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5 Things Kansas City Royals Fans Have To Know Before 2015 MLB Opening Day

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5 Things Kansas City Royals Fans Have To Know Before 2015 MLB Opening Day

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Expectations and excitement are the highest they've been since the 1980s for Kansas City Royals fans. After a generation of losing, the starving fanbase had their loyalty rewarded with an incredible 2014 playoff run. Now Kansas City fans are itching for more, and here are five things they should know before Opening Day.

5. Still Not Getting Much Love

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5. Still Not Getting Much Love

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Most experts forecast that the Royals will finish at third or fourth in the AL Central, and Sports Illustrated predicted KC will win just 78 games.

4. The AL Central Should Be Tough

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4. The AL Central Should Be Tough

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Part of the reason why experts don't like the Royals' chances this season is the division. The Cleveland Indians are looking strong, the Chicago White Sox went on an offseason spending spree and the Detroit Tigers have a lineup full of huge names again.

3. The Pitching Staff Is Deep

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3. The Pitching Staff Is Deep

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This especially goes for the bullpen. On top of having Jason Frasor, Kelvin Herrera, Wade Davis and Greg Holland back, Luke Hochevar will be returning after missing all of 2014. The bullpen is so crowded that Brandon Finnegan, a pitcher who was trusted in crucial playoff situations last season, will begin 2015 in the minors to fine tune his skills as a starter. The pitching depth could make the trade deadline very interesting this year.

2. The Atmosphere At The K Will Be Something Special

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2. The Atmosphere At The K Will Be Something Special

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Think about what you would do at a buffet if you hadn't eaten for days. That same spirit will be with a fanbase that's been deprived of baseball that matters for nearly three decades.

1. The Food Is Probably Okay Now

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1. The Food Is Probably Okay Now

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Reports of several health code violations at Kauffman Stadium have surfaced, creating some paranoia about the food. When you think about it, the K will be a great place to eat now that health inspectors will be buzzing around. Besides, everything's gross if you look close enough. What percentage of people wash their hands after using the bathroom? Now think about how many will high-five you at a game and how many finger foods you'll eat.

Aaron Charles is a writer for RantSports. Follow him on Twitter
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