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Kansas City Royals' Questionable MLB Offseason is Showing: Podcast
TL;DR
The Kansas City Royals had a lackluster MLB offseason, failing to enhance their outfield offense significantly. They considered trading for Jarren Duran but opted instead to trade Angel Zerpa for Nick Mears and Isaac Collins, who had a strong rookie season.
Key points
- Royals did not bolster outfield offense this offseason
- Considered trading for Jarren Duran but backed off
- Traded Angel Zerpa for Nick Mears and Isaac Collins
- Isaac Collins had a strong rookie season
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Kansas City Royals' Questionable MLB Offseason is Showing: Podcast
This MLB offseason, the Kansas City Royals didn’t do much to bolster their outfield offense. They appeared content and confident in their right fielder in Jac Caglianone and center fielder in Kyle Isbel. Left field was their biggest concern, but they didn’t want to spend the money on a big name.
They did have extensive conversations about trading for Jarren Duran, but those died down after it was reported that the Red Sox asking price was high and they were asking for Cole Ragans in return.
That ultimately meant the Royals had to shift, and in doing so, the Royals would trade Angel Zerpa for Nick Mears and their left fielder, Isaac Collins. Collins had a very good rookie season, batting a .263 AVG, .368 OBP, .411 SLG, .779 OPS, with 22 doubles, nine home runs, and 54 RBIs, all while receiving NL Rookie of the Year votes.
The big concern was the fact that he was a 27-year-old rookie. While he is young, that is older than the average rookie age, and would he be able to top or even match his rookie season.
Collins did start this season slow, as through his first 13 games he hit a .171 AVG, .310 OBP, .286 SLG, .595 OPS, with one home run and three RBIs.
In his last 11 games, he has hit a .270 AVG, .372 OBP, .351 SLG, .723 OPS, with one home run, five RBIs, and five walks.
Q&A
What moves did the Kansas City Royals make during the MLB offseason?
The Royals traded Angel Zerpa for Nick Mears and Isaac Collins, while not making significant additions to their outfield.
Why did the Royals not pursue Jarren Duran in a trade?
The Royals backed off from trading for Jarren Duran after the Boston Red Sox set a high asking price, which included Cole Ragans.
How did Isaac Collins perform in his rookie season?
Isaac Collins had a strong rookie season, batting .263 with a .368 OBP, nine home runs, and receiving NL Rookie of the Year votes.
