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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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56:45

Just a Bully to Bad Teams or a Legit Contender?

Kauffman Corner ·

2025/05/12

The Royals take a step up in level of competition and promptly drop 2 of 3 to the Red Sox. Is this team a serious contender?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are discussing whether this team is just better than the bad teams or a real threat to win a pennant?- Is this team a contender with this lineup? - Can the offense improve without a trade?- Predicting the next 6?- Time to send down Massey?- Freddy Fermin,

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68:11

What’s the Ceiling for the Royals Now… What’s the Floor?

Kauffman Corner ·

2025/05/08

The Royals have taken advantage of the softer schedule to pile up the wins. What’s the best case scenario for the 2025 season look like now?David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the ceiling and floor for the Royals, plus…- Best and worst case scenarios for this team are… - How great is Cole Ragans?- Will Ragans break the Royals single season

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68:22

Have the Royals Bats Officially Awakened?

Kauffman Corner ·

2025/05/06

Have the Royals finally started to put together a playoff caliber offense to go with their outstanding pitching?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss a historic performance in Baltimore and more.- What happened in Baltimore?- Where’s the confidence in Maikel Garcia now?- Has Vinnie Pasquantino found his stroke?- Is Michael Massey starting to get it together?- Could Bobby Witt Jr. be even better this year?-

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63:18

How Good is Noah Cameron Now, and Beyond?

Kauffman Corner ·

2025/05/01

Noah Cameron makes an impressive debut and the Royals keep winning without much offense. How long can that last?David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals ability to keep winning and why.- Noah Cameron throws 6+ shutout innings.- Can KC survive without Ragans?- How long can the Royals keep winning without offense?- Bobby Witt Jr.'s streak

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65:53

Is it All About the Soft Schedule or Are the Royals...

Kauffman Corner ·

2025/04/27

Are the Royals just enjoying some success against a weak part of the schedule or are they actually playing better baseball?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals recent winning ways and more.- Recent wins... schedule driven or sign KC is a legit contender?- Can the pitching hold up all season?- Cole Ragans injury.- Do we have any more clarity on the lineup now?- The value of Bobby Witt Jr.'s hittin

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61:54

Is Drew Waters the Answer to the Royals Offensive...

Kauffman Corner ·

2025/04/24

MJ Melendez was sent down and Drew Waters almost hit for the cycle. Are the Royals fixing the offense?David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are talking...- Has Drew Waters figured it out?- Melendez sent out, is Renfroe next?- Is Maikel Garcia for real?- How long can the Royals stick with Michael Massey?- What's wrong with Jonathan India?- Salvy's expected

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61:13

Is It Possible the Royals Are Just a Bad Team?

Kauffman Corner ·

2025/04/21

After a 2-8 road trip the Royals are asking themselves if they are a bad team or just hitting a rough patch early in the season?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss whether the Royals are just smarting after a rough 10-game road trip against good teams or are actually just not a good team.- How much of the Royals slump is schedule driven? - 16 straight vs. .500 or worse teams up next.- Buy or sell... when is

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61:41

Who to Blame for the Royals Lack of Offense?

Kauffman Corner ·

2025/04/17

How much of the offensive blame belongs at the feet of Royals Hitting Coach Alec Zumwalt?David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the role the hitting coach plays and how much he can actually affect an offense. Plus...- Royals swept in New York... what's it mean?- What will Bubic's final numbers look like this year?- When to pull the plug on a

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58:30

Can the Royals Offense Be Fixed?

Kauffman Corner ·

2025/04/14

Is there a solution for the Royals Offense?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss whether the Royals Offense can be fixed this season or is critically flawed.- What are the possible solutions to the Royals Offense?- Who is a lost cause?- Any idea on what the plan is for Renfroe and Melendez?- Do the Royals have the depth to handle their run of injuries?- Let's take a moment to appreciate Cole Ragans.- What's a

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48:58

How to Get the Most Out of Promoting Jac Caglianone?

Kauffman Corner ·

2025/04/10

How should the Royals go about promoting Jac Caglianone?David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss Caglianone, Pasquantino and the Royals bats.- What's wrong with Pasquantino?- Is the defensive rotation working?- When is the right time to bring up Caglianone?- How does the draft pick compensation for top prospects affect the timing?- What's real and

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60:26

The 2025 Season, What We Got Right and What We Got...

Kauffman Corner ·

2025/04/07

What's been surprising about the 2025 Season so far?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what have been the biggest surprises and disappointments so far this 2025 season...- Kris Bubic spins another gem!- What we expected and what we didn't?- Where to worry about moving forward?- Is it too late to find outfield help?- Worried about the 88 win prediction already?- Should we change the Minor League Minute to

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61:36

Welcome David and Les... Debuting the 2nd Weekly...

Kauffman Corner ·

2025/04/03

We debut the second weekly edition of the Kauffman Corner Podcast.David Lesky, Publisher of the Inside the Crown Royals Newsletter and Les Norman, Former Royals Outfielder, Host of Breakin' the Norm on Sports Radio 810 and Author of "Teaching the Tools of Hitting" join Soren Petro to discuss the Kansas City Royals... - Early reaction to the Royals (2-4) start?- Do the Royals stick with MJ Melendez?- How long does it take to perfect a new swing?- Will Hunter Renfroe get it going?- What options do the

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62:03

Dissecting the Opening Weekend for the Royals!

Kauffman Corner ·

2025/03/31

After completing the opening series of the season, what are the biggest takeaways?David Lesky (Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), pinch hitting for Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli), and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Royals beginning to the 2025 season...- Should we worry about the Starting Pitching?- Is Bobby Witt Jr. going to continue to start slow?- Has Quatraro used the bullpen properly?- What to think of the constant lineup

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71:56

Bold and Daring Predictions for the 2025 Royals Season!

Kauffman Corner ·

2025/03/24

The Royals grab Mark Canha for depth in the outfield and make some final cuts. So what's the 26-man roster going to look like on opening day?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are breaking down the roster and getting you ready for Opening Day.- What does Mark Canha bring to the Royals?- How will Canha be used?- Did the Royals make the right call moving on from Carlos Hernandez?- Vinnie Pasquantino puls a

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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?

Kauffman Corner ·

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?

Kauffman Corner ·

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!

Kauffman Corner ·

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?

Kauffman Corner ·

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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