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The rosters expand to 28 this week. What players should the Royals be considering for the call ups?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what minor leaguers can help the Royals make their final push for the playoffs. Plus...

- Playoff Optimism Meter
- The 3-3 week that was.
- KC goes 1-2 vs the Phillies, what to expect for the next 17 games?
- How should the Royals use Tyler Gentry?
- Bobby Witt Jr. vs. Aaron Jude for the MVP.
- What would a Royals Playoff Roster look like?
- How many pitchers? Hitters?
- Salvy plays a little pick up game with the kids!

Rany is ready to admit he was wrong about JJ Picollo the way only Rany Jazayerli can.

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) also discuss...

- Playoff Optimism Meter.
- The Witt Minute.
- The Royals crushing the Reds.
- Where did this Dairon Blanco come from?
- Brady Singer bounces back.
- Rany admits he was wrong about Picollo.

The Royals are one of three teams said to be looking at making a deal for Chicago reliever Michael Kopech.

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 make a deal for 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?

With the 2022 Season coming to a close, who are the prospects in the Royals Farm System that will make the biggest impact in the near future? What's the upside for CF Drew Waters?
What do the numbers say about the Royals young hitters?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) each break out there list of the top dozen prospects to watch. Only players that still have rookie status are eligible for the list.

Since moving on from the Dayton Moore era, the Royals have won two series against two teams battling for the playoffs. Will a hot streak at the end of the season distract new head of Baseball Operations, J.J. Picollo from making necessary changes? Plus...

- Rany is ready to gush about Vinnie Pasquantino... again!
- What can mistakes of the past teach Picollo moving forward?
- Should the Royals be targeting Bobby Witt Jr. for a long term contract?
- Is Vinnie Pasquantino actually the better investment?
- What's the future for Mike Matheny?

After more than 16 seasons as the General Manager, the Royals made the decision to move on from Dayton Moore. It was made clear that this was the decision of owner John Sherman and not a retirement or Moore's decision. What brought this change about? What is next with J.J. Picollo now at the top of the organization? How fast can it all be fixed?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break it all down in Episode 27 of the Kauffman Corner Podcast.

The Athletic released a no-holds barred breakdown of the Royals failure to develop pitching, complete with numerous quotes from opposing organizations and former players. Royals President of Baseball Operations Dayton Moore reacted this week to the article and was clearly not happy.

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break it all down in episode 26 of Kauffman Corner.
- What is the future for Dayton Moore? J.J.Picollo?
- What has gone wrong with Asa Lacy?
- Problems between the Royals organization and its pitchers is not new.

Rany made his annual pilgrimage to Kauffman Stadium this past weekend. He was joined by friend of the Pod, Joe Sheehan (Author of the Joe Sheehan Baseball Newsletter). What were the highlights and lowlights of the weekend at the ballpark and around town? What was the reaction to the Royals after seeing them in person for an entire series?

Plus MLB has implemented rule changes for 2023. What effect will a pitch clock, bigger bases and limiting the shift have on the game and the Royals specifically?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break it all down in Episode 25 of the Kauffman Corner Podcast.

Bobby Witt Jr. is a 20/20 player in his rookie season. What is the upside for his career? What should Royals fans expect? Where does he fit best?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down Bobby Witt Jr.'s future. Plus…
- What’s the one Free Agent the Royals should target this offseason?
- How many current Royals will be on KC’s next playoff team?
- What to do about Hunter Dozier?

The Mariners have given Julio Rodriguez a mega contract just days after the Braves locked up Michael Harris to a multi-year agreement, should the Royals be the next team to hand a young player a long term contract with Bobby Witt Jr.?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break it down from every angle...

- How does Witt Jr. compare to Rodriguez and Harris?
- What kind of player do the Royals actually extend?
- Does a clubhouse need a Red-Ass?
- Would Dayton Moore have signed a 21/22 year-old George Brett back in the day?
- Minor League Minute... some good news from the farm.

The Royals have dropped 6 of 8 and are now looking at some historical mile stones you don't want to reach as a franchise. Royals vs. Orioles rebuild. Why the O's are making their plan to contend a reality.

Plus Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are talking...
- Drew Waters making his MLB debut.
- Plate discipline continues to be a bright spot.
- How concerned should the Royals be with Nick Pratto's K-Rate?
- Bobby Witt should be playing where?
- How many winning seasons have the Royals had the last 28 years?
- Minor League Minute.

Rany Jazayerli (@Jazayerli/Co-Founder of Baseball Prospectus) is back Stateside and ready to discuss how far the Royals are from contending. Rany and Soren Petro (@SorenPetro/Sports Radio 810-WHB) break it down along with...
- How good can Brady Singer become?
- Brad Keller can't start another game, can he?
- Which one of the Baby Royals will have the biggest bat?
- What should the off-season priority be for the Royals?
- Minor League Minute: The '22 draft class is getting a much earlier start.

The "Baby" Royals take 3/4 from the Red Sox and are now (8-9) since the All Star Break powered mostly by home-grown youth. How bright is the Royals future now? David Lesky (InsidetheCrown.com@DBLesky) pinch-hits for Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and joins Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB/@SorenPetro) to discuss...
- How believable is the Royals post-All Star Break success?
- Are the Royals building for the long haul or a brief window of opportunity?
- Where does M.J. Melendez fit best moving forward?
- Drew Waters is looking like he could be the next "Baby" Royal.
- Pitching, pitching, pitching.
- What kind of change will the off-season bring?

The Royals finished the week going 3-2 in five games against first place clubs. Does this put to rest the question of whether the Royals are in it for the duration?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down what to make of the Royals success this week, plus...

- Playoff Optimism Meter
- Can this be a Playoff Bullpen?
- Veterans are rebounding from slow starts.
- Royals sticking with M.J. Melendez.
- Cole Ragans the Ace. 

- Daniel Lynch struggles but battles.
- The Yankees are coming.

The Trade Deadline has come and gone and Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are talking about what the Royals did or didn't get done...

- Whit Merrifield is a Blue Jay. Seriously!
- Cam Gallagher is a Padre.
- Is Brent Rooker enough?
- Emanuel Rivera goes to AZ for Luke Weaver.
- KC sends cash to Seattle for LHP Anthony Misiewicz.
- Michael A. Taylor, Scott Barlow, Brad Keller and others all stay put. Good/Bad?
- The Royals 40-man roster has 27 pitchers. How does that work?
- How does it fit in 2023?

The Royals only get one of four games in New York against the Yankees. What to make of the series? KC gets three arms for Andrew Benintendi. How good are they? Brady Singer has 22 K's in his last two starts. Are we watching the birth of an Ace? Drew Waters now has an 1.101 OPS in Omaha. Did the Royals fleece the Braves? The Trade Deadline looms. Will the Royals get anything else done?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break it all down on this week's episode of Kauffman Corner.

On Saturday Brady Singer punched out a career high 12 batters and Sunday Kris Bubic hung seven innings on just 82 pitches. Is the Royals pitching all fixed? Rany Jazayerli and Soren Petro break down Brady Singer, Kris Bubic and all the Royals pitching. How bad is it now with Asa Lacy? What are the takeaways from the first half? Over view of the Royals draft. What expectations should Royals fans have for the Trade Deadline?

(01:01) Brady Singer. What is the floor and ceiling now?
(30:50) How bad has it gotten with Asa Lacy?
(40:45) Jonathan Bowlan is probably the best pitching prospect in the system again.
(43:45) Take aways from the first half of the season.
(1:00:45) Final view of the Royals Draft.
(1:07:05) Trade Deadline is coming.

The Royals grab Virginia Tech - OF, Gavin Cross with the 9th pick in this year's MLB Draft and Arkansas - 3B, Cayden Wallace at pick #49. The guys break down both picks as well as detail how this draft will be considered a success. What has to happen with the Royals trade of the #35 pick to the Braves for Drew Waters and two more players to be considered a success?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are breaking down the draft's first night as well as the Royals 4-game series in Toronto.

Emergency Pod! After the Royals head to Toronto without 10 unvaccinated players... that's twice as many as the team with the next most and more than 26% (10/38 Total) of the total number of MLB unvaccinated players on the rest of the teams traveling to Toronto... Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss...

- Who's not in Toronto?
- How will this affect how the team is constructed moving forward?
- With the deadline approaching, how does this affect trade value?
- What was Whit Merrifield thinking with his comments?
- Final straw for Cal Eldred?

The Royals continue to languish 20 games below .500 while the Orioles are now (43-44). How much should this concern Royals fans? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are breaking it down, along with...
- What pitcher has ever gone quickly through the Royals system and succeeded?
- Minor League Minute
- Royals Draft
- Only vaccinated players can play in Toronto. KC travels North of the Border 7/14.

(0:54) Orioles vs. Royals. Why is it working in Baltimore and not KC?
(10:10) What pitcher is outperforming expectations now? Or ever under this regime?
(27:47) The one thing the Royals have always done is swing at EVERYTHING! (until now)
(40:38) Why the Royals don't value the BB the same with hitting as well as pitching.
(53:58) Predictions on how the Royals draft will go next week.
(1:01:16) Royals are headed to Toronto... at least the ones that have been vaccinated.
(1:04:32) DOCTOR Rany Jazayerli drops some history on vaccinations.

MLB Draft is less than 2 weeks away and KC has the 9th pick. How should the Royals approach this draft? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are breaking down the draft as well as looking ahead to the Trade Deadline, talking Jackson Kowar out of the bullpen and looking to the Minors for help with the Minor League Minute.

(0:54) The Royals have played .500 baseball for three straight weeks. What's it mean?
(9:25) What should the Royals strategy in the draft look like? Who should they be targeting?
(37:29) Young players are playing well so will KC be more aggressive at the trade deadline?
(42:28) 2020 1st round pick Asa Lacy is back throwing and it's gotten even worse.
(46:09) The Royals can't simply "find" a couple of starters in today's baseball.
(51:03) The Minor League Minute: Who's the next guy to come up? Michael Massey?
(59:30) How to take the comments of Royals Owner John Sherman from last week?
(1:01:06) Jackson Kowar is having success out of the bullpen. Why?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are talking about the Royals trading Carlos Santana. How did they pull that off? Finally giving Vinnie Pasquantino the call to the big leagues. What does Twins' pitching coach Wes Johnson leaving for LSU mean about how much big league teams really care about their coaching staff? Jackson Kowar impresses in relief. Did the Royals blow it by letting Salvy try to play through injury?

(1:20) The Royals were actually able to get Carlos Santana traded. What did they get in return? What to expect from Wyatt Mills and William Fleming? How important is it that the Royals at $4.3M in Santana salary?
(9:56) Rany reminds us on how the Padres stole Esteury Ruiz form the Royals in a trade.
(20:56) The legend of SungWoo in '14 and Rany's passion for Netflix's "Stranger Things."
(24:11) What should be expected from Vinnie Pasquantino? Aaron Judge? Matt Stairs?
(48:31) Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson left for LSU. What should this mean to the Royals?
(59:59) Jackson Kowar impresses out of the bullpen... Kris Bubic doesn't impress in his start.
(1:03:18) Did the Royals blow it by letting Salvy try to play through injury?
(1:06:47) Minor League Minute: Northwest Arkansas, Outfielder Tyler Gentry.

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are feeling the spirit of Father's Day as they dig deep to find the positives going on within the Royals organization. Do they agree on what the positives are? Of course not. They discuss... Where does Bobby Witt Jr. rank? M.J. Melendez's bat is a positive but what about his lack of a position? Are the minor leagues a positive? Is the young pitching a positive?
(0:35) Happy Father's Day!
(4:55) Rany like the health of the pitching staff.
(8:03) Petro is positive on Hunter Dozier bouncing back with the bat and his future value.
(13:57) Rany is high on the bullpen... Petro's not as sold on it.
(19:08) With Benintendi and Taylor, the Royals prove they can find the "mortar" guys.
(22:55) The importance of making players better... all the good teams do.
(33:17) M.J. Melendez bat is a positive, but where does he play?
(49:15) Rany says the minor leagues as a whole are a positive. Petro, not so much!
(55:24) The young Royals starters are starting to get strikeouts and limit walks.
(59:59) Bobby Witt Jr. is a definitive positive for the Royals.
(1:07:45) Minor League Minute: Double-A Catcher, Logan Porter.
(1:13:16) Lorenzo Cain was released by the Brewers. What he meant to the Royals.
(1:17:38) The Passing of Dave Wickersham... one of the original Royals and stand up man.

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are talking about the Royals continued problems with their pitching staff. Is it possible the pitching coach is not part of the problem? Any positives with Jonathan Heasley, BradySinger and Daniel Lynch? How has Michael Taylor mastered the strike zone? Is there a negative side to M.J. Melendez hot hitting?

(1:30) Reaction to the last week... Rany points out the uptick in offense.
(5:19) Is there accountability within the Royals when it comes to the pitching staff?
(16:56) The guys review the past comments of the organization boasting about Daniel Lynch.
(23:42) What does Jonathan Heasley's sparkling last start mean for the Royals drafting?
(30:00) Brad Keller has inspired a Royals version of the "Oompa Loompa Song."
(34:38) The "Keller Coaster" continues. Is he underachieving or just bad?
(43:40) Michael A. Taylor has cut down on his strikeouts... so trade him, right?
(55:27) M.J.Melendez has an OPS over .800... is there a downside to this?
(1:06:46) The Jakob Junis Minute... Rany gives the latest on his success with the Giants.
(1:08:39) Minor League Minute: Diego Hernandez

How should the Royals approach the Trade Deadline?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss if the Royals should be looking for quality or quantity on the trade market. Plus...

- J.J. Picollo comments on the trade market.
- What do the Royals have to trade?

- Playoff Optimism Meter.
- Was Sunday the win of the year?
- How do you replace Michael Wacha?
- Who to call up if Isbel has to be replaced?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) talk about the Royals pitching. Rany is ready to call for Cal Eldred's job. Rany lays out just how bad the pitching numbers are under Eldred. Should ownership be at a "blow it all up" point with this regime?

(1:03) A "Rany Rant"... Rany calls for Cal Eldred's job as the pitching coach and here's why!
(18:52) The latest on Jakob Junis and his success with the Giants.
(21:35) Cal Eldred declines Petro's invitation to appear on his radio show. What's that mean?
(34:59) Rany talks about the levels of change the Royals have to consider.
(38:40) Petro asks when the Royals will have a prospect (Witt Jr.) "kick ass" from the start?
(47:10) Petro points out how the Astros have turned over their entire team while still winning!
(52:35) Only 12K fans at the K Sunday how big of a statement is that?
(54:19) The latest thoughts on Brady Singer, Jonathan Heasley and Jose Cuas.
(1:04:12) The guys are asked how close are they from saying it's time for a house cleaning?
(1:15:36) Minor League Minute: Erick Pena (most expensive international signing) is not hitting at all!
(1:17:28) Are there any positives to end with?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are talking about the Royals hitting the bottom of the Major League standings. Why do Royals pitchers pitch well in the minors but struggle in the big leagues... the Royals will tell you not to look at Pitching Coach Cal Eldred. What's going on in the minors?

(1:15) The Royals have now reached the cellar in the baseball standings. What's it mean?
(6:44) Jonathan Heasley minor league strike thrower struggles to find the plate now. Why?
(14:22) How toxic is the relationship between the organization and the fan base?
(27:10) At what point is Mike Matheny's job on the line?
(35:20) Rany quotes Bill James definition of a "blunder" and how it applies to Carlos Santana.
(39:35) Royals had a man on and saw 18 straight pitches out of the zone and didn't score.
(46:00) Rany talks about the newest Royals... Arodys Vizcaino and Jose Cuas.
(50:26) Updates Royals top picks Asa Lacy, Frank Mozzicato, Ben Kudrna and Shane Panzini.
(1:03:30) Jakob Junis Update + Minor League Minute: Meet Drew Parrish.

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are back talking about the Royals latest slow start to the season. The 40 game milestone has been reached and it is another first quarter of disappointment for the Royals. What to do next? Who needs to be put on the trade block? What year should be the target for this organization to compete? Frank Mozzicato and Ben Kudrna made their long awaited debuts for the Royals, what does that mean for the organization?

(1:55) After an epic meltdown the Royals are 14-26, what does that mean for the future?
(10:08) What to make of a second start with 7 shutout innings from Brady Singer.
(15:30) Four pitchers are the biggest reason the Royals are off to such a bad start.
(17:58) Comparing the lineup of today's Royals vs. 2018... how much better is it really?
(25:38) Rany wants Andrew Benintendi gone now... as in traded now!
(34:37) The key is to figure out accurately when the Royals will be ready to contend.
(47:05) Either released or traded, who needs to go?
(56:25) Frank Mozzicato and Ben Kudrna make their minor league debut, finally!
(1:03:29) Spreading money around multiple players in the draft, is that now the philosophy?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are breaking down the very latest with the Kansas City Royals. Should the Royals sign or trade Brad Keller? What is he and what is he worth? The Royals win a "bullpen game," why don't they do this more? Why can they develop a power bullpen but struggle so much with starting pitching? What's the plan with M.J. Melendez? Why is Carlos Hernandez still with the big club? And we wrap it all up with the Minor League Minute.

(1:58) How important was Sunday's win for the Royals?
(4:51) Developing young talent is still a question, but how does '22 compare to the '12 team?
(13:45) Rany says the 2012 team was losing but had more younger talent.
(21:30) When will the Royals accept the reality of Carlos Hernandez?
(22:50) What should the Royals do with Brad Keller? Sign him? Trade him?
(39:45) The latest on Jakob Junis flourishing away from the Royals.
(42:45) Why can the Royals develop relievers but not starters?
(51:34) Why not an opener? Gabe Speier looked great at it. Could he be the guy?
(58:06) Rany shows why the Whit Merrifield games played streak is counter productive.
(1:02:14) Do the Royals have a plan for M.J. Melendez?
(1:06:30) Ryan O'Hearn is still playing for the Royals.
(1:07:57) The Minor League Minute

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are breaking down the Kansas City Royals like no one else can. Let's take a moment to appreciate Zack Greinke. Let's try to explain why Ryan O'Hearn is on the Royals roster and Vinnie Pasquantino is not. Edward Olivares is hitting, so of course he gets hurt.

(1:02) Edward Olivares gets hurt just when Rany was getting excited about his numbers.
(5:04) What can Royals fans get excited about with this team? Witt? Melendez?
(14:28) Let's appreciate Zack Greinke. How remarkable is his success w/out K's?
(29:49) So Jakob Junis isn't good enough for the Royals but he's a stud for the Giants now?
(40:15) Is Ryan O'Hearn still a Royal because they're afraid Vinnie Pasquantino will fail?
(51:18) What would it have really taken for the Royals to get Frankie Montas?
(1:00:23) The good news is Bobby Witt Jr. and M.J. Melendez have good K rates.
(1:02:50) Minor League Minute: Double-A 2B, Michael Massey looks like the real deal.
(1:05:45) Can you squint and see how it comes together for the Royals?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com) are back breaking down the Kansas City Royals. This week they talk about what being swept by the New York Yankees means? What will life without Adalberto Mondesi mean? M.J. Melendez gets the call to the big leagues, what should we expect? And much more!!!

(2:38) At (7-13), how bad is it really for the Royals?
(7:02) Can Royals fans trust this front office to make another premium draft pick?
(12:41) Mondesi is hurt again, what do the Royals need to learn about while he's out?
(18:37) Will the Royals actually trade Whit Merrifield?
(22:52) Should Bobby Witt Jr. be playing SS now?
(27:10) M.J. Melendez has been called up. How much should we see him?
(32:20) What needs to happen with the front office?
(37:03) Where are the Royals draft picks from last year? Why aren't they pitching?
(46:06) Why hasn't Asa Lacy pitched since 4/17? Why haven't the Royals drafted bats?
(51:11) The Royals starters aren't giving the team innings and that is a recipe for failure.
(58:57) Is Daniel Lynch becoming a starter the Royals can count on?
(1:02:06) As promising as Lynch has been, it's the opposite with Carlos Hernandez.
(1:04:13) Minor League Minute: John Heasley

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com) are breaking down a Royals team that is working on its second 4+ game losing streak of the season. What is functionally wrong with this organization? From Adalberto Mondesi to the lack of transactions, Jazayerli and Petro are breaking it down.

(0:55) Are we far enough in to start getting worried about the Royals start?
(3:06) Is this the end of Whitt Merrifield? Should the Royals have traded him?
(12:40) Rany reminds us about the trade that brought Dylan Coleman and Edward Olivares.
(17:45) Is the front office too close to the players? Mondesi for example!!!
(29:40) Bunting and why when and when not-to is a mystery to the Royals.
(41:24) Why can't the Royals pitchers strike anyone out?
(50:29) Let's talk Brady Singer... Again!
(59:20) The Giants have decided to fix Jakob Junis.
(1:04:05) Minor League Minute: Vinnie Pasquantino

Rany Jazayerli (@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, @SorenPetro) are back breaking down the Royals slow start to the 2022 season. There's heat on Pitching Coach Cal Eldred, but why not heat on Hitting Coach Terry Bradshaw? Time to sign Brad Keller? Andrew Benintendi? What should the batting order look like? Where does a Hunter Dozier that hits fit on the team? Rany's Minor League Minute.

(1:44) Cal Eldred gets heat, when does that heat arrive for Terry Bradshaw?
(9:13) How to fix the batting order. Should Merrifield be at the top?
(13:51) Are the Royals holding on to players too long?
(23:12) How the Giants have built back vs. the Royals approach.
(29:13) Brian Bannister and Brent Strom... pitching gurus that got away.
(32:57) Brad Keller is under team control through '23. Sign him or trade him?
(39:35) Do you trade or sign Andrew Benintendi?
(48:25) Is the hot start the real Hunter Dozier? Where does he fit?
(56:19) Minor League Minute - Maikel Garcia.

Rany Jazayerli (@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (@SorenPetro) debut their new podcast dedicated to covering the Kansas City Royals. Everything from yesterday's game to the very latest on the Royals top prospects... Analytics to pure passionate, knee-jerk reactions and everything in between when it comes to the Royals.

(00:00) What the plan is for The Kauffman Corner Podcast.
(06:48) Why do the Royals get treated with "Kid Gloves"?
(15:25) Do the Royals have talent in their young pitchers?
(20:45) Just how bad has Jackson Kowar been to start his career?
(27:10) What's wrong with the Royals young starting pitchers?
(40:15) What are the expectations for what Bobby Witt Jr.'s career will be?
(48:08) Why don't the Royals move their depth to fill their needs?
(58:02) Can the Royals trade anyone they like as a person?
(1:03:20) Takeaways from the Indians series.
(1:05:23) Is Bobby Witt Jr. going to be signing a Fernando Tatis like contract soon?
(1:11:00) Minor League Minute - Nick Lofting to Center Field.

Who is really the Royals biggest threat. The preseason favorite Twins or the Red Hot Guardians?

 Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss whether Minnesota or Cleveland is better built for the long haul. Plus...

- Playoff Optimism Meter.
- What's the value of an 8 game win streak?
- Has Perez become a fundamentally better hitter at age 34?
- What's wrong with Pasquantino?
- How big is the loss of Massey?
- Goodbye Angel Hernandez!

So far statistically this Royals Rotation is doing things that have never been done in franchise history. So is it the best Royals Rotation ever?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals Rotation and where it stacks up historically, as well as...

- Playoff Optimism Meter. 
- What teams are threats to the Royals?
- Time to give up on having a quality OF?
- Kris Bubic timeline.
- Do the Royals actually have pitching depth?
- What kind of trades are possible?
- How do the '24 Royals compare to the '14 AL Champions?
- Remembering the 2014 team.

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?

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?
- When is it OK to cut bate with struggling veterans?
- What to make of Daniel Lynch's start?
- The worst hitting outfield in baseball.

After another winning week it's time to check the Playoff Optimism Meter.

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) dive into a 4-3 week that still has the Royals holding down a Wild Card spot in the standings.

- Why are the Royals continuing to win against good teams?
- Royals depth is tested.
- What to expect from Jonathan Bowlan this time around?
- Father Time's got nothing on Salvy.
- Minor League Catchers = OBP Machines.

Maikel Garcia is OPS'ing .560 in the leadoff and the bottom of the order is no better. Is there an in-house fix for the lineup?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) talk about what the Royals can do to fix a so many holes in their batting order. Plus...

- The debut of the Playoff Optimism Meter.
- The mighty Cole Ragans lasts less than 2 innings.
- Royals are (1-2) to start 19 straight against winning teams.

Does one lost series to the Mets require Royals fans to again ask themselves if this team is a legit contender in the AL Central or have the Royals done enough to eliminate that concern?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what it will take for Royals fans to quit worrying about a fall from grace. Plus...

- Level of confidence in the bullpen?
- How good is Seth Lugo?
- Salvador Perez injury.
- Are the Royals equipped to handle injuries?
- What's the delay getting Massey back to the big leagues?
- Are the Royals deep enough?
- Expectations for the next 21 games vs. mostly tougher opponents.

The Royals bullpen continues to have issues.

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the bullpen issues and how Matt Quatraro is using it.

- Playoff Optimism Meter.
- Bobby Witt Jr. continues to pile up the stats.
- Can the Royals win with only 2 reliable relievers?
- How does Quatraro need to change down the stretch?
- Huge series at the Twins up next.

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.

With the Stadium Vote a couple days away Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star Columnist joins the Pod to discuss what all is at stake.

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Royals opening weekend and then welcome McDowell to talk...

- Will the vote pass?
- Why has there been such a rush to get this passed?
- Which team's plan is more popular with voters?
- Beyond the teams, who benefits the most?
- What's next if the vote fails?

With Opening Day just a few days away it's time for Rany and Petro to make their predictions for the 2024 Royals.

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) layout how the 2024 season will go...

- Player of the Year
- Pitcher of the Year
- Best Player not named Bobby Witt Jr.
- Best Pitcher not named Cole Ragans.
- Top Reliever. - Biggest Impact Rookie.
- Top Prospect at the End of the Year.
- Breakout Player.
- Biggest Disappointment.

With less than two weeks left before Opening Day, how is the Royals Roster taking shape? Is it shaping up as expected? And did the Royals Veterans Committee get it right inducting 3 new members to the Royals Hall of Fame.

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) take a look at... 

- What's the latest on the position battles?
- Who's in Center? Who's at Second? 
- Who's the 5th Starter?
- How is the bullpen shaping up?
- What's the best bench look like?
- Are there any surprises looming?
- Bo Jackson, John Schuerholz and Cedric Tallis are voted in.

ESPN MLB Writer & Analyst Bradford Doolittle recently released his "Stock Watch" for all 30 MLB Teams. After a buys offseason are the Royals a must buy stock?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome Doolittle to the Pod to breakdown the Royals offseason and his expectations for 2024.

- Can Cole Ragans continue what he did in 2023?
- Where do the Royals rank among the AL Central?
- Did KC get value with its offseason shopping spree?
- What kind of playoff chances do the Royals have?
- How much improvement should be expected from the young players?

It's been mostly Worst Case for the Royals the last few years... So what does the Floor and the Ceiling look like for the 2024 Royals?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the good and the bad possibilities for the 2024 Royals. Plus...

- Cole Ragans is consistently hitting 100 mph.
- Brady Singer's got a new pitch.
- Alec Marsh is looking strong.
- MJ Melendez is hitting.
- So is Maikel Garcia.

After spending a week at Royals Spring Training it's time to discuss what Petro learned in Surprise, AZ. Last week Rany and Petro discussed the 5 things they each wanted to see in the Spring. How's it look?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what Petro learned in AZ...

- Is Vinnie Pasquantino getting a contract extension?
- Will Vinnie play first?
- Is Maikel Garcia going to lift the ball more?
- Has anyone seen Asa Lacy?
- Can Gavin Cross recapture his form?
- How is Kris Bubic progressing?
- Frank Mozzicato throw strikes?
- Will the platoon be used more?
- Does anyone move Jordan Lyles out of the rotation?

Spring Training has opened and the Royals are still making trades. What should we think of the Sandlin for Schreiber trade and what are the 5 things Rany and Soren want to see in Spring Training?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) take a look at the positives and negatives of the Royals acquiring John Schreiber as well as...

- What do we want from Vinnie Pasquantino?
- Will we see Asa Lacy ever again?
- Can Frank Mozzicato throw strikes?
- Can Gavin Cross bounce back?
- Will Maikel Garcia hit the ball in the air?
- Does Hunter Renfroe still have it?
- What can we expect from Kris Bubic? Daniel Lynch?
- How to handle M.J. Melendez?