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benp28 · 03-08-2025, 08:55 AM

Personnel

Saturday, November 12th , 2044
Signed Bench Coach Joseph Kantakevich to a 5-year, $900,000 per year contract.

Minor League Appointments

Manager, Rookie Ball Quinn Pippin
Manager, DSL Stewart Jose Vinicio
Pitching Coach DSL Stewart Pedro Lopez
Pitching Coach DSL Glass Andre Jackson

Awards

The Royals had few reasons to celebrate in Award season with first time winners the order of the day the big message. However, that wasn’t true across the board as Edgar Mir won his 7th Platinum Stick at 2B while RF Bobby Nickelberry claimed his second.

The Reliever of the Year had the most interest despite both awards being won unanimously. Kansas City’s Dan Nichols capped a great year with his first Reliever of the Year Award, and also became the first pitcher in history to win both a Cy Young and a Reliever of the Year Award. Meanwhile, in the NL, Pat Black won his 5th Award which leaves him only one behind Rivera for the most Reliever of the Year Awards in history.

AL Great Glove
NL Great Glove SP Pete Bradford PIT | RF Juan Soreni STL
AL Platinum Stick 2B Edgar Mir (7) | RF Bobby Nickleberry (2) KC
NL Platinum Stick
AL Manager of the Year Euner Rodriguez (3) HOU
NL Manager of the Year Bo Bichette LAD
AL Reliever of the Year Dan Nichols KC
NL Reliever of the Year Pat Black (5) LAD
AL Rookie of the Year CF Dan Dress MIN
NL Rookie of the Year 1B Devon Sapien PHI
AL Cy Young Josh Dering DET
NL Cy Young Keondre Dampier WAS
AL MVP LF Sean McCormick TEX
NL MVP LF Juan Nieves CIN

Pre-Arbitration Extensions & Trades

Multiple contract decisions were made on day one of the offseason as the Royals executed on all their Team Options, Mike Herzner did the same with his Player Option, while Greg Moehring executed his player opt-out.

Still in arbitration, Moehring signed on for another year with the Royals, joining the majority of arbitration players coming back for the another year. In addition, the Royals came to an agreement to bring back club legend Curt Bogans for at least one more year, likely at the back of the rotation.

However, not everyone will be back in Kansas City next year as the Royals parted with four players in two trades. Unfortunately, the challenges Stewart saw with each of the players was replicated by other GMs so the returns were lower than perhaps anticipated.

First up, CF Natalino Villa’s injury woes, and RHP Doug Campos’ poor comeback season, saw them shown the door. The Royals added in prospect Pat Keeling – a reliever with at best average HRA – to get a deal done that might improve the rival Astros in the short term but hopefully will prove a long term win through 94th ranked prospect SS David De Anda, who looks like he could be a successor to Edgar Mir. The Royals also acquired cash to strengthen their off season position.

The second trade saw C Zach Herr pay for his postseason struggles, along with Joe Davis and his injury problems, as they were packaged in a deal with the Red Sox. The Royals received the 74th ranked prospect CF Dusty Cook, a left handed bat who could have plus contact and power, as well as left handed OF Chris Everett.

Saturday, November 5th , 2044
SP Greg Moehring has exercised his contract opt-out.
SP Mike Herzner has executed his contract year option.
Executed the contract year option of SP Ethan Chafin.
Executed the contract year option of CL Luis Danys Rhodes.
Executed the contract year option of RP Dan Nichols.
Wednesday, November 9th , 2044
Signed SP Greg Moehring to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $30,000,000.
Signed RP Julio Pesina to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $2,500,000.
Signed 3B Estanislau Covete to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $8,800,000.
Signed SP Jeremy Ogans to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $3,700,000.
Signed RP Juan Anaya to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $2,000,000.
Thursday, November 10th , 2044
Traded 27-year old CF Natalino Villa, 29-year old RHP Doug Campos, and 21-year old minor league LHP Pat Keeling to the Houston Astros, getting 17-year old minor league SS David de Anda and $30,000,000 in cash in return.
Friday, November 11th , 2044
Signed RP Joe Manley to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $5,400,000.
Traded 27-year old C Zach Herr and 28-year old RHP Joe Davis to the Boston Red Sox, getting 21-year old minor league CF Dusty Cook, 23-year old minor league RF Chris Everett, and $2,000,000 in cash in return.
Monday, November 14th , 2044
Signed SP Curt Bogans to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $10,000,000.
Traded 26-year old minor league 3B Juan Robles and 22-year old minor league CF Vicente Pimentel to the Minnesota Twins, getting 20-year old minor league 1B Luis Montoya in return.
Monday, November 21st , 2044
Signed CL David Aguilar to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $1,000,000.
Friday, November 25th , 2044
Signed RP Nate Avis to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $4,540,000.

Arbitration & Qualifying Offers

The Royals traded or agreed terms with all Arbitration eligible players and had no players QO eligible.

International Amateurs

We just completed our monthly private practice with many young international amateur free agents who we hope can aid our club in the coming years. It was great to meet the players in-person and get to know them better, and I was able to improve my scouting assessment on all invitees.

In fact some of the players impressed me, since they showcased a higher potential than I had previously expected from them:

Ernesto Chairez, 17 year-old LF out of Dominican Republic
Lean and athletic, Ernesto Chairez hails from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He has a balanced, rhythmic swing, and is a talented contact hitter. He has a fluid swing and shows above average power potential. He should have an overall good eye. It's early and Chairez is young, but his development prospect as a future left fielder looks extremely promising.

Juan Celis, 16 year-old CF out of Dominican Republic
Lean and athletic, Juan Celis hails from Jima Abajo, Dominican Republic. He projects to be a .310 hitter. With his potential he will be a threat to hit the ball out of the park every time he comes to the plate. His disciplined approach at the plate should draw a lot of walks. Celis is an elite big league center fielder.

It was a great practice and none of the invitees disappointed in showcasing their talent.

And other players that I was able to further assess were:
Juan Fuentes, 16 year-old LF out of Dominican Republic
David Abrev, 16 year-old LF out of Venezuela
Juan Banda, 16 year-old CF out of Venezuela
Andres Brito, 16 year-old 2B out of Mexico
Jesus Coronado, 16 year-old SS out of Dominican Republic
Rodolfo Lara, 16 year-old CF out of Dominican Republic
David Rojo, 16 year-old CF out of Panama
Juan Zavala, 16 year-old RHP out of Panama

Around the League

Retirements

Saturday, November 5th , 2044
Philadelphia Phillies: C Ethan Salas retired from professional baseball.
Houston Astros: SP Ismael Moreno retired from professional baseball.
Toronto Blue Jays: CF Mitch Jackson retired from professional baseball.
Tampa Bay Rays: SP Jevin Howard retired from professional baseball.
St. Louis Cardinals: RP Luis Fowler retired from professional baseball.

03-08-2025, 08:55 AM	#445
benp28 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2024 Posts: 875	November 2044 – Offseason Personnel Saturday, November 12th , 2044 Signed Bench Coach Joseph Kantakevich to a 5-year, $900,000 per year contract. Minor League Appointments Manager, Rookie Ball Quinn Pippin Manager, DSL Stewart Jose Vinicio Pitching Coach DSL Stewart Pedro Lopez Pitching Coach DSL Glass Andre Jackson Awards The Royals had few reasons to celebrate in Award season with first time winners the order of the day the big message. However, that wasn’t true across the board as Edgar Mir won his 7th Platinum Stick at 2B while RF Bobby Nickelberry claimed his second. The Reliever of the Year had the most interest despite both awards being won unanimously. Kansas City’s Dan Nichols capped a great year with his first Reliever of the Year Award, and also became the first pitcher in history to win both a Cy Young and a Reliever of the Year Award. Meanwhile, in the NL, Pat Black won his 5th Award which leaves him only one behind Rivera for the most Reliever of the Year Awards in history. AL Great Glove NL Great Glove SP Pete Bradford PIT \| RF Juan Soreni STL AL Platinum Stick 2B Edgar Mir (7) \| RF Bobby Nickleberry (2) KC NL Platinum Stick AL Manager of the Year Euner Rodriguez (3) HOU NL Manager of the Year Bo Bichette LAD AL Reliever of the Year Dan Nichols KC NL Reliever of the Year Pat Black (5) LAD AL Rookie of the Year CF Dan Dress MIN NL Rookie of the Year 1B Devon Sapien PHI AL Cy Young Josh Dering DET NL Cy Young Keondre Dampier WAS AL MVP LF Sean McCormick TEX NL MVP LF Juan Nieves CIN Pre-Arbitration Extensions & Trades Multiple contract decisions were made on day one of the offseason as the Royals executed on all their Team Options, Mike Herzner did the same with his Player Option, while Greg Moehring executed his player opt-out. Still in arbitration, Moehring signed on for another year with the Royals, joining the majority of arbitration players coming back for the another year. In addition, the Royals came to an agreement to bring back club legend Curt Bogans for at least one more year, likely at the back of the rotation. However, not everyone will be back in Kansas City next year as the Royals parted with four players in two trades. Unfortunately, the challenges Stewart saw with each of the players was replicated by other GMs so the returns were lower than perhaps anticipated. First up, CF Natalino Villa’s injury woes, and RHP Doug Campos’ poor comeback season, saw them shown the door. The Royals added in prospect Pat Keeling – a reliever with at best average HRA – to get a deal done that might improve the rival Astros in the short term but hopefully will prove a long term win through 94th ranked prospect SS David De Anda, who looks like he could be a successor to Edgar Mir. The Royals also acquired cash to strengthen their off season position. The second trade saw C Zach Herr pay for his postseason struggles, along with Joe Davis and his injury problems, as they were packaged in a deal with the Red Sox. The Royals received the 74th ranked prospect CF Dusty Cook, a left handed bat who could have plus contact and power, as well as left handed OF Chris Everett. Saturday, November 5th , 2044 SP Greg Moehring has exercised his contract opt-out. SP Mike Herzner has executed his contract year option. Executed the contract year option of SP Ethan Chafin. Executed the contract year option of CL Luis Danys Rhodes. Executed the contract year option of RP Dan Nichols. Wednesday, November 9th , 2044 Signed SP Greg Moehring to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $30,000,000. Signed RP Julio Pesina to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $2,500,000. Signed 3B Estanislau Covete to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $8,800,000. Signed SP Jeremy Ogans to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $3,700,000. Signed RP Juan Anaya to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $2,000,000. Thursday, November 10th , 2044 Traded 27-year old CF Natalino Villa, 29-year old RHP Doug Campos, and 21-year old minor league LHP Pat Keeling to the Houston Astros, getting 17-year old minor league SS David de Anda and $30,000,000 in cash in return. Friday, November 11th , 2044 Signed RP Joe Manley to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $5,400,000. Traded 27-year old C Zach Herr and 28-year old RHP Joe Davis to the Boston Red Sox, getting 21-year old minor league CF Dusty Cook, 23-year old minor league RF Chris Everett, and $2,000,000 in cash in return. Monday, November 14th , 2044 Signed SP Curt Bogans to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $10,000,000. Traded 26-year old minor league 3B Juan Robles and 22-year old minor league CF Vicente Pimentel to the Minnesota Twins, getting 20-year old minor league 1B Luis Montoya in return. Monday, November 21st , 2044 Signed CL David Aguilar to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $1,000,000. Friday, November 25th , 2044 Signed RP Nate Avis to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $4,540,000. Arbitration & Qualifying Offers The Royals traded or agreed terms with all Arbitration eligible players and had no players QO eligible. International Amateurs We just completed our monthly private practice with many young international amateur free agents who we hope can aid our club in the coming years. It was great to meet the players in-person and get to know them better, and I was able to improve my scouting assessment on all invitees. In fact some of the players impressed me, since they showcased a higher potential than I had previously expected from them: Ernesto Chairez, 17 year-old LF out of Dominican Republic Lean and athletic, Ernesto Chairez hails from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He has a balanced, rhythmic swing, and is a talented contact hitter. He has a fluid swing and shows above average power potential. He should have an overall good eye. It's early and Chairez is young, but his development prospect as a future left fielder looks extremely promising. Juan Celis, 16 year-old CF out of Dominican Republic Lean and athletic, Juan Celis hails from Jima Abajo, Dominican Republic. He projects to be a .310 hitter. With his potential he will be a threat to hit the ball out of the park every time he comes to the plate. His disciplined approach at the plate should draw a lot of walks. Celis is an elite big league center fielder. It was a great practice and none of the invitees disappointed in showcasing their talent. And other players that I was able to further assess were: Juan Fuentes, 16 year-old LF out of Dominican Republic David Abrev, 16 year-old LF out of Venezuela Juan Banda, 16 year-old CF out of Venezuela Andres Brito, 16 year-old 2B out of Mexico Jesus Coronado, 16 year-old SS out of Dominican Republic Rodolfo Lara, 16 year-old CF out of Dominican Republic David Rojo, 16 year-old CF out of Panama Juan Zavala, 16 year-old RHP out of Panama Around the League Retirements Saturday, November 5th , 2044 Philadelphia Phillies: C Ethan Salas retired from professional baseball. Houston Astros: SP Ismael Moreno retired from professional baseball. Toronto Blue Jays: CF Mitch Jackson retired from professional baseball. Tampa Bay Rays: SP Jevin Howard retired from professional baseball. St. Louis Cardinals: RP Luis Fowler retired from professional baseball.