It's difficult for me to not follow the Royals closely every year because they are by far my favorite sports team.  This year though, I may have to figure out a way to distract myself for the rest of this season.  The team is legitimately THAT bad.  I find myself seething like an angst ridden goth teen after every single loss - and some wins as well.  

The problems on this year's team are numerous and well documented.  Perhaps the worst part of all of it is that due to Washington's historically awful record, the Royals won't even be able to draft Bryce Harper.  Nevertheless, I actually think the Royals are currently worse than the Nationals.

After tonight's contest (I use that term loosely since it implies the Royals actually can compete against other MLB teams) the Royals have a minus 68 run differential.  While the Nationals do have a minus 105 run differential, they have actually scored 23(!) more runs than the Royals.  That is nothing less than pathetic.  I did notice that the Padres are the only team to score less than the Royals this year, but San Diego is an extreme pitcher friendly park and the Padres do have Adrian Gonzalez -  who is as good as any TWO Royals hitters combined ( and seven or eight Royals shortstops). 

Royals management, when not busy attempting to curb First Amendment rights, does nothing to forestall the feeling of hopelessness that pervades my being while watching this team.  They have taken absolutely zero responsibility for this year's debacle.  If it wasn't for the new stadium and Greinke, this might have been the worse year ever for this franchise (and still might be when all is said and done).  

In addition, the utter lack of action from management to do anything to you know, improve, this team further infuriates the rapidly diminishing fan base.  It's flat out embarrassing that a team that ranks 13th in the AL in OBP won't call up one of the most patient hitters in the minor leagues.  Does Jacobs really deserve to be playing over Kila at this point?  How about giving Lisson a shot at SS?  He can't be worse than TPJ or Hernandez and at least he was a prospect at one point.  (Note to Royals Management:  A prospect according to Merriam-Webster is a likely candidate for a job or position - not sure you actually are aware of that definition.)

The bullpen this year has also bordered on tragic.  If only the Royals had a competent reliever who would be fun to watch, had outstanding minor league numbers, blogs, and would be am immediate fan favorite.  Disco might not be welcome on the Royals though, he does know how to turn on a computer.

The sad thing is that I could probably write pages on the ineptitude we as fans have witnessed this year.  Nevertheless, much of the nauseating "accomplishments" of the Royals have been well covered by bloggers and (some of) the media.  I'll leave you with this public service announcement:  If you are a fan and you actually care about this team; for the sake of your mental welfare, find a new hobby.