A NEW SEASON

First of all an apology may be necessary. I know it's been a long time since I've made a blog entry.  Everyone has two things in common; armpits and excuses. They both stink so I won't make any excuses. Just enjoy the NEW SEASON

   The 2012 Baseball season has begun. LaDonna and I have a half season ticket package (41 games) which allows us the privilege to purchase 2 All-Star game strips.  People in Kansas City are excited about this years season and team.  After a 3-3 road trip to start the season on the west coast (vs. Angels and Athletics) the Royals returned for their home opener on Friday April 13.  Several young players such as Eric Hosmer, Mike Moustakas, Lorenzo Cain along with several arms in the bullpen gave a thrill of hope and promise for AT LEAST an end to the drought of sub .500 seasons.
    If you follow baseball you know the Royals gave up 7 runs in the top of the first inning of their home opener. (Friday the 13th luck?)  They went on to lose the game 8-3 and were swept by Cleveland in the opening 3 game series.  Detroit came to town for 3 games and the result was the same, a three game sweep.  However, these games were closer, losing by one run it two games and by two in another.  So, now Toronto is in town and the Royals have lost the first two of a four games series.  In a nutshell, the Royals have lost 9 in a row, not won a home game yet and have a record of 3-12.  The slogan for the Royals this year is "This is OUR TIME".   I think they forgot to add .... to win.

   So what are LaDonna and I doing this afternoon?  Why we're going to the baseball game of course.  There's always hope the Royals will win.  One baseball old timer said that every team will win 50 games and lose 50 games. It's what they do with the other 60 games that determine the course of the year.  We just hope the Royals start winning so our grandaughter Molly won't cry at any more games. (the picture was taken last year)