Hey, Royals fans. Remember me? Al here from Bleed Cubbie Blue.

In past years we've had a little fun with each other when I've, um, said some not-so-complimentary things about your team. (I think you guys still owe me a photo of Will in a BCB T-shirt.)

I was at today's 8-8 tie game at Surprise. And this year, your team actually looks pretty good. Click here for my recap, which includes some compliments for several Royals, particularly Alex Gordon, who is a stud.

Good luck to you guys this year. You're the only AL Central team we don't play.