Its really a shame that every time I'm motivated to write about the Royals, its because they've done something wrong. Its laughable.

Anyway, from what I could tell, ZG pitched pretty well in his debut. Unfortunately, anyone who is put in the closer role for the Royals automatically loses their ability to CLOSE THE GAME. Angel Berroa gets the bulk of the blame for this one, booting an easy grounder that allowed Chavez to bat in the first place. But Affeldt grooved a 94 MPH fastball right down the middle to Chavez on a 1-2 pitch, so he sorta deserves what he gets.

At least he's throwing strikes!