Salvador Perez has more Silver Sluggers to his name than anyone in the history of the KC Royals, including George Brett, so it’s not stunning that he’s once again a nominee for the award bat giant Hillerich & Bradsby annually presents to the “best offensive producer” at every hitting position in each league. But it is a […] KC Royals: An award Salvador Perez probably won’t … [Read more...] about KC Royals: An award Salvador Perez probably won’t win
5 ‘feel good’ things from the 2022 KC Royals season
Three weeks have passed since the KC Royals finished another disappointing season with a one-sided 9-2 loss road loss to Cleveland, a defeat punctuated just hours later by the dismissals of manager Mike Matheny and pitching coach Cal Eldred. Kansas City suffered 97 losses and finished last in the American League Central, behind even the long-struggling […] 5 ‘feel good’ things … [Read more...] about 5 ‘feel good’ things from the 2022 KC Royals season
Grading the KC Royals: Outfielder Michael A. Taylor
When it comes to Michael A. Taylor, the free agent outfielder they acquired two years ago to solve the lingering center field puzzle Lorenzo Cain created when he left for Milwaukee after the 2017 season, the KC Royals don’t have much to complain about. Taylor won his first Gold Glove last year and is a […] Grading the KC Royals: Outfielder Michael A. Taylor - Kings of Kauffman … [Read more...] about Grading the KC Royals: Outfielder Michael A. Taylor
KC Royals: One thing is clear about manager search
Reports that the KC Royals have interviewed Clayton McCullough tend to confirm the financial parameters of their search for Mike Matheny’s replacement. The Royals, long known for an almost unwavering reluctance to avoid spending lavishly on free agent players, appear to be taking the same approach to finding Matheny’s successor. News of McCullough’s interview, reported […] KC … [Read more...] about KC Royals: One thing is clear about manager search
KC Royals Manager Search: Carlos Beltran or not?
The thought of Carlos Beltrán managing the KC Royals is intriguing. One of many stars the club traded away or watched leave for free agency because it wouldn’t pay to keep them, Beltrán was sorely missed as soon as the Royals shipped him to Houston in the June 2004 three-team deal that brought Mark Teahen, Mike […] KC Royals Manager Search: Carlos Beltran or not? - Kings of … [Read more...] about KC Royals Manager Search: Carlos Beltran or not?