansas-city-royals-2016-mlb-draft-review-rounds-11-40/” target=”_blank”>here</a>. Follow Clint at @<a href=”http://twitter.com/clintscoles” target=”_blank”>ClintScoles</a>. We also discussed how Alex Gordon may […]

We caught up with BP Kansas City’s Clint Scoles to talk about the Royals draft and the players selected and how they reflect a shift in the Royals draft approach. Clint’s writeups are available here and here. Follow Clint at @ClintScoles.

We also discussed how Alex Gordon may fit back into the lineup when he returns from the disabled list, who may get sent down, and how the AL Central may shape up the rest of the way.

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After a tumultuous week and an awful losing skid during the road trip, the Royals bounced back with some strong pitching and a couple wins heading into a homestand.

On top of that, they made a big change to the roster, committing to Whit Merrifield full time and designating Omar Infante for assignment.

We discussed the pitching of Danny Duffy and Yordano Ventura, plus the approaches of Merrifield and Cheslor Cuthbert. Finally, we looked at the implications of the Royals stark home and road splits, as inspired by Darin Watson at BP Kansas City.

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The Royals were getting the magic back and then – boom – went on a tear.

Eric Hosmer and Lorenzo Cain started hitting like we think they can. The Royals made three improbably comebacks against Chicago, then ran over Tampa Bay. Now they’re in first place.

But the performances of some of the guys called up to fill in for injured players has been the biggest boost. Alex Gordon, Mike Moustakas, and Salvador Perez out? No problem. Whit Merrifield, Brett Eibner, and Drew Butera – Drew Butera! – are here to help.

We also covered All Star Game voting and the absurdity of some of the columns that have reacted to early voting results.

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http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kansascitybaseballvault/2016/06/01/omaha-update-mike-minor-hunter-dozier-and-christian-binford.mp3 BP Kansas City’s Clint Scoles caught up with some Omaha Storm Chasers this week to get some additional insight into their season. He tracked down: Mike Minor to talk about his rehab assignment’s progress Hunter Dozier to find out about any adjustments leading to his success in Triple-A so far Christian Binford to see […]

BP Kansas City’s Clint Scoles caught up with some Omaha Storm Chasers this week to get some additional insight into their season. 

He tracked down:
Mike Minor to talk about his rehab assignment’s progressHunter Dozier to find out about any adjustments leading to his success in Triple-A so farChristian Binford to see what he’s working on on the moundRonnie Richardson, Director of Minor League Operations, to learn more about some outfield work from Dozier and Double-A prospect Ryan O’Hearn, Jake Junis’s big May for Northwest Arkansas, and how Chase Vallot in Lexington is progressing behind the plate.
Follow Clint Scoles on Twitter at @ClintScoles.Follow the Vault at @KCBaseballVault. Follow host Jeff Herr at @TheJeffReport, co-host Michael Engel at @michaelengel. You can also email feedback to KansasCityBaseballVault@gmail.com.