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"One year after Alex Gordon stood 90 feet away from tying Game 7 of the World Series, the Kansas City Royals are World Series champions for the first time in 30 years. The success of 2014's wild-card team may have come out of the blue, but the 2015 edition grabbed first place in the American League Central on June 8 and never looked back, capturing the team's first division title since 1985. Anchored by seven All-Stars and bolstered by the midseason...
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"'Out of the Blue' takes fans through the Royals' amazing journey, from Raul Ibanez's stirring speech that sparked the team, to Lorenzo Cain's run-saving defensive plays, to their extra-inning postseason magic. This commemorative edition also includes in-depth profiles of outfielder Alex Gordon, third baseman Mike Moustakas, the trio of flamethrowing relievers, and other fan favorites."
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With their 2015 World Series championship, the Kansas City Royals claimed their spot among baseball's top current franchises. Through the words of the players, via multiple interviews conducted with current and past Royals, readers will meet the players, coaches, and management and share in their moments of greatness and defeat. Montgomery recounts moments with George Brett, Willie Wilson, and Mike Sweeney as well as the current squad under Ned Yost,...
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The history of the Royals in Kansas City may not be a long one-the team first played in Kansas City in 1969-but it is a proud one. Embraced by a loyal fan base and boosted by small-market spunkiness, the team was a constant threat in the 1970s and 1980s, making multiple playoff appearances before beating the St. Louis Cardinals for the World Series in the "I-70 Series." Now, this all-new guide explores all of the things every true fan should know...
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