So long football

As the football season is drawing to a close, we in Kansas City have a lot to be grateful this year.  There is the fact that after two decades of a failed monarchy, King Carl has been dethroned.  Herm Edwards is gone as well.  We have a very good pick in the draft this year, it is a shame that all the good QBs are having too much fun in college.  We also have a roster full of extremely young talent with a lot of potential.  But the best thing about the football season drawing to a close is that Royal's baseball is just around the corner.  

I have never been so excited for baseball season to get here.  The Royals have made some good moves in the off season.  Locking in Zack Greinke to a 4 year deal is probably at the top of the list, but bringing in Coco Crisp is a very close second.  Also the signing of Mike Jacobs, although we have an abundance of players capable of covering first base, will hopefully help to improve our infield.  There is a lot to be optimistic about this year if you are a Royals fan, but this isn't the first time I have felt that way.  

In 2003 I was extremely exited during late winter and into Spring Training.  And as the season opened, the Boys in Blue didn't disappoint.  They started off with a 9 -0 run, and led the Central Division for most of the season.  However, as hopes of playoffs in Kansas City started becoming the talk of sports radio, the Royals began a downward spiral that ended up with me and my friends talking about the upcoming football season.  This year will be different.

Since we are down to less than two weeks until pitchers and catchers report to Surprise, I figured it is time to start looking at this seasons Royals and determine what the 2009 team will look like.  Here is my dream lineup for this years team:

1.  Coco Crisp (CF)

2.  David Dejesus (LF)

3.  Mike Jacobs (1B)

4.  Jose Guillen (RF)

5.  Billy Butler (DH)

6.  Alex Gordon (3B)

7.  Mark Teahen (2B)

8.  Miguel Olivo (C)

9.  Mike Aviles (SS)

I'm still up in the air about the whole Teahen at 2B, but he is to good of talent to just be a utility/fill in guy.

'Til next time.