I prefer drops for the variety of hand positions, and for riding into extreme headwinds -- which happens all too often where I tend to ride. As far as being in an upright position, I have a stupidly positive rise stem set up so that the top of the drops is about level with the saddle. I can ride all day without hand numbness or any sort of fit-related pain.

And I think I'm too old a dog to learn any fancy new bar spinning tricks.