Chris Getz Gets All-Rookie Accolades: Is Alberto Callaspo Done in Kansas City?

Posted: 2nd December 2009 by Matt Trueblood in MLB
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Last Wednesday, Topps named new Royals acquisition Chris Getz the top rookie second baseman of 2009. Getz, who played for the Chicago White Sox last season, batted .261/.324/.347 and stole 25 bases while being caught just twice. At 26, Getz will likely start next season as Kansas City's starting second baseman. That creates an interesting scenario in the Royals' infield. If manager Trey Hillman does ultimately choose to start Getz, the Royals will have an overabundance of middle infielders. After signing Wilson Betemit in November, that group includes Getz, Betemit, Alberto Callaspo, Yuniesky Betancourt, and Mike Aviles. Among these, the pertinent name is Callaspo. After a stellar breakout season in 2009 (.300/.356/.457), Callaspo had been the clear incumbent until Moore swapped away Mark ...

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