I have never been a Kansas City Royals fan. They're just not appealing to me. The franchise has hit new record lows in overall losses in the past 5 years. They have yet to reel in the pool of talent which will make them a winning team. Last year's rookie Alex Gordon was drafted as a top pick hoping to change the Royals outlook. He's looking for a fresh start in Spring Training. Too many veterans have bounced around on this team leaving the young blood on the roster to fend for themselves. I know scouts and the Royals had high expectations for the rookie third baseman. His numbers weren't bad at all: 15 homeruns, 60 RBIs, .247 average, and 12 SB.
It's still going to be a disappointing season for KC. They added a few new additions in outfielder Jose Guillen and starting pitcher Bret Tomko. The last time the Royals won 70 or more games was in 2000 when they finished with a 77-85 record. If Gordon gets lucky he'll become a free agent after his contract expires and move on elsewhere. He's too talented to stay on such a horrible team which usually finishes dead last in the American League. Spring Training will at least give the young guys like Gordon chances to hone their skills, get fundamentals down pat, and improve their overall game. After all the players will learn it's too bad that the Royals will suck again anyway.
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