Also, talked with Dayton Moore. Clarified the $55M-$60M quote. Said #Royals can sustain $75M-$80M...

Also, talked with Dayton Moore. Clarified the $55M-$60M quote. Said #Royals can sustain $75M-$80M payroll if winning and drawing well.

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He was speaking in generalities, but did mention 2.4M as "drawing well." They were at 1.6 last year, 1.8 in '09. Headed for 1.6-ish this yr.

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The Royals haven't drawn 2M since 1991, and only topped 2.4M in 1989.

What comes first, 25K-30K a game, or 75M-80M in payroll?

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Whoa- who would gave thought bloggers night would have caused such a stir?!

I truly hope they continue this promotion

"Stay Classy Kansas City"

by Mas Cervezas on Aug 7, 2011 1:49 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Rany:

Glad Moore clarified his remarks. But I don’t get why they need to be “winning” to have a $75-80M payroll. Last year’s payroll was $74.9M.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Aug 7, 2011 2:47 PM EDT reply actions

Because Glass had to be pissed to pay 75 million for the 5th worst team in the MLB. Might as well pay 30 million if you’re going to be that bad.

They need to have good players and be competitive to have a competitive payroll.

by WURoyal on Aug 7, 2011 5:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Would also help

if they had not priced normal people out of buying decent tickets.

by Rufus R. Jones on Aug 7, 2011 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Attenance and prices have to be similar to other markets

If we want to spend like other markets. 2.4 million 15 dollar tickets isn’t going to get it done.

by WURoyal on Aug 7, 2011 5:48 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

outfield seats are spectacular and like 12 bucks...normal people can afford that

Fire Everyone

by billybeingbilly on Aug 7, 2011 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm not crazy about sitting there.

I used to sit in the old box seats (don’t know what they’re called now) from about 1995-2004 for about half of what they are now. And never thought twice about the cost.

Unfortunately, my salary has not doubled since then. Neither has the quality of the team. So I only go a handful of times a year now, as opposed to 20-50 times.

by Rufus R. Jones on Aug 7, 2011 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions