The Royals president acknowledges the frustration, but says the front office is working hard. But after five years of a rebuild, that hard work isn't translating to success.
I read this column with sadness. Not because it isn't well-done and not because I disagree. Rather, because I think you are right.
You know, I have always admired how the Royals are a little different from other teams. They are loyal to a fault, and they seem to do better by their players. I believe GMDM, oops, PrezDM is a genuinely outstanding person. There comes a time, however, when they need to be true to their fans, and frankly, themselves. I would be giddy to wake up tomorrow and discover:
--the majority of the coaching staff fired
--O'Hearn and Santana released
--Lopez sent to Omaha
--Benintendi, Whit, Dozier and Taylor actively being shopped (not given away, though. Beni is still a possible piece of the puzzle, and Whit, Doz and Taylor are at least good bench players). I'm okay with keeping Greinke -- he's a good coach for the kids
--Pasquantino and Pratto promoted
--DM declaring that the rest of the year will be spent playing the youngsters as much as possible, including Olivares and maybe some others from AAA or AA (Massey, Hicklen, Loftin, Garcia) if they look ready
That at least would give us some fun stuff to watch for the rest of the year.
2 good teams in 19 years is ridiculous. Especially when all the other years are 95+ losses (Only a slight exaggeration). There isn't a broom big enough to clean up this mess. Spectacular goal post moving Dayton.
I'm really tired of hearing how good their defense is. This team doesn't do anything consistently well.
Can't wait for Chiefs Training camp so I can quit watching this mess.
I read this column with sadness. Not because it isn't well-done and not because I disagree. Rather, because I think you are right.
You know, I have always admired how the Royals are a little different from other teams. They are loyal to a fault, and they seem to do better by their players. I believe GMDM, oops, PrezDM is a genuinely outstanding person. There comes a time, however, when they need to be true to their fans, and frankly, themselves. I would be giddy to wake up tomorrow and discover:
--the majority of the coaching staff fired
--O'Hearn and Santana released
--Lopez sent to Omaha
--Benintendi, Whit, Dozier and Taylor actively being shopped (not given away, though. Beni is still a possible piece of the puzzle, and Whit, Doz and Taylor are at least good bench players). I'm okay with keeping Greinke -- he's a good coach for the kids
--Pasquantino and Pratto promoted
--DM declaring that the rest of the year will be spent playing the youngsters as much as possible, including Olivares and maybe some others from AAA or AA (Massey, Hicklen, Loftin, Garcia) if they look ready
That at least would give us some fun stuff to watch for the rest of the year.
2 good teams in 19 years is ridiculous. Especially when all the other years are 95+ losses (Only a slight exaggeration). There isn't a broom big enough to clean up this mess. Spectacular goal post moving Dayton.
I'm really tired of hearing how good their defense is. This team doesn't do anything consistently well.
Can't wait for Chiefs Training camp so I can quit watching this mess.