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I like this lineup.
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@Royals: We have optioned RHP Glenn Sparkman and outfielders Jorge Bonifacio and Brett Phillips to Omaha. #Royals

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Goodwin likely makes the final 25, unless they pull a surprise and go with another utility player or outfielder that they elevate to the 40.

It's pretty much a lock now that Goodwin/Soler are going to share RF/DH duties. The OF will be Gordon, Hamilton, Goodwin, Soler, Gore... plus Whit and Owings can play all the OF positions so Ned has a ton of flexibility. Basically have 6 guys who can play any OF spot.

The question is if they carry 13 position players that still leaves one more spot open.

C Maldonado
1B O'Hearn
2B Whit
SS Mondesi
3B Dozier
LF Gordon
CF Hamilton
RF Goodwin
DH Soler

Gallagher C
Owings 2B/SS/3B/OF
Gore OF
BENCH PLAYER

kinda surprised boni got sent down.

He hasn’t been good since getting busted for PEDs. This let’s them play Soler in the OF a little while letting Bonifacio get everyday ABs.

and im very happy with this. i should have said, im surprised, but happy.....

can't wait to read some reports on the young kids, duncan!!!

Yeesh.

That lineup projects to 102 or 103 loses for me. Woof.

Interesting things from spring...


I fully expect KC to be bad this year, but the offense could be sneaky effective.

Merrifield and Mondesi are a dangerous 1-2 combo. And then the middle... Gordon-Soler-OHearn doesn’t look great on paper, but consider...

Gordon changed his training regimen and looks to have regained some bad speed. He looks quicker and more flexible.

Soler looks locked in. His raw power is no joke and he has good plate discipline. If he’s healthy, he could finally deliver on his promise.

And ohearn has good power and patience from the left side.

That should be a trio that makes starters work.

So, 1-5 could be decent, then 6-9 terrible?

I agree the question about Soler is 100% about health. I thought he looked good last year, let alone this spring. I don't know if he's going to be an all-star, but it sure looks like he can be a productive offensive player if he can just stay healthy for once.

The real wild card will probably be O'Hearn. If he hits at all like last season, watch out. But it's also possible he regresses.