Finance
As we get closer to the start of the season, I have reviewed the team's financial state as of this moment.
As a reminder, you have $240,000,000 available for the total team expenses for the season.
Development Lab
Mike Murphy has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at catcher.
• No noticeable changes (poor)
Zach Herr has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at catcher.
Andres Raygoza has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at second base.
• No noticeable changes.
Tony Thompson has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his defense at shortstop.
• Infield arm rating improves by <5
• Infield range rating improves by <5
• Infield error rating improves by <5
• Turn doubleplay rating improves by <5
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:
Juan Belderas, 16 year-old SS out of Dominican Republic
Lean and athletic, Juan Belderas hails from La Vega, Dominican Republic. He has the potential to display plus power from the right side of the plate. He has a quick bat that handles most fastballs, but off-speed stuff can challenge him. Expect a batting average around .270. He has a sure-handed glove and should provide steady defense as a shortstop. Belderas has all the skills scouts look for in a shortstop.
Alvaro Mohedano, 16 year-old CF out of Argentina
Lean and athletic, Alvaro Mohedano hails from Buenos Aires, Argentina. He generates excellent raw power with his bat speed. He has above average contact potential. He should have average strike zone judgement. Mohedano should be a regular starter.
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:
Nelson Aguirre, 17 year-old SS out of Dominican Republic
Eytor Avilez, 17 year-old 2B out of Venezuela
Juan Maldonado, 16 year-old 2B out of Dominican Republic
Arturo Moreira, 16 year-old CF out of Venezuela
Julio Solorzano, 17 year-old 2B out of Dominican Republic
Ignacio Jarmillo, 16 year-old SS out of Dominican Republic
Juan Medina, 16 year-old 3B out of Dominican Republic
Frank Tarazon, 16 year-old 2B out of Venezuela
The Royals passed on the top end of the IA market as none of the players, despite impressing Scouts, were without flaw and, for the money, the Royals instead pursued a character based, quantity over quality approach in 2042.
Monday, January 20th , 2042
Signed international amateur CF Arturo Moreira out of Venezuela to a minor league contract with a $1,500,000 signing bonus.
Signed international amateur 3B Juan Medina out of Dominican Republic to a minor league contract with a $400,000 signing bonus.
Thursday, January 23rd , 2042
Signed international amateur 2B Frank Tarazon out of Venezuela to a minor league contract with a $850,000 signing bonus.
Saturday, January 25th , 2042
Signed international amateur 2B Eytor Avilez out of Venezuela to a minor league contract with a $700,000 signing bonus.
Friday, January 31st , 2042
Signed international amateur CF Alvaro Mohedano out of Argentina to a minor league contract with a $750,000 signing bonus.
Transactions
The Royals front office was happy for the player but the fans were not as Dan Nichol got his reward for his All Star worthy bull pen season in 2041, signing with the Yankees for two years.
Friday, January 10th , 2042
New York Yankees: Signed free agent RP Dan Nichols to a 2-year contract worth a total of $36,000,000.
Hall of Fame
It was another year with no additions to Cooperstown only Manny Machadao (4th year) and Corey Seager (5th year) received over 60% of votes.
