Having a team far back in the standings as the Chiefs begin training camp is a bummer, and yet a familiar story for Royals fans. But the trade deadline can offer a modicum of hope, as bad teams can trade off whatever little talent they have for prospects for the future. One only needs to look at the division-leading White Sox to see an example of a bad team that rebuilt itself into a competitive ballclub.
The Royals have several different paths they could take leading up to Monday’s trade deadline, but the early reporting from mainstream outlets indicates they may take a conservative route. There is a good case that the team should retool and…
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