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The Royals failed shy of their goal of making the playoffs, but they did finish with 86 victories, which was a 14-game improvement over last season. That's the most victories by a Royals' club since John Wathan managed the 1989 to a 92-70 record.
The Royals dug themselves a Grand Canyon-sized hole to dig out of in May when they lost 19 of 23 games, including a franchise record 11 in a row at Kauffman Stadium.
That led to the late-May reassignments of hitting coaches Jack Maloof and Andre David to the minor leagues. They were replaced by Hall of Famer George Brett, who resigned after two months, and Pedro Grifol.
The Royals came out white hot after the All-Star break and slowly climbed back into the race, but then they dropped 10 of 12 in August, including seven straight home games. That slide put their record at 64-64 on Aug. 24. They finished strong, but not strong enough to end a 28-year-old playoff drought, the longest active streak in the majors.
The Royals' strong-suit was pitching as the additions of James Shields and Ervin Santana paid immediate dividends. Bringing back Jeremy Guthrie, who won 15 games, was another wise decision.If the Royals had the lead after six innings, the bullpen would preserve it most days. Greg Holland set a franchise record with 47 saves.
Santana and Bruce Chen, who picked up his ninth victory in the season finale and made 15 starts to close out the season, are eligible for free agency. Santana, who was 9-10 with a 3.24 earned run average, figures to be one of the top names for teams looking for a starter. What team isn't?
"The important thing is to make sure our pitching remains very strong and that our defense remains very strong," Royals general manager Dayton Moore said. "The expectation is the offense will continue to get better."
If Santana and Chen bolt, the Royals would need rookies Yordano Ventura, who made his big league debut in September, and Kyle Zimmer, a 2012 first-round pick, ready to step in sometime next season. They also are counting on left-hander Danny Duffy, who was 2-0 with a 1.85 ERA in five starts after having Tommy John surgery in 2012, healthy enough to make 25-plus starts in 2014.
Eric Hosmer led the offense with a.302 batting average, while Salvador Perez hit.292 and Billy Butler.289. Butler's 82 RBIs topped the club, one more than Alex Gordon, whose batting average dipped to.265 after hitting.294 last year and.303 in 2011. Gordon's 20 home runs topped the Royals, who lack a true power hitter.
The Royals need to beef up their offense. They could go the free agent route to sign an outfielder. Carlos Beltran, who began his career with the Royals, will likely be on the Royals' contact list.
One offseason item that won't be on Kansas City's to-do list is finding a new manager. On Oct. 1, Ned Yost signed a two-year extension that runs through 2015.
TEAM MVP: RHP James Shields lived up to his billing as 'Big Game James' and was a clubhouse leader as well as mound leader. His 13-9 record belies on how well he pitched. He worked 228 2/3 innings and struck out 196, which ranked among the American League leaders. The Royals have lacked a true ace since trading Zack Greinke after the 2010 season, but Shields filled that role.
BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT: 3B Mike Moustakas' numbers are tumbling south, not improving. After hitting.242 with a.296 on-base percentage and a.412 slugging percentage in 2012, Moustakas' numbers dipped to.233/.286/.364 in 2013. Moustakas, the second player picked in the 2007 draft, hit 20 home runs with 73 RBIs in 2012, but only 12 HR and 42 RBIs in 2013. Those are unacceptable numbers for an everyday corner infielder.
TOP PROSPECT: RHP Yordano Ventura, 22, has a fastball that can and does reach 100-102 mph on radar guns. While listed at 5-11, 180 pounds, he already carries the name of "Ace" Ventura. Ventura was a September call up, going 0-1 with a 3.52 ERA in three starts in his first Major League games. Ventura could start next year with Triple-A Omaha, but he likely won't remain there for long. And if RHP Ervin Santana and LHP Bruce Chen sign elsewhere, he could be in the Opening Day rotation.
--1B Eric Hosmer protected his.302 batting average by sitting out the final game. Even if Hosmer had gone 0-for-5, his average would have rounded up to.300, so there was little danger of him falling below that. Hosmer had one home run and 16 RBIs on June 1, but added 16 HRs and 63 RBIs after that.
--C Salvador Perez made his first career start at first base Sept. 29. While Perez hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning and went 3-for-4, he also committed a fielding error, misplaying a foul pop up. Perez had been taking ground balls at first base and is athletic enough to play there, but he will be back behind the plate when next season starts.
--RHP Greg Holland logged his 47th save, a franchise record, in the 4-1 season-ending victory over the White Sox. Holland, however, did make it interesting. He gave up two singles and a walk to load the bases before striking out the final two batters. Those two strikeouts brought Holland's total to 103, which tied Jim York for the most strikeouts by a Royals' reliever in a season. York struck out 103 in 1971.
--LHP Bruce Chen, who began the season in the bullpen before going back into the rotation, picked up his ninth victory in the season finale at Chicago. Chen, who was the 2012 Opening Day starter, had posted double-figure victories in his previous three seasons. He has won 44 games the past four seasons.
--3B Mike Moustakas finished 22nd among 23 third basemen who played at least 124 games last season with a.651 OPS and.364 slugging percentage. Compare Moustakas' 12 home runs and 42 RBIs in 472 at-bats to discarded Royal Yuniesky Betancourt, who hit 13 home runs with 46 RBIs in 388 at-bats with the Brewers. Moustakas is going to play winter ball in Venezuela in hopes of rediscovering his stroke. He will play for Cardenales de Lara, the team which Royals hitting coach Pedro Grifol manages.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "I think we're making progress as an organization. Ten games over.500, it's a significant first stop and we need to continue to build on it. It's a good start." -- Manager Ned Yost, on the Royals' 86-76 record.
The Royals would like to add a power bat to the middle of their lineup. There are some free agent outfielders that fit that bill.
The only position jobs up for grab next spring training will likely be right field and second base, but they could be addressed in the offseason.
BIGGEST NEEDS: It is all about retaining a rock-solid rotation. The Royals' improvement in the won-loss column could be directly attributed to the trades last offseason to acquire RHPs Ervin Santana and James Shields. Santana is eligible for free agency and his 3.24 ERA is a career best. He will command a hefty-contract on the free agent market. LHP Bruce Chen, too, is free agent-eligible and a glove-like fit as the No. 4 or 5 starter for the Royals.
There is no doubt the Royals want Santana back, but whether they will be able to come close to matching other high-dollar offers he is certain to receive remains a key question. They certainly will make a qualifying one-year offer, so to receive a high draft pick in return if he signs with another club. Chen would like to remain in Kansas City and the Royals would like to have him back, but at what price? Carroll, who turns 40 on Feb. 18, won't be back. The Royals have no interest in bringing back Pena on a big-league contract. Tejada, who also has a PED suspension, has probably