Candidates to throw out the first pitch for the Royals

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For the first time since 1985, playoff baseball will be played in Kansas City. The Royals of yesteryear will now have company, as the playoff drought is officially over. It may only be a one game playoff for the Wild Card, but the Royals have still made the postseason.

A new day for the Royals may be dawning. With a nice blend of young talent and veteran players, the Royals may be on the verge of recreating the magical years from the 1970’s through the 1980’s. With the right extensions and free agent signings to augment the young core, the Royals could be set for quite some time.

With that being the case, the torch may be about to get passed. No longer are the Royals chasing the ghosts of the 1980’s. With that in mind, the symbolism of having George Brett throw out the first pitch may be more than the Royals should pass up on Tuesday.

Normally, the spectacle of the first pitch does not overly matter. This time, it may be more than just a nice honor – it may be a sign that the past is finally behind the Royals.