Guessing they want Salvy there for the pitchers. Has worked well so far.
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After a small sample size “breakout,” Fermin has been mostly ass. I realize our lineup isn’t exactly Murderer’s Row, but Freddy is most definitely a reserve player.
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Most of the lineup is reserve players. I want Fermin in the lineup over Yuli Gurriel.
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He's been our 2nd best player this year. He was good last year. I realize he hasn't been very good for a month in a half but shouldn't give up on the guy.
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What did Yuli Gurriel ever do but hit a few singles for the Astros in like 2006? He's a wasted at bat. Let Fermin in, agreed Willie!
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Yuli has been the only guy hitting outside of BWJ so that’s why he’s in there
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“2nd best player” Freddy Fermin? You must be joking. Right?
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If you guys think Fermin has a small sample size this year then what would you call Yuli? Yuli is a guy who is 40 and hasnt been any good for 3 years. He had a .393 OPS vs Baltimore.
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No not at all.

**ESPN WAR**
1. Witt Jr 9.4
2. Fermin 3.1
3. Perez 2.6
4. Isbel 1.8
5. Massey 1.6

**Fangraphs WAR**
1. Witt Jr 10.4
2. Perez 3.1
3. Fermin 1.9 (based on per at bat it is on par or better with Salvy)
4. Massey 1.5
5. Pasquantino 1.4
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Suit yourself. Even the most ardent Sabermetrician would not declare Freddy Fermin the Royals' second-best player.
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Massey and Pasquantino against a righty starter gets me hard. I'm all bricked up here.

Hope that communist Gurriel gets hit in the face but I do like the odds here for the Boys overall.

Witt and Salvy are both RHH. It's been known the Royals are a layup against any righty. But suddenly, not so fast!

Catch the fever Larry David let's go!
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