About this episode
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are back talking about the Royals latest slow start to the season. The 40 game milestone has been reached and it is another first quarter of disappointment for the Royals. What to do next? Who needs to be put on the trade block? What year should be the target for this organization to compete? Frank Mozzicato and Ben Kudrna made their long awaited debuts for the Royals, what does that mean for the organization? (1:55) After an epic meltdown the Royals are 14-26, what does that mean for the future? (10:08) What to make of a second start with 7 shutout innings from Brady Singer. (15:30) Four pitchers are the biggest reason the Royals are off to such a bad start. (17:58) Comparing the lineup of today's Royals vs. 2018... how much better is it really? (25:38) Rany wants Andrew Benintendi gone now... as in traded now! (34:37) The key is to figure out accurately when the Royals will be ready to contend. (47:05) Either released or traded, who needs to go? (56:25) Frank Mozzicato and Ben Kudrna make their minor league debut, finally! (1:03:29) Spreading money around multiple players in the draft, is that now the philosophy?