Kansas City Royals: Twitter question to get you thinking

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ANAHEIM, CA – JUNE 04: Ian Kinsler #3 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is tagged out at home by Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals during the sixth inning of a game at Angel Stadium on June 4, 2018, in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

A question on Twitter sparked an interesting question for all fans to think about. Especially for a rebuilding team like the Kansas City Royals. So, I decided to take a stab at it.

The question sparked a lot of interest from fans of all teams. While the question originally didn’t seem like it would be too hard to answer, once I started going I found myself struggling and second guessing myself.

Let's imagine MLB expands to 32 teams. They inform the current 30 teams that they can protect just 10 players from their 25-man roster AND minor leagues. The expansion teams will draft out of the remaining players.

Quote this with the 10 players you would protect at all costs.
— Stephen Josiah (@StephenJosiah13) July 7, 2018

After going back and forth with myself for a bit, here is what I found to be my final list. Keep in mind, they are in no particular order, and I will be justifying why I picked the players I did.

Adalberto Mondesi (SS/2B)
Salvador Perez (C)
Brad Keller (SP)
Nicky Lopez (SS/2B)
Khalil Lee (OF)
Seuly Matias (OF)
MJ Melendez (C)
Brady Singer (RHP)
Jackson Kowar (RHP)
Whit Merrifield (IF/OF) or Richard Lovelady (LHP)

Ironically enough, I have made a change to my choice from what I said yesterday on Twitter. I told you, I keep going back and forth. However, I believe this is my final choice.

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