Now that the Royals’ warts — insufficient pitching, inconsistent hitting and inefficient fielding — have been exposed, here’s one man’s opinion about the bulk of the K.C. roster, with the listing by annual salary from highest to lowest:

Mike Sweeney ($11 million) — Below-average fielder (and that’s being kind) who hasn’t hit with accustomed gusto since suffering back injury last season. Will turn 31 in July, and best years may be behind him.

Carlos Beltran ($9 million) — On track to become Hall of Famer, but induction plaque won’t picture him in a Royals uniform. David DeJesus will be Royals’ center fielder in September.

Juan Gonzalez ($4 million) — Gee, Juan Gone is on the DL. What a surprise. Poster boy for over-the-hill superstars.

Brian Anderson ($3.25 million) — Highest-paid batting-practice pitcher in baseball.

Joe Randa ($3.25 million) — Perhaps the most average third baseman ever to play in the big leagues for at least 10 years.

Benito Santiago ($2.15 million) — Chiseled, craggy, ageless catcher who plays with all the verve of a tree sloth.

Scott Sullivan ($2.1 million) — If he is club’s highest-paid set-up man, why does Tony Pena go to Jason Grimsley more often?

Darrell May ($1.75 million) — Has an idea. Not much stuff. But an idea.

Curtis Leskanic ($1.25 million) — How about this guy? He compiled an 0-3 record and an 8.04 earned run average, the Royals released him and he complained about it. Who’s running the asylum?

Tony Graffanino ($1.1 million) — Serviceable reserve infielder pressed into a starting role because Royals don’t really have an every-day second baseman. How do you explain the meteoric decline of Carlos Febles?

Jason Grimsley ($1 million) — Long-in-tooth middle reliever whose arm could fall off any day now.

Matt Stairs ($1 million) — Player without a position who should be used strictly as DH against right-handed pitchers. Patrols the outfield like the Phog Allen statue.

Desi Relaford ($900,000) — Versatile? Yep. Athletic? Uh, huh. Mediocre? Well, yeah.

Dennys Reyes ($550,000) — Chubby little left-hander has been a pleasant surprise. Is it just me, or does he resemble Babe Ruth?

Kelly Stinnett ($500,000) — Perennial back-up catcher who looks older than Santiago (if that’s possible).

Angel Berroa ($372,500) — Sophomore jinx sufferer who never will be a great hitter, but shortstops with his range and arm make a lot of money for a long time.

Jeremy Affeldt ($350,000) — May have found a home as a closer, but tall southpaw sure gives up a lot of hits for a pitcher reputed to have great stuff.

Mike MacDougal ($346,500) — Trying to rediscover his mojo in Omaha. At times can’t find home plate with a GPS. Future may be as middle reliever instead of closer.

Aaron Guiel ($320,000) — On DL with blurred vision, leaving corner outfield spots in a fog.

Ken Harvey ($317,500) — Doesn’t look good in a suit, but plays hard, hits consistently and is an OK fielder. Another good young player — he’s 26 — likely to price himself out of the Kansas City market.

Dee Brown ($309,500) — He’s 26 now and destined to be playing slow-pitch before he’s 30.

Nate Field ($306,500) — No better or worse than Grimsley or Sullivan, so the price is right. Love his open stance while taking signs from catcher.

Jimmy Gobble ($304,000) — Could be the next Paul Splittorff or Larry Gura. Then again, could be the next Brian Anderson or Darrell May.

Zack Greinke ($300,000) — Best young Royals pitcher since Bret Saberhagen. Will he wear pinstripes someday?

Jamie Cerda ($300,000) — A left-handed Nate Field.

Byron Gettis ($300,000) — If this outfielder is a major-leaguer, I’m Grantland Rice.