there's still hope for the royals

Before we say that the Royals have nothing to play for, let's look at their 3-year history, and then their current standings.

2004 AS Break
4th place: Tigers/Indians 5.5 GB
5th place: Royals 15.5 GB

End of 2004
4th place: Tigers 20 GB
5th place: Royals 34 GB

2005 AS Break
4th place: Tigers 15 GB
5th place: Royals 27.5 GB

End of 2005
4th place: Tigers 28 GB
5th place: Royals 43 GB

2006 AS Break
4th place: Indians 18.5 GB
5th place: Royals 27.5 GB

End of 2006
4th place: Indians 18 GB
5th place: Royals 34 GB


It's been pretty bad...what about this year?

2007 AS Break
4th place: White Sox 13 GB
5th place: Royals 15 GB

That's right! They're only 2 games out of fourth place at the All-Star Break. Just 2 games away from not last! Come on Kansas City. Let's win one for the gipper get out of the cellar!