“I'm going to step out on a limb and say yes. I love the Royals, so I have to hope.”

— Jessica Fergen, co-coordinator, Lawrence

“I think they will improve slightly, but I'll still watch.”

— Ahmad Austin, artist, Lawrence

“I hope so. I think mandatory steroids for the whole team might help.”

— Amanda Voth, Kansas University law student, Lawrence

“I hope so. I think it would be good for the franchise, and it would give us someone local to cheer for besides the Cardinals.”

— Jay Rhodes, Kansas University junior, Lawrence