I don't know if the Royals meant to get both of those outfielders, but considering the trade was announced after they were both added, I don't think the Royals were upset about that outcome. It seems like they're going to let Q mix and match the three new guys until something clicks and then see if they can ride it the rest of the way. T…
I don't know if the Royals meant to get both of those outfielders, but considering the trade was announced after they were both added, I don't think the Royals were upset about that outcome. It seems like they're going to let Q mix and match the three new guys until something clicks and then see if they can ride it the rest of the way. They're basically hoping for a lucky break and taking three shots at it instead of just one doesn't upset me at all, and in fact, seems like a marked improvement over what we saw Glass and Moore do in 2017 when they added Melky Cabrera as their only hope of improving the lineup.
I also think about how Paul DeJong has looked like a different guy since joining the Royals' clubhouse. Not just hitting dingers, but taking walks at a much higher rate than he did in Chicago this year. Could the Royals' competitive atmosphere, general vibe, or hitting coaching revivify one or more of these guys, too? Time will tell, but I have high hopes that replacing a 106 wRC+ with a couple of guys in the 90s and a long-time successful pro who was raking in AAA will result in some sort of positive.
With just 25 games left (24 after today's game in Houston), I think it's a legitimate hope that you grab a few guys and hope one or two of them catch fire, along the lines of DeJong. I continue to believe Quatraro is the perfect guy to manage this bunch. If anyone can mix and match the players on this roster to maximize value, we've pretty much see it from him this year.
I don't know if the Royals meant to get both of those outfielders, but considering the trade was announced after they were both added, I don't think the Royals were upset about that outcome. It seems like they're going to let Q mix and match the three new guys until something clicks and then see if they can ride it the rest of the way. They're basically hoping for a lucky break and taking three shots at it instead of just one doesn't upset me at all, and in fact, seems like a marked improvement over what we saw Glass and Moore do in 2017 when they added Melky Cabrera as their only hope of improving the lineup.
I also think about how Paul DeJong has looked like a different guy since joining the Royals' clubhouse. Not just hitting dingers, but taking walks at a much higher rate than he did in Chicago this year. Could the Royals' competitive atmosphere, general vibe, or hitting coaching revivify one or more of these guys, too? Time will tell, but I have high hopes that replacing a 106 wRC+ with a couple of guys in the 90s and a long-time successful pro who was raking in AAA will result in some sort of positive.
With just 25 games left (24 after today's game in Houston), I think it's a legitimate hope that you grab a few guys and hope one or two of them catch fire, along the lines of DeJong. I continue to believe Quatraro is the perfect guy to manage this bunch. If anyone can mix and match the players on this roster to maximize value, we've pretty much see it from him this year.