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The Royals were in desperate need of a leadoff hitter this year, so general manager J.J. Picollo swung a trade with the Reds to acquire Jonathan India - who was fifth in baseball in walks last year. India and his career .351 on-base percentage made a lot of sense as a table-setter for Bobby Witt Jr.