Catcher: Antonio De La Cruz
2027 Slash: .264/.330/.382
2.2 WAR 86 OPS+
Rookie of the Year Awards: 0
Mr. De La Cruz really let me down last year by not winning the rookie of the year. In fact, I’m a little offended. I even drew him that picture hitting a home run and he didn't even write me back 
So anyway, I gave him some steroids so let’s see some improvement there buddy! He’s currently slated to bat 8th.
Completely Unfounded Projected 2028 Slash: .290/.365/.420 thanks to 
First Base Man: Douglas Taylor
2027 Slash: .247/.314/.372
0.5 WAR 78 OPS+
Rookie of the Year Awards: 0
Chase and I’s large adult son, Douglas Taylor, didn’t impress too much in his first year in the bigs. He also failed to win the rookie of the year, what the hell guys?! He makes a lot of contact though, and should smash dongs at a sufficient rate to play well in the Throne Room. Plays a great 1B, so will get the start there over Toshimichi Kono, who will be shifted to DH. Taylor’s switching hitting should help in the 2nd slot.
Completely Unfounded Projected 2028 Slash: .310/.325/.435
The Man on Second: Christopher Chandler
2027 Slash: .317/.482/.862
4.2 WAR 123 OPS+
Rookie of the Year Awards: 0
Chandler really broke out last year, living up to his first round pick promise. The 27 year old led the league with 53 doubles, plus he had only twice as many strikeouts as stolen bases! That’s a weird stat, but I’m sure sabermetrics will soon be on to my brilliant new SOB (StrikeOuts per Base stolen) metric. Anyway, I expect some regression and outrageous contract demands.
Completely Unfounded Projected 2028 Slash: .295/.360/.462
Shortstop: Luis Gonzalez
2027 Slash: .254/.330/.429
1.9 WAR 96 OPS+ (KC)
2.4 WAR 116 OPS+ (LCC)
Rookie of the Year Awards: 0
A midseason acquisition, Gonzalez did pretty much what I wanted him to do: be cheap and provide slightly above average SS play. He’ll probably never be a great hitter, but at this point, his value is in his ability to walk, not strikeout, and flash the leather. As he grows older, he’ll probably fit into a role as an infield specialist. However, his horrendous 12:1 SOB ratio worries me.
Third Baseman: Dave Parker
2027 Slash: .279/.314/.473
2.5 WAR 102 OPS+
Rookie of the Year Awards: 
1
*please don’t get hurt, please don’t get hurt*… Actually I have no idea how this guy does what he does, he looks so average. But he was the rookie of the year once, so that’s cool. Although, I’d prefer that he win it again to prove that he’s the real deal. Anywho, he’s a pretty average batter who is hilariously slow, but really good as a fielding guy. I have a feeling his rookie year might be a blip.
Left Field: Stan Stickman
2027 Slash: .282/.404/.466
2.2 WAR 130 OPS+ (STL)
Rookie of the Year Awards: 0
He’s basically 39 years old, but my owner wanted an upgrade in left field. Luckily, he looks to be super consistent, and what kind of outfielder hits a wall at 39? NONE. So smooth sailing
for Stickman in KC! Not a good defender, but should knock some dongs and get on base. Looks like he’ll be batting clean-up.
Completely Unfounded Projected 2028 Slash: .282/.404/.466 seems about right
Center Field: Jose Cruz
2027 Slash: .227/.246/.442
0.6 WAR 74 OPS+
Rookie of the Year Awards: 0
A rule 5 pick-up from Nevada, Jose was great out in the field, but couldn’t quite go from AA to BSA pitching. Also, he’s really frail, so Oliver Lugo will probably take his spot for half the year. Cruz also failed to win rookie of the year, which is really starting to rustle my jimmies. Hopefully he can return to his massive minor league slash lines where he hit almost .280 once! Until then, he’s hitting last, or possibly being DH’ed for by a pitcher.
Right Field: Brian Boone
2027 Slash: .235/.274/.446
1.6 WAR 83 OPS+
Rookie of the Year Awards: 0
Another rule 5 pick-up, this time from POC, Boone is actually my scout’s secret young 
man lover. None of his results match what my scout projects, but there is always next year! To be fair, Boone was willing to sign himself up for $800,000/year for 6 years when the Kings were in their… "cocoon"... phase so he’s not going anywhere. After 3 more years, if his OPS+ keeps increasing at the same rate, he’ll be league average!
Designated Hitter: Toshimichi Kono
2027 Slash: .315/.354/.505
2.8 WAR 121 OPS+
Rookie of the Year Awards: 0
Kono, another man who has failed to provide me a rookie of the year, is still pretty well suited to KC – both stadium and popularity wise. He has lost some power these past two years, but he’s great at working the count, and ending at bats with the ball in play (or a non-strikeout) 90% of the time. So hey, I’ll keep him around.
I don’t want to do all my pitchers, until Pacheco finally starts taking the steroids I’m leaving in his locker, car, apartment and pockets.
SP Francisco ‘Colin’ Morales
2027 Slash: 17-10 3.19 ERA, 217 IP
Rookie of the Year Awards: 0
Solid dude! Also, don’t let Josh give your players nicknames. I go to sleep every night worried that this is finally the inning that Morales gets hurt, and my chance at .500 ball goes down the drain. Since I’m not going to pay Morales, I just wanted to give him a shout out here: great work buddy. I don’t know if you could start for Irvine, but you’re my ace.
SP 2-5
Some other jamokes who are going to regress straight into hell. It was fun Jesus Lopez and Ron Young, but you can’t pretend forever.
2028 Kansas City Kings Prediction: 84-78, 3rd in CL Central
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