Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Are the Royals gearing up for an active off-season? Anne Rogers confirms the Jonathan India-for-Brady Singer trade rumors and writes the Royals are active on the trade front. A source confirmed those talks with MLB.com, although they cautioned that the teams weren’t close to a deal and that discussions were … [Read more...] about Royals Rumblings – News for November 20, 2024
Three things the Royals need to do this offseason
Ha-Seong Kim #7 of the San Diego Padres singles in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on August 18, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. | Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images The offseason blueprint For a dozen years, Royals Review hosted the annual SB Nation MLB Offseason Simulation, where 30 writers from the 30 team sites would get together digitally … [Read more...] about Three things the Royals need to do this offseason
Potential trade target: Taylor Ward
Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images The Royals have had interest in Ward before. Other teams are expecting the Royals to be very active this offseason as they were last year. The top priority has been the offense, which went into a funk late in the year and lacked depth in the lineup. According to Royals beat reporter Anne Rogers, the Royals have “checked in on” … [Read more...] about Potential trade target: Taylor Ward
Royals Rumblings – News for November 19, 2024
Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Is Matt Quatraro Manager of the Year? Anne Rogers makes the case for Matt Quatraro to win Manager of the Year, which is revealed tonight. In his second season as Kansas City’s manager, Quatraro led the club to a remarkable 30-win turnaround and an 86-76 record. The 2024 Royals were just the third team to make the … [Read more...] about Royals Rumblings – News for November 19, 2024
Potential trade target: Nico Hoerner
Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The Cubs second baseman has a high-contact approach. The Royals are seeking an on-base hitter to set the table for MVP candidate Bobby Witt Jr., and could use offensive upgrades at second, third, and the outfield. There are reports they have discussed potentially acquiring Reds second baseman Jonathan India. But another … [Read more...] about Potential trade target: Nico Hoerner