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Originally Posted by BWillie
I know its early but guess who leads the team in negative defensive war at -0.2
The generational talent of Bobby Witt Jr.
DFA Hunter Dozier. Bring up Garcia to play short.
Soon.
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I'd give Witt until the ASB. I want a long, stable look at him playing SS and just SS.
So far, I don't think he's proclaiming "I'm your SS" with his defensive performance. He is so, so effective ranging back on the ball and tracking it in the air... but hasn't really stood out in other areas. I think your concerns about his defense are ultimately going to be proven true.
I think I'd be looking at him as a long-term CF option rather than 3B if SS ultimately ends up not working out (and right now, the trend line there is not good).
Sometimes guys have all the tools and lack the consistency to tap into them. That might be him. When those guys start on the dirt, they often end up in the outfield. Many CFs started their pro careers as SS.
Garcia is raking at Omaha and is looking more like a legitimate + bat every day.
The Royals aren't going anywhere any time soon, so they might as well give every decision rope until sufficient data exists for decision making.