The Royals will enter the regular season boasting their deepest lineup since at least the second half of the 2015 season. But the club still lacks a traditional leadoff hitter at the top.
When a reporter gently noted this fact during an interview session Saturday morning, manager Ned Yost offered the following rebuttal.
“Have we ever?” Yost asked.
Fair enough.
The Royals remain hopeful that their offense is improved after the offseason additions of Jorge Soler and Brandon Moss. Coupled with the healthy return of Mike Moustakas and Lorenzo Cain, the club is hoping for a spike in run production after finishing 13th in the American League in runs scored with 675 in 2016.