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And kind of to segue off of that, or I guess to another point, when you are roughly 60 games into the season, though you're only six and a half games out, at what point do you just come to terms with the fact that you are going to be a seller?
I mean, I'm sure the coaching staff is telling the players, hey, one good week, two good weeks, whatever.
We're right back into this thing.
But what have you seen in the first 59 games that would indicate a good stretch or two is coming?
I mean, do you wait till the end of June?
Do you wait all the way into the trade deadline to see if something happens?
Or is it here in the coming weeks where if you've got a good deal on the table, you might as well pull the trigger?
Last one for you here, Jeff.
Really appreciate your time.
Looking ahead to the offseason, let's say the Royals go in that direction of selling off some pieces.
You tear it down a little bit.
What should the focus then be for J.J.
Bacolo and company?
Is it a, that was a lost year, now let's build things back up again by spending money, making some big trades, or is it more leaning into a quick reset where you're
You're trading off some more pieces.
You're trying to get younger.
You're trying to get cheaper.
Not that the Royals have a big payroll, but you kind of lean into that quick one- to two-year rebuild so that you're set up for more extended success moving forward.
Well, Jeff, appreciate your time.
You have a good rest of your week, and we'll talk to you next time.