Monthly Archives: November 2014
Looking back at Royals prospects: #11, #10, #9
The next three on MLB.com’s KC Royals top prospect rankings at the end of July consisted of three of their newest players: all 2014 draft picks and all three were high schoolers. Let’s start with right-hander Scott Blewett, who came … Continue reading
Looking back at Royals top prospects: #12 Orlando Calixte
Shortstop Orlando Calixte took a slight drop in MLB.com’s top prospect rankings for the KC Royals, dropping two spots to number 12. Calixte was back in Double-A, as his season began late due to visa problems (he missed all of … Continue reading
Looking back at Royals top prospects: #13 Bubba Starling
Centerfielder Bubba Starling was another player who took a big drop in MLB.com’s KC Royals prospect rankings in July (he was ranked eighth in their preseason rankings). Starling has the tools to play Gold Glove caliber defense in the Majors. … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope you are all enjoying your Thanksgiving, spending it with family and friends and eating lots of good food. What are you thankful for? I am thankful that my parents have supported me my whole life and I could … Continue reading
Royals acquire Jackson from Dodgers
The KC Royals acquired infielder Ryan Jackson from the LA Dodgers for cash considerations. He also now takes the open spot created when Jayson Nix elected free agency. The Dodgers had designated Jackson for assignment on Monday. They had claimed … Continue reading
Looking back at Royals top prospects: #14 Sam Selman
MLB.com dropped lefty Sam Selman one spot from their preseason ranking to number 14 on the KC Royals prospect list. The biggest issue for Selman dating back to his college days at Vanderbilt has been his lack of command. I … Continue reading
Royals news and notes
The KC Royals have been fairly quiet so far this offseason. Here are a few things that happened concerning the team this week. Jayson Nix chose free agency rather than the Triple-A assignment. Meaning, the Royals do not have to … Continue reading
Royals Week 7 Winter League Recap
Another week has gone by, meaning…it’s time for another KC Royals Winter League Weekly Recap! Let’s start in the Puerto Rican League. Jack Lopez plays for 8-9 Santurce. The second baseman went 5-for-20 in five games. He walked three times and scored two … Continue reading
Looking back at Royals top prospects: #15 Cheslor Cuthbert
One of the big movers in the KC Royals prospect list from the preseason (according to MLB.com) was Cheslor Cuthbert, who jumped from 20th to 15th. The third baseman right now is blocked by Mike Moustakas at the big league … Continue reading
Looking back at Royals top prospects: #16 Jason Adam
MLB.com ranked right-hander Jason Adam as the KC Royals 16th best prospect at the end of July. He had one of the biggest drops on the prospect list (he was ranked ninth in the preseason). There had been high hopes … Continue reading
Drinking the Royals Blue Aid 