Pitchers and catchers report next week and many of the top free agents are still on the market. We discussed the pattern of skyrocketing salaries over the last decade and the stalemate we're watching now, and what the future fallout might be.

Of course, that leads to where the Royals stand in pursuit of Eric Hosmer and Mike Moustakas. Dayton Moore made comments that show continuing strong interest in Hosmer, but what about Moose?

Finally, PECOTA projections came out. The Royals are projected...for a rough season. But we looked at some potential surprise figures.

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