As you are probably aware, the Royals’ Nicky Lopez had a pretty good season, hitting .300/.365/.378 and playing excellent defense. Not bad for a guy who was headed for Omaha out of spring training, only to be granted a reprieve when Adalberto Mondesi suffered an injury. Yet, for all the success Lopez had at the … Continue reading Presenting The All-“Deadball” Royals
George Brett
Season In Review: 1980
Note: This post was first published on Pine Tar Press on February 25, 2015 There are plenty of thoughts that, as a longtime Royals fan, should make me sad. The 2004-2006 seasons, the 29 years without a playoff game, the 17 losing seasons out of 18…and that’s just on the field. The off-the-field stuff, like … Continue reading Season In Review: 1980
U.L.'s Toothpick 