There was a time in Royals' history in which the motley crew of potential candidates for this sponsored post would have been a depression-inducing mix of GRIT-embodying utility players and slap-hitting middle infielders. Their primary redeeming qualities were typically filed under the subheading: Intangibles.
That these intangibles comprised the near-entirety of these players' worth was immaterial for many [read: the Royals brass of yore, the Fox Sports Kansas City broadcast team, Polk Points enthusiasts, and a sizable percentage of the less analytical fanbase].
Tangibles? Real, substantive value played little part in any positive valuations of the Willie Bloomquists, Chris Getzes, Willie Bloomquists, Jason Kendalls, Willie Bloomquists, Mitch Maiers, Willie Bloomquists, Ross Gloads, and Willie Bloomquists of the world.