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2008 Kansas City Royals season
Kansas City Royals
Established 1969

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Name
  • Kansas City Royals (1969–present)
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  • The Boys in Blue
Ballpark
  • Kauffman Stadium (1973–present)
    • a. The Kansas City Royals ' 2008 season began with the team searching for its 15th manager in franchise history Champions Major League Baseball The most notable part of the 1969 season were the Miracle Mets World Series: New York Mets The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in Champions Major League Baseball The most notable part of the 1969 season were the Miracle Mets World Series: New York Mets The American League Central is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball 's American League. Headline events of the year As a result of a players' strike the MLB season ends prematurely on August 11, 1994. George Howard Brett (born May 15, 1953 in Glen Dale West Virginia) is a former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals Richard Dalton Howser ( May 14, 1936 - June 17, 1987) was an American Major League Baseball Shortstop and Frank White Jr (born September 4, 1950 in Greenville Mississippi) is a former Major League Baseball player, and coach Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson (January 31 1919 – October 24 1972 was a Baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Champions Major League Baseball The most notable part of the 1969 season were the Miracle Mets World Series: New York Mets Ewing M Kauffman Stadium (ˈkɔfmən formerly Royals Stadium) is a Major League Baseball Stadium located in Kansas City Missouri, and Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Oakland Athletics over New York Mets (4-3 Reggie Jackson, k. a. Royals Stadium (1973–1993)
  • Municipal Stadium (1969–1972)
Major league titles
World Series titles (1)1985
AL Pennants (2)1985 • 1980
Central Division titles (0)None
West Division titles (6) [1]1985 • 1984 • 1980 • 1978
1977 • 1976
Wild card berths (0)None

[1] In 1981, a players' strike in the middle of the season forced the season to be split into two halves. Kansas City Municipal Stadium was a Baseball and football stadium that formerly stood in Kansas City Missouri. The 1981 Major League Baseball strike was the fifth work stoppage in Major League Baseball since the 1972 Major League Baseball strike Kansas City won the division in the second half, but lost the division playoff to the Athletics. The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Royals finished three games under . 500 and had only the fourth best record in the division when considering the entire season, eleven games behind the A's, Texas and Chicago. The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois.

Owner(s): David Glass
Manager: Trey Hillman
General Manager: Dayton Moore

The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. David D Glass is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Wal-Mart Stores Inc Thomas Brad "Trey" Hillman (born January 4, 1963 in Amarillo Texas) is a former Minor league baseball manager, and Dayton Moore is the general manager of the Kansas City Royals. Kansas City Missouri only Items for the metro area Kansas City Kansas or North Kansas City MO should go on their respective pages Missouri ( or) is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The American League Central is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball 's American League. The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Oakland Athletics over New York Mets (4-3 Reggie Jackson, Ewing M Kauffman Stadium (ˈkɔfmən formerly Royals Stadium) is a Major League Baseball Stadium located in Kansas City Missouri, and

The "Royals" name originates from the American Royal Livestock Show, held in Kansas City since 1899. The American Royal in Kansas City Missouri is a Livestock show, Horse show and Rodeo held each year in October and November at Kemper

Entering Major League Baseball as an expansion franchise in 1969, the club was founded by Ewing Kauffman, a Kansas City businessman. The following is a list of teams that play in one of the seven major sports leagues in North America: Major League Baseball, the National Football League, the Ewing Marion Kauffman (ˈjuːɪŋ ˈkɔfmən September 21, 1916 - August 1, 1993) was an American Pharmaceutical magnate The franchise was established following the actions of Stuart Symington, then-United States Senator from Missouri, who demanded a new franchise for the city after the Athletics—Kansas City's previous major league team—moved to Oakland, California. William Stuart Symington ( June 26, 1901 – December 14, 1988) was a businessman and Political figure from Missouri. The United States Senate is the Upper house of the bicameral United States Congress, the Lower house being the House of Representatives The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Oakland (ˈoʊklənd founded in 1852 is the eighth-largest city in the U

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Franchise history

Main article: History of the Kansas City Royals

1969-1979: Taking off

The Royals began play in 1969 in Kansas City, Missouri. The following is a detailed history of the Kansas City Royals, a Major League Baseball team that began play in Kansas City Missouri only Items for the metro area Kansas City Kansas or North Kansas City MO should go on their respective pages In their inaugural game, on April 8, 1969, the Royals defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-3 in 12 innings. Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The team was quickly built through a number of trades engineered by its first General Manager, Cedric Tallis, including a trade for Lou Piniella, who won the Rookie of the Year during the Royals' inaugural season. Cedric Tallis ( July 29, 1914 — May 8, 1991) was an American executive in Major League Baseball who served as the first Louis Victor Piniella (pɨˈnɛlə born August 28, 1943, in Tampa Florida, United States) is the current manager of the Chicago In Major League Baseball, the Rookie of the Year Award is given annually to one player from each league as voted upon by the Baseball Writers Association of America The Royals also invested in a strong farm system and soon developed such future stars as pitchers Paul Splittorff and Steve Busby, infielders George Brett and Frank White, and outfielder Al Cowens. Paul William Splittorff Jr (ˈsplɪɾˌɔɹf born October 8, 1946 in Evansville Indiana) is a former left-handed Starting pitcher for Steven Lee Busby (born September 29, 1949 in Burbank California) is a former Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played George Howard Brett (born May 15, 1953 in Glen Dale West Virginia) is a former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals Frank White Jr (born September 4, 1950 in Greenville Mississippi) is a former Major League Baseball player, and coach Alfred Edward (Al Cowens Jr ( October 25, 1951 – March 11, 2002) was a Right fielder in Major League Baseball.

In 1971, the Royals had their first winning season, manager Bob Lemon led them to a second-place finish. Robert Granville Lemon ( September 22, 1920 &ndash January 11, 2000) was an American right-handed Pitcher in Major In 1973, under Jack McKeon, the Royals adopted their iconic "powder blue" road uniforms and moved from Municipal Stadium to the brand-new Royals Stadium (now known as Kauffman Stadium). John Aloysius McKeon (born November 23, 1930 in South Amboy New Jersey) nicknamed Trader Jack, is a former manager in Kansas City Municipal Stadium was a Baseball and football stadium that formerly stood in Kansas City Missouri. Ewing M Kauffman Stadium (ˈkɔfmən formerly Royals Stadium) is a Major League Baseball Stadium located in Kansas City Missouri, and

Manager Whitey Herzog replaced McKeon in 1975, and the Royals quickly became the dominant franchise in the American League Western Division, winning three straight division championships from 1976 to 1978. Dorrel Norman Elvert "Whitey" Herzog (born November 9 1931) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder, scout, However, the Royals lost to the New York Yankees in three straight American League Championship Series encounters. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York.

1980-1984: From pennant to pine tar incident

After the Royals finished in second place in 1979, Herzog was fired and replaced by Jim Frey. James Gottfried Frey (born May 26, 1931 in Cleveland Ohio) is a former manager and coach in Major League Baseball Under Frey, the Royals rebounded in 1980 and advanced to the ALCS, where they again faced the Yankees. The American League Championship Series faced the 97-65 Kansas City Royals against the team that had defeated them three straight years in the ALCS from 1976-1978

In the 1980 ALCS, the Royals finally vanquished the Yankees in a three-game sweep punctuated by a George Brett home run off Yankees' star closer Goose Gossage. Richard Michael "Goose" Gossage (born July 5 1951 in Colorado Springs Colorado) is a former right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball However, after reaching their first World Series, the Royals fell to the Philadelphia Phillies in six games. The 1980 World Series matched the Philadelphia Phillies against the Kansas City Royals, with the Phillies winning in six games to capture the only World Series title The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States.

The Royals returned to the post-season in 1981, losing to the Oakland Athletics in a unique divisional series resulting from the split season caused by the 1981 Major League Baseball strike. The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The 1981 Major League Baseball strike was the fifth work stoppage in Major League Baseball since the 1972 Major League Baseball strike In 1983, while the Royals were headed for a second-place finish behind the Chicago White Sox another chapter in the team's rivalry with the Yankees occurred in July. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. In the Pine Tar Incident, umpires discovered illegal placement of pine tar (more than 18 inches up the handle) on third baseman George Brett's bat after he had hit a home run. In Major League Baseball lore the Pine Tar Incident (also known as the Pine Tar Game) refers to a controversial incident that took place in an American League Pine tar is a sticky material produced by the high temperature carbonization of Pine wood in Anoxic conditions (dry distillation or Destructive distillation A third baseman, abbreviated 3B, is the player in Baseball whose responsibility is to defend the area nearest to third base — the third of George Howard Brett (born May 15, 1953 in Glen Dale West Virginia) is a former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals The umpires immediately disallowed the home run and ejected Brett, who stormed out of the dugout to argue his defense. The incident has now become part of baseball lore.

Under the leadership of manager Dick Howser, the Royals won their fifth division championship in 1984, relying on Brett's bat and the young pitching of Bret Saberhagen, Mark Gubicza, Charlie Leibrandt, Bud Black and Danny Jackson, although they were swept by the eventual World Series champion Detroit Tigers in the American League Championship Series. Richard Dalton Howser ( May 14, 1936 - June 17, 1987) was an American Major League Baseball Shortstop and Bret William Saberhagen (ˈseɪ̪bɚˌheɪ̪ɡɨn born April 11, 1964 in Chicago Heights Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed Mark Steven Gubicza (ˈɡubɨˌzɑː born August 14 1962 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher Charles Louis "Charlie" Leibrandt Jr (ˈliːˌbɹænt born October 4, 1956 in Chicago) was a Major League Baseball Pitcher Harry Ralston "Bud" Black (born June 30 1957 in San Mateo, California) is a former left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball, and Danny Lynn Jackson (born January 5, 1962 in San Antonio Texas) was a pitcher with a 15-year career from to. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA The American League Championship Series matched the Eastern Division champion Detroit Tigers against the Western Division champion Kansas City Royals.

1985: Missouri's finest and the "I-70 Series"

For more details on 1985 World Series, see 1985 Kansas City Royals season. The 1985 Kansas City Royals season ended with the Royals' first world championship win over their intrastate rivals the St

In the 1985 regular season the Royals topped the Western Division for the sixth time in ten years, led by Bret Saberhagen's Cy Young Award-winning performance. In Baseball, the Cy Young Award is an honor given annually to the best Pitcher in Major League Baseball (one each for American and National Throughout the ensuing playoffs, the Royals repeatedly put themselves into difficult positions, but improbably managed to escape each time. With the Royals down 3-games-to-one in the American League Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Royals eventually rallied to win the series 4-3. The American League Championship Series was played between the Kansas City Royals and the Toronto Blue Jays from October 8 to October 16 The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In the 1985 World Series against the cross-state St. Louis Cardinals – the so-called "I-70 Series" because the two teams are both located in the state of Missouri and connected by Interstate 70 – the Royals again fell behind 3-1. The 1985 World Series began on October 19 1985 and ended October 27. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Missouri ( or) is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee Interstate 70 (I-70 is an Interstate highway in the United States that runs from Interstate 15 near Cove Fort Utah, to a Park and Ride The key game in the Royals' comeback was Game Six. The 1985 World Series began on October 19 1985 and ended October 27. Facing elimination, the Royals trailed 1-0 in the bottom of the ninth inning, before rallying to score two runs and win. The rally was helped by a controversial safe call at first base by umpire Don Denkinger, which allowed Royals outfielder Jorge Orta to reach base safely as the first baserunner of the inning. Donald Anton Denkinger (ˈdɛŋkɨnˌdʒɝ born August 28 1936 in Cedar Falls Iowa) is a former Major League Baseball umpire Jorge Orta Nunez (born November 26, 1950 in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico) is a retired professional Baseball player

Following Orta's single, the Cardinals dropped an easy popout and suffered a passed ball, before the Royals went on to win with a bloop base hit by seldom used pinch hitter Dane Iorg. For other uses see Pinch hitter (cricket. In Baseball, a pinch hitter is a substitute batter. Dane Charles Iorg (ɔɹdʒ born May 11, 1950 in Eureka California) is a retired Major League Baseball Infielder and Outfielder Following the tension of Game Six, the Cardinals came undone in Game Seven, and the Royals won 11-0 to clinch the franchise's first World Series title. The 1985 World Series began on October 19 1985 and ended October 27.

1986-1994: Staying in the picture

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Royals developed young stars such as Bo Jackson, Tom Gordon, and Kevin Seitzer, made some successful free-agent acquisitions, and generally posted winning records, but always fell short of the post-season. Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson (born November 30, 1962 in Bessemer Alabama) is an American athlete and a former multi- Thomas Gordon (born November 18, 1967 in Sebring Florida) nicknamed "Flash" is a Major League Baseball right-handed Pitcher Kevin Lee Seitzer (ˈsaɪ̪tsɚ born March 26, 1962 in Springfield Illinois) is a former Third baseman in Major League Baseball For example, in 1989, the Royals won 92 games and posted the third-best record in baseball, but did not qualify for the playoffs.

Many of the team's highlights from this era instead centered around the end of Brett's career, such as his third and final batting title in 1990 – which made him the first player to win batting titles in three different decades – and his 3,000th hit. In Major League Baseball, the 3000 Hit Club is an informal term applied to the group of players who have made 3000 or more career base hits. Though the team dropped out of contention from 1990 to 1992, the Royals still could generally be counted on to post winning records through the strike-shortened 1994 season. The 1994 Major League baseball strike was the eighth work stoppage in Baseball history as well as the fourth in-season work stoppage

1995-2001: The decline

At the start of the 1990s, the Royals had been hit with a double-whammy when General Manager John Schuerholz departed in 1990 and team owner Ewing Kauffman died in 1993. John Schuerholz (ˈʃɝhɔlts born on October 1, 1940 in Baltimore Maryland) is the President of the Atlanta Braves of the National Ewing Marion Kauffman (ˈjuːɪŋ ˈkɔfmən September 21, 1916 - August 1, 1993) was an American Pharmaceutical magnate Kauffman's death left the franchise without permanent ownership until Wal-Mart executive David Glass purchased the team for $96 million in 2000. Wal-Mart Stores Inc (or Walmart as written in its new logo is an American public corporation that runs a chain of large discount department stores David D Glass is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Wal-Mart Stores Inc The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been Partly because of the resulting lack of leadership, after the 1994 season the Royals decided to reduce payroll by trading pitcher David Cone and outfielder Brian McRae, then continued their salary dump in the 1995 season. David Brian Cone (born January 2, 1963 in Kansas City Missouri) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher who pitched for the Brian Wesley McRae (born August 27, 1967) is a former Center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Kansas City Royals In fact, the team payroll was sliced from $40. 5 million in 1994 to $18. 5 million in 1996. [1]

As attendance slid and the average MLB salary continued to rise, the Royals found it difficult to retain their remaining stars, and the club traded players such as Kevin Appier, Johnny Damon and Jermaine Dye for prospects rather than pay higher salaries or lose them to free agency. Robert Kevin Appier (ˈeɪ̪pˌiɚ December 6, 1967) is a former Right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Kansas City Johnny David Damon (born November 5 1973 in Fort Riley, Kansas) is a Thai American Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Jermaine Terrell Dye (born January 28 1974 in Vacaville California) is a Right fielder in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox Making matters worse, most of the younger players that the Royals received in exchange for these All-Stars proved of little value, setting the stage for an extended downward spiral. Indeed, the Royals set a franchise low with a . 398 winning percentage (64-97 record) in 1999, and lost 97 games again in 2001.

In the middle of this era, in 1997, the Royals declined the opportunity to switch to the National League as part of a realignment plan to introduce the Arizona Diamondbacks and Tampa Bay Devil Rays as expansion teams. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball franchise based in St

2002-2006: Rock bottom

In 2002, the Royals set a new team record for futility, losing 100 games for the first time in franchise history. They fired manager Tony Muser and he was replaced by Tony Peña. Tony Muser (ˈmjuːzɚ born August 1, 1947) is currently the manager for the Peoria Padres, the rookie level team in the San Diego Padres farm Antonio Francisco Peña Padilla, widely known as Tony Peña (born June 4 1957 in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic) is a former Major League Baseball

The 2003 season saw a temporary end to the losing, when manager Tony Peña, in his first full season with the club, improbably guided the Royals to their first winning record (83-79) since the 1994 season. Antonio Francisco Peña Padilla, widely known as Tony Peña (born June 4 1957 in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic) is a former Major League Baseball He was named the American League Manager of the Year for his efforts and then shortstop Angel Berroa was named AL Rookie of the Year. For manager award presented by The Sporting News see The Sporting News Manager of the Year Award, and for English Football manager awards see FA Premier League Manager Ángel Maria Berroa Selmo (born January 27, 1978) is a Dominican professional Baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers. In Major League Baseball, the Rookie of the Year Award is given annually to one player from each league as voted upon by the Baseball Writers Association of America The team spent a majority of the season in first, but ended up in third place behind the Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins, who won the AL Central. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Picked by many to win their division in 2004 after faring surprisingly well in the free agent market, the Royals got off to a disappointing start and by late June were back in a rebuilding mode, releasing veteran reliever Curtis Leskanic before financial incentives kicked in and trading veteran reliever Jason Grimsley and superstar center fielder Carlos Beltrán for prospects, all within a week of each other. Curtis John Leskanic (lɛsˈkænɨk born April 2, 1968 in Homestead Pennsylvania) is a former Relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox Jason Alan Grimsley (born August 7, 1967 in Cleveland Texas) was best known as a professional Relief pitcher. Carlos Ivan Beltrán (ˈkɑrloʊs bɛlˈtrɑːn bel- trahn) born April 24 1977 in Manatí Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder The team subsequently fell apart completely, establishing a new low by losing 104 games. The Royals did, however, see promising seasons from two rookies, center fielder David DeJesus and starting pitcher Zack Greinke. David Christopher DeJesus (dəˈheɪsus born December 20, 1979, in Brooklyn, New York) is a Center fielder currently with the Donald Zackary "Zack" Greinke (ˈɡɹɪŋki born October 21, 1983 in Orlando Florida) is a Major League Baseball player for the Among the many mistakes of 2004, was acquiring Juan Gonzalez, Benito Santiago, and keeping pitchers Darrell May and Brian Anderson, both of whom underachieved after a great 2003 season. Juan Alberto González Vázquez (born October 20, 1969 in Arecibo Puerto Rico) nicknamed "Juan Gone" or "Igor" is a Professional Benito Santiago Rivera (born March 9, 1965 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher. Darrell Kevin May (born June 13, 1972 in San Bernardino, California) is a former Major League Baseball Starting pitcher Brian James Anderson (born April 26, 1972 in Ashtabula Ohio) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher. They all were let go during the season or after the season's end.

In 2005, the Royals continued a youth movement, with one of the smallest payrolls in the Major Leagues. The Royals ended the 2005 season with a 56-106 record (. 346), a full 43 games out of first place. It was the third time in four seasons that the team reestablished the mark for worst record in the history of the franchise. During that season, the Royals also suffered a franchise record 19-game losing streak highlighted by a three-game stretch of blowout losses at home from August 6 through August 9; in that stretch the Royals lost 16-1 to the Oakland Athletics, were shut out 11-0 by Oakland, and then in the third game, against the Cleveland Indians, built a 7-2 lead in the ninth inning before allowing 11 runs to lose 13-7. The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. During the season manager Tony Peña quit and was replaced by interim manager Bob Schaefer until the Indians' bench coach Buddy Bell was chosen as the next manager. Antonio Francisco Peña Padilla, widely known as Tony Peña (born June 4 1957 in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic) is a former Major League Baseball Robert Walden Schaefer (born May 22, 1944, in Putnam Connecticut) is the bench coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers and a former David Gus "Buddy" Bell (born August 27 1951 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania) is a former Third baseman and manager in Major

Looking for a quick turnaround, general manager Allard Baird signed several veteran players prior to the 2006 season, including Doug Mientkiewicz, Mark Grudzielanek, Joe Mays and Scott Elarton. Allard Baird (ˈælɚd bɛɹd born November 8, 1961) is the former general manager of the Kansas City Royals. Douglas Andrew Mientkiewicz (mɪntˈkeɪvɪtʃ (born June 19, 1974 in Toledo Ohio) is a First baseman who is with the Pittsburgh Mark James Grudzielanek (ˌɡɹʌdzɪˈlɑnɨk (born June 30 1970 in Milwaukee Wisconsin) is a Second baseman in Major League Baseball who currently Joeseph Emerson Mays (born December 10, 1975 in Flint Michigan USA) is a Free agent Major League Baseball right-handed Pitcher Vincent Scott Elarton (born February 23, 1976 in Lamar Colorado) is a Right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball Nevertheless, the Royals struggled through another 100-loss season in 2006, becoming just the eleventh team in major league history to lose 100 games in three straight seasons. [2] During the season Baird was fired as GM and replaced by Dayton Moore. Dayton Moore is the general manager of the Kansas City Royals.

2007–present: "New. Blue. Tradition. "

Main article: 2007 Kansas City Royals season

During the 2006 offseason, Kansas City appeared to be opening up its wallet, and entered the 2007 season looking to rebound from four out of five seasons ending with at least 100 losses. The Kansas City Royals ' 2007 season began with the team attempting to win the Central Division of the American League —a task not achieved They outbid the Cubs and Blue Jays for free agent righty Gil Meche, signing him to five-year, $55 million contract. Gilbert Allen "Gil" Meche (ɡɪlmɛʃ born September 8, 1978 in Lafayette Louisiana) is a Right-handed Pitcher for the Reliever Octavio Dotel also inked a one-year, $5 million contract. Octavio Eduardo Dotel (born November 25, 1973 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Pitcher for the Chicago White The Royals have signed various new players, adding bulk to their bullpen and hitting, and the team has added several new promising prospects, including the likes of Alex Gordon and Billy Butler. Alex Jonathan Gordon (born February 10, 1984 in Lincoln Nebraska) is a Major League Baseball Third baseman for the Kansas William Butler may refer to William Butler (1759–1821, American Revolutionary War soldier 1790s militia general U Under general manager Dayton Moore the Royals were arguably the most aggressive team in the offseason. Dayton Moore is the general manager of the Kansas City Royals. Among one of Dayton Moore's first acts as General Manager was instating a new motto for the team: "True. Dayton Moore is the general manager of the Kansas City Royals. Blue. Tradition. " The Royals plan on a slogan that will bank on new general manager Dayton Moore’s ability to restore the Royals’ once-rich history. [3] In 2008, the Royals also ditched their black and sleeveless jerseys, instead reviving their "old" jerseys from years past. [4] For 2008, to coincide with the introduction of powder blue alternate home jerseys, the new slogan changed from "True. Blue. Tradition" to "New. Blue. Tradition".

In the 2007 MLB Draft, the Royals selected shortstop Mike Moustakas at #2 overall, signing him minutes before the deadline. The 2007 First-Year Player Draft was Major League Baseball 's annual amateur draft of High school and College Baseball players Shortstop, abbreviated SS, is the baseball fielding position between second and Third base. Michael C Moustakas (born September 11 1988 in Chatsworth California) is a Minor league baseball Third baseman who was selected In June, the Royals had their first winning month since July 2003, and in July had their second consecutive winning month of the season. On August 1, manager Buddy Bell announced his intentions to resign following the 2007 season. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman David Gus "Buddy" Bell (born August 27 1951 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania) is a former Third baseman and manager in Major [5]On September 12, the Royals defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-3 to win their 63rd game, guaranteeing that they would not lose 100 games in 2007. The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The victory ended the team's string of three consecutive seasons of 100 losses or more from 2004-2006.

Main article: 2008 Kansas City Royals season

Kansas City's 2008 season began with the team searching for it's new manager. The Kansas City Royals ' 2008 season began with the team searching for its 15th manager in franchise history Early candidates to succeed Bell included Royals bench coach Billy Doran,[6] former Royals stars George Brett (Brett denied his intentions) and Frank White,[6] and Triple-A Omaha manager Mike Jirschele. William Donald Doran (born May 28, 1958 in Cincinnati Ohio) is a former Second baseman in Major League Baseball who played from 1982 George Howard Brett (born May 15, 1953 in Glen Dale West Virginia) is a former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals Frank White Jr (born September 4, 1950 in Greenville Mississippi) is a former Major League Baseball player, and coach The Omaha Royals are a Minor league baseball team based in Omaha Nebraska, United States. Former Major League managers such as Joe Girardi,[5][6] Jim Fregosi,[6] Ken Macha,[6] and Jimy Williams. Joseph Elliot Girardi (born October 14, 1964 in Peoria Illinois) is the manager of the New York Yankees, and a former Major James Louis Fregosi (born April 4 1942 in San Francisco California) is a former Shortstop and manager in Major League Baseball Kenneth Edward Macha (born September 29, 1950 in Monroeville, Pennsylvania) is the former manager of the Oakland A's. James Francis "Jimy" Williams (born October 4, 1943 in Santa Maria California) is the current Bench coach for the Philadelphia [6] Atlanta Braves coaches Terry Pendleton and Brian Snitker were also in consideration. Terry Lee Pendleton (born July 16 1960 in Los Angeles California) is a former Third baseman in Major League Baseball, and the current Brian Snitker (born October 1955 in Illinois) is the current Atlanta Braves third base coach he was named to that position on October 3, 2006 [7]. On October 19, the Royals hired Trey Hillman, former manager of the Nippon Ham Fighters and minor league manager of the New York Yankees, to be the 15th manager in franchise history. Thomas Brad "Trey" Hillman (born January 4, 1963 in Amarillo Texas) is a former Minor league baseball manager, and The are a professional Baseball team in Japan's Pacific League. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. [8]

As part of the Royals' "New. Blue. Tradition. " motto, the Royals introduced a new rendition of their classic powder blue uniforms for the 2008 season. Powder blue may refer to two different colors Originally it referred to a dark blue color but it has since come to refer to a pale blue color possibly because the name reminded people The team will wear the uniforms as alternates in weekend home games. The Royals previously wore powder blue uniforms from 1973 to 1991 in away games, and in 2008, the Royals will wear powder blue for the first time ever at Kauffman Stadium. [9] The uniforms were introduced on December 6, 2007 at a special event for season ticket holders and were modeled by current players such as Alex Gordon and former players such as Frank White. Alex Jonathan Gordon (born February 10, 1984 in Lincoln Nebraska) is a Major League Baseball Third baseman for the Kansas Frank White Jr (born September 4, 1950 in Greenville Mississippi) is a former Major League Baseball player, and coach [9]

The Royals began the 2008 season 3-0 with a sweep over the Detroit Tigers, a team thought by many to eventually win the AL Pennant. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Through 15 games, the Royals were 9-6 and in divisional contention compared to their 4-11 start from the previous season. The team's ERA of 2. 46 and fielding percentage (. 994) was the best in Major League Baseball.

Rivalries and fan base

Historically, one of the Royals' major rivalries was with the New York Yankees. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The team's recent lack of success, however, as well as the Yankees' more popular and historic rivalry with the Boston Red Sox has caused this rivalry to lose its prominence. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Also of note are division rivalries with the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, and Minnesota Twins. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In the early 2000s, Detroit and Kansas City had a number of bench clearing brawls. Also notable among these are the Minnesota Twins' fans, who travel well and make a more balanced and divided crowd when the Twins visit Kansas City.

The Royals' most prominent rivalry is with the intrastate St. Louis Cardinals, stemming back to the Royals' victory over the Cardinals in the 1985 World Series. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The series is still a source of contention among fans, notably the controversial call in the bottom of the ninth of game 6 in which Jorge Orta was called safe on a play that replays later showed him out. Jorge Orta Nunez (born November 26, 1950 in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico) is a retired professional Baseball player A Royals rally let them tie and later win the game and then later the series.

Interleague play in 1997 allowed the I-70 Series to be revived in non-exhibition games. Interleague play is the term used to describe regular season Major League Baseball games played between teams in different leagues introduced in. The first few seasons of the series were rather even, with the Cardinals holding a slight advantage with a 14-13 record through the 2003 season. Recently, with the franchises heading in opposite directions, the Cardinals have widened the gap, holding a 26-19 record in the series, though the 2007 season again saw the series split.

Players of note

Baseball Hall of Fame

Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame enshrinees
InductedPlayerPositionTenure
1999George BrettThird baseman1973—1993
1999Orlando CepedaFirst baseman/Designated hitter1974
1984Harmon KillebrewFirst baseman1975
1991Gaylord PerryStarting pitcher1983
1976Bob LemonManager1970—1972
Names in bold chose induction as a Royal into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. George Howard Brett (born May 15, 1953 in Glen Dale West Virginia) is a former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals A third baseman, abbreviated 3B, is the player in Baseball whose responsibility is to defend the area nearest to third base — the third of Orlando Manuel Cepeda Pennes (born September 17 1937 in) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman. First base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a Baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run In Baseball, the designated hitter rule is the common name for Major League Baseball Rule 6 Harmon Clayton Killebrew (ˈkɪləˌbɹuː born June 29 1936 is a former Major League Baseball player and member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. First base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a Baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run Gaylord Jackson Perry (born September 15 1938 in Williamston North Carolina) is a former right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball In Baseball or Softball, a starting pitcher, often abbreviated as starter, is the Pitcher who pitches the first pitch to the first batter of Robert Granville Lemon ( September 22, 1920 &ndash January 11, 2000) was an American right-handed Pitcher in Major In Baseball, the head coach of a team is called the manager (or more formally the field manager) this individual controls matters


Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

Kansas City Royals in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
NumberPlayerPositionTenure
2Fred PatekShortstop1971—1979
5George BrettThird baseman1973—1993
6Willie WilsonOutfielder1976—1990
11Hal McRaeOutfielder/Designated hitter/Manager1973—1987
1991—1994
16Bo JacksonOutfielder1987—1990
20Frank WhiteSecond baseman1973—1990
22Dennis LeonardStarting pitcher1974—1986
29Dan QuisenberryRelief pitcher1979—1988
34Paul SplittorffStarting pitcher1970—1984
36Gaylord PerryStarting pitcher1983


Retired numbers


George
Brett
3B: 1973-93

Retired 1994
Dick
Howser
M: 1981-86

Retired 1987
Frank
White
2B: 1973-90

Retired 1995
Jackie
Robinson
Retired by all
of MLB
Retired 1997

The Royals have retired the numbers of former players George Brett (#5) and Frank White (#20). The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in Springfield, Missouri, USA, showcases sports memorabilia of Missouri athletes and interactive displays Frederick Joseph Patek (ˈpɑːˌtɛk born October 9, 1944 in Seguin, Texas) is a former Major League Baseball player for the Shortstop, abbreviated SS, is the baseball fielding position between second and Third base. George Howard Brett (born May 15, 1953 in Glen Dale West Virginia) is a former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals A third baseman, abbreviated 3B, is the player in Baseball whose responsibility is to defend the area nearest to third base — the third of William Wilson (or variations such as Bill or Willie) may refer to Politics William Wilson (Pennsylvania politician, U Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in Baseball farthest from the batter Harold Abraham McRae (born July 10 1945 in Avon Park Florida) is a former Left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in Baseball farthest from the batter In Baseball, the designated hitter rule is the common name for Major League Baseball Rule 6 In Baseball, the head coach of a team is called the manager (or more formally the field manager) this individual controls matters Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson (born November 30, 1962 in Bessemer Alabama) is an American athlete and a former multi- Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in Baseball farthest from the batter Frank White Jr (born September 4, 1950 in Greenville Mississippi) is a former Major League Baseball player, and coach Second base, or 2B, is the second of four stations on a Baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a base runner in order to score a run for that Dennis Patrick Leonard (born May 8, 1951 in Brooklyn New York) was one of the Kansas City Royals ' most dominating pitchers of the late '70s In Baseball or Softball, a starting pitcher, often abbreviated as starter, is the Pitcher who pitches the first pitch to the first batter of Daniel Raymond Quisenberry (ˈkwɪzn̩ˌbɛɹi February 7 1953 &ndash September 30 1998) nicknamed "Quiz" was an American A relief pitcher or reliever is a Baseball or Softball Pitcher who enters the game after the Starting pitcher is removed due to injury Paul William Splittorff Jr (ˈsplɪɾˌɔɹf born October 8, 1946 in Evansville Indiana) is a former left-handed Starting pitcher for In Baseball or Softball, a starting pitcher, often abbreviated as starter, is the Pitcher who pitches the first pitch to the first batter of Gaylord Jackson Perry (born September 15 1938 in Williamston North Carolina) is a former right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball In Baseball or Softball, a starting pitcher, often abbreviated as starter, is the Pitcher who pitches the first pitch to the first batter of George Brett can refer to George Brett (baseball George Brett (military George Edward Brett (1829 -1890 publisher Richard Dalton Howser ( May 14, 1936 - June 17, 1987) was an American Major League Baseball Shortstop and Frank White may refer to Frank White (baseball (born 1950 American Major League Baseball player Frank White (bishop Current bishop Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson (January 31 1919 – October 24 1972 was a Baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers. George Howard Brett (born May 15, 1953 in Glen Dale West Virginia) is a former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals Frank White Jr (born September 4, 1950 in Greenville Mississippi) is a former Major League Baseball player, and coach Former manager Dick Howser's number (#10) was retired following his death in 1987. Richard Dalton Howser ( May 14, 1936 - June 17, 1987) was an American Major League Baseball Shortstop and Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Former Brooklyn Dodgers player Jackie Robinson's number (#42) is retired throughout Major League Baseball. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson (January 31 1919 – October 24 1972 was a Baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

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Managers

NameYearsWonLostWinning %GamesPost Season
Joe Gordon19696993. Steven Lee Busby (born September 29, 1949 in Burbank California) is a former Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played Amos Joseph Otis (born April 26, 1947 in Mobile Alabama) is a former Center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Richard Dalton Howser ( May 14, 1936 - June 17, 1987) was an American Major League Baseball Shortstop and Octavio Victor Rojas Rivas, better known as Cookie Rojas (born March 6, 1939 in Havana, Cuba) is a former Major League Baseball Paul William Splittorff Jr (ˈsplɪɾˌɔɹf born October 8, 1946 in Evansville Indiana) is a former left-handed Starting pitcher for Dennis Patrick Leonard (born May 8, 1951 in Brooklyn New York) was one of the Kansas City Royals ' most dominating pitchers of the late '70s Harold Abraham McRae (born July 10 1945 in Avon Park Florida) is a former Left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Lawrence Cyril Gura (ˈɡʌɹə born November 26, 1947, in Joliet Illinois) was a left-handed Baseball Pitcher. Frederick Joseph Patek (ˈpɑːˌtɛk born October 9, 1944 in Seguin, Texas) is a former Major League Baseball player for the Ewing Marion Kauffman (ˈjuːɪŋ ˈkɔfmən September 21, 1916 - August 1, 1993) was an American Pharmaceutical magnate George Howard Brett (born May 15, 1953 in Glen Dale West Virginia) is a former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals Frank White Jr (born September 4, 1950 in Greenville Mississippi) is a former Major League Baseball player, and coach Muriel Irene McBrien Kauffman ( August 28, 1916 &ndash March 17, 1995) was wife of Ewing Kauffman and the two were the founding John Claiborn Mayberry (born February 18, 1949, in Detroit Michigan) is a 1967 graduate of Northwestern High School, and former Daniel Raymond Quisenberry (ˈkwɪzn̩ˌbɛɹi February 7 1953 &ndash September 30 1998) nicknamed "Quiz" was an American Dorrel Norman Elvert "Whitey" Herzog (born November 9 1931) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder, scout, Willie James Wilson (born July 9, 1955 in Montgomery Alabama) is a former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals Jeffrey Thomas Montgomery (born January 7, 1962 in Wellston Ohio) was a Relief pitcher for Major League Baseball 's Kansas City Denny Matthews (born November 14, 1942) is an American Sportscaster, best known as the Radio Play-by-play voice of Bret William Saberhagen (ˈseɪ̪bɚˌheɪ̪ɡɨn born April 11, 1964 in Chicago Heights Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed Mark Steven Gubicza (ˈɡubɨˌzɑː born August 14 1962 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher Brian Patrick Bannister (born February 28, 1981 in Scottsdale, Arizona) is a Starting pitcher for the Kansas City Royals Hiram Kyle Davies (born September 9, 1983 in Decatur Georgia) is a Major League Baseball player with the Kansas City Royals. Donald Zackary "Zack" Greinke (ˈɡɹɪŋki born October 21, 1983 in Orlando Florida) is a Major League Baseball player for the Gilbert Allen "Gil" Meche (ɡɪlmɛʃ born September 8, 1978 in Lafayette Louisiana) is a Right-handed Pitcher for the Luke Anthony Hochevar (hoʊ̪ˈtʃeɪ̪vɚ born September 15, 1983, Denver Colorado) is a Major League Baseball pitcher currently playing Jeffrey Paul Fulchino (born November 26, 1979 in Titusville, Florida) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Billy James Gobble (born July 19, 1981 in Bristol Tennessee) is an Major League Baseball Pitcher currently playing with the Ronald Matthew Mahay (məˈheɪ (born June 28, 1971 in Crestwood Illinois) is a Relief pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. Joakim Agustín Soria Ramos (b May 18, 1984 in Monclova, Coahuila, México) is a right handed closing pitcher with Brett Daniel Tomko (born April 7, 1973 in Euclid Ohio) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher who is currently a Free agent is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. This article is about the baseball player For the US Representative see John R Miguel Eduardo Olivo (born July 15, 1978 in Villa Vasquez, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Catcher Michael Anthony Aviles (born March 13, 1981 in New York City New York) is a Major League Baseball Infielder for the Kansas Alberto José Callaspo (kaɪˈ̪æspoʊ̪ in English, and /kaˈʎaspo/ in Spanish; born April 19, 1983 in Maracay, Venezuela Ross Peter Gload (born on April 5, 1976 in Brooklyn New York) is a First baseman and Outfielder for the Kansas City Royals Alex Jonathan Gordon (born February 10, 1984 in Lincoln Nebraska) is a Major League Baseball Third baseman for the Kansas Mark James Grudzielanek (ˌɡɹʌdzɪˈlɑnɨk (born June 30 1970 in Milwaukee Wisconsin) is a Second baseman in Major League Baseball who currently Tony Francisco Peña (born March 23 1981 in Santiago, Dominican Republic) is the starting Shortstop for the Kansas City Royals. David Christopher DeJesus (dəˈheɪsus born December 20, 1979, in Brooklyn, New York) is a Center fielder currently with the Joey Renard Gathright (born April 27 1981 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi) is a Center fielder in Major League Baseball for José Manuel Guillén (ɡiˈʎen (born May 17, 1976 in San Cristóbal Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder Mark Thomas Teahen (ˈtiːhɨn born September 6, 1981, in Redlands California) is a Canadian Major League Baseball player for the Kansas John Robert Bale (born May 22, 1974 in Cheverly Maryland) is a Major League Baseball Left-handed Pitcher for the Ryan Zachary Braun (born July 29, 1980, in Kitchener Ontario) is a Right handed Pitcher for the Kansas City Royals ' AAA Tyler Ryan Lumsden (born May 9, 1983 in) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. Neal Gordon Musser (born August 25, 1980 in Otterbein Indiana) is an American Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals Leonel Núñez (born August 14, 1983 in Jamao Norte, Dominican Republic) is a Pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays Joel Peralta, ˌdʒoʊ̪ˈɛlpɚˈɑltə in English and /xoˈel Carlos Rosa Mayi (born September 21, 1984 in San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher Matthew David Tupman (born November 25, 1979 in Concord New Hampshire) is a Major League Baseball Catcher for the Kansas City Mario Lisson Ortega (born May 31, 1984 in Caracas, Miranda State Venezuela is a Minor League Baseball Third baseman for the Ángel Luis Sánchez (born September 20, 1983 in Humacao Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball player for the Northwest Ryan Nelson Shealy (born August 29, 1979 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is a Major League Baseball First baseman with Shane Jeremy Costa (born December 12, 1981 in Visalia, California) is a professional Baseball player who currently plays for the Mitchell William Maier (born June 30, 1982 in Petoskey Michigan) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Kansas City Billy Ray Butler (born April 18, 1986 in Orange Park Florida) is a Major League baseball Designated hitter for the Kansas City Thomas Brad "Trey" Hillman (born January 4, 1963 in Amarillo Texas) is a former Minor league baseball manager, and Michael Lee Barnett (b February 1, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio) is a Major League Baseball Hitting coach for the Kansas William Joseph Duplissea (born September 27, 1977 in San Carlos California) is a former minor league baseball player who currently serves as the bullpen Russell Jay "Rusty" Kuntz (born Friday February 4 1955 in Orange California; last name ˈkuːnts with an "oo" sound is a former Major League Baseball Robert Craig (Bob McClure (born April 29, 1952 in Oakland California) is the pitching coach of the Kansas City Royals, and was previously John Joseph Mizerock (ˈmɪzɚˌɹɑk born December 8, 1960 in Punxsutawney Pennsylvania) was a backup catcher for the Houston Astros and the Dave Owen (born April 25, 1958 in Cleburne Texas) was a professional baseball player who played Infielder in the Major Leagues from - Luis Pascual (Delmonte Silverio (b October 23, 1956 in Villa Gonzalez, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Third Luke Stephen Hudson (born May 2, 1977, in Fountain Valley California) is a Major League Baseball pitcher with the Kansas City Royals 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Joseph Lowell Gordon ( February 18 1915 &ndash April 14, 1978) nicknamed "Flash" in reference to the comic-book character 426162-
Charlie Metro19701933. Charlie Metro (born Charles Moreskonich on April 28 1919) was an outfielder for the Detroit Tigers and the Philadelphia Athletics, as well as 36552-
Bob Lemon1970–1972207218. Robert Granville Lemon ( September 22, 1920 &ndash January 11, 2000) was an American right-handed Pitcher in Major 487425-
Jack McKeon1973–1975215205. John Aloysius McKeon (born November 23, 1930 in South Amboy New Jersey) nicknamed Trader Jack, is a former manager in 512420-
Whitey Herzog1975–1979410304. Dorrel Norman Elvert "Whitey" Herzog (born November 9 1931) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder, scout, 5747141976, 1977, 1978
Jim Frey1980–1981127105. James Gottfried Frey (born May 26, 1931 in Cleveland Ohio) is a former manager and coach in Major League Baseball 5472321980
Dick Howser1981–1986404365. Richard Dalton Howser ( May 14, 1936 - June 17, 1987) was an American Major League Baseball Shortstop and 5257701981, 1984, 1985
Mike Ferraro*19863638. Michael Dennis Ferraro (born August 18, 1944 in Kingston New York) was a major league Third baseman for the New York Yankees, the 48674-
Billy Gardner19876264. William Frederick Gardner (born July 19 1927 in Waterford Connecticut) is an American former Major League Baseball player 492126-
John Wathan1987–1991287270. John David Wathan (ˈwɑθn̩ born October 4, 1949 in Cedar Rapids Iowa) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher and Manager 515557-
Bob Schaefer*1991101. Robert Walden Schaefer (born May 22, 1944, in Putnam Connecticut) is the bench coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers and a former 001-
Hal McRae1991–1994286277. Harold Abraham McRae (born July 10 1945 in Avon Park Florida) is a former Left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the 508563-
Bob Boone1995–1997181206. Robert Raymond Boone (born November 19, 1947) is a former Catcher and manager in Major League Baseball who was a four-time All-Star 468387-
Tony Muser1997–2002317431. Tony Muser (ˈmjuːzɚ born August 1, 1947) is currently the manager for the Peoria Padres, the rookie level team in the San Diego Padres farm 424748-
John Mizerock*200258. John Joseph Mizerock (ˈmɪzɚˌɹɑk born December 8, 1960 in Punxsutawney Pennsylvania) was a backup catcher for the Houston Astros and the 38513-
Tony Peña2002–2005198285. Antonio Francisco Peña Padilla, widely known as Tony Peña (born June 4 1957 in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic) is a former Major League Baseball 410483-
Bob Schaefer*2005512. Robert Walden Schaefer (born May 22, 1944, in Putnam Connecticut) is the bench coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers and a former 29417-
Buddy Bell2005–2007174262. David Gus "Buddy" Bell (born August 27 1951 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania) is a former Third baseman and manager in Major 390436-
Trey Hillman2008-present2334. Thomas Brad "Trey" Hillman (born January 4, 1963 in Amarillo Texas) is a former Minor league baseball manager, and 40457-
*Interim manager
American League championships in italics, World Series championships in bold. The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation.


Minor league affiliations

Season records

SeasonWonLost%GBFinishAttendanceAveragePlayoffs
American League West Division
19696993. The Omaha Royals are a Minor league baseball team based in Omaha Nebraska, United States. The Pacific Coast League (PCL is a Minor league baseball league operating in the West and Midwest of the United States. The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are a Minor League Baseball (MiLB team based in Springdale, Arkansas. The Texas League is a Minor league baseball league which operates in the South Central United States. The Wilmington Blue Rocks are a Minor League Baseball team located in Wilmington Delaware. The Carolina League is a Minor league baseball affiliation which operates in the South Atlantic region of the United States. The Burlington Bees are a Class A Minor league baseball team affiliated with the Kansas City Royals, that plays in the Midwest League. The Midwest League is a Class A Minor league baseball league which operates in the Midwestern United States. The Arizona League Royals are a Minor league baseball team in Surprise Arizona, USA. The Arizona League is a Minor league baseball league that operates in and around Phoenix, Arizona. The Burlington Royals are a Minor league baseball team in Burlington North Carolina, USA. The Appalachian League is a Rookie-class minor league that began play in 1937 with one year of inactivity in 1956 The Idaho Falls Chukars are a Minor league baseball affiliate of the Kansas City The Pioneer League is a Minor league baseball league which currently operates in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States. The Dominican Summer League is a branch of affiliated Minor league baseball which is played in the Dominican Republic. Champions Major League Baseball The most notable part of the 1969 season were the Miracle Mets World Series: New York Mets 426284th902,41411,005-
19706597. Champions Major Leagues World Series MVP Brooks Robinson All-Star Game, July 14 at Riverfront Stadium 401334th (tied)693,0478,773-
19718576. Champions Major League Baseball World Series MVP Roberto Clemente All-Star Game, July 13 at 528162nd910,78411,244-
19727678. Labor strife and more moving 1972 was tainted by a players' strike over pension and salary arbitration 49416½4th707,6569,190-
19738874. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Oakland Athletics over New York Mets (4-3 Reggie Jackson, 54362nd1,345,34116,609-
19747785. Champions Major League Baseball 1974 World Series: Oakland Athletics over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-1 Rollie Fingers 475135th1,173,29214,485-
19759171. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Pete Rose, MVP 56272nd1,151,83614,220-
19769072. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over New York Yankees (4-0 Johnny Bench, MVP 556+2½1st1,680,26520,744Lost 1976 ALCS 2-3 (Yankees)
197710260. The American League Championship Series was won by the New York Yankees, who defeated the Kansas City Royals 3-2 The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-2 Reggie Jackson, 630+81st1,852,60322,872Lost 1977 ALCS 2-3 (Yankees)
19789270. The American League Championship Series was a 5-game series played between October 5 and October 9, 1977, at Yankee Stadium (Games Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-2 Bucky Dent, MVP 567+51st2,255,49327,846Lost 1978 ALCS 1-3 (Yankees)
19798577. The American League Championship Series was held between the New York Yankees and the Kansas City Royals for the third consecutive year Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over Baltimore Orioles (4-3 Willie Stargell, 52532nd2,261,84527,924-
19809765. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Philadelphia Phillies over Kansas City Royals (4-2 Mike Schmidt, MVP 599+141st2,288,71428,256Won 1980 ALCS 3-0 (Yankees)
Lost 1980 World Series 2-4 (Phillies)
198120
30
50		30
23
53		. The American League Championship Series faced the 97-65 Kansas City Royals against the team that had defeated them three straight years in the ALCS from 1976-1978 The 1980 World Series matched the Philadelphia Phillies against the Kansas City Royals, with the Phillies winning in six games to capture the only World Series title The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over New York Yankees (4-2 Ron Cey, Pedro Guerrero 400
. 556
. 485		12
+1
11		5th (1st half)
1st (2nd half)
4th (overall)		1,279,40327,221Lost 1981 ALDS 0-3 (Athletics)
19829072. The 1981 American League Division Series ( ALDS) the opening round of the 1981 American League playoffs began on Tuesday October 6 The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Champions Major League Baseball World Series Champion St Louis Cardinals World Series MVP Darrell 55632nd2,284,46428,203-
19837983. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Baltimore Orioles over Philadelphia Phillies (4-1 Rick Dempsey, 488202nd1,963,87523,950-
19848478. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Detroit Tigers over San Diego Padres (4-1 Alan Trammell, MVP 519+31st1,810,01822,346Lost 1984 ALCS 0-3 (Tigers)
19859171. The American League Championship Series matched the Eastern Division champion Detroit Tigers against the Western Division champion Kansas City Royals. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Kansas City Royals over St 562+11st2,162,71726,375Won 1985 ALCS 4-3 (Blue Jays)
Won 1985 World Series 4-3 (Cardinals)
19867686. The American League Championship Series was played between the Kansas City Royals and the Toronto Blue Jays from October 8 to October 16 The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The 1985 World Series began on October 19 1985 and ended October 27. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Mets over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Ray Knight, MVP 469163rd (tied)2,320,79428,652-
19878379. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins over St 51222nd2,392,47129,537-
19888477. See also 1988 Major League Baseball season Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers 52219½3rd2,350,18129,377-
19899270. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Oakland Athletics over San Francisco Giants (4-0 Dave Stewart, 56872nd2,477,70030,589-
19907586. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Oakland Athletics (4-0 José Rijo, MVP 46627½6th2,244,95627,716-
19918280. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins over Atlanta Braves (4-3 Jack Morris, MVP 506136th2,161,53726,686-
19927290. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Atlanta Braves (4-2 Pat Borders, MVP 444245th (tied)1,867,68923,058-
19938478. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Philadelphia Phillies (4-2 Paul Molitor, 519103rd1,934,57823,884-
American League Central Division
19946451. Headline events of the year As a result of a players' strike the MLB season ends prematurely on August 11, 1994. 55743rd1,400,49423,737-
19957074. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Atlanta Braves over Cleveland Indians (4-2 Tom Glavine, MVP 486302nd1,233,53017,132-
19967586. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-2 John Wetteland, MVP 466245th1,435,99717,950-
19976794. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Florida Marlins over Cleveland Indians (4-3 Liván Hernández, 41619½5th1,517,63818,970-
19987289. Headline events of the year Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Ken Griffey Jr 44716½3rd1,494,87518,686-
19996497. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-0 Mariano Rivera, MVP 39832½4th1,506,06818,826-
20007785. Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: 475184th1,564,84719,319-
20016597. Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: 401265th1,536,37118,968-
200262100. Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: 38332½4th1,323,03417,182-
20038379. Headline event of the year The Florida Marlins become World Series champions holding off a dynastic New York Yankees team 4 games to 51273rd1,779,89522,819-
200458104. Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. 358345th1,661,47821,031-
200556106. 2005 Major League Baseball season Headline events of the year Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win the World Series 346435th1,371,18117,357-
200662100. 2006 Major League Baseball season|2006 Nippon Professional Baseball season Headline Event of the Year The 2006 World Baseball Classic is a surprise success 383345th1,372,68417,158-
20076993. Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Minor League Baseball 426275th1,616,86719,961-
Totals3,0033,176. 486

Radio and television

As of 2008, the Royals will carry games on KCSP 610AM and KMBZ 980AM depending on scheduling. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common KMBZ, known as "Newsradio 980" is a conservative news and talk AM Radio station broadcasting from Kansas City Missouri [10] Most games are expected to be on KCSP, however. The stations replace WHB, which chose not to renew, and KCXM, now a Christian radio station (as KLRX). WHB (810 AM, "Sportsradio 810 WHB" is a commercial sports Radio station in Kansas City Missouri. Christian radio is a Radio format that focuses on transmitting programming with a Christian message. KLRX (973 K-Love is a radio station in the Kansas City Missouri - Kansas City Kansas area that plays contemporary Christian music ( Michael W The radio announcers will be Denny Matthews and Bob Davis, with Steve Stewart and possibly Ryan Lefebvre doing fill-in work. Denny Matthews (born November 14, 1942) is an American Sportscaster, best known as the Radio Play-by-play voice of Robert "Bob" Davis (born 12 June 1928 is a legendary Australian rules footballer who played in the Victorian Football League. Kansas City Royals radio announcer Steve Stewart is the on-site pre and postgame host for every game on the Royals Radio Network Ryan Lefebvre (born 1971 is an American Sportscaster, best known as the Radio Play-by-play voice of Major League Baseball 's [11]

Meanwhile, the Royals have shut down Royals Sports Television Network, and the full television schedule of 140 games will air on FSN Kansas City, a newly-created branch of FSN Midwest, leaving no over-the-air broadcast outlet for the Royals this season. The Royals Sports Television Network or RSTN was a Regional sports network serving the Kansas City area Kansas western Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma and Iowa owned FSN Kansas City is a Regional sports network serving the Kansas City region FSN Midwest is a Regional sports network that operates in eastern and central Missouri, Southern Illinois, Southern Indiana, and Iowa The announcers there will be Lefebvre, Paul Splittorff, and a second analyst to be determined. Paul William Splittorff Jr (ˈsplɪɾˌɔɹf born October 8, 1946 in Evansville Indiana) is a former left-handed Starting pitcher for The other analyst will fill in for Splittorff on a few games. [12]

On February 22, 2007, Matthews was selected as the 2007 recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award, presented annually for major contributions to baseball broadcasting. The Ford C Frick Award is an award bestowed annually by the National Baseball Hall of Fame in the United States to a Broadcaster for "major contributions [13]

Mascot

Sluggerrr is the mascot of the Royals. The term mascot – defined as a term for any person animal or object thought to bring Luck – colloquially includes anything used to represent a group with a common Sluggerrr is a lion and made his first appearance on April 5, 1996. The lion ( Panthera leo) is a member of the family Felidae and one of four Big cats in the Genus Panthera. On game day, Sluggerrr can be found pitching in the "Little K" and firing hot dogs from an air cannon into the stands between innings. A hot dog is a type of fully-cooked cured and/or smoked moist Sausage of soft even texture and flavor YouTube.com Video

See also

References

  1. ^ http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/sports/15496052.htm
  2. ^ http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/sports/baseball/mlb/kansas_city_royals/15634743.htm
  3. ^ Flanagan, Jeffrey. This is the all-time roster for Major League Baseball 's Kansas City Royals. This is a list of players that won awards or were league-leaders while playing for the Kansas City Royals. Single Season Records Batting Batting Average George Brett,.390 (1980 On-base percentage George Brett. The 1985 World Series began on October 19 1985 and ended October 27. Royals reach to past with newest slogan Kansas City Star, 28 February 2007.
  4. ^ Royals unveil new uniforms in 2006 MLB. com, 27 January 2006.
  5. ^ a b Bell stepping down as Royals skipper
  6. ^ a b c d e f Dutton, Bob. Finding a manager tops Royals' offseason checklist Kansas City Star, 1 October 2007.
  7. ^ Dutton, Bob. [1] Kansas City Star, 1 Aug 2007
  8. ^ Kaeger, Dick. Royals introduce Hillman as new manager MLB. com, 22 October 2007.
  9. ^ a b Kaegel, Dick. Royals to bring back powder blues Royals. com, 6 December 2007.
  10. ^ http://www.kansascity.com/sports/columnists/jeffrey_flanagan/story/213497.html
  11. ^ http://www.kansascity.com/sports/columnists/jeffrey_flanagan/story/436645.html
  12. ^ http://www.kansascity.com/sports/columnists/jeffrey_flanagan/story/438236.html
  13. ^ http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/story/10015210

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