Royals Rumblings

Royals Rumblings - News for December 11, 2017

Let’s do the Winter Meetings.

By Max Rieper@maxrieper Dec 11, 2017, 8:00am EST

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Royals Rumblings - News for December 11, 2017

Ken Rosenthal thinks the Giancarlo Stanton trade could benefit free agents like Eric Hosmer and Lorenzo Cain.

The trade is terrific news for Eric Hosmer, J.D. Martinez, Lorenzo Cain, Carlos Santana, Jay Bruce and the rest of the hitters on the open market. Stanton went to a club that was not expected to pursue significant offensive help, leaving teams in need of offense—the St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco Giants and others—with the same holes.

royals seem a bit discouraged about their hosmer pursuit. seem to believe there are much bigger deals elsewhere. (though it's worth noting they didn't think they'd be able to keep alex gordon 2 years ago)
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 9, 2017

Boston Globe writer Nick Cafardo says the Giants will now target Mike Moustakas, but Giants beat writer Henry Schulman says not to fast.

Esteemed @nickcafardo is really plugged in and has great sources. If he says #sfgiants will go after Moustakas, you have to take it seriously. I've just happened to hear Giants are not keen on QO players. Don't want to lose No 2 draft pick in year they get to pick second.
— Henry Schulman (@hankschulman) December 10, 2017

Lorenzo Cain could be in their sights as well.

With uncertainty around Giancarlo Stanton situation, @Ken_Rosenthal lists Brewers' Domingo Santana and FA Jay Bruce as potential OF options for Giants. I'm hearing they remain interested in FA Lorenzo Cain, as well.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) December 8, 2017

Jeffrey Flanagan writes that hanging onto Salvador Perez will be crucial for a rebuild.

As the Royals ponder a possible rebuild in 2018 and beyond, there is one rock solid piece who will be vital next season: catcher Salvador Perez.

"The truth is," one rival scout said, "the Royals are not the same team when Salvy isn't there. He has a presence on defense and at the plate."

David Lesky at Baseball Prospectus Kansas City shares a few names that could interest the Royals in the Rule 5 draft this week.

It’s much easier to hide a pitcher all season long, and if Cal Eldred gives a good report, Rob Kaminsky might be a guy to watch for. He has trouble staying healthy, but he’s put up some good numbers and maybe there’s something they can build on with him. I would also take a shot on Joe Broussard from the Dodgers. He’s been a solid reliever with great strikeout rates and good enough control to translate. Nick Burdi from the Twins is another pitcher who can’t stay healthy, but man does he have a good arm. On the other side of the ball, if the Royals are serious about trading Whit Merrifield, Travis Demeritte would be a nice pickup. He has surprising pop and plays really good defense at second base. He’s quick too. He will strike out and strike out a lot, but there are worse guys to bridge to the future than him.

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