Kauffman Corner

What have we learned about the Kansas City Royals in the first half of the season?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what about the team we know now from having watched the first half of the season...
- Is a total makeover the only way forward?
- Bobby Witt the SS?
- How many position players can the Royals count on?

And what do the Royals have to find out with the second half?
- Can any of their minor league pitchers throw strikes?
- What are Brady Singer and Daniel Lynch?
- Can J.J. Picollo engineer a major trade?

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Why is Rany frustrated with Royals fans? What part does momentum play in baseball?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the latest on the Royals...

- First base is Nick Pratto's... what will he do with it?
- What will the Royals record look like in the end?
- What kind of job has Matt Quatraro done?
- Is Samad Taylor part of the solution?
- Are we seeing progress with Bobby Witt Jr.?
- Why don't the Royals let Daniel Mack speak more?

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Back to back sweeps at the hands of the Marlins and Orioles, two clubs that are showing signs of their rebuild coming together, and Rany's head is going to explode. Don't miss his passionate explanation as to why it's time for a reboot.

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

- Why Rany is ready to burn it all.
- Why Soren isn't ready to burn it all, but is ready for major change.
- What can the Royals do at the trade deadline?
- What should the Royals be looking for?
- The Minor League Minute.

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The MLB Draft begins on Sunday, July 9th... We begin to discuss who the Royals should be considering with the 8th pick.

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

- Who realistically can the Royals get?
- What is the dream scenario?
- Should the Royals go signability in the first round?
- What do they need most?
- Who should they avoid?
- Who in the organization is showing progress?

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Are the Royals actually showing signs of turning things in the right direction even if the record doesn't suggest it?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss where the Royals are potentially showing signs of growth. Plus...

- Why send Mayers out for a third look at the Cards lineup?
- Is Mike Mayers ready for a spot in the rotation?
- Daniel Lynch is back and the Royals can expect what?
- Where are we with Brady Singer now?
- Bobby Witt Jr. is out of the leadoff spot... is that the fix?
- Is Michael Massey taking ownership of second base?
- 6 K's in 13 AB's... Drew Waters is off to a slow start.
- Is Carlos Hernandez the Royals move valuable trade chip?
- Minor League Minute.

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With a .267 OBP is it time for the Royals to look at moving Bobby Witt down in the batting order?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss everything involved in a decision to move Witt down. Also...

- How bullish should Royals fans be on Nick Pratto's hot start to the season?
- Is Salvador Perez on track for the Hall of Fame? If not, what will it take?
- What to make of the latest sweep at the hands of the White Sox?
- Brad Keller hit the IL... could it have been prevented?
- The Minor League Minute.

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Is it possible the Royals offense is actually pretty good?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals recent success at the plate and whether it is just a coincidence or something the team can actually build upon. Plus...

- Jordan Lyles gets hit hard... Again! Rany's not taking it anymore.
- M.J. Melendez and why he's important to the future.
- Are we ready to say Witt is at SS for good?
- Is Nick Pratto making first base his own?

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After one of the worst starts to a season in Royals history... What is a reasonable timeline for the Royals to return to the post-season? What will have to be done for Kansas City to see playoff baseball again?

Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) cut through the noise of the horrific start and discuss how far the Royals really are from contention as well as...

- Is it time to move Bobby Witt Jr. to Centerfield?
- Is there any pitcher the Royals can build around?
- Who are the players Is the new pitching approach working in the minors?
- Why are the strikeout numbers up for the low minors?

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After a change at General Manager, Manager and Pitching Coach the feeling was 2023 would mark a new beginning for the Royals. Instead the Royals are on pace for 123 losses. So was April the MOST disappointing month in Royals history?

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

- Why are the Orioles and Pirates lapping the Royals?
- What will Bobby Witt be in the end?

- The Minor League Minute.

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