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What former Royals player would fit perfectly on this roster?

ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 26: Mike Moustakas #8 of the Kansas City Royals is congratulated by teammates Eric Hosmer #35 and Lorenzo Cain #6 of the Kansas City Royals after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Kansas City Royals at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 26, 2016 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Royals made some improvements to the roster in the offseason, but did not make the big move that fans may have wanted. Maybe that one big player wasn’t really available. But let’s imagine we aren’t just limited to players in the game right now. What if we could add a player to the roster from Royals history?

If you could pluck one former Royal at the height of his powers and drop him onto this team, who fits like the final puzzle piece? I’m not necessarily talking about the biggest star, although George Brett could certainly fit on any roster. I’m talking about a player who would be the perfect fit for right now for this roster.

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