Ha yankees... money aint all that

Gracie Dean · 07-14-2003, 11:16 AM

While the World Series champion Anaheim Angels struggled, the Royals surged. Not much was expected from Kansas City, especially with an opening-day payroll that was the second-lowest in the majors to Tampa Bay.

Instead, manager Tony Pena's team got off to a fast start. Now, with Jose Lima going 5-0 since being signed from the independent Atlantic League, the Royals lead the AL Central by seven games.

``This might surprise some people, but it doesn't surprise me,'' Pena said. ``Everyone believes in themselves and knows what they have to do to win ballgames.''

07-14-2003, 11:16 AM
Gracie Dean MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $10004900	Ha yankees... money aint all that While the World Series champion Anaheim Angels struggled, the Royals surged. Not much was expected from Kansas City, especially with an opening-day payroll that was the second-lowest in the majors to Tampa Bay. Instead, manager Tony Pena's team got off to a fast start. Now, with Jose Lima going 5-0 since being signed from the independent Atlantic League, the Royals lead the AL Central by seven games. ``This might surprise some people, but it doesn't surprise me,'' Pena said. ``Everyone believes in themselves and knows what they have to do to win ballgames.''
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