Soren Petro’s Post

How did we do on our preseason Royals predictions? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) take a look back at what they thought this season would be and why. How did we do on our Bold & Daring Predictions and did we get the awards winners correct? Plus... - What to do with the impending FA's? - How to handle Michael Wacha? - Who are the two players the Royals should look at trading and why? - What should they target in return?

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?

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.

If you're going to talk about an Ace in the Royals rotation... it's time to start talking about Seth Lugo as that man. Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome David Lesky (Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) to pinch hit for Petro and discuss the recent dominance of Seth Lugo and more. - How good can Seth Lugo be? - Is this going to be a historic season for Bobby Witt Jr.? - Of course there'll be a check of the Playoff Optimism Meter. - How deep is the rotation now and how deep will it be? - Can Dairon Blanco be one of the answers in the OF? - What's the plan with Renfroe/Frazier/Hampson?

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?

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A back and forth Game 1 of the ALDS goes to the Yankees. Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Royals 6-5 loss in the Bronx. - What happened last night? - Where was the bullpen? - Did the umpires rob the Royals of a win? - Anything Quatraro got wrong? - What should the Royals do differently in Game 2? - Should the Royals stick with the same lineup? - How much does the legacy of this season ride on this series?

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?

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.

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?