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Jerry Edwards

Jerry Edwards is a contributor to Inside the Royals and is the News Director for KCII Radio in Washington, IA. Jerry is a graduate of Baker University and a lifelong fan of the Royals. Follow him on Twitter (please) at @Jedwards_radio.

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Aug 19, 2022; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13), shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) and teammates celebrates as they beat the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Way-Too-Early Royals Roster Outlook for 2023

By Jerry Edwards
Aug 23, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of a Kansas City Royals ball cap and logo during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Royals at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Royals defeated the Rangers 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Assessing Royals’ Options After Sliding in MLB Draft Lottery

By Jerry Edwards
Sep 30, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Angel Zerpa (61) walks from the dugout before the game against the Cleveland Indians at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

The Royals Find Themselves at a Minor League Crossroads

By Jerry Edwards
Apr 29, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals manager Mike Matheny (22) argues with umpire Manny Gonzalez (79) during the second inning against the New York Yankees at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

The 2022 Royals Tripped Over the Bar of Low Expectations

By Jerry Edwards
Jun 5, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals left fielder Andrew Benintendi (16) hits a two run hime run in the fifth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

The Royals Had an Anticlimactic End to the Andrew Benintendi Era

By Jerry Edwards
Apr 10, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (27) fields a ground ball during the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Looking Back at Royals Trade Ideas From the Fall: AL West

By Jerry Edwards
Jun 13, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Kansas City Royals center fielder Michael A. Taylor (2) reacts after strike out during the second inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Looking Back at Royals Trade Ideas From the Fall: AL East

By Jerry Edwards
Jun 4, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield (15) is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a two run home run in the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Whit Merrifield Owes the Royals Nothing

By Jerry Edwards
May 10, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller (56) delivers a pitch to the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

The Royals Ran Business as Usual Against the Rangers

By Jerry Edwards
May 8, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Kansas City Royals first baseman Hunter Dozier (17) slides safely into home on a sacrifice fly ball by Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield (15) (not pictured) against the Baltimore Orioles during the second inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Another Series Loss Highlights Royals’ Many Issues

By Jerry Edwards
Apr 29, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals manager Mike Matheny (22) argues with umpire Manny Gonzalez (79) during the second inning against the New York Yankees at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

KC Royals Good, Meh, Bad: The Reality Check Edition

By Jerry Edwards
Apr 22, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller (56) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

The Good, Meh & Bad from the Royals' Series Against the White Sox

By Jerry Edwards
May 25, 2021; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Jake Brentz (59) throws a pitch during the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

The Good, Meh & Bad from the Royals' Series Against the Mariners

By Jerry Edwards
Aug 27, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Carlos Hernandez (43) throws against the Seattle Mariners during the ninth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

The Good, Meh & Bad From the Royals' Series Against the Twins

By Jerry Edwards
Jun 9, 2021; Anaheim, California, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller (56) puts on his hat during the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

The Good, Meh & Bad From the Royals' Series Against the Tigers

By Jerry Edwards
May 2, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier (17) hits a three-run home run against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

The Good, Meh & Bad From the Royals’ Season-Opening Series

By Jerry Edwards
Apr 7, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals third baseman Bobby Witt Jr. (7) celebrates after hitting a go-ahead RBI double during the eighth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

The Good, the Meh and the Bad From Royals Opening Day

By Jerry Edwards
Oct. 2, 2010; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Zack Greinke watches from the dugout against the Tampa Bay Rays at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Lessons the Royals Can Learn From the Zack Greinke Trade

By Jerry Edwards
May 30, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Kansas City Royals designated hitter Hunter Dozier (17) celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in the ninth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

A Knee-Jerk Reaction to the Royals' New Uniforms

By Jerry Edwards
Sep 24, 2021; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer (30) breaks his bat against the Atlanta Braves during the seventh inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Should the Royals Absorb Eric Hosmer’s Contract via Trade?

By Jerry Edwards
Jul 21, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Jackson Kowar (37) pitches against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Can the Royals Possibly Pry Ketel Marte Away From the Diamondbacks?

By Jerry Edwards
Oct 21, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger (35) hits a single in the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves during game five of the 2021 NLCS at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Can the Royals and Dodgers Possibly Work Out a Cody Bellinger Trade?

By Jerry Edwards
Oct 14, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants first baseman Wilmer Flores (41) fields a ground ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Gavin Lux (not pictured) during the seventh inning in game five of the 2021 NLDS at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Exploring a Potential Wilmer Flores Trade With the Giants

By Jerry Edwards
Jul 25, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals owners group principal owner John Sherman applauds during warm ups before the game against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Examining an Underrated Trade Package With the Colorado Rockies

By Jerry Edwards
Jul 16, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Nicky Lopez (8) is congratulated after the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Putting Together a Blockbuster Trade Package With the Mets

By Jerry Edwards
Jun 8, 2021; Anaheim, California, USA; Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield (15) reacts after striking out to end the top of the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Finding a Royals-Marlins Trade That Helps Both Sides Now and Later

By Jerry Edwards
Jun 15, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals manager Mike Matheny (22) comes to the mound as starting pitcher Mike Minor (23) leaves the game in the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Proposing a Low-Risk Trade Idea With the Philadelphia Phillies

By Jerry Edwards
Jun 14, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller (56) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Putting Together a Brad Keller Trade Package With the Nationals

By Jerry Edwards
Jul 25, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals owners group principal owner John Sherman applauds during warm ups before the game against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Can a Trade With the World Series Champions Help the Royals?

By Jerry Edwards
Jun 4, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield (15) is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a two run home run in the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Proposing a Whit Merrifield and Josh Staumont Swap for a Brewers All-Star

By Jerry Edwards
Sep 1, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals designated hitter Adalberto Mondesi (27) is congratulated by catcher Salvador Perez (13) and shortstop Nicky Lopez (8) after hitting a home run against the Cleveland Indians during the fourth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Can Sending Adalberto Mondesi Further Down I-70 Net the Royals a Starting Pitcher?

By Jerry Edwards
May 31, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Mike Minor (23) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Can the Royals Offload Mike Minor and Recoup a Pitcher in the Process?

By Jerry Edwards
Jun 26, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Kansas City Royals manager Mike Matheny (22) walks off the field during the second inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Can a Trade With the Cubs Reunite the Royals With an Old Friend?

By Jerry Edwards
Jul 7, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, United States; Kansas City Royals outfielder Seuly Matias (99) at bat during an intrasquad game at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Could a Trade With the Reds Help the Royals Find a Solution in the Outfield?

By Jerry Edwards
May 19, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Josh Staumont (63) celebrates with catcher Cam Gallagher (36) after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Trading Jackson Kowar May Help Bolster the Royals’ Bullpen

By Jerry Edwards
May 30, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Kansas City Royals designated hitter Hunter Dozier (17) hits a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in the ninth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Should the Royals Help the Twins Unload Some Salary This Winter?

By Jerry Edwards
Sep 4, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (48) throws a pitch against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Can the Royals and Tigers Come To Each Other’s Aid This Offseason?

By Jerry Edwards
Sep 2, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals right fielder Edward Olivares (14) runs in to catch a fly ball during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Exploring a Potential Change of Scenery Trade With the White Sox

By Jerry Edwards
Jun 25, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield (15) makes a throwing error during the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Putting Together a Whit Merrifield Trade Package With the Mariners

By Jerry Edwards
Jun 3, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Scott Barlow (58) pitches against the Minnesota Twins during the eighth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Proposing a Hypothetical Blockbuster Trade With the Astros

By Jerry Edwards
Jun 25, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers third baseman Charlie Culberson (2) slides in under a tag by Kansas City Royals second baseman Nicky Lopez (8) during the sixth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

The Royals Can Use Current Pieces to Acquire a Long-Term Bat

By Jerry Edwards
May 31, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (27) hits a home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Can Adalberto Mondesi Help the Royals Acquire an All-Star Pitcher?

By Jerry Edwards
Apr 14, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals catcher Cam Gallagher (36) misses the ball and the tag on Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) at the plate in the sixth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Can a Trade With the Angels Help Extend Salvador Perez’s Prime?

By Jerry Edwards
Aug 6, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals right fielder Ryan O'Hearn (66) reacts after hitting a one run triple during the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Can a Trade Help the Royals Give Nick Pratto a Bit More Time?

By Jerry Edwards
Jun 8, 2021; Anaheim, California, USA; Kansas City Royals center fielder Michael A. Taylor (2) is greeted by second baseman Whit Merrifield (15) after scoring a run against the Los Angeles Angels during the seventh inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Exploring How the Royals and Rays Can Help Each Other

By Jerry Edwards
Jun 4, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals first baseman Carlos Santana (41) celebrates after hitting a two run single in the second inning against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Can the Royals Get a Trade Return for Carlos Santana This Offseason?

By Jerry Edwards
Sep 3, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals left fielder Edward Olivares (14) warms up before batting against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Putting Together a Potential Edward Olivares Trade With the Red Sox

By Jerry Edwards
Jun 18, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (27) reacts after hitting a three-run home run during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Can the Royals and Yankees Help Each Other Out via Trade This Offseason?

By Jerry Edwards
May 22, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals designated hitter Jorge Soler (12) reacts after a pitch during the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Ghosts of the Royals’ Past: Ranking Former Royals in the Playoffs

By Jerry Edwards
May 31, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (27) throws to first base against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eighth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

The Royals Were Wrong About Adalberto Mondesi

By Jerry Edwards
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