In this episode of Royals Rundown, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy "Hokius" Greco take a deep dive into a crucial stretch of the Kansas City Royals’ offseason. With the MLB Winter Meetings heating up, the pair explores what’s real and what’s just rumor, breaking down how previous winter meetings laid the groundwork for future blockbuster trades — and what fans can realistically expect this time around.
They also discuss the Royals’ historically bad luck in the MLB Draft Lottery and how this year’s lottery could affect their rebuild strategy. Is this the year the Royals land a top pick, or will the ping pong balls bounce the wrong way again?
Then it’s on to the Rule 5 Draft — a part of the offseason that flies under the radar for many fans but could yield hidden gems. Jacob and Jeremy explain how the draft works, what types of players the Royals should be targeting (low-leverage relievers, anyone?), and why $25K is a small price for a potential impact piece. Plus, they debate the risk and reward of rolling the dice on minor league arms and highlight how strategic roster planning is essential to making it all work.
As always, the hosts mix deep baseball analysis with fan-driven insight and humor to keep Royals fans informed and entertained.
Don’t miss this one — especially if you want to sound smarter than your friends this offseason.
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