Good analysis, Craig. I, too, like the idea of tendering Mondesi. I know we have been talking about his potential for years, and being disappointed when he gets hurt. But the talent truly is there, and for a relatively paltry sum it is a small gamble. WHAT IF this is the year he stays healthy and his defense, speed and power all come together? It's like finding a twenty in the back of your sock drawer...
Thanks, Clark. Our thinking on Mondesi aligns. It always feels like the longest of shots, but at $3 million it’s worth the roll of the dice. I can’t believe he turned 27 this year. Feels like he’s been around forever.
Nicky seems like a good clubhouse guy and veteran for these young guys to look to. He'd need to understand that he's a utility guy and bench player. He can't be taking many at bats away from anyone else. I guess I'd look into trading him as well. If there's no market I might just move on, especially if Mondesi is back, but I guess it depends on the other moves that are made. Eaton + Mondesi is better than Eaton + Nicky. Especially if you think Maikel Garcia could come up or BJW could slide back over from 3rd.
There is some overlap with Nicky and Mondesi. But neither would break the bank. And Lopez, as you say, seems to have become a leader in that clubhouse. Which isn’t a surprise. I think Picollo’s first order of business is to work out a depth chart for the upcoming season with the players currently on the roster. Decide who can be moved and start building from there. The 2022 Royals’ roster never made any sense.
Before everyone gives up on Garrett. I believe he led both league in left on base percentage. He only let 7 score out 49 he inherited. That alone will keep him on the squad. That’s what relievers are supposed to do. And he had 3 games where he gave up 4,4,3 runs with recording 2 outs or less. You take those 3 games out and he has an era of a mid 3. His walks are high but if he gets that under control he’s pretty good. Didn’t give up any extra base hits really no home runs. And opponents only hit for 177 ba, and we don’t have any lefties in our org or on roster who can actually get lefties out.
Good analysis, Craig. I, too, like the idea of tendering Mondesi. I know we have been talking about his potential for years, and being disappointed when he gets hurt. But the talent truly is there, and for a relatively paltry sum it is a small gamble. WHAT IF this is the year he stays healthy and his defense, speed and power all come together? It's like finding a twenty in the back of your sock drawer...
Thanks, Clark. Our thinking on Mondesi aligns. It always feels like the longest of shots, but at $3 million it’s worth the roll of the dice. I can’t believe he turned 27 this year. Feels like he’s been around forever.
Nicky seems like a good clubhouse guy and veteran for these young guys to look to. He'd need to understand that he's a utility guy and bench player. He can't be taking many at bats away from anyone else. I guess I'd look into trading him as well. If there's no market I might just move on, especially if Mondesi is back, but I guess it depends on the other moves that are made. Eaton + Mondesi is better than Eaton + Nicky. Especially if you think Maikel Garcia could come up or BJW could slide back over from 3rd.
There is some overlap with Nicky and Mondesi. But neither would break the bank. And Lopez, as you say, seems to have become a leader in that clubhouse. Which isn’t a surprise. I think Picollo’s first order of business is to work out a depth chart for the upcoming season with the players currently on the roster. Decide who can be moved and start building from there. The 2022 Royals’ roster never made any sense.
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Before everyone gives up on Garrett. I believe he led both league in left on base percentage. He only let 7 score out 49 he inherited. That alone will keep him on the squad. That’s what relievers are supposed to do. And he had 3 games where he gave up 4,4,3 runs with recording 2 outs or less. You take those 3 games out and he has an era of a mid 3. His walks are high but if he gets that under control he’s pretty good. Didn’t give up any extra base hits really no home runs. And opponents only hit for 177 ba, and we don’t have any lefties in our org or on roster who can actually get lefties out.