There’s a lot to enjoy about the Kansas City Royals, especially compared to last year’s start. Alex Gordon is probably singing his swan song as a Royal and as a professional baseball player, and he’s done so reminding everyone just how talented he is. Whit Merrifield is the second coming of Ben Zobrist. There are a bunch of young and/or inexperienced Royals who are exciting to watch, including Adalberto Mondesi, Ryan O’Hearn, Hunter Dozier, Brad Keller, Richard Lovelady, and Jorge Lopez.
And, if you like to pay attention to the farm system, this year has been a treat.