Kansas City Royals reportedly set to extend Dayton Moore
By David Hill
Even when new ownership comes to the Kansas City Royals, there will be continuity in the front office.
It would be understandable if the pending new owners of the Kansas City Royals were looking to change some aspects of the team. Typically, new ownership looks to have a new voice, a new direction to bring the team under their vision.
However, that will not be the case. According to Jon Heyman, once new ownership takes over, general manager Dayton Moore is set to receive a long term extension, one that will keep him with the Royals “for a long time.”
This move would make a great deal of sense. John Sherman, the prospective new owner, was a Royals season ticket holder and a long time fan before purchasing a portion of the Indians. As such, Sherman would have gotten a good look at Moore’s rebuild, and the efforts put into making the Royals a contending team once more.
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An extension would also provide plenty of stability through the changes within the club. Ownership will be changing, and so too could be the expectations and modus operandi of the organization. Moore, meanwhile, would provide a consistent presence through the transition.
It is also a way to give him the opportunity to finish what he has started. Moore did, after all, guide the Royals through one lengthy rebuild, culminating in consecutive World Series appearances and a championship. He has demonstrated an ability to find prospects and young talent, especially with the early returns of his 2018 draft class.
Moore had already signed an extension following the 2016 campaign, one that is believed to be due to expire at the end of 2020. Given his reputation and stature around the league, he would certainly be in demand to run a front office should he reach the open market. However, the incoming ownership will make sure that he does not have that opportunity.
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Changes are coming to the Kansas City Royals. Yet, amongst those changes, Dayton Moore will remain as a steadying figure.