The Kansas City Royals 2012 season started with a lot of hope and optimism. But after April’s 12 game losing streak, it turned into despair and pessimism. And in some ways, it wasn’t a surprise. Most of the rookies of 2011 were in their sophomore campaigns and the League caught up to them, with Eric Hosmer‘s disappointing season as an example. The weak starting rotation wasn’t improved during the offseason. And when the team’s main offseason moves included trading for a back of the rotation starter who didn’t like being a Royal (Jonathan Sanchez), a closer who had success in the past and recovering from injuries (Jonathan Broxton) and injuries to key players during Spring Training and the regular season, it’s not a surprise the team finished 72-91, third in the A.L. Central.
With all the moves the Royals made so far this offseason and increasing payroll, you’d think fans believe the Royals will have a better season and a chance to make the playoffs. But looking around the Royals bl...
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PLAYERS:
Eric Hosmer,
Jonathan Sanchez,
Jonathan Broxton,
James Shields,
Wade Davis,
Ervin Santana,
Jeremy Guthrie,
Bruce Chen,
Luke Hochevar,
Luis Mendoza,
Will Smith,
Lorenzo Cain,
Salvador Perez,
Mike Moustakas,
Alex Gordon,
Billy Butler,
Alcides Escobar,
Jeff Francoeur
TEAMS: Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians
TEAMS: Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians
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