The Royals struck early this off-season by re-signing Michael Wacha just after the World Series, and on Friday they made one of the first major trades of the off-season by acquiring second baseman Jonathan India and outfielder Joey Wiemer from the Reds for pitcher Brady Singer. The trade is an audacious one but it addresses the biggest weakness on the team and reflects a new aggressive attitude from this front office that will give them a better chance of sustaining their success.
The Royals targeted Jonathan India because he’s a hitter who can get on base. Moving away from Great American Ballpark will depress his already modest home run totals - out of his 15 home runs last year, only 8 would have been out at Kauffman Stadium.