Kjerstad Signs Free Agent Deal With Royals

[CrazyCajun]

Who takes over in right and as our leadoff next season?

with butler's arm I would think he would move back to right. I like Leonard's in the lead off. Trahan could also be tried in the lead off

[CajunAmos]

I think Strentz in right, and I think Harrison leads off.

[CrazyCajun]

If strentz is moved to outfield

[CajunAmos]

If strentz is moved to outfield

I think that would be best for him. I don't think he's a catcher at the next level, but I do think he can be a power hitting outfielder. That would open the catching duties for Thurman, who I think can be a high level catcher.

[CrazyCajun]

I think that would be best for him. I don't think he's a catcher at the next level, but I do think he can be a power hitting outfielder. That would open the catching duties for Thurman, who I think can be a high level catcher.

Agreed but not all 21 year olds are that rational but I would think he would do what's best for him and the team if that is in fact what's best.

[CajunAlum10]

Absolutely sucks to see him go! He was always the 1 constant in the lineup this year.... didn't matter what the rest of the guys were doing, you knew Kjerstad was going to be swinging a hot bat. He will be sorely missed.

Good luck to him at the next level. I have a good feeling we will see him in the Bigs in a few years.

[BirdofParadise]

Here's my story, with a quote from Robe

http://bit.ly/12lT7rC

[NewsCopy]

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns outfielder Dex Kjerstad has chosen to forego his senior collegiate season as he agreed to a free agent deal with the Kansas City Royals late Thursday evening.

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[Boomer]

So if he gets the $75K he pays taxes of??? and keeps how much---I know there will be some averaging in of past years etc but that money will be gone pretty quickly!!!

[CRAWFISH61]

He will taxed at the bonus rate which is about 38%.