Kansas City Royals

KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 29: Lucas Duda #21 of the Kansas City Royals catches a ball against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium on April 29, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Lucas Duda

Kansas City Royals should trade Lucas Duda no matter what

Kansas City Royals: Front office gut check time for organization

Kansas City Royals: Looking back at the career of Billy Butler

Kansas City Royals: Trades contributed greatly to World Series victory

Kansas City Royals first-round draft pick Bubba Starling gives a thumbs-up at his introductory news conference prior to the Royals playing host to the New York Yankees at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Wednesday, August 17, 2011. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/MCT via Getty Images)

KC Royals: All-Star opportunities missed by drafting Bubba Starling

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 10: Kansas City Royals Catcher Salvador Perez (13) behind the plate during a MLB game between the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals on July 10, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, MN.The Royals defeated the Twins 9-4.(Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Salvador Perez an All-Star due to previous success

SAN DIEGO, CA - JUNE 6: Matt Strahm #55 of the San Diego Padres pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at PETCO Park on June 6, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals could have used Matt Strahm this season

The Kansas City Royals' Whit Merrifield during a game against the Boston Red Sox on Friday, July 6, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals don’t have to trade Whit Merrifield

KANSAS CITY, MO - JUNE 19: Jason Hammel #39 starting pitcher of the Kansas City Royals leaves the mound after being taken out of a game against the Texas Rangers at Kauffman Stadium on June 19, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Jason Hammel has not panned out

KANSAS CITY, MO - JULY 02: Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jakob Junis (65) reacts after giving up a grand slam home run to Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) during a Major League Baseball game between the Cleveland Indians and the Kansas City Royals on July 02, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Starting rotation is an absolute mess

KANSAS CITY, MO - JULY 02: Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) hits a foul ball during a Major League Baseball game between the Cleveland Indians and the Kansas City Royals on July 02, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

KC Royals: Salvador Perez representing Royals in 2018 All-Star Game

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 1: Starter Brad Keller #56 of the Kansas City Royals delivers a pitch during a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on July 1, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners won the game 1-0. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Brad Keller only realistic All-Star candidate

SEATTLE, WA - JUNE 30: Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals reacts after a sacrifice fly out by Mike Zunino #3 to score Ben Gamel #16 of the Seattle Mariners in the second inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 4-3 lead during their game at Safeco Field on June 30, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Trading Salvador Perez makes sense

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Kansas City Royals: How are the 2018 Royals so bad?

Nate Karns #55 of the Kansas City Royals (Photo by Brian Davidson/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Trading for Nate Karns has been a bust

KANSAS CITY, MO - JUNE 01: Fireworks exploded in the sky after a Major League Baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Kansas City Royals on June 01, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO. The Athletics won, 16-0. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Nicky Lopez could be in major leagues in no time

Omaha, NE - JUNE 26: Pitcher Luke Heimlich #15 of the Oregon State Beavers delivers a pitch in the first inning during game one of the College World Series Championship Series against the Arkansas Razorbacks on June 26, 2018 at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals should not sign Luke Heimlich

Brad Keller #56 of the Kansas City Royals (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Brad Keller could be future ace for Royals

HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 22: Danny Duffy #41 of the Kansas City Royals pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on June 22, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Danny Duffy finally looking solid on the mound

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KC Royals: Eric Cole stays hot for Arkansas in College World Series

October 22, 2014: Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera (40) in front of fans during the MLB World Series Game 2 between the San Francisco Giants and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The Giants lead the series 1-0. The Royals defeated the Giants 7-2 to tie the series at 1-1 (Photo by William Purnell/Corbis via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Kelvin Herrera trade different kind of feeling for fans

Pitcher Jackson Kowar #37 of the Florida Gators (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Jackson Kowar electric in College World Series start

KANSAS CITY, MO - JUNE 12: Kelvin Herrera #40 of the Kansas City Royals walks off the field after throwing in the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Kauffman Stadium on June 12, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Trade with Nationals leaves something to be desired

GAINESVILLE, FL - APRIL 26: Brady Singer (51) of the Gators delivers a pitch to the plate during the college baseball game between the No. 22 Auburn Tigers and the No. 1 Florida Gators on April 26, 2018 at Alfred A. McKethan Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

KC Royals: Brady Singer not as sharp in College World Series start

KANSAS CITY, MO - JUNE 17: Adalberto Mondesi of the Kansas City Royals throws to first base to get the out on Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros in the seventh inning at Kauffman Stadium on June 17, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Adalberto Mondesi needs to play every day

KANSAS CITY, MO - JUNE 12: Hunter Dozier #17 of the Kansas City Royals in action against the Cincinnati Reds at Kauffman Stadium on June 12, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Hunter Dozier deserves to keep his job at first base

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 08: Jorge Soler #12 of the Kansas City Royals reacts after hitting a foul ball off his foot against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning at the Oakland Coliseum on June 8, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Jorge Soler injury yet another rough patch in 2018

OMAHA, NE - JUNE 27: Players line up for the national anthem as Louisiana State University takes on the University of Florida during the Division I Men's Baseball Championship held at TD Ameritrade Park on June 27, 2017 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Drafted players in 2018 College World Series