"Ned The BrainDead." That was the moniker earlier this season. Had to do a little research to find it. I still find that reference funny as hell.

Even funnier is how Ned has defied the criticism and taken the Boys in Blue this far. Home-grown speed, defense, pitching and some recent hitting. Awesome. Speed is stressing the pitchers, infield and outfield. Every hit or pitch is different because of the run pressure.

We'll see if the Royals can keep it up...