Weird Stuff
Trades
2003
Career Earnings
Opponents
200

The name of the first baseman who hit Jason Grimsley in the face with a throw home.

Who is Ken Harvey?

200

This player was traded for Roberto Hernandez, Angel Berroa, and AJ Hinch.

Who is Johnny Damon?

200

Tony Pena's statement of belief in the Royals.

What is Nosotros Creemos?

200

Billy Butler or Jeremy Affeldt

Who is Billy Butler?

 59.7 - 42.3

200

This TV announcer, and former Twin Pitcher, loves to circle the visiting fans. You may have played with this alliterative pitcher in RBI Baseball.

Who is Bert Blyleven?

200

Jeff King retired abruptly in this year.

What is 1999?

200

This hometown player was traded twice by the Royals to the Mets and Blue Jays, respectively.

Who is David Cone?
200

The first baseman of the 2003 Royals. 

Who is Mike Sweeney?

200

Rey Sanchez or Mark Teahen

Who is Mark Teahen?

Teahen - 21 million Sanchez - 13 million

200

This southsider became a Royal in a trade that sent the "biggest prospect in baseball" down south.

Who is James Shields?

300

This player made his only appearance in a start at Yankee Stadium in May 2004. He went 3.1 innings and gave up 5 ERs.

Who is Eduardo Villacis?

300

This utility infielder / 3b who often shuttled back and forth from Omaha to KC was traded along with Bret Saberhagen to the New York Mets for Greg Jefferies, Kevin McReynolds, and Keith Miller. 

Who is Bill Pecota?

300

This player might have been the anchor of the staff in 2003 - he was 10-8 with a 3.77 ERA.

Who is Darrell May?

300

Johnny Damon or Jermaine Dye

Who is Johnny Damon?

Damon 111 - Dye 75

300

This slugger seemed to dominate the Royals. The mostly DH ended up with 213 career home runs from 2002 to 2013? He played all but two of those years on the shores of Lake Erie.

Who is Travis Hafner?

400

In 2015, the Royals kept referencing this song by Fetty Wap.

What is 1738?

400

The Royals finally traded this stalwart OF in 2010 for Athletics pitchers Justin Marks and Vin Mazarro.

Who is David DeJesus?

400

This former Expo was added to the team for the stretch run. 

Who is Rondell White?

400

Chuck Knoblauch or Jeff Franceour

Who is Chuck Knoblauch?

42.3 - 27.6

400

This White Sox starter always seemed to have the Royals #, especially on a cold day on the south side of Chicago.

Who is Mark Buuuuerrrrrrhle?

500

This first base coach was attacked at the Cell on the south side of Chicago in 2006. His attacker, William Ligue was sentenced to probation.

Who is Tom Gamboa?

500

The Royals traded JP Howell for this speedster CF who could jump over cars.

Who is Joey Gaithright?

500

This veteran reliever led the team in appearances with 76. He had a 5.16 ERA. 

Who is Jason Grimsley?

500

Michael Tucker or Brent Mayne

Who is Michael Tucker?

14.5 - 13.9

500

This OF lost the WS twice in 2005 and 2015. Always a tough out 

Who is Curtis Granderson?