It's went about how I've figured -- the Royals have scuffled for offense to this point, but haven't allowed many runs, either, although it's followed a formula that doesn't inspire confidence: mediocre/poor starts by Luke Hochevar and Kyle Davies (a trend likely to continue), a great start by Jeff Francis (not going to continue), and a well-nigh perfect bullpen (0.00 ERA won't continue).
And, they're facing what has a good chance to be a mediocre-to-poor offense this season.
It's not easy to project the Angels offense -- they've got hitters you've got to question (Vernon Wells, Bobby Abreu, Torii Hunter, Alberto Callaspo), but you know have had productive seasons -- it's just that Wells, Abreu, and Hunter are all into their 30's and it becomes hard to assume continued production, and Callaspo's only had one good season with the bat (with the Royals, as a matter of fact, in 2009). So, if everything clicked, sure, they'll score some, but it's more likely there's a bit more decline in order and not much room for bounceback...so they'll be the same poor offense they were last year. I think Wells will need to hit like his 2003/2006 seasons to have significant impact, and that still won't help them enough.
Still, I've got to bask in the moment, right? One can never, ever get enough basking.
Alright, I've basked enough.
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