As we are one month out of the 2008 season and made the first trade in MLB, I thought I would put in my two cents of what has been the three best and worst things that have happened in the 21st Century with the Royals.  So here it goes.

GOOD:

1)  The hiring of Dayton Moore.  Before June of 2006, Allard Baird was playing with very little money and a very bad farm system.  Blame can be put on him but not all of it.  The Glass family didn't give him nothing to work with and thus a change had to be made.  Dayton Moore came in and instantly shook up the organization with trade deadline after trade deadline.  He "survived" a year and a half of Buddy Ball, got the man he wanted as a manager in Trey Hillman, and had defied experts thoughts on his moves.  He had brought a clear vision to the Royals.

2)  Farm System, Scouting, and FA's.  Due to Dayton Moore being hired, money has been usd in the farm system, scouting, international scouting, and free agents that the Royals nebver had a chance with.  This is Dayton's project and he does a very good job in what he needs and wants.  The farm system is coming and so is scouting for the drafts.

3)  Renovations of Kauffman.  Yes, yes, I know, a downtown stadium would be great, but Kauffman Stadium will be looking an feeling just like a new stadium with all you want and need in a stadium.  This will only help get people to the stadium, raise revenue, and be something that KC can be proud of.

BAD:

1)  Trades of Allard Baird.  Wow....trades of Damon, Dye, and Beltran were underwhelming and brought back very little in exchange.  Teahen and Buck are still here but still have not brought their game to the level you want from players you get in a trade for a 5-tool player.  Allard was used alot in trades, therefore not alot was there for Dayton to use.

2)  Season of 2003.  It was a great year for a Royals fan.  83-79 record and was in first place for a good portion for the season.  After the season we all felt good about 2004 if we brought in FA's that will help.  But we all know what happened.  All busts and went back to where we were before.  Plus delayed what really needed to happen:  start over.

3)  Season of 2006:  Uhhhhhh...yeah.  Just a sad year and where we hit rock bottom.  Alot of mistakes and just bad games.

We are on the right track and Dayton is the guy to get us to where we want.  I feel whatever he does will help us in some way.  GO ROYALS!!

Late
Wazzie