At the end of last season, some Royals fans worried the team would trade second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield, who had a favorable contact and was coming off a great 2018 campaign.
Merrifield led the majors in hits and stolen bases, but he’s not going anywhere. He reportedly was rewarded for his efforts with a new four-year contract worth $16.25 million.
Royals fans were thrilled to hear the news. That include a certain quarterback who plays next door to Kauffman Stadium.
Patrick Mahomes tweeted this:
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