Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Royals Report Card, 2008 *Opening Day*


After four seasons of floundering in the dregs of the American League Central, the Kansas City Royals are poised to elevate their game with the introduction of a brand new manager and much improved roster for '08. Here are some early season requirements/predictions to see in this upcoming season, none of which have been accomplished by the Royals organization in five long years.


*Finish the season within 5 games of .500 (or better, obviously)

*Finish at least 3rd in the AL Central (i realize the Tigers and Indians play here)

*Somebody on the team must hit 25+ homers

*Two players must hit 20+ homers

*Alex Gordon, rookie sensation, must hit 20+ homers, OR 70+ RBI's.


*Somebody on the team must hit 100+ RBI's

*Three players must finish season batting .300 or higher

*Two starting pitchers must earn 15+ wins

*Two players must be voted to the All Star Game

*Jose Guillen must hit 20+ homers, and use absolutely no steroids

*Joey Gathright must steal 25+ bases, harm no old ladies


*The team must post a winning record at home at Kauffman Stadium

*New manager Trey Hillman must be ejected from at least two games

*Two starting pitchers must finish season with ERA of 3.50 or under

*Closer Joakim Soria must earn 30+ saves

*Two different pitchers must strike out 150+ batters each

*Royals must slaughter San Francisco Giants on June 21st.



And, last but not least, all Kansas City Royals must have higher batting averages than Will Weston, playing left field for the SF Dirtbags this season in the San Francisco Adult Leagues. So far, i'm hitting .000. Follow my progress HERE. and HERE. And always, always.. Go Royals.

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