Bobby Witt seems to have become the player the Royals thought he could be when they made him the 2nd overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft. So what do the Royals have to offer to lock him up? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what it would take to keep Witt in a Royals uniform for the long haul. - How long would the contract be? - How much money is it going to take? - Is a long term extension the best move for the Royals? - Would Witt even consider an extension? - What went wrong with the Royals 2023 season? - Could it have been avoided? - Was this actually the plan for the 2023 Royals?
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What does Joe Sheehan from the Joe Sheehan MLB Newsletter think of what the Royals have done this offseason? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome Joe to discuss the Royals very busy offseason on the field and in the front office. - Did the Royals do enough to contend in '24? - If not this year, when can they contend? - Which move was the best one? - Did the Royals get good value for the money spent? - Reaction to the Royals Front Office additions. - Does Joe agree with the Royals building a new stadium?
Kauffman Corner - E98 01-22-24
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What have the Royals accomplished at the Winter Meetings and what should they accomplish? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down how the Royals should be approaching the Winter Meetings and discuss all things Royals. - What should the Royals be trying to accomplish at the Winter Meetings? - How important is the Draft Lottery to the Royals? - Tyler Gentry and Will Klein were added to the 40-Man Roster. - Should KC make a Rule 5 selection? - What are the Royals getting with the signing of Garrett Hampson? - Who will be affected most by Hampson's signing? - The Royals hired Joe Dillon as assistant hitting coach. - What one player can make the biggest jump for the Royals in '24?
Kauffman Corner - E91 (12-04-23)
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The Royals made Florida first baseman Jac Caglianone their pick at #6 in the 2024 MLB Draft. What type of expectations should there be? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss Caglianone and the rest of the Royals draft. Plus... - What does the selection of Caglianone say about the Royals philosophy? - Should Caglianone be a "Two Way" player? - Upside/Downside for Caglianone. - Royals grab plenty of college arms. - Hunter Harvey Trade.
Kauffman Corner - E124 07-15-24
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The Royals called 2023 an "Evaluation Year". So what are the conclusions the Royals should reach about the young players they were evaluating this season? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down their conclusions for the young position players and pitchers the Royals ran out on the field this year. - Is Bobby Witt Jr. a future MVP? - Can Cole Ragans win a Cy Young? - Is there another arm that can be counted on to start? - How many starting position players are on this roster? - Who could be a factor as a platoon player? - Kyle Wright/Jackson Kowar Trade analysis.
Kauffman Corner - E89 11-19-23
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Juiced by a historically good start from the Rotation, the Royals are playing .600 ball! Can they really be this good? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are breaking down the first three series of the Royals season. - When was the last time the Royals were 2 games over .500? - Just how good has the Royals rotation actually been? - Where Bobby Witt Jr. fits in the MVP talks? - Is there still room for improvement? - What's going on in the minors? - Reaction to the Royals Stadium vote going down to defeat.
Kauffman Corner - Are the Royals THIS good?
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Texas and Arizona are battling in the World Series. What can the Royals learn from these two teams? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down what the Royals should be taking away from the success of the Rangers and Diamondbacks. - How much of the D-Backs were built in the draft? - Can the Royals spend like the Rangers? - How important is Starting Pitching? - What impact did the managers have? - Do the Royals need to hit the ball over the wall more? - Is the ballpark a thing?
Kauffman Corner - E86 10-29-23
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Is Michael Kopech just what the Royals bullpen needs? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) take a closer look at the hard throwing White Sox Closer and determine whether the Royals should get him. Plus... - Playoff Optimism Meter. - Royals go (7-12) in their last 19 games vs. winning teams. - Breaking down the top of the 2024 MLB Draft. - Analyzing how the Royals have handled injuries. - What is Brady Singer and what can he become?
Kauffman Corner - E120 06-17-24
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Is a contract extension for Bobby Witt Jr. going to get done before the Royals head to Arizona for Spring Training? Speculation continues to swirl around whether the two sides are closing in on a deal. Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what goes into gettin an extension done with Bobby Witt Jr. and what's at stake if the Royals don't. Plus... - Is there a deadline to get a deal done? - Is the Royals roster set? - What do we want to see in Spring Training - Who can break out? - Who flops?
Kauffman Corner - E100 02-04-24
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Here's one of the projects I'll be working on over the next few months.
Get ready for an all-new way to watch the Sox! We are excited to announce a series of live alternate telecasts of Red Sox game coverage on NESN+, kicking off next Tuesday, June 25th at 7pm. "Unobstructed Views" will be hosted by baseball personality Jared Carrabis and will feature a rotating cast of co-hosts including Jonathan Papelbon, Ian Brownhill, Sara Perlman and more! Don't miss the first alt-cast Tuesday at 7pm on NESN+, and check out the full schedule here: https://lnkd.in/d5xmKNGs.
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Is it possible to be lucky and unlucky at the same time? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are talking about the Royals 3-3 week against quality teams in the Blue Jays and Rangers. - Where are the Royals defying the numbers... good and bad? - What's the Playoff Optimism Meter look like? - Is it time to make some roster changes? - What to make of Daniel Lynch's start? - The worst hitting outfield in baseball.
Kauffman Corner - E114 05-05-24
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