With the draft in the rearview window, and the August 2 trade deadline fast approaching, it is a good time to assemble our writers to discuss what could be a very important month for Royals baseball.
What did you think of how the Royals approached the draft?
Cullen Jekel: I liked everything about it except what they did in the first round. Gavin Cross is a top-ten player in this draft, but the way the board fell, he was only the fifth or sixth best prospect available at No. 9. I would’ve preferred Kevin Parada, Jace Jung, or Cam Collier.