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The Kansas City Royals are still leading the American League in votes for the start of the Midsummer Classic in Cincinnati.
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One may not have ever considered the Kansas City Royals to be mentioned as America's Team before. Those times have changed.
The Kansas City Royals need to be above negative behavior and play true Royals' baseball.
There is a deep romantic attachment to baseball in America, and the Kansas City Royals represent the best aspects of that romance.
The Kansas City Royals have made the postseason for the first time since 1985.
The Royals need an offensive spark if they will end their 29-year postseason draught.
The Kansas City Royals will stumble sometimes between now and their first playoff appearance since 1985, but fans owe it to the team to not stop believing.
The Royals are still looking for pitchers as the trade deadline approaches, but improvements to the offense will have to be from within.
It is time for the Royals to make some changes. The first place they may want to look is in the dugout, and at manager Ned Yost.