Seven Second-Half Questions for the Kansas City Royals

What Could Halt the Moose?

Mike Moustakas’ assault on Steve Balboni’s home run record is all but complete. A dozen homers short of Bye-Bye’s bomb mark, it’s unlikely anything short of an injury is going to halt his march toward history.

But let’s play Devil’s Advocate here for a second. The following is a comprehensive list of non-injury issues that would stop Moose from achieving a dozen home runs in the next 75 games. Please leave more ideas in the comments, if you have any.

Intentionally walked every time up.

MLB passes a rule that Moose must take every at-bat with a live squirrel in his pants.

Moose attempts to hit with one of those mini-bats from the souvenir shop.

An extensive hot-foot war leaves Moustakas without cleats.

He gets in an Emperor’s New Clothes situation which gets him ejected prior to every single game.

Retires to open a chain of Rocky-and-Bullwinkle-themed restaurants with Roy “Squirrel” Sievers extended family.

Balboni visits New Orleans, has a hex put on Moustakas.

David Glass finds Moustakas in a compromising position with Glass’ wife. Or daughter. Or an ocelot.

Slow gas leak in the clubhouse right next to Moustakas’ locker.