What did the Royals miss with Brent Rooker?

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The former Royals outfielder has become one of the league’s top sluggers.

At the 2022 trade deadline, the Royals were far out of contention. It was another rebuilding season as the team tried to build up a farm system decimated after their championship runs. The team would go on to 97 losses, so there was no point to keep veterans like Whit Merrifield or Andrew Benintendi, both of whom were traded to contenders. The Royals also...