Draft and Bunts

Last night the MLB draft overshadowed the Royals game. With their first pick the Royals selected Kyle Zimmer out of San Francisco. Truthfully I haven't really seen him pitch, but I have done a lot of research on him. From what I can gather he will be a quick mover that can strikeout guys. I liked him going into draft day, and love that the Royals grabbed him.

• A lot of people were mad that the Royals didn't grab Mark Appel who had fallen and was available. While I think Appel could turn out to be a really good pitcher, he reminds me too much of Luke Hochevar. Dealing with one Hochevar is enough for this lifetime.
• In the actual baseball game last night, Ned Yost proved yet again he is clueless. In the 4th inning the Royals were trailing the twins 4-1. After a couple hits and a couple errors from the twins, the game was tied at 4. Runners were on at 1st and 3rd and no out with Alcides Escobar at the plate.  What does Ned do? He bunts giving a free out to a struggling pitcher who then strikes out the bottom two in the Royals order. Killing not only that inning, but really the Royals for the rest of the game. Ned has to go, I have said it before and I will continue to say it.
• Also last night Will Smith got his 3rd start. I am a believer in him, but after last night he should go back down to AAA for the rest of the season. He still needs a little time learning how to consistently get guys out. 
• That being said I am very glad the Royals called him up and let him pitch. This experience can only make him better. I wish they would now do the same with guys like Mike Montgomery and Ryan Verdugo. Letting those guys see what its like to consistently get Major Leaguers out will help them contribute on this competing team in the future.

The Royals need to take the next two games from the twins, so until next time. Lets Go Royals.