The Royals management realize that the squad does not have the depth to make a serious playoff bid this season and also sees the writing on the wall as the star players continue to get older. With this in mind, the Royals are considering moving longtime fan favourite and team Captain, Xander Bogearts.
While hampered by a shoulder problem in the 2024 MLB season, Bogearts has a good offensive card in TPB for the 2023 season. His defence at SS is also adequate at AV/19 +. If the right offer comes along, the Royals would make the move. A first round pick and a young player / prospect would be a required minimum in a package in return.
Dial up the front office if you would like to start a conversation.
GM Oddan, realizing that it is now time to start a bona fide rebuild and bring in some more talent to support the young stars (Doyle and Tovar), will be fielding trade deadline offers on two valuable players: DH and power hitter JD Martinez, and 1B gem on both offence and defence (… and he serviceable and fulltime at 3B), Yandy Diaz.
Both of these players could definitely help a contender. While neither will be cheap, Martinez will be less expensive. Diaz, take a look I am telling the truth, has arguably one of the best offensive cards out there this season and his defence is VG/17 at first base. Will be looking for a 1st round pick (guaranteed early pick) and a player(s)/prospect(s) in return.
Not sure what positions we will be looking for; rather, we want to start some conversations and see what type of talent might be made available. We are not in panic mode or firesale mode so no lowball ridiculous offers please… let’s have a chat and see if something might work, if not, the Rox will take a different approach.