Over-hyped Kansas City Royals Frustrate Fans

Most Kansas City residents have tuned out the team. And that makes the existential questions coming from diehard loyalists even more compelling.

For instance . . .

Here's the latest bout of self-doubt that's worth www.TonysKansasCity.com reader consideration . . .

Hok Talk - The most frustrating team

Disappointment is old hat for Royals fans by now. Anyone who has followed this team for any length of time is familiar with the feeling that the season is over before it's even begun.

And then, fanbois question the team's future as the front office doesn't seem very busy as of late . . .

A quiet trade deadline puts more pressure on the Royals to contend next year

The trade deadline has come and gone, with the Royals making two significant trades, sending pitcher Danny Duffy to the Dodgers for a player to be named later, and outfielder Jorge Soler to Braves for 23-year old A-ball pitcher Kasey Kalich.

Developing . . .