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Kansas City Baseball Vault
by Bret Sayre
Your hosts Jeff Herr (@TheJeffReport) and Michael Engel (@michaelengel) present a podcast featuring analysis, opinion, and stories about Kansas City baseball: past, present, and future. Our focus is usually on the Royals, but we'll also discuss the Monarchs, the KC A's, and other teams in Kansas City's history.
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Ballgame - Our Final Show
Back in March of 2011, Eric Hosmer and Sal Perez hadn't even played in Omaha yet, and we started a crazy little Royals podcast. Through controversial trades, odd managerial moves, slumps, surges, winning streaks, and a couple of playoff appearances, we've been here to discuss it all, culminating…
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Heading Home - 2019 Recap (Episode 148)
Every season during spring training, we make some predictions. Some are good, some are bad. Sometimes we're way off. But we always go back and check how we did at the end of the year. This year is no different. In this episode, we round third and head home as we wrap up our ninth Royals season of...
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Yosted (Episode 147)
After much speculation, Ned Yost has announced that he's retiring at the end of the season. He's been an interesting manager to follow...with some conflicting feelings. We discuss the dichotomy and Yost's legacy and impact on the current Royals, the past Royals, and most importantly, the champion...
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"Man, I Wish ..." (Episode 146)
This could be one of our weirder shows, in that we're talking about disappointment. Before that part, though, we recap some of the milestones ahead, including Jorge Soler's incredible season, and Whit Merrifield's excellence at the plate. But then, we got to talking about regrets. About...
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What We're Following The Rest of the Way (Episode 145)
There are just a few weeks left in the season, and while the Royals won't be making the playoffs, there are still some storylines worth following as the year wraps up. We discuss what we're watching the rest of the way - momentum, improvements, milestones, and moments we want to see as this…
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Celebrating Soler's 40 Home Runs (Episode 144)
Finally! Jorge Soler hit home runs 39 and 40 in the last week, surpassing Mike Moustakas in the Royals record books and giving the Royals their first 40 home run season. If you've listened to our show for any length of time, you know that 40 homers was a milestone we were really rooting for, so...
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Royals For Sale?? - (Episode 143)
This week, the bombshell news came out that David Glass is negotiating the sale of the Royals, with expectations that the process will be complete by November. That's a franchise-altering story, and one that got us a bit excited. Glass is a lightning rod in Kansas City, but to his credit, he did...
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Slumps and Starters (Episode 142)
Jorge Soler has had a huge second half, but in the last week, he hasn't had much of an opportunity to continue with it. Most of the lineup behind him has really struggled, and he's been stuck taking walks instead of hitting dingers. He's still on pace to break the Royals single-season home run...
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Jorge Soler is Strong (Episode 141)
So since our last show, Jorge Soler went on a little hot streak, good enough to earn him AL Player of the Week honors. He added six homers to his total, putting him in position to push for a team record, and an unprecedented 40 home runs. We looked deeper at his season and particularly his past…
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Injury Updates and a Kevin Appier Anniversary (Episode 140)
With a quiet trade deadline (for the Royals) the main news this week was an injury to Danny Duffy that will sideline him for a week. We discussed how the Royals will fill his spot in the rotation and what they could or should do instead. While we were talking injuries, we talked a bit about the...
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Trading Places (Or Not) - Episode 139
The trade deadline came and went and while there were fireworks in other places, in Kansas City it passed without any action, save a Jake Diekman trade in the lead up to the deadline. That means no Whit Merrifield trade, no Ian Kennedy deal. Not even Billy Hamilton. So we discussed some reasons…
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Second Half Surprise (Episode 139)
The Royals have been playing well in the second half so far, with good offensive production and even a couple of shutouts. We talked about the recent performances of Jakob Junis, Brad Keller, Jorge Soler, and others. Meanwhile, the trade deadline is coming up quickly, and while the Royals have…
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Shaking Up Summer (Episode 138)
The Royals had an active week to open the second half of the season. In the span of just a couple of days, they called up Bubba Starling, traded away Homer Bailey, and swapped Martin Maldonado for former Royals draftee Mike Montgomery. And on top of that, they also won three of their first four...
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Reviewing our Preseason Predictions (Episode 137)
At the all-star break, the Royals haven't been all that good, but there are a few bright spots. We made a lot of predictions before the season started, and every year at this time, we like to hold ourselves accountable, so we looked at how the first half went compared to our expectations. We were...
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Discussing the Royals' Draft with Clint Scoles (Episode 136)
This week, we finally caught up with Clint Scoles to talk about the Royals 2019 draft and the state of the Royals' farm system. Clint's insight and knowledge is unmatched, and we're always glad to have him on. He discussed Bobby Witt Jr., college players in the draft, named a few of his favorite...
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Moves and Moves (Episode 135)
The Royals did some roster movement this week, sending Adalberto Mondesi to the IL and calling up Humberto Arteaga to cover shortstop. Meanwhile, they sent Hunter Dozier on a rehab assignment in Springdale (and should be back in Kansas City soon). That'll lead to another move. And Ryan O'Hearn…
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Feeling a Draft (Episode 134)
While we were away, the Royals added a lot of talent to their organization by way of the MLB Draft. This year, the Royals had the second overall pick in a draft with two huge prospects at the top of the draft. With a team-record bonus, they've signed high school shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. We...
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Pitching and Prospect Chatter (Episode 133)
This week, the Royals didn't play much, due to off days but they made some moves, others were speculated, and they got a couple of improved starts from Danny Duffy and Brad Keller. Pitching - and many times starting pitching - has been a low point in 2019, but there may be some hope if a few...
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So It Goes - Episode 132
The big news this week was the call up of infielder Nicky Lopez, one of the more intriguing prospects in the Royals system right now. We discussed how Lopez will fit in the lineup and what he provides for the players he's hitting around, plus the general makeup of the team today and going…
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All Or Nothing (Episode 131)
The Royals offense has been clicking lately. A mix of patience, power, and speed has pushed them into the top five in runs scored in the AL. Unfortunately, the pitching has not done much with that offense, as the Royals entered Wednesday with the worst record in the league, despite a Pythagorean...
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Shifting Patterns (Episode 130)
We recorded this episode on a pretty darn good day for Royals baseball, just after they swept a double header against Tampa Bay. That performance really helped out the numbers of the starting rotation, which had been faltering more than the bullpen for a change. Much of this season has seen the...
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Episode 129)
The 2019 season hasn't gone quite as hoped for the Kansas City Royals. They've missed opportunities, blown leads, and generally, haven't played well. But there are bright spots. The key parts of the lineup have been productive, and there are even a few very fun surprises. The starters have...
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We're Going Streaking (Episode 128)
Since our last episode, the Royals haven't won a game and the bullpen continues to be an issue. The Royals made a number of moves, including sending Kyle Zimmer to Triple-A and calling up Richard Lovelady. But the veterans in the bullpen have struggled while the starting rotation and offense have...
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And They're Off (Episode 127)
The 2019 Royals season is officially underway and it's - so far - a little exciting and a little underwhelming. They won two games but the bullpen has been shaky, and the Royals have missed a couple of early opportunities for wins. Nonetheless, some, like Brad Keller, Adalberto Mondesi, Jorge...
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The 5th Annual Over-Under Cavalcade of Stars (Episode 126)
The Royals found a replacement for Salvador Perez and did some juggling of the pitching staff as Opening Day approaches. After catching up on the news of the day, we made some predictions. Using Baseball Prospectus's PECOTA projections, we picked a few players and stats and guessed at if a player...
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Bullpen Bargains (Episode 124)
The baseball free agency market is finally shaking loose. Manny Machado is getting his big payday. Mike Moustakas landed another one-year deal. Alcides Escobar will be an Oriole. The Royals snagged some free agents as well, all to bolster the 2019 pitching staff. After an AL-worst bullpen in…
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Whit's Payday (Episode 123)
So far this offseason has been very quiet, but one of the milestones each winter is the publication of prospect rankings. Two of the big ones - Baseball Prospectus and Baseball America - recognized some Royals prospects, though, interestingly different groups. In the here and now, we also…
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Timelines (Episode 122)
It's been quiet this offseason with a lot of attention in Kansas City going to the Royals' next-door neighbors, but we took time this week to talk about an old friend who'll be back in 2019. And since everyone is looking to the past these days, we looked at the up and down journey of Kyle Zimmer,...
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Picking the Royals Hall of Fame (Episode 121)
After a couple weeks off for the holidays, the Vault is back. And during that break, the Royals signed Terrance Gore. We discuss the Royals focus on adding team speed and his likely role within the organization. While we're hesitant to say that he will play much of a role, he's definitely got...
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Young, Scrappy, and Hungry (BP Kansas City Episode 120)
Is the Royals outfield wide enough? Are the Royals throwing away their shot? Kansas City sure didn't wait for it and went out and signed center fielder Billy Hamilton. It might be nice to have Hamilton on our side. On top of that move, the Royals signed utility man Chris Owings, and carved out…
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The 40 Man Gauntlet (BP Kansas City Episode 119)
The Royals took aim at locking down their 40 man roster, purchasing the contracts of three pitchers, claiming one and designating another for assignment. As they massage the roster, they also have some arbitration offers to consider. What will be the fate of Cheslor Cuthbert, Jesse Hahn, and…
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The Pitching Hour (BP Kansas City Episode 118)
The Royals made a couple more moves since our last episode, so we recapped the dearly departed, including some minor league free agents. But with new free agents come new signings, so we discussed the signing of post-hype prospect Michael Ynoa to a minor-league deal. It's low-risk, high-reward,...
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An Early Look At The Offseason (BP Kansas City Episode 117)
The 2018 season is over, and we're now starting to see some transactions and roster decisions being made. For the Royals, their 2019 team is not likely to change that much from the team that ended 2018, but there are definite opportunities to improve the team for next year and beyond. We…
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Holding Ourselves Accountable (BP Kansas City Episode 116)
Every season, amidst the fun and games of spring training, we set some over/under marks for particular players and judge where we think they'll land. This year, our array of predictions were hit and miss, but the journey is half the fun, right? We reviewed the predictions from March, what went...
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Milestones (BP Kansas City Episode 115)
For the fifth time in their history, the Royals have reached 100 losses. That's not good, but we tried to add some perspective to the mark, in light of the Royals decent and much-more-watchable second half of the year. Along with that is the emergence of Whit Merrifield as a consistent and…
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Second Half Stardom (BP Kansas City Episode 114)
It's been a difficult year, but the last month hasn't been so bad. A number of Royals have started hitting, including surprises like Ryan O'Hearn, and a couple of pitchers have been great. It makes for a more entertaining second half and an encouraging finish to the season. We discuss Jakob…
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Look Lively (BP Kansas City Episode 113)
This week we covered the end of Danny Duffy's season and the impact his varied ailments might have on him going forward. We also talked about the shifting perception of his contract and trade value. In other injury news, we expressed disappointment in Jorge Soler's setback during his rehab stint....
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Awaiting The Call-ups (BP Kansas City Episode 112)
On Wednesday, the Royals traded Lucas Duda for cash, opening up a roster spot just in time for September call-ups to start showing up. We discussed Duda's storied legacy in Kansas City from Day One to now. With the roster spot, a whole batch of minor leaguers could be called up to the majors,...
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Turning a Corner (BP Kansas City Episode 111)
Ya know, Luke Hochevar wasn't the all-star we may have hoped for after being the first overall selection in the 2006 draft, but he had his moments in his Royals career. We discussed his recent retirement and the up and down career Hoch experienced with the Royals. We also discussed some of the...
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The New Guys (BP Kansas City Episode 110)
Mike Moustakas has been traded, but the world keeps turning. While we say goodbye to Moose, we say hello to Brett Phillips and Jorge Lopez, two former top-100 prospects who are ready for the big leagues right now. Is it the right move? Should the Royals have gotten younger prospects? And anyway,...
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Second Half Starts and MooseWatch (BP Kansas City Episode 109)
The All-Star Break was good to the Royals and they came back somewhat rejuvenated in the second half. We discussed their positive week back, and the impact of some good, young starting pitching leading the way. Can it hold up in Yankee Stadium? We also discussed Mike Moustakas and his potential...
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Revisiting Preseason Predictions (BP Kansas City Episode 108)
The Royals limped...crawled...technically made it to the All-Star break and are on pace for a franchise-worst record. There weren't a lot of positives in the first half, but Jeff and Mike made some predictions in March and had to check on the status of those calls at the break. We discussed Jorge...
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The Legacy of a Royal All Star (BP Kansas City Episode 107)
The way this season has gone, it's a miracle the Royals get an All Star representative (even if it's in the rules that they do...) but we discussed Sal Perez as this year's sole representative. He gets a sixth appearance in a row, despite a rough stat line. But that's the type of year it's been....
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Who's The All Star Here? (BP Kansas City Episode 106)
The Royals have had a terrible June and a miserable 2018, so when it comes to positive news, there isn't a lot to report. The Royals did promote two significant prospects though, sending Khalil Lee to Double-A and Nicky Lopez to Triple-A. We discussed their significance and what might be…
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The Kelvin Herrera Trade (BP Kansas City Episode 105)
With the Royals well below .500, the sell-off has started. It started a few weeks ago with Jon Jay, but he's only got a couple of months as a Royal on his resume. Kelvin Herrera, however, has been a Royals since 2006 and now goes to the Washington Nationals. Herrera was such a huge part of the...
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So You Got Swept By the Reds... (BP Kansas City Episode 104)
So your team just got shut out by the Reds. They've scored 23 runs in two weeks. What the heck do you do? Well, you look at a few positives, mostly some good performances from Ian Kennedy, Jason Hammel, and Danny Duffy. We talked about some of those starts, plus we assessed the Mike Moustakas…
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Bonus Audio: Clint Scoles Talks With Royals Scouting Director Lonnie Goldberg
The Royals entered the 2018 MLB Draft with more money available than any other team and loaded up on college pitching to pair with a promising group in A ball. To discuss the picks and the Royals' approach, Clint Scoles of Baseball Prospectus Kansas City tracked down Lonnie Goldberg, Director of...
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Draft Recap With Clint Scoles and A Sudden Trade (BP Kansas City Episode 103)
A couple of weeks ago, we had Clint Scoles give us a preview of the Royals draft and now that the picks are all in, he joined us again to talk about the results. It's an unexpected set of picks, but there's talent there. Clint covers the big names, the approach, and what it means for the Royals...
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Strikeouts and Homers and Hits, Oh My (BP Kansas City Episode 102)
The Royals had some success this week, including some solid pitching performances by Brad Keller, Danny Duffy, and Jason Hammel. We covered some of the recent DL moves and the way it's shifted the pitching staff. We also discussed Jon Jay's successful May, Hunter Dozier's adjustment to the big...
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Bright Spots and a Draft Preview With Clint Scoles (BP Kansas City 101)
After a week off, we got caught up and despite a poor record, we sought out some bright spots through the first two months of the season, including a few emerging bullpen arms, some developing trade value, "hacking" baseball strategy, and the optimism of baseball's annual draft. To help prepare…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Your hosts Jeff Herr (@TheJeffReport) and Michael Engel (@michaelengel) present a podcast featuring analysis, opinion, and stories about Kansas City baseball: past, present, and future. Our focus is usually on the Royals, but we'll also discuss the Monarchs, the KC A's, and other teams in Kansas City's history.
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