About this episode
Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are talking about the Royals hitting the bottom of the Major League standings. Why do Royals pitchers pitch well in the minors but struggle in the big leagues... the Royals will tell you not to look at Pitching Coach Cal Eldred. What's going on in the minors? (1:15) The Royals have now reached the cellar in the baseball standings. What's it mean? (6:44) Jonathan Heasley minor league strike thrower struggles to find the plate now. Why? (14:22) How toxic is the relationship between the organization and the fan base? (27:10) At what point is Mike Matheny's job on the line? (35:20) Rany quotes Bill James definition of a "blunder" and how it applies to Carlos Santana. (39:35) Royals had a man on and saw 18 straight pitches out of the zone and didn't score. (46:00) Rany talks about the newest Royals... Arodys Vizcaino and Jose Cuas. (50:26) Updates Royals top picks Asa Lacy, Frank Mozzicato, Ben Kudrna and Shane Panzini. (1:03:30) Jakob Junis Update + Minor League Minute: Meet Drew Parrish.