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Originally Posted by myselff77

Is next year a continued rebuilding year? If so, I don't mind this strategy as long as there is a manager in place who will emphasize defense and be able to coach him up. Melendez certainly will improve in the outfield as well with more time. If there is not a major overhaul of the bullpen, further progression by a few starters, and Brady Singer having a dominate full season rather than just the 2nd half, rebuilding and development is certainly appropriate.

Now, if we think the team next year could actually be competitive and strive for the playoffs, then I'm not so sure. Lopez seems like the better shortstop currently over BWJ. I have nothing to back this up on other than my untrained eye and the fact when he had a full season there, there was discussion he was Gold Glove worthy and perhaps one of the better defensive players in baseball. So, why would the Royals not play the best shortstop on the team at that position if we want to win now?

Fielding wise sure but Lopez has 2 extra base hits in a month and that just isn't gonna cut it.