2008 Kansas City Royals Preview

2007 Record: 69-93 Key Additions: Jose Guillen, Miguel Olivo, Alberto Callaspo, Brett Tomko, Ron Mahay, Yasuhiko Yabuta Key Losses: Mike Sweeney, Reggie Sanders, Emil Brown, Odalis Perez, Billy Buckner, David Riske Two things have been consistent for the Kansas City Royals the past four seasons, change and last-place finishes. While the other four division rivals have each have had their opportunities in October, the Royals have been left behind to deal with changes in GM’s, managers, and a revolving door of failed players on the field. Entering his second full season as the Royals GM, Dayton Moore will be looking to build upon his teams improvements last season. The improvements were primarily due to the additions Moore made to the pitching staff, acquiring Gil Meche, Brian Bannister and rule 5 pick Joakim Soria. These moves along with other developing homegrown talent brought the Royals pitching staff from a league worst 5.65 ERA to a respectable 7 th place finish with ... [link]