And that's terrifying and exciting all at once.
Royals
- NewtonHawk11
- Posts: 12826
- Joined: Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:48 am
- Location: Kansas
Re: Royals
“I don’t remember anything he said, but it was a very memorable speech.” Julian Wright on a speech Michael Jordan gave to a group he was in
"But don’t ever get it twisted, it’s Rock Chalk forever." MG
"But don’t ever get it twisted, it’s Rock Chalk forever." MG
Re: Royals
It's pretty simple. If he's the All Star-level player that his talent and pedigree say he should be, and he stays healthy, this team will compete now and a 5-6 year window is open.
If not, then the window doesn't open yet, and will be shorter, and you'll need to find a solution at short. It can be Lopez if he can hit at all, but he hasn't done that yet. McConnell a possibility, but he's 2022 to arrive at the soonest (and doesn't project as a huge impact guy).
Re: Royals
I would like to bring up Witt early. Get him started in the window
Re: Royals
I remember Robin Yount; Seems like they Brewers let him play into a star early as they were building a great team. I say this because we have a hole or two in our batting. . ..
- NewtonHawk11
- Posts: 12826
- Joined: Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:48 am
- Location: Kansas
Re: Royals
Love it. Guy just entering his prime. Always liked Khalil Lee and Cordero, but Benentendi is better.
“I don’t remember anything he said, but it was a very memorable speech.” Julian Wright on a speech Michael Jordan gave to a group he was in
"But don’t ever get it twisted, it’s Rock Chalk forever." MG
"But don’t ever get it twisted, it’s Rock Chalk forever." MG
- NewtonHawk11
- Posts: 12826
- Joined: Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:48 am
- Location: Kansas
Re: Royals
2022 Royals are going to be insanely good.
“I don’t remember anything he said, but it was a very memorable speech.” Julian Wright on a speech Michael Jordan gave to a group he was in
"But don’t ever get it twisted, it’s Rock Chalk forever." MG
"But don’t ever get it twisted, it’s Rock Chalk forever." MG
- CrimsonNBlue
- Posts: 17405
- Joined: Thu Nov 15, 2018 11:30 am
Re: Royals
Vaccine + Kauffman this summer almost brings tears to my eyes.
- CrimsonNBlue
- Posts: 17405
- Joined: Thu Nov 15, 2018 11:30 am
Re: Royals
Update. And didn't give up any arms.NewtonHawk11 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 09, 2020 1:57 pm Royals likely lineup:
1. Whit - CF
2. Benintendi - LF
3. Salvy - C
4. Santana - 1B
5. Soler - DH
6. Dozier - 3B
7. Mondesi - SS
8. Taylor - RF
9. Lopez - 2B
Re: Royals
It's not quite apples to apples, but if Lee or Cordero grow up to be Benintendi, it will be a success for them.NewtonHawk11 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 10, 2021 8:30 pm Love it. Guy just entering his prime. Always liked Khalil Lee and Cordero, but Benentendi is better.
I'm very happy about the move.
Re: Royals
I really don't like Whit being in CF.CrimsonNBlue wrote: ↑Wed Feb 10, 2021 9:33 pmUpdate. And didn't give up any arms.NewtonHawk11 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 09, 2020 1:57 pm Royals likely lineup:
1. Whit - CF
2. Benintendi - LF
3. Salvy - C
4. Santana - 1B
5. Soler - DH
6. Dozier - 3B
7. Mondesi - SS
8. Taylor - RF
9. Lopez - 2B
- NewtonHawk11
- Posts: 12826
- Joined: Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:48 am
- Location: Kansas
Re: Royals
Yeah I think Taylor is CF and Whit goes to RF. That's my guess.
“I don’t remember anything he said, but it was a very memorable speech.” Julian Wright on a speech Michael Jordan gave to a group he was in
"But don’t ever get it twisted, it’s Rock Chalk forever." MG
"But don’t ever get it twisted, it’s Rock Chalk forever." MG
- NewtonHawk11
- Posts: 12826
- Joined: Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:48 am
- Location: Kansas
Re: Royals
Or does Whit move back to 2B and find someone else to be that RF..?
“I don’t remember anything he said, but it was a very memorable speech.” Julian Wright on a speech Michael Jordan gave to a group he was in
"But don’t ever get it twisted, it’s Rock Chalk forever." MG
"But don’t ever get it twisted, it’s Rock Chalk forever." MG
- CrimsonNBlue
- Posts: 17405
- Joined: Thu Nov 15, 2018 11:30 am
Re: Royals
I'd be OK with this, Lopez being a question mark and all. Olivares or Heath.NewtonHawk11 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 11, 2021 8:17 am Or does Whit move back to 2B and find someone else to be that RF..?
Re: Royals
This is what I'd do:
1. Whit (R) - 2B
2. Benintendi (L) - LF
3. Soler (R) - DH
4. Santana (S) - 1B
5. Perez (R) - C
6. Bradley, Jr. (L) - CF
7. Dozier (R) - 3B -OR- RF
8. Mondesi (S) - SS
9. Taylor (R) - RF -OR- Gutierrez (R) - 3B
In for a penny, in for a pound. Great L/R balance, no black hole at the bottom like the last couple years, can move things around if, for example, Mondesi breaks out or Whit or Salvy turn into pumpkins.
1. Whit (R) - 2B
2. Benintendi (L) - LF
3. Soler (R) - DH
4. Santana (S) - 1B
5. Perez (R) - C
6. Bradley, Jr. (L) - CF
7. Dozier (R) - 3B -OR- RF
8. Mondesi (S) - SS
9. Taylor (R) - RF -OR- Gutierrez (R) - 3B
In for a penny, in for a pound. Great L/R balance, no black hole at the bottom like the last couple years, can move things around if, for example, Mondesi breaks out or Whit or Salvy turn into pumpkins.
Re: Royals
I'd really like Lopez to work. But unless he's done major work on his body, he's useless.CrimsonNBlue wrote: ↑Thu Feb 11, 2021 9:30 amI'd be OK with this, Lopez being a question mark and all. Olivares or Heath.NewtonHawk11 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 11, 2021 8:17 am Or does Whit move back to 2B and find someone else to be that RF..?
- CrimsonNBlue
- Posts: 17405
- Joined: Thu Nov 15, 2018 11:30 am
Re: Royals
Vern is saying Whit will be in RF--I had just gone off of the ESPN.com depth chart update.
Bradley, Jr. immediately tweeted about the Benni trade. Let's go for it.
Bradley, Jr. immediately tweeted about the Benni trade. Let's go for it.
Re: Royals
Yes, absolutely. If you think you're close enough to give up nine years of Lee/Cordero, you're close enough to spend a little bit more money to chase 3 wins.CrimsonNBlue wrote: ↑Thu Feb 11, 2021 9:49 am Vern is saying Whit will be in RF--I had just gone off of the ESPN.com depth chart update.
Bradley, Jr. immediately tweeted about the Benni trade. Let's go for it.
Re: Royals
Not bad considering one of the two prospects we gave up is the same age as Benintendi - and the Sox are paying part of his deal.