For some time now I have had this theory that the Royals and the Chiefs can't be good at the smae time.  Think about it for a second.  When was the last itme you can remember both teams doing well?  Well of course there was 2003 when the Royal's caught lightening in a bottle with an aging Jose Lima "Believe It" and a once great ROY Angel Berroa but other than that when was the last time they were good much less great?  Guesses?

Since my job is less than fulfilling (Chris knows) I took the time to do a little research.  Starting in 1970 how many time did both teams finish above .500 in the same calender year?  Well the Royals were pretty good in the 70's and early 80's and the Chiefs were great in the 90's and then...oh man. 

4 flippin' times.  In the 30 years that the teams have coexisted these 2 franchises have finished .500 or better in the same 4 times. 

1971  Chiefs 10 3     Royals 85 76

1991 Chiefs 10 6      Royals 82 80

1993 Chiefs 11 5      Royals 84 78

2003 Chiefs 13 3     Royals 83 79

Now these weren't long runs were both teams were great.  Following 1971 the Chiefs finished 8-6 in 1972 then didn't sniff it again until 1981.  Well there was that 2 out of 3 stretch in from 91-93.  Those were crazy times right?  The Chiefs average 10 wins while the Royals averaged 79.  So how many times have they reach the playoffs in the same year?  0

Now as Kansas City fans we have seen stretches of horrible runs but stretches of solid play.  IN the 70's and 80's the Royals finished .500 or better 6 out of 10 years in each decade and in the Chiefs owned the 90's finishing .500 or better 9 out of the 10 years. 

What does this mean?  One of these teams is destined for a decade long run advancing to the postseason several times and giving us, as fans, something to look forward to. 

Looking at the Truman Sports Complex which team has a better chance of turning the tide and running rough shot over the 2010's?  Royals?  Chiefs? 

My head hurts.