Kauffman Corner

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?

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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?

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This week the Royals added Will Smith to the back of their bullpen. It's a start. When, and how, do the Royals get to addressing the two starting pitchers and middle of the order bat they also wanted to add?

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

- How will the Royals employ Smith?
- What else does the bullpen need?
- Which SP's are the Royals rumored to be looking into?
- Can the Royals afford a Stroman or Giolito?
- Is there a major trade looming?
- Does a legit bat fit their budget?
- What does the Shohei Ohtani contract mean for baseball and the Royals?

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What have the Royals accomplished at the Winter Meetings, and more importantly what should they accomplish?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down how the Winter Meetings need to be handled by the Royals. - What must the Royals get done at the Winter Meetings?

- How important is the Draft Lottery to the Royals?
- Tyler Gentry and Will Klein were added to the 40-Man Roster.
- Should KC make a Rule 5 selection?
- What are the Royals getting with the signing of Garrett Hampson?
- Who will be affected most by Hampson's signing?
- The Royals hired Joe Dillon as assistant hitting coach.
- What one player can make the biggest jump for the Royals in '24?

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Featured in one of the most iconic baseball books ever written before he even played a game in the big leagues, traded for a future Hall of Famer and wrapping up his career in Italy, Mark Teahen had one of the more unique careers in baseball history.

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome Mark Teahen to the podcast to discuss...

- What was it like being featured in the book Moneyball?
- How different were the the A's and Royals organizations?
- Which hitters made the biggest impression on Mark?
- Why did the Royals think he could play second base?
- What was it like to play with Zack Greinke?
- How is the wine business in Arizona?

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The Royals called 2023 an "Evaluation Year". So what are the conclusions the Royals should reach about the young players they were evaluating this season?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down their conclusions for the young position players and pitchers the Royals ran out on the field this year.

- Is Bobby Witt Jr. a future MVP?
- Can Cole Ragans win a Cy Young?
- Is there another arm that can be counted on to start?
- How many starting position players are on this roster?
- Who could be a factor as a platoon player?
- Kyle Wright/Jackson Kowar Trade analysis.

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