Month: March 2024

Will Matt Quatraro Be More Predictable With the Royals Lineup This Season?

When the Royals tabbed Matt Quatraro last season to replace former manager Mike Matheny, it was expected that the Royals would do things similar to the Tampa Bay Rays, Quatraro’s previous organization. Even though the Rays continuously sport one of the lowest payrolls in baseball (they rank 25th this year, according to Cot’s Contracts), they… Read More Will Matt Quatraro Be More Predictable With the Royals Lineup This Season?

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Royals Fall on Opening Day…What Are Some Takeaways We Can Have?

On Thursday, I attended my fourth-straight Opening Day at Kauffman Stadium. It was a beautiful day at the Truman Sports Complex, packed to capacity. (The image above was the parking lot just over three hours before the first pitch.) Despite all the hoopla about the stadium vote on April 2nd and the tension between KC… Read More Royals Fall on Opening Day…What Are Some Takeaways We Can Have?

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Three Questions Regarding the Royals Options of Bowlan, Cruz, and Klein

This week, the Royals’ projected Opening Day roster is becoming clearer. On Thursday, the Royals announced the optioning of right-handed pitcher Jonathan Bowlan to Triple-A Omaha. On Friday, shortly after the Royals’ afternoon game against the Rangers, the Royals announced two more moves: right-handers Steven Cruz and Will Klein were optioned to Omaha as well.… Read More Three Questions Regarding the Royals Options of Bowlan, Cruz, and Klein

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Four Royals Players Off to Slow Starts in Cactus League Play (Should We Be Worried?)

In my post yesterday, I looked at four Royals non-roster invitees who have gotten off to encouraging starts in Spring Training. In today’s post, I will look at four Royals players on the 40-man roster who have started off slow in the Cactus League as of Sunday, March 3rd. Granted, Cactus League performance must always… Read More Four Royals Players Off to Slow Starts in Cactus League Play (Should We Be Worried?)

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