What could be better? An opening day win on the road in extra innings against the vaunted Tigers. Ah sweet bliss. Now, they can't, as they say, lose them all.Pictured is my favorite new Royal, Tony Pena Jr. getting the winning hit in the top of the 11th.... a bloop single into center which scored John Buck from second. Son of a childhood favorite player, 4-time Gold-Glover & 5-time All-Star Tony Pena, who caught for the Pirates & Cardinals (and who managed the Royals for one brilliant shining season and several dismal ones), TPJ is a scrappy shortstop who, if he hits .280 will be a solid 8-9 hitter and an often-times spectacular defensive player. He was one of the earliest moves made by new GM Dayton Moore who, being a part of the Atlanta Braves organization, spotted Pena in the Braves system, and also recognizing the failure of sticking with Angel Berroa (rookie of the year in 2003 but absolutely nothing after), brought him over, gave him the job.... and let us, the long suffering Royals fans, enjoy.
Young talent along with the best pitching the Royals have started with in years breed a new optimism for Royal fans. Unfortunately, they play in arguably the toughest division in baseball... so a .500 record would be an outstanding achievement.
For now, however, the boys in blue are UNDEFEATED!
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