2009 Record:
Lineup:
1. LF Scott Podsednik
2. 2B Chris Getz
3. RF David DeJesus
4. 1B Billy Butler
5. CF Rick Ankiel
6. DH Jose Guillen
7. 3B Alex Gordon
8. SS Yuniesky Betancourt
9. C Jason Kendall
Hold on I just got sick to my stomach. They have some nice speed at the top of the lineup with Podsednik and youngster Getz, but where's the power. Dejesus is a solid player, but he should not be a #3 hitter on any team. Butler is good, and is really the savior of the middle of that lineup. Ankiel's steroids have run out, and he isn't hitting bombs anymore. Guillen could have a bounce back year, which would be huge for the Royals. Alex Gordon was supposed to be awesome, but he can't stay on the field and even when he does he is a .250 hitter. Betancourt/Kendall should just do everyone a favor and not bother making their way to the plate.
Pitching:
1. RHP Zack Greinke
2. RHP Gil Meche
3. RHP Brian Bannister
4. RHP Luke Hochevar
5. RHP Kyle Davies
Closer:
RHP Joakim Soria: Career 2.09 ERA, 10.0 K's per 9 IP.
Soria and Greinke are some of the best in the business, but that won't save this team. Meche has been injury plagued, and I just don't see him getting back to what he once was. Bannister was sick in the first half of last year, but then had an ERA over 6 after the All-Star break. I keep hearing how good Luke Hockevar is going to be, but sorry I'm not buying it. Kid had a 5.17 ERA at home, and a 8.14 on the road....sweet. I do like Davies, I think he is underrated, but I can't even say whether or not he will win the 5th spot over guys like Tejada.
Overall:
I love the Royals, and have been saying for a long time that I will one day own this team, but they are terrible. Grienke, Soria, and Butler are really the only guys worth my time.
2010 Record: 63-99
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