In rapid fire succession on Thursday, the Royals announced they had come to terms with their three players still on the roster eligible for arbitration. And just like that, the offseason became a little more drab. Not that there was much drama to be had anyway. All three: Cheslor Cuthbert, Brian Flynn and Jesse Hahn […]
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Friday Notes
I had the opportunity yesterday to hit for my seats at Kauffman Stadium. And while I used to be a pretty good hitter, that was a long time ago. Long story short, I do not get my season tickets for free. But hey, I did get to hit a few balls at Kauffman Stadium, so […]
Diamonds in the Rough 8-31-18
HR Roll Call Brewer Hicklen (18), Bubba Starling (5) BPKC Hitter of the Day Rubendy Jacquez 4-5 2b, BB, RBI BPKC Pitcher of the Day Glenn Sparkman 7 IP 6 H 0 R 0 ER 0 BB 8 K 7-3 GO-FO 88p/62k Lexington Legends 5 Greenville Drive 4 Starter Marcelo Martinez made his debut for […]
Diamonds in the Rough 5-3-18
HR Roll Call: Frank Schwindel (4), Adalberto Mondesi (2), Seuly Matias (8), Nick Pratto (3) BPKC Hitter of the Day: Nick Dini 3-4 2R, 2b, RBI, BB BPKC Pitcher of the Day: Dan Tillo 6.1 IP 1 H 3 R 3 ER 3 BB 10 K 6-2 GO-FO Columbia Fireflies 4 Lexington Legends 3 F/10 […]
2018, A Year to Decide
On Sunday, Logan Morrison signed with the Minnesota Twins for a relatively fair value considering his track record and the current market. That move by a local player, who has stated on multiple times this offseason that he would like to sign in Kansas City, made a statement that Royals management isn’t looking to make […]
Friday Notes
For the better part of three decades, rooting for the Royals meant rooting for a team that ranged somewhere between horrible and almost average. Then, change began to happen and I think it took some people some time to figure out how exactly to cheer for a good team. You just have to remember how […]
Friday Notes
Unless you’re a fan of relief pitchers, Marlins players getting traded or just rumors in general, those Winter Meetings were something of a dud. The best part of the meetings was that when they were over, we were a little closer to spring training than when they started. Of course, there are now probably more […]
Diamonds in the Rough 8-16-17
A 7-2 Wednesday for the affiliates with a pair of doubleheader sweeps. HR Roll Call: Frank Schwindel (21), Bubba Starling (7), Hunter Dozier (1), Ryan O’Hearn (19), Gabe Cancel (14), Jose Caraballo (3), Rubendy Jaquez (1) BPKC Hitter of the Day: Rubendy Jaquez 3-3, 3R, HR, 3b, 3 RBI, BB, SB (17) BPKC Pitcher of […]
BPKC Updated Prospect Rankings
With the 2017 draft in the books, it’s time to revisit the Royals prospect list. There’s a new name at the top of the organization. Preseason List Post-Draft Matt Strahm 1 Nick Pratto 2017 1st Rd pick w/ advanced approach at dish Josh Staumont 2 Hunter Dozier Season lost to injury Hunter Dozier 3 Khalil […]
Diamonds in the Rough 6-9-17
Royals affiliates went 3-2 with a powerful inning in Omaha on Friday. HR Roll Call Jorge Soler (7), Bubba Starling (4), Ruben Sosa (3), Khalil Lee (9) BPKC Hitter of the Day Angelo Castellano 4-5 R, RBI BPKC Pitcher of the Day Foster Griffin 7 IP 3 H 1 R 0 ER 2 BB 6 […]