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Royals' early glee quickly turned sour

By Jerry Crasnick
ESPN.com

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

The 2009 Royals have committed a sin that transcends poor pitching, hitting and defense: They're bad and they're nondescript. Peruse the MLB Extra Innings package on a given night, and unless Zack Greinke is pitching for Kansas City, there's no compelling reason to linger. With the exception of a Billy Butler here and a Joakim Soria there, the Royals' roster is dotted with "4A" types, free-agent disappointments and guys such as Mark Teahen and David DeJesus -- solid professionals who would be c ...

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