KANSAS CITY -- It has been a busy few days for the Royals, including another successful FanFest over the weekend, and a new four-year deal for super-utility man Whit Merrifield, a deal that removes any potential anxiety during his arbitration years.
With that in mind, let's get to this week's Inbox:
OK, if we asked manager Ned Yost this question, he would immediately roll his eyes because Spring Training is still two weeks away. But hey, projecting lineups and batting orders is the fun of the offseason, right?
Here's my way-too-early projected lineup:
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