We challenge our blog community to confront the 1st to worst journey if only to realize that it wasn't a Heartland "work ethic" or superior Midwest values that built a great team of Dominican dudes and journeyman pros . . . It was ruthless moneyball backed by hefty purse strings which have now been cut off in order to take profits.
Like everything else, baseball is a business and this Summer . . . Biz is really bad. Take a look:
Like everything else, baseball is a business and this Summer . . . Biz is really bad. Take a look:
Wheels fall off in 7th as the Royals fall to the Indians 8-4
The Royals pitching staff have given runs up at will pretty much all season. And as mediocre as it has been, the 7th inning has been one of their most effective. Their 7th inning ERA is their third lowest as a staff and their .751 OPS against is the 2nd lowest as a staff.
What’s the problem ? So they had a bad day at work still getting paid the big bucks .
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