Did Royals’ position on paying minor leaguers help land top free agent?

Baseball wrapped up the strangest of drafts and undrafted free agent signings over the past few days and the Royals like where they stand. College pitching again was the emphasis, as three of the six drafted players and three of the undrafted free agents were college pitchers.Also, the Royals appeared to have benefitted from their position announced last month that all minor leaguers would be paid this year. One undrafted free agent shared his story with Royals Lynn Worthy on SportsBeat KC, The Star’s daily sports podcast.Story links:Asa Lacy, the Royals’ top draft pick, was dubbed a first rounder at the ripe old age of 8Royals’ Whit Merrifield embraces potential return of baseball as MLB and MLBPA trade barbs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices