Owner Goals
Team Record:
Things are moving in the right direction and it looks like we have the talent to hit our preseason goal of making the playoffs. Our fans will be counting on us to push the team to get it done, so do what you have to do to make the postseason happen.
Extend your player:
I know it's hard to talk extension early with some guys, but I was hoping that Estanislau Covete would have been an exception. Keep the dialog open with him and try to get him signed as soon as you can.
Improve Staff Cohesion:
The coaching staff is working together efficiently. Let's hope it continues.
During our time working together, I have been happy with your progress towards the goals I have set out for you. Considering your current and past successes, I am very happy with your overall performance. It's important to have success on-field and in the boardroom, and you seem to be on that path.
The final evaluation towards these goals will come at the end of the season. Good luck in the second half!
Prospect Performance
2045 Draft
Another year, another low draft pick for the Kansas City Royals. With the 32nd pick, they selected HS OF Esmarly Roseberry. Although likely a corner rather than centerfielder, Roseberry has average speed paird with plus potential in contact and power, with an average eye.
The rest of the Royals to five picks played out with a High School tilt, and 2nd round for a HS C seemed a reach but was backed by Scouting Director Christensen.
Round 2, Pick 33 - C Steve Finn, age 18 out of high school
Round 3, Pick 27 - 1B Sean Gedney, age 17 out of high school
Round 4, Pick 29 - SP Jeff Mole, age 18 out of high school
Round 5, Pick 29 - CF Mike Gronkiewicz, age 18 out of high school
The Royals signed 19 of their 20 strong class immediately with one hold out how the Royals will make a decision on signing bonus after the trade deadline to maintain their financial flexibility. All of the class will start in Rookie ball with the exception of 6th round pick RP Zion Merkenson, a college reliever out of the University of Georgia who will start in A ball.
