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KC Royals: Starting pitching plotlines

There’s a lot of plotlines regarding the Royals starting pitching to follow this season, especially since the tragic death of Yordano Ventura.

Here’s the three that intrigue us the most:

Can Danny Duffy be a true No. 1 for the course of the entire year?

In a season of mediocrity last year, Duffy’s emergence as a legitimate ace was the highlight of the summer.

The question now is can Duffy lead the Royals’ staff for a whole season?

After opening the season in the bullpen, Duffy made 26 starts and went 12-3 with a 3.