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Kauffman Corner

Dedicated to covering the Kansas City Royals. Everything from yesterday"s game to the very latest on the Royals top prospects. Top shelf analytics to pure passionate fan reaction, and everything in between when it comes to Royals baseball.Sunday nights at 9:00 PM Central. Hosted by Soren Petro (@SorenPetro) and David Lesky (@DBLesky).Petro is the afternoon drive host of The Porgram on Sports Radio 810-WHB in Kansas City. Petro has covered the Royals since 1994. He is a former Pre and Post Host

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66:36

Player and Award Predictions for the 2025 Royals Season!

Kauffman Corner ·

2025/03/17

With the Major League Season less than two weeks away it's time to figure out who on the 2025 Royals will shine and who won't.Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss Bobby Witt Jr. avoiding serious injury, Alex Gordon getting into the Royals Hall of Fame and make their predictions for the upcoming season...- Bobby Witt Jr. avoids serious injury and so do the Royals. - Alex Gordon makes the Royals Hall of Fame.-

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62:04

Can the Jac Caglianone Hype Train Go Any Faster?

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2025/03/10

Jac Caglianone is making Spring Training his own personal stage... Is there any reason to slow down the hype train?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the show of power being put on by Caglianone this spring, plus...- Jac Caglianone living up to the hype and more!- The outfield could speed Calianone's timeline to the bigs.- Ranking the Royals Top 5 Rookie of the Year candidates.- Are there any sleepers?-

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57:11

What to Take Away from Spring Training So Far?

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2025/03/03

Should the Royals still be looking to add to the club? Who is standing out?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the latest on the Royals Spring Training...- Should the Royals still be looking to add to the club?- What are the most notable takeaways from Spring Training so far?- How is the bench shaping up?- Can we read anything into who is playing where?- Who is the Royals biggest threat in the AL Central?-

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58:50

Let's Over-React to a Few Spring Training Games!

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2025/02/24

We have games in Arizona, so why not over-react to a handful of At Bats and Innings.Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the early returns from Spring Training and more...- Melendez goes 0-2 with a couple strikeouts.- Caglianone and Jensen homer!- Carlos Henandez knocked around.- Noah Cameron shows increased velocity.- Daniel Lynch impresses.- Are we sleeping on Gentry and Loftin?- Blake Mitchell out 4-6

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58:06

What Will the Royals 26-Man Roster Look Like Opening...

Kauffman Corner ·

2025/02/18

Taking a crack at what the 26-man roster will look like when the Royals break Spring Training.Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down what the Royals will look like for Opening Day. Plus...- J.J. Picollo is extended through 2030.- Matt Quatraro's option for '26 is picked up.- Cole Ragans gets an extension... kind of?- The 26-man roster will be...- Only a couple questions with the position players.- The

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56:27

Could the Royals Have Done Better This Offseason?

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2025/02/11

Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs wrote that the Royals missed an opportunity with their outfield this offseason.Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss whether the Royals could have done more and if they get the credit they deserve for the success they achieved last season.- Were Lugo and Wacha really a "low-key" acquisitions?- Were the Royals just lucky in 2024?- Do the Royals have answers in-house?- KC getting

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59:19

Talking Pitching Development with Paul Gibson, Sr....

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2025/02/03

If you are going to win in the big leagues you have to be able to pitch. The Royals proved that with their playoff run last year. For a small market team developing pitching is a must. Paul Gibson, the Sr. Director of Pitching Performance for the Kansas City Royals joins us to discuss KC's pitching development.Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) talk to Gibson about...- What goes into Gibson's job?-

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60:02

Can the Royals Still Find Help on the Free Agent Market?

Kauffman Corner ·

2025/01/28

The Free Agent market is drying up quickly. What can the Royals still get done before heading to Arizona for Spring Training?Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) and David Lesky (Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) pinch hitting for Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) discuss if the Royals can still find help on the market, plus... - Where to turn if there's not a bat?- Could Kris Bubic be the key?- Can the Royals still add to the bullpen?- Where does Jonathan

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58:03

The Best and Worst Case Scenarios for the 2025 Royals...

Kauffman Corner ·

2025/01/20

After a playoff season in '24, what's the best and worst the '25 season can be?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what it will take for the Royals to actually take a step forward from the massive step they took last season and what could go wrong if the season heads South.BEST CASE- MJ Melendez breaks out! - Michael Massey hits 30 HR's.- Joey Wiemer becomes an everyday player.- Vinnie Pasquantino raps out

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56:41

Vinnie Pasquantino Talks Baseball and More with the...

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2025/01/13

Royals First Baseman Vinnie Pasquantino joins the Pod to discuss the Royals run to the Playoffs, his incredible recovery from a late thumb injury and how much he uses analytics to play the game.Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) talk with Vinnie...- Coming back from the late season thumb injury.- What Vinnie’s offseason workouts look like.- Defensive numbers at first.- How to use analytics.- Evaluating his 2024

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69:10

Better or Worse? What to Expect from the Royals Core...

Kauffman Corner ·

2025/01/07

Fueled by some unexpected seasons from their core player the Royals were the American League’s biggest surprise. Looking ahead to 2025 which Pitchers can the Royals expect to be better and which should they expect to be worse?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) breakdown the core arms for the 2025 Royals after they discuss the Royals re-upping with Michael Lorenzen.- Michael Lorenzon signs back with the Royals?-

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60:57

Better or Worse? What to Expect from the Royals Core...

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2024/12/30

Fueled by some unexpected seasons from their core player the Royals were the American League’s biggest surprise. Looking ahead to 2025 which offensive players can the Royals expect to be better and which should they expect to be worse?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) breakdown the core offensive players...- Salvador Perez- Freddy Fermin- Vinnie Paquantino- Michael Massey- Maikel Garcia- Bobby Witt Jr.- MJ

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55:33

Talking Pitching with Royals Pitching Coach Brian...

Kauffman Corner ·

2024/12/23

The rebuilding of the Royals Pitching Staff in 2024 was nothing short of remarkable. Royals Pitching Coach Brian Sweeney discusses the thoughrts and processes behind building a top shelf pitching program.Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) talk about how the pitching staff came together and how the Royals will progress moving forward...- How the 2024 Royals Pitching Staff came together.- What went into Sweeney

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75:05

Casting Our Votes for the Royals Hall of Fame!

Kauffman Corner ·

2024/12/16

The Royals Hall of Fame Ballots are out. There's a long list of players with ties to the 2014/2015 World Series teams. Who measures up?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are discussing the latest candidates for the Royals Hall of Fame as well as who should the Royals be looking at giving a long term contract to.- Which player or players should the Royals be looking to lock up?- Who is on Petro's Royals HOF

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59:46

How the Juan Soto Contract Affects the Royals?

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2024/12/10

Juan Soto has reset the Major League Baseball's salary structure with his 15-year $765-million deal. What does it mean for the Kansas City Royals?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss how the Soto contract affects the Royals.- What does this deal mean for all of baseball?- How this deal affects the Royals in Free Agency.- Will this deal impact Cody Bellinger's trade value?- O'Neil/Holmes/Conforto are all off

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68:11

What the MLB Awards Got Right & Wrong with the Royals!

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2024/12/02

MLB handed out their 2024 Awards and a number of Royals were prominently featured.Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the recognition the Royals did and didn't receive. Plus what should the Royals do next this offseason?- Did they get the awards right?- How does a 30 win improvement not equal Executive of the Year?- What else could Quatraro have done?- Should we expect bobby Witt Jr. to win the MVP at some

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59:39

Did the Royals Get Enough for Brady Singer?

Kauffman Corner ·

2024/11/25

It didn't take long for the rumors about the Royals trading Brady Singer to become true. How did the Royals do on the trade?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) breakdown the Singer for India and Wiemer trade.- Did the Royals get enough for Singer? - Where will Jonathan India play? - What does Joey Wiemer bring to the Royals?- The numbers for India/Wiemer will look like what?- What makes this trade a success?- Who

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64:03

Talking Analytics with Royals VP Daniel Mack!

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2024/11/18

The Royals improved their win total by 30 games... what role did analytics play in the Royals run to the playoffs?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome Royals Vice President - Assistant General Manager/Research & Development, Daniel Mack to the Pod.- What role did analytics play in signing Seth Lugo and Michael Wacha?- How do the Royals handle their pitchers?- Do the Royals value OBP?- How can analytics

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58:21

Breaking Down Picollo's Comments on the Pitching Staff!

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2024/11/11

Speaking at the GM Meetings, J.J. Picollo gave some idea of how the Royals view their team moving forward and what they are looking for.Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are breaking down the Picollo comments and more...- Bubic is a starter?- Lynch could be a starter?- Singer's locked in the rotation.- Where will the Royals find OBP?- Shopping Bubic and Marsh?- Jac Caglianone scalding baseballs!

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62:44

Michael Wacha Signs On for Three More Years in Kansas...

Kauffman Corner ·

2024/11/04

The Royals lock up Michael Wacha on a 3-year $72-million deal.Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals resigning of Wacha and...- Bobby Witt Jr. and Seth Lugo grab Gold Gloves!- Michael Wacha stays in KC.- Is Wacha worth 3-$72M?- Are the Royals now more likely to trade a Starting Pitcher?- Who should KC target in Free Agency?- Is there a trade that makes sense for the Royals?

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