The Royals are skidding into July, with four losses in a row. They still have 10 games at Kauffman Stadium before the All-Star break. Let’s tackle some questions facing the club.
To quote Clint Eastwood and Snoop Pearson: Deserve’s got nothing to do with it. John Lamb has pitched plenty well enough to earn a call-up. He’s 8-1 with a 2.71 ERA. His fastball has been clocked at 95 mph. His changeup is still a weapon. He’s listened to instructions from the developmental staff and begun to incorporate a slider. He’s done everything a prospect should do in order to get a chance.