Kauffman Corner

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.

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The Royals added three arms and a bat before the Trade Deadline. Did they get it right? Will it be enough to make the playoffs? Which trade makes the biggest impact?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Royals trades for Lucas Erceg, Paul Dejong, Michael Lorenzen and Hunter Harvey. Plus...

- Playoff Optimism Meter.
- Putting Bobby Witt's incredible July into perspective.
- Freddy Fermin to the leadoff spot?
- How the AL contenders schedules shape up.
- The week ahead for the Royals.

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How do the last 365 days of Bobby Witt Jr.'s career shape up against the best years in Royals history?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what Witt has done over the last year and decide whether this is the best 12 months of baseball any Royal has ever put on the field. Plus...

- Playoff Optimism Meter.

- Is the bullpen fixable?
- Can anyone succeed in the leadoff role? Massey?
- Did the Royals miss on a player that's already been traded?
- Trade Deadline wish list.

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How strong is Bobby Witt Jr.'s case for the MVP?

Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) and David Lesky (Inside the Crown, InsidetheCrown.Substack.com/@DBLesky) in for Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) discuss the case for Bobby Witt Jr. to the AL MVP this year. Plus...

- Playoff Optimism Meter.
- Royals sweep the White Sox.
- Predictions on what the second half will look like.
- Gone... Jordan Lyles.
- How to handle the innings load on the Starting Pitching. 
- Trade Deadline targets.

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The Royals made Florida first baseman Jac Caglianone their pick at #6 in the 2024 MLB Draft. What type of expectations should there be?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss Caglianone and the rest of the Royals draft. Plus...

- Bobby Witt Jr. comes up inches short in the HR Derby.
- First Half Review.
- Playoff Optimism Meter.
- What does the selection of Caglianone say about the Royals philosophy?
- Should Caglianone be a "Two Way" player?
- Upside/Downside for Caglianone.
- Royals grab plenty of college arms.
- Hunter Harvey Trade.

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Four All-Stars... but the Royals are on the outside looking in for the playoffs.

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the joy of Kansas City getting 4 All-Stars and the disappointment of a (2-4) week against the Rays and Rockies.

- What does 4 All-Stars mean for the Royals?
- Salvador Perez collects his 1,500th hit. HOF?
- Is Brady Singer elite?
- Kris Bubic is back. What's his best role?
- Maikel Garcia's OPS is hovering just over .600.
- Big series looking with the Red Sox.
- Playoff Optimism Meter.

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Bobby Witt Jr. has been outstanding all season. Just how good is he and how great can he be?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) talk all things Bobby Witt Jr. and...

- Playoff Optimism Meter.
- Lugo continues to pitch like an Ace.
- Garcia making the move to 2B, Loftin to 3B.
- Bubic to the bullpen.
- Royals HOF welcomes Bo, Schuerholz and Tallis.
- Expectations for the week ahead and to the All-Star Break.

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After dropping 5 of 6 and being swept by the struggling Rangers, will the Royals ever get back to holding a Playoff Spot in the standings?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) talk about what it means to have a losing series against the A's and be swept by the Rangers.  Plus...

- Playoff Optimism Meter.
- Compare and contrast 2024 and 2003.
- How can the Front Office thurn things around?
- What should the plan be at the Trade Deadline?  Buy or Sell?
- 3 Games with Miami and 4 with Cleveland this week.  Predictions?

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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?

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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.

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