Royals fans are happy Whit Merrifield has received a four-year contract
At the end of last season, some Royals fans worried the team would trade second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield, who had a favorable contact and was coming off a great 2018 campaign.
Merrifield led the majors in hits and stolen bases, but he’s not going anywhere. He reportedly was rewarded for his efforts with a new four-year contract worth $16.25 million.
Royals fans were thrilled to hear the news. That include a certain quarterback who plays next door to Kauffman Stadium.
Patrick Mahomes tweeted this:
Donny Baarns, the broadcaster for the Royals’ Class AAA affiliate in Omaha, was pleased for Merrifield:
Former Oakland A’s pitcher Dallas Braden tweeted:
Royals fans also expressed their happiness:
This story was originally published January 28, 2019 at 8:56 AM.
