Kansas City Royals news: It’s pretty bleak

Kansas City Royals pitcher John Bale, #49, sits dejected in the dugout after being relieved in the 6th inning of their game against the Oakland Athletics on Monday, Aug. 31, 2009 at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. Bale made a throwing error to second base allowing the Athletics' Daric Barton and Ryan Sweeney to score. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Staff) (Photo by MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images So… it’s not been a good week in Royals-land. Ba