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MLB Opening Day is just over a week away! Kansas City Royals beat writer Anne Rogers of MLB.com joins The StormCast to talk about Bobby Witt Jr.'s sensational spring, Salvador Perez's record-breaking contract, and what the Royals Opening Day roster could look like. Plus, insight into the Alternate Site and how that could impact what the Storm Chasers roster looks like come May 4th. 

Inside our chat with Anne: 

• Anne introduces herself (5:00)
• learning a new organization (6:50)
• what she's most excited to cover (9:01)
• the status of Bobby Witt Jr. (10:14)
• where might Bobby Witt Jr. fit on the Royals when he makes his debut (13:16)
• how the Royals have "good problems" (15:43)
• when might Bobby Witt Jr. play in Omaha (17:32)
• a projection of the Royals 2021 Opening Day roster (19:09)
• why Jake Brentz could be a breakout candidate for the bullpen (23:21)
• what Kris Bubic getting optioned means for the rotation and his 2021 season (24:37)
• what Salvador Perez's new contract means to him and the Royals organization (30:49)
• how does Perez's extension affect the other catchers in the organization (32:53)
• how the position player pieces—outfield, infield, etc.—fit together for the Royals (34:22)
• Hanser Alberto's ability to play anywhere (37:15)

After a conversation with Anne, Jake and Tony discuss Bobby Witt Jr.'s path to Kansas City, up-and-coming pitchers flying under the radar, and Asa Lacy's first season in professional baseball.

Trivia Answer (51:08): When was the last time Omaha played the same opponent in six consecutive games at Werner Park?

New Trivia Question (54:31): How many total games did Salvador Perez play in Omaha between the 2011 and 2012 seasons?

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