Why the Royals Stink

Went to the Drive game today. I love a day game. The Asheville Tourists and their crazy manager were in town. No outbursts happened. But it was an offensive show. The Drive won 11-5. In his first game for the Drive, infielder Mickey Hall homered twice and had another that was almost number three. Nice debut. If he keeps that up, he won't be in Greenvile long. The All-Star game was OK last night. I worked a long day yesterday and decided to watch it. I thought the score would have been higher, but it was a good game. Brad Penny, who I was surprised was starting, was impressive striking out the side to start the game. Chin music to Jeter at 99 mph? priceless. The Trade Deadline is coming soon and the Huff to the Astros trade for prospects happened today. Good deal for the Astros. I'm sure Huff will help their anemic offense. The D-Rays got prospects, and I'm sure the Rays made sure they got some talent. I'm sure the O's are looking to make some deals, some involving young prospects. It's a crapshoot sometimes with prospects, some pan out, some don't. Look at the case of the Royals. They had Jermaine Dye, Johnny Damon, and Carlos Beltran. What did they get for him? Nothing much. Of course, the Royals have a front office that makes the Orioles front office look like geniuses. An outfield of Damon, Beltran, and Dye and you can't get a single star for them? Embarassing. What did the Royals get for these three All-Stars? For Beltran, Mike Wood, Mark Teahen, John Buck and Cash For Dye, Neifi Perez For Damon, Angel Berroa, Roberto Hernandez, and AJ Hinch AJ Hinch played 2 forgettable seasons in KC. So unforgettable that I haven't heard of him until today. Here's proof that he did play in KC Berroa is still with the Royals. Five seasons, .272 average. Hernandez recorded 54 saves over 2 seasons with the Royals before hightailing it out of there. Neifi Perez is not a good player. His glove has gotten him by over the years. Over a season and 1/3rd Perez batted .238 for the Royals. John Buck is still with the Royals. I don't know much about Buck, but he's batting a collective .239 over the past two seasons. He's a catcher, so maybe he's a good defensive catcher. I'd hope so at least. Mike Wood is still with the Royals. But his numbers definately didn't floor me. Teahen is still in the minors. Batting a robust .380 in Omaha. You want to know why the Royals are bad? Stuff like that.