If the Royals are refusing to spend any real money this season, and they are, then they should take advantage of the opportunity by taking some risks on younger guys. A great place to add some young talented players is through the Rule 5 draft.
There are several pitchers available in the Rule 5 draft this year that I find intriguing. Sterling Sharp, Alec Hansen, and Jordan Sheffield all have major league stuff. But, like most young pitchers with good stuff that are left unprotected in the Rule 5 draft, they tend to struggle to throw strikes consistently.