Nicky's future at shortstop, for the Royals, has always seemed a short term deal to me. What a great year he had in 2021. He is a valuable piece, but long term the team has other infield options that offer greater production. Do we keep him as a super utility guy, give him second and move Merrifield out of his best defensive position? Do we trade him now when his trade value is high? I like Nicky a lot, but If including him in a trade that brought back a real talent in the outfield or a starter, I wouldn't blink an eye.
That’s the beauty of depth. There are certain times in Royals recent history where he’d be the best player on the team. I agree he’s not likely the long-term guy, but good on him for at least making him a possibility. And if he can somehow find a way to maintain, the best version of the Royals might actually be with him at shortstop. Still, yeah, it’s nice to have options.
Great information as usual David. I too expect Lopez to come back to earth, so to speak in 2022. I think 2nd would be his ideal position. That would let Witt excel at short. But doing that creates the problem of where to play Merrifield. I would be interested in what you think would be the best solution to the Infield logjam. Merry Christmas to you and your family David.
Thanks, Paul! Merry Christmas to you and your family as well! For 2022, man that’s a tough question. I think to start it’s Witt at third, Lopez at SS and Whit at second. There’s some level of DH rotation they can utilize with Mondesi involved. Also Whit in RF some, which isn’t ideal but might be necessary.
You cannot score if you are on the bench!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lopez might not hit Home Runs, but like you said, Lopez was a lot of Perez's RBI's, CANNONT SCORE IF YOU ARE ON THE BENCH AND ON THE THE "IR"!!!! A GREAT FIELDER,..Ben Wierzbicki
Nicky is a gamer with a great attitude, which can't be said about a lot of other baseball players. It seems to me he's coachable and I think there is a place for him with the Royals for many years to come.
Nicky's future at shortstop, for the Royals, has always seemed a short term deal to me. What a great year he had in 2021. He is a valuable piece, but long term the team has other infield options that offer greater production. Do we keep him as a super utility guy, give him second and move Merrifield out of his best defensive position? Do we trade him now when his trade value is high? I like Nicky a lot, but If including him in a trade that brought back a real talent in the outfield or a starter, I wouldn't blink an eye.
That’s the beauty of depth. There are certain times in Royals recent history where he’d be the best player on the team. I agree he’s not likely the long-term guy, but good on him for at least making him a possibility. And if he can somehow find a way to maintain, the best version of the Royals might actually be with him at shortstop. Still, yeah, it’s nice to have options.
Great information as usual David. I too expect Lopez to come back to earth, so to speak in 2022. I think 2nd would be his ideal position. That would let Witt excel at short. But doing that creates the problem of where to play Merrifield. I would be interested in what you think would be the best solution to the Infield logjam. Merry Christmas to you and your family David.
Thanks, Paul! Merry Christmas to you and your family as well! For 2022, man that’s a tough question. I think to start it’s Witt at third, Lopez at SS and Whit at second. There’s some level of DH rotation they can utilize with Mondesi involved. Also Whit in RF some, which isn’t ideal but might be necessary.
You cannot score if you are on the bench!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lopez might not hit Home Runs, but like you said, Lopez was a lot of Perez's RBI's, CANNONT SCORE IF YOU ARE ON THE BENCH AND ON THE THE "IR"!!!! A GREAT FIELDER,..Ben Wierzbicki
Nicky is a gamer with a great attitude, which can't be said about a lot of other baseball players. It seems to me he's coachable and I think there is a place for him with the Royals for many years to come.