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Jimmy Kerley's avatar

I assume the answer is no, but is it possible they would cut ties with Carlos b4 giving him a month or two next season to prove he isn't done? I loved the signing last year, but obviously hasn't worked out. I think the odds of Hunter being closer to his 2nd half version is greater than Carlos finding his April and May self from this year again.

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Steve Yeakel's avatar

I like your point that allowing negative WAR for the young pitchers is the right thing to do as we sort through who are next group of positive WAR starters and relievers will be. It is exciting that there seems to be so many to choose from, and it is smart to take the time to find out which will be the winners. And, that we do the same for the position players. It can be hard to give up on a player, but wise to do so when the times comes. Here is hoping that the Royals will have that wisdom. To me, it seems that next Opening Day, or thereabouts, is the time to start to find out what we have in Witt, MJ, Pratto, Dylan Coleman, etc., and whom the numbers suggest that we need to push out of our pile of the top 9 position players, top 5-8 starters, top however many relievers, top 25,40, and 55.

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