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Legends, Royals announce new affiliation

The Lexington Legends (Low Class A; Sally League) have a new parent in the Kansas City Royals, as the pair announced a new four-year player-development contract (PDC). Legends Chairman Bill Shea and President/COO Andy Shea were connected to the Royals’ organization through their five-year ownership of the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). […]

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Royals extend PDCs with Idaho Falls, Burlington

The Kansas City Royals have extended their player-development contracts with the Idaho Falls Chukars (rookie; Pioneer League) and Burlington Royals (rookie; Appalachian League) through 2014. Idaho Falls has been affiliated with the Royals organization since the 2004 campaign while Burlington, who has already clinched the East Division of the Appalachian League, has been a part […]

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Jackson County: Royals ballpark money should be spent on ballpark

Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders wants to see a long-term plan for improvements at Kauffman Stadium, arguing that state and city money for improvements isn’t being spent on the facility. His argument is a little esoteric, so follow along carefully. There are two pots of money used for Kauffman Stadium improvements. The larger, a three-eighth-cent sales […]

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Blue Rocks, Royals extend PDC

The Wilmington Blue Rocks (High Class A; Carolina League) and the Kansas City Royals extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2014 season. “We are thrilled to once again renew our affiliation agreement with the Kansas City Royals,” said Blue Rocks general manager Chris Kemple. “They have been a first-class organization to work with and […]

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