Weekend Rumblings - News for November 3, 2018
So the point here is not that the Royals have a turnkey roster, and that all or even most of this roster will be around when and if they next spray the clubhouse with champagne.
But, particularly with a directive to shave payroll, the logical move is to see how many of the answers are already in the organization — remember, Khalil Lee and others lurk in the minor leagues — before making significant moves from the outside.
Tim Dierkes at MLB Trade Rumors gives predictions on the top 50 free agents, and has the Royals signing Drew Pomeranz and bringing back an old friend.