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?