Royals likely on the hook for about $17 mil still on his 4 year deal, plus a buyout on the end of it.
Something they wouldn't have done just a few years ago, but it's just the cost of doing business now. He helped get them to the 2014 World Series.
With Merrifield playing above what most anyone projected for him and Colon back up, you could feel this move coming.
Dayton Moore says they will continue to be "aggressive." Another word you wouldn't have associated with the Royals only a few years ago. LF/RF combo may still need to be addressed. I also would look at a possibility of a return of Ervin Santana for the rotation. A poor record this season with the Twins, but I believe he has innings and wins still in him.
Something they wouldn't have done just a few years ago, but it's just the cost of doing business now. He helped get them to the 2014 World Series.
With Merrifield playing above what most anyone projected for him and Colon back up, you could feel this move coming.
Dayton Moore says they will continue to be "aggressive." Another word you wouldn't have associated with the Royals only a few years ago. LF/RF combo may still need to be addressed. I also would look at a possibility of a return of Ervin Santana for the rotation. A poor record this season with the Twins, but I believe he has innings and wins still in him.
