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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho
I've been thinking about what, exactly, the Royals would look like if they stay in it this year and make the playoffs again.
I'll start with the lineup.
I think Brett Eibner is someone who could have some really significant instant success at the MLB level... He has a lot of raw power and knows how to pick his pitch and put a swing with good loft on it. I wouldn't be surprised to see him start really hot, but I don't think he can sustain it long-term. KC needs Dyson/Orlando to continue to hit and Lorenzo Cain to continue his return to 2015 form. If all those things happen, the y may survive until Gordon is back and healthy.
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Kendrys getting back to a middle of the order hitter is also huge. Doesn't have to be Barry Bonds, but something similar to last season.
The good news is despite losing two good/great defensive players in Gordon and Moose, we appear to lose very little with the replacements in the field. Cheslor has been a revelation defensively. Didn't know he had that in him. Hopefully he remains consistent.