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Learning From Last Year’s Deadline

If you’re experiencing a bit of deja vu this July as we near the MLB trade deadline, it’s understandable. In a busy month, Dayton Moore traded off Alberto Callaspo, Kyle Farnsworth, Rick Ankiel…Read More

Lightning Strikes Twice: Naturals Combine on No-Hitter

  One night after Luis Mendoza threw a no-hitter* for Omaha in Memphis, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals joined the party. *After the no-hitter, the official scorer reversed his decision to charge…Read More

Fish on the Farm: The Return

Hello again! For the last month I’ve been standing on the banks of Lake Kauffman. From time to time I’ve dipped my toes in the water but have been unable to take the plunge and publish my…Read More

Kings of Kauffman Prospect Rankings: #24 Will Smith

Who: William Michael Smith DOB: 7/10/1989 – Newnan, Georgia Position: LHP Height: 6’5″ Weight: 235 Bats: Right Throws: Left Acquired: Traded with Sean O’Sullivan for Alberto…Read More

Revisiting the Trading Deadline

The Royals were among the more active teams at the trading deadline this season. With a bevy of prospects working their way up, the organization took an approach to move older players to make room for…Read More

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Prospect Talk

It’s winding down the the final days of the season.  The Royals have staved off 100 losses, but…Read More

Winning Comes Naturally

Congratulations go out to manager Brian Poldberg and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals who defeated the…Read More

Down on the Farm – The New Guys

We’re chugging along, taking a look at some of the intriguing players in the Royals farm system. …Read More

Another Look at Dayton Moore’s Trade Deadline

By now, the trades of Alberto Callaspo, Scott Podsednik, Rick Ankiel and Kyle Farnsworth have been…Read More

Alberto Callaspo Traded to Angels

It was just announced that the Royals have made their first trade of the deadline season, sending Alberto…Read More