Royals Predictions From The Kings Of Kauffman Staff

Mar 13, 2016; Surprise, AZ, USA; Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon (4) runs the bases after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 13, 2016; Surprise, AZ, USA; Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon (4) runs the bases after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 23, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Right Handed Pitcher Yordano Ventura has shared the Royals team lead in wins in back-to-back years. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

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Mike – Ian Kennedy

I feel that this free agent signing will be helped out pitching at Kauffman Stadium.

Sure he pitched at Petco but he’ll be backed by a great defense.

David – Yordano Ventura

You’ll see him in a lot of these. I think this is the year he harnesses his stuff and become the Royals ace.

John – Yordano Ventura

Ventura is poised for a breakout year this season after his strong performance down the stretch.

He finished August and September with an 8-1 record and 3.26 ERA.

Ryan – Yordano Ventura

I wanted to put Wade Davis here for fun, because he’s nearly won double-digit games in back-to-back seasons as a reliever. However, I went with Ventura, staying with my predictability.

Based on what we saw from Ventura in the last third of 2015, he seems poised for a breakout. With stuff as good as his, consistency and health are going to be huge. If he pitches anything like he did during his last 11 starts last season, he’ll win more than a few games.

Fans – Yordano Ventura

Chien-Ming Wang made an appearance.

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