It's the best time of the year again, folks! That's right, baseball season is back. That means there are 162 games to be watched, and hopefully more when October rolls around. I know I am looking forward to watching my favorite team, the Kansas City Royals. If you aren't quite sure if you should jump on this bandwagon like so many others at the end of last season, here are some reasons other than statistics that you should be excited that the Royals are back:
1. More Defensive Plays
Chances are if you watch ESPN, you have seen at least one of the amazing defensive plays the Royals make. I can't wait to see more of them this year.
2. Alex Gordon
We thought we were going to lose him there for awhile, but after some negotiations, we got our man back. I don't think any of us were going to be prepared to watch left field without him. It just wouldn't have been the same.
3. The Dugout Interactions
While I would much rather be at the games in person, that's not always possible. So what makes watching the games on TV fun is being able to see the players in the dugout. Just like the actual game, this can be quite entertaining.
4. Salvy During Interviews
Salvador Perez has a habit of interrupting sports broadcasts or interviews, and it usually is hilarious.
5. Ice Baths
A tradition, whenever the Royals win is to dump ice water, or gatorade, on whoever is being interviewed. Joel Goldberg is usually included in this as well and has grown accustomed to it.
6. The Fans
Being a Royals fan wouldn't be nearly as fun if you didn't have other awesome people to share it with. Seriously, Royals fans are not only loyal and usually polite, but they are a lot of fun to be around.
7. Paul Rudd
Speaking of fans, actor Paul Rudd is a huge Royals fans, and he is known to be randomly at games, and will usually do an interview afterwards where he invites everyone over to his mom's house.
8. More Amazing Comebacks
If anything, the Royals really know how to make a comeback. They have a habit of winning games solely in the later innings. If you need proof of this, watch the majority of our playoff games from 2014 and 2015. While it can be nervous sometimes, it sure makes it fun.
9. It's A Team Of Goofballs
Did I mention that they're fun to watch?
10. Defending World Series Champions
No one thought they could do it, but they did. Need I say more?
I could probably list at least 20 more reasons as to why it's exciting, but I'll spare you the time.
Go Royals!
