John Viril

Joined: Feb 5, 2014

Like a lot of people, I am still fixated on the sports teams I followed in my youth. I grew up in Kansas City and naturally became a fan of the Chiefs and Royals. Of course, that means I haven't seen a playoff win in 20 years. Here's to breaking the drought in 2014!

Oct 2, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Ian Kennedy (31) delivers a pitch against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: Dayton Moore Outsmarts Pundits With Ian Kennedy Deal

Jul 19, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Chicago White Sox second baseman Brett Lawrie (15) hits a solo homer against the Seattle Mariners during the second inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: Why Would KC Be Interested In 2B Brett Lawrie?

Mar 5, 2017; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Kansas City Royals right fielder Jorge Soler (12) singles in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants during a spring training game at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Royals Report: KC Pulls Out 4-3 Win Over Giants With Late Rally

Feb 28, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon (4) signs autographs before a spring training game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Maryvale Baseball Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Royals Report: Reds 8-Run 8th Inning Downs KC 9-7

Mar 1, 2017; Surprise, AZ, USA; Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain (6) makes the running catch for the out against the Chicago Cubs in the fourth inning during a spring training game at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Royals Report: KC Shuts Out Giants For 2-0 Victory

Feb 25, 2017; Surprise, AZ, USA; Kansas City Royals outfielder Lorenzo Cain (6) reacts after returning to the dugout during a spring training baseball game against the Texas Ranger at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals Should Resist Urge To Extend Lorenzo Cain

Sep 8, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Greg Holland (56) delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the ninth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Kansas City won the game 4-2. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: Why Didn’t Kansas City Sign Greg Holland?

Feb 28, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Kansas City Royals second baseman Raul Mondesi (27) during a spring training game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Maryvale Baseball Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Royals Report: KC Use Five Run Inning To Bash Dodgers 7-2

Oct 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs right fielder Jorge Soler (left) hits a single against Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (right) during the fifth inning in game three of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals Take On A Distinct Chicago Cubs Flavor

Feb 28, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas (8) during a spring training game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Maryvale Baseball Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Royals Report: KC Pitchers Frustrate Rockies In 3-1 Win

Feb 20, 2017; Surprise, AZ, USA; Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler (12) poses with an emoji during spring training photo day at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: Jorge Soler Happy About Trade To KC

Mar 1, 2017; Surprise, AZ, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar (2) celebrates with Mike Jirschele (23) after hitting a solo first inning homerun against the Chicago Cubs during a spring training game at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Royals Report: Cubs Silence KC Bats In 7-3 Defeat

Sep 29, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) laughs in the dugout before the game against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: Is Salvador Perez Better After Losing 25 Pounds?

Feb 20, 2017; Surprise, AZ, USA; Kansas City Royals outfielder Peter O'Brien (7) prepares for his photo during spring training photo day at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports

Royals Report: Peter O’Brien Show Continues In 6-3 Win

Feb 25, 2017; Surprise, AZ, USA; Kansas City Royals infielder Cheslor Cuthbert (19) during a spring training baseball game against the Texas Ranger at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports

Royals Report: KC Offense Overwhelms Mariners 14-3

Feb 25, 2017; Surprise, AZ, USA; Kansas City Royals vice president of communications & broadcasting Mike Swanson holds a sign honoring the memory of pitcher Yordano Ventura (30) as part of a spring training baseball game against the Texas Ranger at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: Will Memory Of Yordano Ventura Inspire 2017 Team?