Desperate times can push us into desperate pleas, so if at any point in the 29 years between Royals postseasons you closed your eyes and begged for a championship even if it meant more losing later, well, the bill is due. Process 2.0 is going to be long, difficult, and at times ugly.
Your penance for the 2015 parade is a 2018 opening day lineup that could feature four hitters who slugged worse than .630 last year.
Your punishment for the greatest thrill ride in Kansas City sports in at least 30 years is a team that replaces the franchise first baseman with a rookie who hit .