Kauffman Corner

We’ve got real Spring Training baseball to discuss, so let’s over-react to the first few games of Spring Training.David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) react to the Royals first three games and discuss how the roster may come together…- Who are the most important pitchers after Cole Ragans?- How will the Royals fit their pitching depth?- Where should Maikel Garcia bat?- What’s the best batting order for the Royals?- Where are the roster battles?- Who and where are the best spots for the Royals to platoon?🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5883084893847552

The Royals lose another member of their 2015 Championship team and what do the Royals need to accomplish at Spring Training?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are talking…- Remembering Terrence Gore.- Lugo, Bergert and Bubic throwing free and easy!- Carter Jensen looks like an everyday catcher.- Lucas Erceg is getting the K's.- Can Jac Caglianone take the next step?- Has the power returned for Blake Mitchell?- Can Issac Collins keep his OBP up?🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5883084893847552

A week ago we looked at the Hitters with the biggest potential variance in their 2026 season and how they would affect the success of the Royals. This week we look at the Pitchers. Which of the 2026 arms have the biggest potential distance between their ceiling and floor and thereby will have the biggest impact on the season?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 selecting the pitchers that can have the biggest impact on the Royals success or failure in 2026.- What did we learn from putting our list together?- Which Pitcher has the biggest distance between ceiling and floor?- How to handle all the pitchers returning from injury?- Where to put Cole Ragans on the list?- Does a reliever make a big enough difference to make the list?- Which pitchers just missed making the list?🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5883084893847552

Major League Baseball teams love consistency in a player. At the same time they are always happy to discuss a player’s “ceiling”. So which of the 2026 Royals have the biggest distance between their ceiling and floor and thereby will have the biggest effect on the Royals chances?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 selecting the players that can have the biggest impact on the Royals success or failure in 2026.- Which Hitter has the biggest distance between ceiling and floor?- Does moving the fences in change the list?- Where does Jac Caglianone fit into the equation?- Is there still upside with Salvy?- Can the Royals expect the same number from Carter Jensen?- Is Bobby Witt Jr. too good to make this list?- What Hitter is the most consistent and reliable?- What did we learn from making the lists?🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5883084893847552

The Royals are moving the fences in. What this means for the ’26 Royals and beyond.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) break down what the effect of a smaller ballpark will be for the hitters, pitchers and the and the fans…- Biggest winners and losers?- Will this attract more free agents?- Does it change the type of players the Royals look for?- Will it affect the Outfielders defensively?- Why not move Center Field in as well?- How many Homers will the Royals hit in ’26?🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5883084893847552

The Royals continue to get in-house business done by extending the contract of Matt Quatraro through the 2029 season, but they remain in a holding pattern when it comes to acquiring another bat.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) break down the Quatraro extension and what moves might still be possible for the Royals.- Quatraro locked up through at least 2029.- Is the Bubic market heating up?- Could Bo Bichette be a Royal?- AL Central Win Totals.- The Jensen/Caglianone effect.- In other news…🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5883084893847552

The Royals have quietly increased payroll again this offseason. Have they gone as far as they can go?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 payroll and more… - Are the Royals at their Payroll limit?- Do they need to trade payroll?- Will Kris Bubic be moved?- Was not signing Hunter Harvey a mistake?- Have the Royals added enough OBP?- Does their bullpen have enough K’s?⁃ Where are the position battles looming?