The competition is Royally screwed

Just how good are the Kansas City Royals?

Well they've gone from laughing stock of the majors to the 2008 cinderella team - and practically overnight!

Currently at 7-5, the Royals are atop the AL Central division and not looking like slowing down. And the real indication that they're a legitimate pennant contender? They bounced back to trounce the Minnesota Twins 5-1 after dropping three in a row. That type of resilience goes a long way when August rolls around.

The Royal's Brian Bannister pitched the second complete game of his career and did it in a frigid 29 degrees. Hey look, it's hard enough getting your shorts on in that type of cold let alone pelting a fastball. Bannister gave up only one walk and one unearned run, and struck out three. Yes, this is not a dream...the Royals are a good team.