The Kansas City Royals, believe it or not, could contend for the American League Central division in 2010. Of course, as with any small-market team, a lot of things need to go right, and very few thingsácan go wrong, if it's going toáhappen.
In 2009, aside from a fast start through the middle of May, and a Cy Young season byáace Zack Greinke,áthe Royals' season was a forgettable one.
Last year's key preseason acquisitions, Coco Crisp and Mike Jacobs, were disappointing to say the least with both hitting justá.228 in a combined 614 at-bats.
Additionally, while oneáformer first-round pick thrived in his third season in Billy Butler, another lost his season early to injury ináAlex Gordon. Gordonáplayed inájust 49 games at third ba ...
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Signing Erik Bedard Could Make the Royals a Contender in 2010
Posted: 9th December 2009 by James Adkins in MLBComments Off on Signing Erik Bedard Could Make the Royals a Contender in 2010