I’ve seen a lot of Twitter theories about what the signing of Mike Minor signals and I wanted to address them.
Before doing so, I want to make it perfectly clear that I like this signing. I think the Royals needed another veteran presence in the rotation. Mike Minor made a lot of sense for that void. He’s legitimately seen all of the highs and lows of a major leaguer’s career. He’s withstood career setbacks and bounced back to make All-Star appearances and postseason runs. He’s seen success in both the bullpen and rotation. He’s a great brain to pick for these young arms.