KC Royals: Dayton Moore Reclamation Projects

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Former Royals infielder Emilio Bonifacio (64) – Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

Emilio Bonifacio: Hit

Emilio Bonifacio didn’t spend long in Kansas City, but he was an immediate upgrade at second base compared to Chris Getz and Elliot offensively.

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Emilio Bonifacio is another player who has never put up all star caliber numbers, but he has had his share of success in the major leagues. His best years came in 2011 and 2012 for the Marlins. In 2011 he put up a slash line of .296/.360/.393 and stole 70 bases between 2011 and 2012.

Bonifacio opened the 2013 season with the Toronto Blue Jays and put up poor numbers in his time there batting only .218. He had 12 stolen bases but had been caught six times also. Toronto traded him to the Royals for a player to be named later, and Bonifacio turned his year around.

After donning a KC Royals uniform, Bonifacio slashed .285/.352/.348 the rest of the 2013 season. He also stole 16 bases being caught only twice in just 42 games. He helped the Royals to their first winning season in 10 years as they played their best baseball down the stretch.

Bonifacio wasn’t a Royal for long, but he was one of Dayton Moore’s ‘hits’ when it comes to projects. His ability to get on base and ‘keep the line moving’ may have helped the Royals determine their blueprint for success.

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