The Royals have been looking for outfield upgrades for years. This winter, they seem to have a tight budget but a strong rotation, which has led to speculation about them trading a starting pitcher for an outfielder. “Our starting pitching, we have some depth there,” Royals president of baseball operations J.J. Picollo tells Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. “A lot of teams are … [Read more...] about Royals President Expresses Openness To Trading Starter For Outfielder
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Bleacher Report’s Royals-Mets Cole Ragans trade idea would change KC’s future
A Royals-Mets mock trade centered around prospects for Cole Ragans may not bring in the top tier outfield talent fans may want, but could alter KC's future. … [Read more...] about Bleacher Report’s Royals-Mets Cole Ragans trade idea would change KC’s future
Royals Add Marcus Thames To Coaching Staff
The Royals are hiring former big league outfielder and veteran coach Marcus Thames as a hitting coach, reports Anne Rogers of MLB.com. He’ll join recently hired Connor Dawson, 32, as a second hitting coach under senior director of hitting Alec Zumwalt. Kansas City did not renew the contracts of now-former assistant hitting coaches Joe Dillon and Keoni DeRenne at season’s … [Read more...] about Royals Add Marcus Thames To Coaching Staff