Kansas City Royals News: Eric Hosmer, Rumors, Gold Gloves

The Kansas City Royals news probably won’t slow down much in the coming weeks as the Hot Stove season heats up.

The Kansas City Royals should be in the news quite a bit during the Hot Stove season, one way or another. Royals rumors will be flying as their free agents look to sign new contracts, either with the Royals, or more likely, new teams.

If Eric Hosmer, Mike Moustakas, and Lorenzo Cain all sign with other teams, the Royals will have to look for bargains to fill some spots. While Cheslor Cuthbert can take over at third is Moustakas doesn’t return, current options to cover first base and center field aren’t optimal.

Hosmer has already been linked to the Red Sox. Can you imagine him banging balls off the Green Monster, the way he likes to go opposite field with power? No, he should stay Royal!

Royals were still recognized for their defense this past season. Hosmer still managed to earn a third Gold Glove, despite being hated by defensive metrics. According to Fangraphs, he earned an Ultimate Zone Rating of – .3 in 2017, ninth among American League first basemen. He was tenth in Defensive Runs Saved with -7!

Alex Gordon deservedly earned his fifth Gold Glove, leading all AL left fielders with a UZR of 11.5 and finishing second in DRS with 9.

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Royals could re-sign both Eric Hosmer and Mike Moustakas – KC Kingdom

"He [Dan Duquette] had Hosmer and Moustakas staying in Kansas City to continue their careers as members of the Royals."

Royals Top 10 All-Time Individual Seasons – Kings of Kauffman

"The Kansas City Royals have had plenty of great individual offensive seasons during their history. Here’s our countdown of the top single-season outputs."

Eric Hosmer sets tone for Royals’ offseason – Call to the Pen

"Hosmer is one of the top players available. Teams like the Red Sox and the Yankees, who are in need of a first baseman, are sure to be interested in his services. Given the seemingly unlimited payrolls of those two teams, it would appear to be a foregone conclusion that Hosmer will end up leaving Kansas City."

Every Royals free agent hitting this market this offseason – KC Kingdom

"The Kansas City Royals will see nine players heading towards free agency and this could prove to be a really painful offseason for Royals fans."

Eric Hosmer is a free agent target – BoSox Injection

"Hosmer enters free agency as a well-respected clubhouse figure and a well-decorated player. He has won three Gold Glove awards and played in both the 2014 and 2015 World Series, winning the latter."

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MLB free agent predictions and rumors – Bleacher Report

"…Scott Boras is hoping to fetch $200 million, which would likely be out of the Royals’ price range. The $200 million could be a little steep for any team, especially given Hosmer’s production does not match up with such an exorbitant contact."

ZIPS projects contract size for Royals free agents – Royals Review

These are surprisingly low. Check them out!

Braves unlikely to pursue Mike Moustakas – Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"The Braves need help at third base and in the power department. Moustakas provides that, but at a potentially prohibitive cost; both financially and to the Braves’ rebuild."

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It is fun to see so many Royals rumors flying around. It will be an exciting Hot Stove season for the Kansas City Royals. Hopefully, the team will be able to sign at least a couple of their key free agents and won’t have to go into full rebuild mode.

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