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Do the KC Royals give Richard Lovelady enough love?

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Have the KC Royals offered a reliever enough of a chance to repeat his minor league success in the big leagues?

If the minors were the majors, KC Royals pitcher Richard Lovelady would be a shining star. But, as Lovelady’s baseball case proves, the minors aren’t the majors, and success on the farm doesn’t guarantee the same in the city.

Ever since the club dispatched him to Rookie ball promptly after it picked him in the 10th round of the 2016 amateur draft, Lovelady’s time in the Royals’ farm system has been superb.