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@Marco I think he comes back too, but we've seen guys make really poor decisions.

@BShark This is the ideal, ideal scenario. With maybe something like if Ochai leaves they nab another top tier Wing transfer.

But I do like how the roster sets up with a one-year starter in Remy so that way our young guys see they will be able to get PT in a year. Bill HAS to keep this team together going into 2023. They can be special.

@BeddieKU23 He shoots the ball well enough from deep you have to guard him, and he finishes 2pt shots very well so he's a very good add.

And he has that ability to just catch fire and literally will a team to a win. Something we didn't have last year.

Wonder if Bagley and Martin get along...

@BShark I swear if we end up with Wheeler and not someone like this I'm not watching.

@mayjay The question isn't if we will be top 25 good. But more can this team make a FF run?

I have my doubts...

I felt like Bill Self and KU has double-birded the NCAA.

Will Wade has whipped his pecker out and T-Bagged Mark Emmert at this point. KU needs to get back in the game.

@BShark Adidas needs to make this one happen.

But yea Wazzu has something going on lmao.

@BShark Without knowing anything about the situation, my guess is that they are losing money on athletics at the D1 level.

The switch to D3 means players won't get free tuition anymore. Which will probably make the athletics program a bit more profitable. (Always sort of blows my mind how D3 schools even get people to come play, but they do...)

@BShark I think you're better off just letting young guys get time. I know Bill can't let himself do that, but just let Pettiford and Cuffe get a ton of minutes so 2022 we can do thangs.

Why is it a big deal? I assume the move is a financially motivated one.

@BeddieKU23 I'm officially on your side of panic mode.

Nothing like starting 2 guys under 6' and then bringing one off the bench. Pairs well with our D2 6'7 power forward and JUCO 6'7 Center.

Just masterful roster construction going on here. Definitely got longer and more athletic this offseason.

@wissox The balk was just like the icing on the cake honestly. The same inning he called a HBP that didn't hit the guy, but couldn't be overturned (for some god forsaken reason) through replay. And so there was a runner on who shouldn't have been on base when he then called the balk.

Just a compounding event.

@BShark we need a downvote button @approxinfinity

The MLB is so stupid with their umpires. We have tools to track who is and isn't a good umpire. So, let's use those and only put good umpires behind the plate.

Or maybe a guy is really good at calling the bang-bang plays at first. He should maybe be in that spot as often as possible.

But nope. Umpire's union doesn't like it so the MLB caves... Which is so funny because the umpires are literally the least valuable guys in the entire sport. They're about to be replaced by friggen robots and yet the umpires continue to just operate the same. Not a single thought as to how to adjust for the better of the sport.

@wissox I went to the game... Just brutal. Guy sucks so bad at his job that it is almost unbelievable the MLB doesn't launch him into space.

@Crimsonorblue22 247 has their own ranking - so Zach is ranked 66th in the 247.

In the composite - so an average of all of the ranking sites - Zach is ranked 44th.

@BShark Yea probably won't hear back until June.

Literally would rather have Jossell here still than Wheeler

Savhir Wheeler is butt. Absolutely do not want. Hardest pass.

He’s Charlie Moore but maybe worse.

I'm making a bold prediction - Royals make the move for Kris Bryant if they are still in contention in July. Offense has been good enough, but not good. They need a middle of the order anchor.

@approxinfinity If he plays like this all season long it was a decent signing. He started the season off super hot.

I think when he moves into that #9 spot after Mondesi comes back he could put up some better numbers because he will have Merrifield hitting behind him. Right now you can pitch around him to get to Nicky Lopez. So the hope would be that he sees more fastballs in the #9 spot.

Ultimately, I think if the Royals are in playoff contention around the deadline the idea would be that he moves to a bench role unless he turns into 2017 MAT between now and July.

Royals have some nice flexibility for a position player at the deadline. They can take either a 3B, 2B or OF and make it work. And any of the 3 would basically mean MAT goes to the bench.

@BShark ESPN scheduling conflict? lol

TyTy to announce May 12. That will get the dominoes going

Obviously this draft could prove to be a bust. But their offseason as a whole was fantastic, imo.

OL has been addressed even if Humphrey sucks. They are two deep across the line, and have a fantastic swing Tackle option/potential starter in Niang. Brown, if he performs this year, will be the LT for the next 7+ years for Pat. HUGE to get that out of a 1st round pick.

WR - they drafted a guy who put up solid production at a good school and then resigned everyone but Sammy. More protection gives Pat more time. More time means open guys. (I still believe they address the position in a big way June 1, but that is just my hunch).

TE - they brought back the Belldozer a proven TE2, and then went and got a guy who can potentially cause matchup problems in the later rounds. A tweener TE/H-Back guy. But I like it. Guy supposedly runs a 4.55 40 and is 6'4. His production is questionable, but that is why he was a 5th rounder. Obviously with Kelce, you don't have to do much, but if you can find a guy who can outrun LBs and block a little, Andy can have a little bit of fun.

DL - I love the signing of Jarran Reed. They brought back Taco. They drafted a guy who fits the scheme and has the size/athleticism profile they look for. I still think they should have looked harder at another pass rusher, but maybe Clark can actually live up to his contract this season.

LB - Obviously addressed this position in a big way with Bolton. Hitchens, Gay and Bolton are a good core. I love the Bolton pick because if he plays well this year you can let Hitchens walk after this season.

DB - I would have liked another CB. But the reality is they have a solid group. Ward, Fenton, Baker, and Sneed is a quality top 4 guys. I think they may go get a FA on a prove it deal still. But for now, I understand why it wasn't a priority. Safety they have the guys they like in Thornton, Matheiu and Sorenson. Watts is honestly even a decent DB to still have.

You have to remember that not every team is going to be strong at every position. It is impossible. You just don't want to have any glaring holes. I think that the Chiefs have accomplished this.

The reality is, if the line lives up to the hype even a little bit and stays healthy, the defense is only going to need a stop or two a game. And this defense is more than capable of providing that. I don't know how you don't put the Chiefs as SB favorites at this point. I know I'm bias, but they made the right moves all offseason long.

I think the Royals are going to have a May lull, and then pick it up in June/July.

The pitching has to hold up, it is true. But now you have Lynch up which I think will help. And I expect Kowar to follow shortly.

Then you still have Witt jr and Mondesi who I expect to be every day guys by the end of the season. It'll be interesting to see how the batting order changes if Witt Jr does indeed make his appearance. Do they leave Dozier at 3rd? Do they leave Lopez or Whit at 2nd?

Ideally this would be my lineup:

• Whit - 2B
• Witt Jr - 3B
• Santanta - 1B
• Salvy - C
• Soler - DH
• Dozier - LF
• Mondesi SS
• Benetendi - RF
• Taylor - CF

That is a scary 1-9, and Mondesi and Witt Jr also bolster the defense a bit.

If the Royals can just stay competitive up to the All-Star break I think they can make some trades and become real contenders.

@RockkChalkk Bill specifically using the words "combo guard" with him makes me think he plans to play him off ball quite a bit.

@BShark I'm telling you, if Bill can keep this group together for 2-3 years they are going to win a Natty. All of the new guys just have "Bill Self Guy" for their position written all over them.

Oh idk about that. There will be some departures. No way Monken is only bringing two coaches with him.

@BShark tweet got deleted. What did it say?

@Crimsonorblue22 lol.

I think he's still wallowing....

@FarmerJayhawk Why wouldn't you take?

I think he ends up a Cyclone anyways, but just curious.

Bill is so funny right now.

Bigs being recruited are all like 40%+ from deep. And all of the guards are like struggling to break 30%

Good stuff

@BShark seems better than Martin

What is happening in Memphis?

@BShark And yes, if you get Bagley you tell Och his spot is taken.

@BShark you would be correct... adidas. Idk why I thought they were Nike for some reason.

I would really prefer to not have Wheeler.

@BeddieKU23 would bet a lot of money he stays swoosh. But I would be drop bags, shoe boxes, and presents down the chimney to land him.

Have to think his circle is telling him to return and bust his ass and get into the lottery... KU would be the place to do it.

John Sherman is going to be a beloved figure in KC I think... Guy seems like he actually does want to win and in a time where he had a built-in excuse to be a penny pincher, he spent money.

I think the best thing going for the Royals right now is that they are doing this without Mondesi at SS.

Another big thing to watch for the Royals, they may not need to make a big splashy move in July to make the playoff push. They may be able to just tap into the minor league system. Witt Jr if you need a bat, Kowar and Lynch for pitching. Pratto has apparently been looking good too... I think a trade for a starter would be nice, but I'm just not sure that I would feel good about giving up any prospects.

@AsadZ likely to be the LT

Vernon said Kane impressed in his interview. Take that fwiw.

Still think it is either Monken or LL. Would be happy with either personally.

But what do I know?

@Woodrow You would think Harmon is a good enough player that you'd take him and not worry about TyTy.

Some of these other guys I can see playing those games with, but not a guy who's been good at the B12 level with 3 years of eligibility left.

@BShark Harmon would be a huge get. Like massive. Great finisher. Good enough shooter.

Oh baby, I'm sweating thinking about 2023 already

• PG - Yesufu/Harris
• SG - Pettiford/Cuffe
• SF - Dick
• PF - Klintman/Adams
• C - Clemence/Curry

Not sure I care about where his ranking ends up - more just pumped that we have a 6'7 athletic shooter coming in...

If Zach has a nice offseason I really like the way 2022 is shaping up.

• PG - Yesufu/Harris
• SG - Pettiford/Cuffe
• SF - Dick/Braun
• PF - Clemence/Adams
• C - ????/Curry

But that is a good shooting team right there. And if Bill can keep that squad together for 2023, that is a NC type squad.

@BShark Big Yikes if when Danny is available we are promoting Jeremy Case... Says more about Danny for sure.

Brakefield to Ole Miss... Slater all over this one too.

That man does not get near the credit he deserves.

Duke has 5 open scholarships rn.