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benp28 · 02-08-2025, 03:12 PM

Development Lab

Jadon Tezeno has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at shortstop.

David Amaya has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at center field.

Robby Moll has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at first base.

Luis Aceves has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at second base.

Chris Albright has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at center field.

Chris Kern has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at center field.

• No noticeable changes.

Chris Ambrose has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his defense at third base.

• Infield arm rating improves by <5
• Infield range rating improves by <5
• Infield error rating improves by <5
• Turn doubleplay rating improves by <5

Bobby Nickelberry has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his two-strike approach.

Bob Morrison has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his quality of contact.

• No noticeable changes.

Estanislau Covete has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his quality of contact.

• Current babip rating improves by <5

Ben Lane has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his secondary pitch.

• Potential splitter stuff improves by 5
• Current splitter stuff improves by 5

Preseason & Spring Training

The Royals start their first preseason without Bobby Witt Jr. in almost 20 years with several new faces in Surprise, Arizona.

Thursday, February 21st , 2041
Recalled CF Ken Troutman from Triple A Omaha.
Purchased the contract of SP Joe Davis from Triple A Omaha.
Purchased the contract of RP Alfredo Cadena from Triple A Omaha.
Purchased the contract of C Gearl Jernigan from Triple A Omaha.
Purchased the contract of 1B Jorge Calvo from Triple A Omaha.
Purchased the contract of 2B Andres Raygoza from Triple A Omaha.
Purchased the contract of RF Chris Slate from Triple A Omaha.
Purchased the contract of RP Alvaro Baladez from Triple A Omaha.
Purchased the contract of RP Jon Yuhas from Triple A Omaha.
Purchased the contract of RP Tug Adams from Triple A Omaha.
Purchased the contract of RP Jimmy Cappello from Triple A Omaha.
Purchased the contract of SP Jonathan DePalmer from Triple A Omaha.
Purchased the contract of RP Mike McDaniel from Triple A Omaha.
Purchased the contract of RP Dan Acton from Triple A Omaha.
Friday, February 22nd , 2041
Invited non-roster RF Bobby Nickelberry to Spring Training camp.
Invited non-roster SP Ben Lane to Spring Training camp.
Invited non-roster RP Juan Anaya to Spring Training camp.
Invited non-roster RP Joe Manley to Spring Training camp.

The real competition will be in bullpen as the hitting side of the 27-man roster is virtually set although invite Bobby Nickelberry may have designs on shaking things up; the five star prospect ready to step up when he gets the chance.

The Royals avoided major injuries over the first week, going 6-2.

Transactions & Injuries

Two more International Amateurs were signed to bring the class to seven, with a small amount left over for potentially one final addition.

Saturday, February 2nd , 2041
Signed international amateur SS Edgar Arriaga out of Dominican Republic to a minor league contract with a $150,000 signing bonus.
Tuesday, February 5th , 2041
Signed international amateur C Luis Alvarado out of Dominican Republic to a minor league contract with a $250,000 signing bonus.

02-08-2025, 03:12 PM	#311
benp28 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2024 Posts: 875	February 2041 – Offseason Development Lab Jadon Tezeno has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at shortstop. David Amaya has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at center field. Robby Moll has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at first base. Luis Aceves has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at second base. Chris Albright has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at center field. Chris Kern has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at center field. • No noticeable changes. Chris Ambrose has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his defense at third base. • Infield arm rating improves by <5 • Infield range rating improves by <5 • Infield error rating improves by <5 • Turn doubleplay rating improves by <5 Bobby Nickelberry has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his two-strike approach. Bob Morrison has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his quality of contact. • No noticeable changes. Estanislau Covete has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his quality of contact. • Current babip rating improves by <5 Ben Lane has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his secondary pitch. • Potential splitter stuff improves by 5 • Current splitter stuff improves by 5 Preseason & Spring Training The Royals start their first preseason without Bobby Witt Jr. in almost 20 years with several new faces in Surprise, Arizona. Thursday, February 21st , 2041 Recalled CF Ken Troutman from Triple A Omaha. Purchased the contract of SP Joe Davis from Triple A Omaha. Purchased the contract of RP Alfredo Cadena from Triple A Omaha. Purchased the contract of C Gearl Jernigan from Triple A Omaha. Purchased the contract of 1B Jorge Calvo from Triple A Omaha. Purchased the contract of 2B Andres Raygoza from Triple A Omaha. Purchased the contract of RF Chris Slate from Triple A Omaha. Purchased the contract of RP Alvaro Baladez from Triple A Omaha. Purchased the contract of RP Jon Yuhas from Triple A Omaha. Purchased the contract of RP Tug Adams from Triple A Omaha. Purchased the contract of RP Jimmy Cappello from Triple A Omaha. Purchased the contract of SP Jonathan DePalmer from Triple A Omaha. Purchased the contract of RP Mike McDaniel from Triple A Omaha. Purchased the contract of RP Dan Acton from Triple A Omaha. Friday, February 22nd , 2041 Invited non-roster RF Bobby Nickelberry to Spring Training camp. Invited non-roster SP Ben Lane to Spring Training camp. Invited non-roster RP Juan Anaya to Spring Training camp. Invited non-roster RP Joe Manley to Spring Training camp. The real competition will be in bullpen as the hitting side of the 27-man roster is virtually set although invite Bobby Nickelberry may have designs on shaking things up; the five star prospect ready to step up when he gets the chance. The Royals avoided major injuries over the first week, going 6-2. Transactions & Injuries Two more International Amateurs were signed to bring the class to seven, with a small amount left over for potentially one final addition. Saturday, February 2nd , 2041 Signed international amateur SS Edgar Arriaga out of Dominican Republic to a minor league contract with a $150,000 signing bonus. Tuesday, February 5th , 2041 Signed international amateur C Luis Alvarado out of Dominican Republic to a minor league contract with a $250,000 signing bonus.