"Somehow the Royals have compiled a roster that includes three quality shortstop options. That’s insane." -- funny, but I was thinking the exact same thing as I was reading your piece. In fact, you had several other points that I have been thinking, including the fact that logjams sometimes disappear due to injuries. Depth is a REALLY good thing. I don't know if it is in Matheny's nature, but if Olivares and/or Isbell are hitting, I could live with Taylor being my back-up OF. I also really like the idea of a six-man rotation for some reason. I don't know if it is a positive or negative for a young rotation, but again, sometimes things sort themselves out. Random opinion: I am really looking forward to Carlos Hernandez this year. I loved a lot of what I saw from him last year. Despite some rookie growing pains, I think he looks like a future ace.
I’m with you, particularly regarding the centerfield situation. Would not surprise me if Taylor has an “injury” to start the year in order to see what Isbel and Olivares bring. You know what you get with Taylor, the others? Not so much.
DH...one who hits, Dozier...one who doesnt hit...we will see what happens but they can't go with him again and then at the end of the year have him tell us he was hurt.
Best defensive infield: Witt 3B, Mondesi SS, Lopez 2B
Safest every day infield: Witt 3B, Lopez SS, Merrifield 2B, Mondesi UTL
The lineup I want to see: Rivera 3B, Witt SS, Lopez 2B, Mondesi UTL
I might be the biggest Emanuel Rivera fan in KC. I really believe his injury after getting called up really sapped his power an production. If he comes close to replicating his 2021 AAA numbers, .285/.347/.584 I really want to see him back at 3B for an extended look.
"Somehow the Royals have compiled a roster that includes three quality shortstop options. That’s insane." -- funny, but I was thinking the exact same thing as I was reading your piece. In fact, you had several other points that I have been thinking, including the fact that logjams sometimes disappear due to injuries. Depth is a REALLY good thing. I don't know if it is in Matheny's nature, but if Olivares and/or Isbell are hitting, I could live with Taylor being my back-up OF. I also really like the idea of a six-man rotation for some reason. I don't know if it is a positive or negative for a young rotation, but again, sometimes things sort themselves out. Random opinion: I am really looking forward to Carlos Hernandez this year. I loved a lot of what I saw from him last year. Despite some rookie growing pains, I think he looks like a future ace.
I’m with you, particularly regarding the centerfield situation. Would not surprise me if Taylor has an “injury” to start the year in order to see what Isbel and Olivares bring. You know what you get with Taylor, the others? Not so much.
DH...one who hits, Dozier...one who doesnt hit...we will see what happens but they can't go with him again and then at the end of the year have him tell us he was hurt.
I had this epiphany the other day:
Best defensive infield: Witt 3B, Mondesi SS, Lopez 2B
Safest every day infield: Witt 3B, Lopez SS, Merrifield 2B, Mondesi UTL
The lineup I want to see: Rivera 3B, Witt SS, Lopez 2B, Mondesi UTL
I might be the biggest Emanuel Rivera fan in KC. I really believe his injury after getting called up really sapped his power an production. If he comes close to replicating his 2021 AAA numbers, .285/.347/.584 I really want to see him back at 3B for an extended look.