The way this season has gone, it’s a miracle the Royals get an All-Star representative (even if it’s in the rules that they do…) but we discussed Sal Perez as this year’s sole representative. He gets a sixth appearance in a row, despite a rough stat line.
But that’s the type of year it’s been. And the Royals have also run into injuries, particularly in the pitching staff. We discussed injuries and shuffling among the Royals rotation as they limp into the All-Star break.
Then we discussed some of the fun players to watch the rest of the season and what we might learn.
Also, somehow we ended up talking about Josh Brolin being cast as Ned Yost. It should totally happen…
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