[Sandy Vagina]

Originally Posted by Messier

Every season I enter somewhat hopeful to varying degrees. I remember being hopeful when Croyle was being trotted out as a starter. I'm a big homer. I'm sure it's somewhat naive, but I just can't operate the other way, where I say I don't think this will work. The closest I got to that was last year. I was disheartened that Cassel was back, and didn't think Crennel was the best coaching choice.

I'm sure even the strongest pessimist will say they're hopeful, but I don't get the ire at homers. People that don't say things like, I'm done with this team, I can't take it, and then look at those that stay positive, even maybe naively so, and say you're part of the problem. No. Totally wrong. Are the Royals fans that have stuck it out and held on to hope for 28 seasons part of the problem? The real pessimistic fans might get annoyed at homers, but homers aren't okay with losing, I get really angry and frustrated, but at the start of every season I hit a reset button, especially in seasons involving a lot of changes.

Thinking homer or "true" fans are okay with losing, and thinking they make the team sit on their hands is as wrong as thinking SOC was the reason Hunt cleaned house. Both are not true. When I see footage of 10,000 fans sitting in the stands in the early '80s I don't say, fools! I think those are the good solid fans.

Really strong post. Fans should hit the reset button each year. The only possible exception is if organizations have a disastrous season, yet keep all aspects of the team the same. That could put a real strain on hope... but that isn't the case with what KC has done from the 2012 to 2013 season.

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