10 Reasons Why The Kansas City Royals Will Defend The Crown

The Kansas City Royals were the 2015 World Champions. Here's 10 reasons why they are poised to repeat. Add your own in the comments!

1. WADE. FREAKING. DAVIS.

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Best closer in the league. No question.

2. Alcides Escobar is not human

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Find a more elastic shortstop than Esky. You can't.

3. Alex Gordon has returned!

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Born in Nebraska, developed in Kansas City, Alex Gordon holds the PLATINUM GLOVE in left field.

4. Wildest fans in the universe

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5. The Wizard of Hoz

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Ladies want him, men want to BE him. Eric Hosmer, folks! Gold glove first baseman.

6. Lorenzo Cain Train!

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Lorenzo Cain is no mere mortal in the outfield.

7. Yordano Ventura is ready to rise to elite status

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Ooo baby!

8. KC has a fever and the only cure is more winning!

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Did I mention the wild fans?

9. We're all addicted to Ned Yost

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#Yosted

10. SALVY

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