Losing stinks. It especially stinks when you are a financially-constrained small market team and can’t exactly go out and buy better players.
But there is one competitive advantage losing teams have over contenders - opportunities. While teams like the Yankees and Red Sox must treat every game like it could be the difference between success and failure this year, teams like the Royals can use this season as an open audition. KANSAS CITY’S GOT TALENT!
But the truth is, Kansas City doesn’t have a lot of talent, certainly not a lot of young talent. Jake Junis and Jorge Soler have been bright spots, and there some encouraging signs in the low minors, but that’s not enough for a rebuild.