For months, the Royals extolled the virtues of a designated hitter by committee, a rotating role that would offer more flexibility to the roster and more rest for an aging roster.
In signing free-agent slugger Brandon Moss, Royals general manager Dayton Moore said the club was not ditching that idea. Instead, club officials believe they have acquired a player with the versatility to DH, play a corner outfield spot or spell Eric Hosmer at first base.
In other words: The Royals believe Moss can be a strong complement for their championship core.
“We didn’t sign Brandon to be our DH,” Moore said on Wednesday.