Vahe Gregorian writes about what he wants to see the Royals change this offseason.
There’s another issue, though, that I hope the Royals will delve deeper into as they audit their processes.
Heck, maybe they could even form a task force for the cause:
Solve why so many of their seasons get wrecked within weeks.
Because it’s an ever-hovering albatross that deflates fans and typically has made for too much ground to make up.
Yes, the Royals have been above water through May in two of Matt Quatraro’s first
four seasons as manager.
And, yep, the early stumbles are intertwined with broader reasons they do or don’t succeed through the course of a 162-game marathon. And, sure there’s a difference between causal and correlation.
But, geez, this happens over and over and over and over.
Matt Eddy at Baseball America writes about prospects who caught his attention in September reports.
Precocious righthander Kendry Chourio pitched at two Class A levels as an 18-year-old. The Royals knew he was ready for the challenge because they observed his pregame routine of studying hitters, reviewing video and developing game plans. “He’s super disciplined (and) he’s very mature for his age,” Royals farm director Mitch Maier said. “Just by the example, he sets on how he takes care of business when he starts, and the poise which he performs with, he sets a good example for everyone who he’s around.”
Drew Waters is one of six minor leaguers to elect free agency.
Brian Burrows at Kings of Kauffman wonders if Carter Jensen can win a Silver Slugger Award.
Angeibel Gomez becomes the youngest player to get a hit in the Arizona Fall League since 2014.
Ty France loses a bit for a home run to give the Padres a lead in Game 1 when the ball hits the roof.
Jacob Misiorowski sets a record for fastest pitch in the postseason.
Jackson Chourio came up with a walk-off single in Game 2.
Austin Wells’ baserunning gaffehurts the Yankees in a 1-0 loss in Game 1.
Tampa Bay’s sensational outfield defense has been a bit part of their success.
The Cubs will make pitching a priority this offseason.
Aroldis Chapman has his 2027 option vest with the Red Sox.
Where does Jordan Westburg fit for the Orioles next year?
How did each team’s closer fare this year?
How the Mets can turn things around.
The Pirates won the Brandon Lowe trade.
Baseball America has park factors for all minor league stadiums.
Mizzou jumps to #14 in the AP poll after routing Florida.
Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has built an impressive city in Minecraft.
RuneScape is getting a TV series.
American dining habits are spreading to France.
Do human have a “lizard brain” under their rational brain?
Your song of the day is The Temper Trap with Sweet Disposition.
