Sorta OT: Royals and Reds trade
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As a Royals fan I like the trade a lot. We didn’t even use Singer in the playoffs and it was a perfect time to sell high on him. I’ve never been a fan of his 2-pitch deal. If India keeps up his walk rate and on-base numbers he should be a serious upgrade in front of Bobby. I think Bobby might have led baseball in solo homers and was up there in doubles and triples with no one on. Not good. Sounds like Massey will move to LF or could even get traded.
I’d really hate to lose Massey. I think he’s a quality player. In fact I think he’s one of their better players. If he’s going to switch positions I’d rather see him go to third. I’m not sold on Garcia.
I think going to outfield is because of his bad back so they can get more games out of him.
Good trade - Royals had to give up quality to get quality, and they may be selling Singer high, coming off his best season. Kyle Wright will slot right into the rotation to replace him. They have similar career numbers. Wright’s peripherals may be slightly better, but he’s coming off an injury- so we’ll see.
The Royals wanted India (or a guy like him) to hit in front of Witt. I read that Witt had more PA’s with the bases empty than any other non-lead off hitter in the league. India is good at getting on base, much better than anyone else on KC’s Roster not named Witt. So that should really lengthen the Royals lineup.
Also like the idea of moving Massey to LF to reduce stress on his back He’s a capable offensive player that you want in the lineup most nights.
The Royals wanted India (or a guy like him) to hit in front of Witt. I read that Witt had more PA’s with the bases empty than any other non-lead off hitter in the league. India is good at getting on base, much better than anyone else on KC’s Roster not named Witt. So that should really lengthen the Royals lineup.
Also like the idea of moving Massey to LF to reduce stress on his back He’s a capable offensive player that you want in the lineup most nights.
from a Reds fan --- India had a great year four seasons ago that put him on the map. The past three years has pretty consistent stats but played injured each year. He is rated an average to below average fielder. It didn't matter much with De La Cruz getting to balls over 2nd base but India does not do well with balls hit between 1B and 2B that other Reds players got to and threw for the out. He hustles, plays hard ... basically .245/14/50 hitter. Singer pitched a shutout in Cincy last year, 6 innings. For that HR launching ballpark, that is an impressive stat.
Singer is maddening. But I suppose Cincy will magically convince him to finally throw a 3rd pitch.
On one level, hate the trade... love India... but in fairness, he was going to. Lose his spot LAST year...
Singer due to get hurt
Singer due to get hurt
