Sterling Holmes is a contributor to Inside the Royals, as well as a co-host of The Homestretch, weekdays from 3-4 p.m. on 1510 ESPN KC. Sterling is a University of Missouri graduate and a lifelong Royals fan who lives in Kansas City. He's big on analytics and good beer. Is he an optimistic or pessimistic Royals fan? Well, both.
The Royals have had a wild start to the season and have now reached the quarter season point, which means it is time to hand out grades on pitcher performance.
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Quarter-Season Grades for Royals Position Players
The Royals have had a wild start to the season and have now reached the quarter season point, which means it is time to hand out grades on player performance.
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