The Home Stand: A Kansas City Royals Podcast

4/3/17: The Royals hold steady with the Twins in their Opening Day game but cannot get the win. Manager Ned Yost talks about not being able to take command in the win , and starter Danny Duffy discusses his start.

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Raul Mondesi has won the job and will be the everyday second baseman in Kansas City. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss why the team chose Mondesi to start over the other candidates and why Alex Gordon could be the team's leadoff hitter this upcoming season. Jeffrey Flanagan also chats with Ned Yost about how they matchup with other teams and the depth they possess at almost every position.

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Nathan Karns has been named the last starter in the Royals rotation. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss Karns winning the job and why Chris Young and Travis Wood are so important in the bullpen because they will likely have to start some games this season.

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Royals fans can breathe a sigh of relief as the MRI on Salvador Perez's knee showed no signs of structural damage. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss the unusual way Perez was injured on a collision at home plate with teammate Drew Butera. They also break down the competition for the Opening Day second baseman.

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Could Raul Mondesi Jr break from Spring Training camp as the every-day second baseman? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss how Mondesi has looked so far in the exhibition season and if prospect Kyle Zimmer can find a home in the Kansas City bullpen in 2017.

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Will Eric Hosmer be a Royal in 2018? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss the possibility of Hosmer signing a long term extension with the club and if Alex Gordon could be playing all three outfield positions this season.

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The Royals added some impressive power to their lineup this offseason in hopes of being able to score more runs in 2017. MLB.com's Andrew Becker and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss where newcomers Jorge Soler and Brandon Moss fit into the team as well as the depth at starting pitcher that the Royals have recently acquired.

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The Royals have been active trying to grab as many quality arms as they can right before Spring Training begins. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan break down the Jason Hammel and Travis Wood signings and discuss how they strengthen the entire pitching staff.

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The Royals' roster has gone through a little bit of a face lift this offseason. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan break down how the team has changed its philosophy from a speed-based team to one that should hit for more power in 2017. They also discuss all the new faces that we could see in the bullpen next year.

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Last week, the Royals and their fans said goodbye to their young star pitcher, Yordano Ventura. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan look back at the very emotional memorial service held for Ventura and discuss the recent signing of Brandon Moss.

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