At various times over the last few seasons, the Royals have gone without a true backup shortstop on their roster. It’s usually not for terribly long, but it’s long enough that you at least wonder what would happen if the shortstop would go down. But for the Royals, the shortstop never went down. I’m not […]
Tag: Nicky Lopez
Let’s Talk 40-Man
With the World Series now in the books, we’re on to the offseason and that means the Royals have some massaging to do in order to make the 40-man roster one with, well, 40 or fewer players. There are currently 44 players on that roster including players on the 60-day disabled list and two free […]
Friday Notes
The Royals have hit a bit of a skid over the last few days, but I don’t think the wins and losses are the main reason there’s been some optimism around Kansas City regarding this team. It has to do with how the young guys are playing and the exploits of Adalberto Mondesi and Ryan […]
2018 BPKC Minor League Player of the Year
This season the Royals minor league system had a similar 2008 feel to them, with the Low-A team playing well while the teams above them had some ups and downs. With many good seasons at the lower levels, quite a few names could take the top spot for the Royals Minor League Player of the Year. […]
The Academy: Royals Organization All-BP Team
With the Minor League season nearly over, what better time to highlight some of the best players in the minor league ranks for the Royals organization this season? Starting Pitcher – Daniel Lynch Rarely would we select a draftee for this spot, but no starting pitcher in the organization has been as dominant as Lynch in […]
Friday Notes
The trade of Lucas Duda to the Braves along with September starting gives Royals fans something to be excited for at the end of a long, difficult season. I’m guessing the Royals won’t bring up everybody everyone wants to see, but it’s another opportunity for them to add some younger talent to the roster to […]
Roster math enters advanced trigonometry phase
With the dawn of September baseball peeking over the horizon along with the Omaha Storm Chasers formally eliminated from postseason consideration on Tuesday night, thoughts may turn to those who could soon join the big league club. As you’re daydreaming of expanded rosters, keep in mind the Royals have been judicious in the past with […]
10 Things That Have Gone Right For The Royals in 2018
The 2018 Royals are a train wreck. Or perhaps, a dumpster fire occurring on top of a train wreck. This is no secret. But let’s ignore all the many, many negative things that have happened this year and focus on some positives. Yes, there are some. I promise. In no particular order, here are 10 […]
Diamonds in the Rough Weekend Recap 8/25-8/26/18
HR Roll Call: Frank Schwindel (23), Paulo Orlando (10), Nicky Lopez (9), Rudy Martin (6), MJ Melendez (17), Nick Pratto (12), Jose Caraballo (5), Michael Emodi (3) Saturday BPKC Hitter of the Day: Nathan Eaton 4-5 R, 2b, 3b Sunday BPKC Hitter of the Day Rudy Martin 3-5 2R, 2b, HR, 3 RBI Saturday BPKC […]
Diamonds in the Rough 8-23-18
HR Roll Call: Nicky Lopez (8), Reed Rohlman (6), Ismaldo Rodriguez AZL 2(3) Nicky Lopez HR Video BPKC Hitter of the Day: Ismaldo Rodriguez 2-4 2 HR BPKC Pitcher of the Day: Jackson Kowar 3 IP 0 H 0 R 0 ER 0 BB 6 K 0-3 GO-FO 41p/26k Hagerstown Suns 3 Lexington Legends 2 […]