Royals Rumblings - News for February 11, 2020
Mike Matheny is excited about having some veterans in camp, writes Jeffrey Flanagan.
“The offensive numbers with Salvy, you’d want in any lineup,” Matheny, who was a catcher during his playing days, said recently. “His defensive presence you’d want in any lineup. The leadership in the clubhouse is priceless. Plus, I think the guy just brings an infectious quality throughout the ballpark. I always had great admiration for how he could play that position and smile and have fun. I could never figure that out [in my career].