If the Royals can’t develop hitters, how do we explain Maikel Garcia?

The most important thing an MLB organization can do is to develop homegrown talent. Younger players are less expensive, more durable, and have more trade value than older players. A pipeline of good young talent can serve as the needed rocket fuel to the lofty goal of playoff success while simultaneously papering over whatever shortcomings an org may have.

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