The Kansas City Royals splashed around money in free agency to improve the current team, but if the Farm System can’t start supplying more young talent the free agents will be a blip on a losing radar screen. Jeffrey Paternostro, the Lead Prospect Writer for Baseball Prospectus joins the Pod to talk about where the Royals system is now.

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Royals System…

- Who’s the top prospect?
- How deep is the system?
- Is there a sleeper prospect flying under the radar?
- What do the Royals need to do differently?
- Are the Royals changing the way they develop pitching?
- Why aren't the Royals succeeding with International players?

The Royals locked up Bobby Witt Jr. with the largest contract in club history and that calls for an "Emergency Podcast".

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) breakdown the record setting deal...

- How long is the contract for really?
- Comps for the deal.
- What are the expectations for Witt?
- What makes the contract a success?

Is a contract extension for Bobby Witt Jr. going to get done before the Royals head to Arizona for Spring Training? Speculation continues to swirl around whether the two sides are closing in on a deal.

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what goes into gettin an extension done with Bobby Witt Jr. and what's at stake if the Royals don't. Plus...

- Is there a deadline to get a deal done?
- Is the Royals roster set?
- What do we want to see in Spring Training ?
- How many wins are the Royals expecting in '24?
- Who can break out?
- Who flops?

ESPN's MLB Insider, Jeff Passan joins us to discuss the Royals offseason.

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the offseason moves by the Royals and look ahead to Spring Trainging.

- Do the Royals believe they can contend in 2024?
- Does Passan think KC can contend in the AL Central?
- Will the Royals get a deal done with Bobby Witt Jr.?
- Should they get a deal done with Witt?
- Where is the Royals Farm System?
- Reaction to the Royals Front Office additions.
- Thoughts on a new ballpark for the Royals.

What does Joe Sheehan from the Joe Sheehan MLB Newsletter think of what the Royals have done this offseason?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome Joe to discuss the Royals very busy offseason on the field and in the front office.

- Did the Royals do enough to contend in '24?
- If not this year, when can they contend?
- Did the Royals get good value for the money spent?
- What else should the Royals be doing?
- Reaction to the Royals Front Office additions.
- What does a Bobby Witt Jr. contract look like?
- Does Joe agree with the Royals building a new stadium?

What kind of expectations should there be for the 2024 Kansas City Royals?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down what the new look Royals are capable of...

-Is this the best rotation in the Al Central?
- How much power will this lineup have?
- Do the Royals have enough bullpen?
- Can they compete for a Division Championship?
- Thoughts on the Non-Roster Invitees to Spring Training.

The Royals continue to add to their front office with the hiring of Johnny DiPuglia as Special Assistant of International Scouting and Fred Guerrero as Coordinator of Player Evaluation. What does this mean for the Royals?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the accomplishments of DiPuglia and Guerrero and discuss where they can make an impact on the Royals. Plus...

- How much has a lack of Latin American talent hurt the Royals?
- How long will it take to see the results of the front office changes?
- What do the Royals still need to get done before Spring Training?
- Royals and Chiefs released a statement regarding their stadium plans.
- The simulation has been run, who drafted the better all-time Royals team?

Part Two of the epic clash between Jazayerli and Petro as they go head to head drafting their All-Time Royals Rosters.

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are picking from the best individual player seasons in Royals History.

- What mistakes did the guys make?
- How do the players of today compare to the players from the past?
- Where did your favorite Royals player get drafted?
- What top players didn't make the cut?
- Which Royals seasons weren't good enough to make the cut?

The Rules. Only one season of a player's career can be drafted. For example... if 2015 Lorenzo Cain is drafted, no other season of Cain's career can be selected. Also, no other player from the 2015 season can be drafted either. Jazayerli and Petro are each drafting a full 26-man roster, so there will be one player selected from 52 of the Royals 55 seasons.

What would a draft of the best Player Seasons in Royals history look like? But wait, it's not as easy as you might think.

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) went head to head drafting the best players in Royals History.

- Where did your favorite Royals player get drafted?
- What top players didn't make the cut?
- Which Royals seasons weren't good enough to make the cut?


The Rules. Only one season of a player's career can be drafted. For example... if 1985 George Brett is drafted, no other season of George Brett's can be selected. Also, no other player from the 1985 season can be drafted either. Jazayerli and Petro are each drafting a full 26-man roster, so there will be one player drafted from 52 of the Royals 55 seasons.

The Royals have spent more than $100-million this off-season. Is it enough to make them a contender?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are breaking down the Royals Free Agent additions from every angle.

- Is Seth Lugo worth three years?
- How does Chris Stratton fit into the bullpen?
- Will Michael Wacha prove to be a steal?
- Does Hunter Renfroe get on base enough?
- What else do the Royals need?
- Could the Royals be the favorite in the AL Central?