The dichotomy that exists in sports can frustrate fans and derail franchises. On one hand, you have the emotional attachment fans form with a player. The prime of an athlete is fleeting. Teams are built, but last for only a season – sometimes less – before they are reconfigured for another year. Fans have their […]
Day: January 18, 2017
It’s Never Too Early to Discuss the Draft, Michael Gigliotti Edition
The announcement of Danny Duffy’s contract on Monday has positioned the Royals in decent shape going forward in terms of their pitching rotation, having Yordano Ventura, Duffy and possibly Ian Kennedy inked through 2020. With three-fifths of the rotation in place, the Royals hopefully can develop the last one or two pieces to keep future cost down. […]