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Originally Posted by tyton75
Moose needs to step it up, no doubt. But don't forget that Escobar had a terrible season at the plate as well. He really needs to get his bat together.
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As long as Escobar is hitting 9th and playing the defense he has played as a Royal, I'm not as concerned about his offense as long as he doesn't start hitting at extreme low levels.
He's also been much more successful hitting out of the 9th spot as a Royal. Hitting in that lower-pressure spot seems to bring out the best in him. If he can continue to give them .270/.300/.375 out of that spot, with his defense, it works just fine.
The Royals also are no longer in a position where they are relying so much on those guys stepping up because they're strong 1-6, and Moustakas and Escobar are hitting 7-9. Most teams have question marks/concerns 7-9.