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Central Notes: Staumont, Rodriguez, Dozier

By charliewilmoth | November 26, 2016 at 8:45am CDT

In college, Royals prospect Josh Staumont was mostly just playing baseball for his scholarship, Rustin Dodd of the Kansas City Star writes. Suddenly, though, Staumont started throwing with electrifying velocity, and he soon became the Royals’ 2015 second-round pick — and, later, one of their better prospects. “It was a way for me to get into the school and get a couple thousand dollars off the tuition. And that was literally all it came down to. I could play a sport that I loved and get an education,” he says. “Of course, as soon as I started throwing harder, that all changed.” During his first scrimmage at Azusa Pacific University, Staumont suddenly started generating 99-MPH radar gun readings that he initially thought were mistakes. His work with the Royals has included plenty more blistering fastballs, although he still has work to do on his control — last season between Class A+ Wilmington and Double-A Northwest Arkansas, he had a 4.23 ERA and an excellent 12.2 K/9, but with a very high 7.6 BB/9. Those numbers might suggest potential as a future reliever, but the Royals aren’t yet giving up on him as a possible rotation option. “It’s easy to look at him in the pen, only because he throws hard,” says assistant GM J.J. Picollo. “But in this climate, in this industry, it’s all about starting pitching.” Here’s more from the Central divisions.

  • The Pirates are likely to replace Sean Rodriguez internally after the utilityman’s departure to the Braves, Stephen J. Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writes. Rodriguez hit .270/.349/.510 in 2016, and the Bucs will undoubtedly miss him. But they do have Adam Frazier, who posted a .356 OBP while playing second, third and all three outfield positions in an impressive rookie season last year. Also, middle infielder and former top prospect Alen Hanson is out of options and could make the big club as a backup at shortstop and second base.
  • The Twins are telling potential trade partners they aren’t looking to deal Brian Dozier unless they get an excellent return, Mike Berardino of the Pioneer Press tweets. Whatever their new front office’s actual intentions, it’s not surprising they would take that position — Dozier hit 42 homers last year and is signed to a reasonable deal through 2018, so his trade value should be quite high, and they could certainly wait to trade him if they wanted to. The Dodgers have reportedly had interest in Dozier recently, although a trade does not appear imminent between the two teams.
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  1. legendsoh

    7 years ago

    Adam Frazier can be Sean Rodriguez and I think has a chance to be a better hitter. That being said, what a year from “Scorpio”—best of luck.

    Reply
    • geejohnny

      7 years ago

      Probably a typo…..but it’s Serpico.

      Reply
      • largeunit

        7 years ago

        So nice you had to say it thrice.

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    • Joe W.

      7 years ago

      Here is hoping. I was excited when i saw Adam (and Kuhl) get a spring training invite last season. Hopefully Adam proves to be as good and versatile fielder as Sean. I’m wondering if they’ll keep Jaso around

      Reply
  2. bush5104

    7 years ago

    Idk if it was a typo, he IS a Scorpio.

    Reply
  3. forwhomjoshbelltolls

    7 years ago

    I’ve seen suggestions of making Adam Frazier the starting 2nd baseman and putting Josh Harrison back into his old super utility role.

    Not sure which he prefers, but Harrison seemed to thrive in the Super U role, both in the field and at the plate. Maybe it helps keep him focused by having new challenges or something.

    Frazier showed some flashes, I think he was hitting .330 at some point last year, but his OF work was suspect.

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    • beauvandertulip

      7 years ago

      Did somebody mention his name is serpico?

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    • beauvandertulip

      7 years ago

      Also I wouldn’t consider him suspect in the OF. I would say he can play Corner OF but I wouldn’t put him in CF especially with Marte and Polanco. Since Mccutchen is certainly going away.

      Reply
      • forwhomjoshbelltolls

        7 years ago

        I understand that Marte may well be the best CF on the team and help the team more there than in LF, BUT….Marte throwing out baserunners at home plate from LF are my favorite plays. I’d love to see him stay in left.

        Reply
  4. formerdraftpick

    7 years ago

    Sean Rodriguez is a Taurus, not a Scorpio.

    Reply
    • agentx

      7 years ago

      Probably a typo…

      Reply
    • RunDMC

      7 years ago

      He also likes sunset walks on the beach, a nice Merlot in moderation and driving through the mountains during fall to see the leaves changing. #GettoKnowSerpico

      Reply
      • LumberJerk9Billion

        7 years ago

        I took a look at his stats on TinderGraphs and his POP (puts out on first date potential, weighted for his zodiac sign) was an astounding 170. Also his BCP (babies created on purpose) was also well above league average. He does have the anger issue(see: dugout Gatorade cooler) but he’s certainly a catch. #dating sabermetrics

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