Shane Costa won the 4th outfielder job with the Royals.
This isn’t that big of a deal, but Guiel is one of the guys I like to root for. I hope he gets a call earlier this year than last if anybody goes down (Laverne, I’m looking at you).
My man AG was having a great spring, putting up a 351/479/622 line in 37 at bats.
Joe McEwing was also cut after posting 436/500/667 in 39 ABs. Super Joe put up a fuss (I haven’t seen any Guiel quotes yet).
Let’s take a quick look at each player’s OPS this spring against last year, along with those of the guys who stole their jobs, and see who has more right to complain.
Player Spring 2005
J-Mac 1167 558
Graffy 712 791
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AG 1101 805
Costa 738 621
I’m sure they’ll both have plenty of time to debate their merits while waiting at the bus station in Omaha.
