Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Could Gold Glove finalist Freddy Fermin be traded? Four Royals were named Gold Glove finalists - Freddy Fermin, Bobby Witt Jr., Cole Ragans, and Seth Lugo. Rustin Dodd at The Athletic writes about the key questions facing the Royals this off-season. Another player who will draw trade interest from other clubs: … [Read more...] about Royals Rumblings – News for October 16, 2024
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Could the Rays play next year in….Omaha?
Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images After damage from Hurricane Milton, the Rays may not be able to play in St. Petersburg. Hurricane Milton caused devastating damage to the Tampa area earlier this month, shredding the roof of Tropicana Field, home of the Rays. The full destruction of the storm is not yet known, but Rays beat writer Marc Topkin reports that the stadium … [Read more...] about Could the Rays play next year in….Omaha?
Eight Players Elect Free Agency
As the offseason nears, a number of players elect minor league free agency each week. These players are separate from six-year MLB free agents, who’ll reach the open market five days after the conclusion of the World Series. Eligible minor leaguers can begin electing free agency as soon as the regular season wraps up. These players were all outrighted off a team’s 40-man roster … [Read more...] about Eight Players Elect Free Agency
’24 first-round pick Caglianone leads Royals’ Fall League contingent
Royals Rumblings – News for October 15, 2024
Photo by Elsa/Getty Images How Cole Ragans became a dude. Jaylon Thompson writes about J.J. Picollo’s end-of-the-year press conference. The Royals are content with their current coaching staff. Quatraro will retain his entire staff and will not look to make any changes. The stability helps the organization chart an offseason course aimed at building upon a competitive … [Read more...] about Royals Rumblings – News for October 15, 2024