DETROIT
The dog days of August are here, and the Royals limped home on Thursday evening after an unsatisfactory end to a 10-game road trip. The team went 4-6, including an eventful four-game set with Toronto.
The trade deadline has passed. The Royals roster appears set for the near-future. The playoffs appear inevitable. So what is there to discuss about the team? There’s always something. Let’s get to it.
In these situations, always look to the 40-man roster. The 40-man is the key. If a player in on the 40-man, he has a better chance than someone who isn’t.