Owner Goals
Finances
You have just been informed from the team owner John Sherman that latest surveys among fans have shown that their loyalty to the Kansas City Royals has increased to a "Good Loyalty" rating.
That's excellent news, keep up the great work!
You will have $234,000,000 available for the total team expenses. Given your current spending on staff and other costs, this should allow you a team payroll of around $180,000,000.
Personnel
The Office of the Commissioner has informed you that the following staff member of the Omaha Storm Chasers (IL, AAA) has decided to retire:
Manager Aaron Cames
The Office of the Commissioner has informed you that the following staff member of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (TL, AA) has decided to retire:
Hitting Coach Ryan Folmar
The Office of the Commissioner has informed you that the following staff member of the Columbia Fireflies (CAR, A) has decided to retire:
Pitching Coach Tom Davey
The Office of the Commissioner has informed you that the following staff members of the Kansas City (ACL) Royals have left the team because their contracts ran out or they have been promoted:
Manager Ramon Castillo
The Office of the Commissioner has informed you that the following staff members of the Kansas City (DSL) Royals Stewart have left the team because their contracts ran out or they have been promoted:
Hitting Coach Zach Osborne
Minor Leagues
Awards
In Rookie ball, 2037 6th round pick Josh Hooper won Most Valuable Player while 2035 13th round pick Tug Adams was Reliever of the Year.
In the DSL, 2036 International Amateur Jorge Medrano was Most Valuable Player
In the Texas League (AA), Peter O'Brien won Manager of the Year while 2030 trade acquisition Julio Vargas was MVP.
At AAA, it was a hat trick of awards as Aaron Cames won Manager of the Year while 2035 trade acquisition BJ Heaton was the outstanding pitcher and 2035 8th round pick Nate Williamswon the Most Valuable Player award. Both will expect to be part of the opening day roster for the Royals.
Retirements
Few retirements this off season for the Royals, but 2030 4th round Joe Patterson and 2033 6th round pick Jeff Parker were the notable retirements from AA.
The Kansas City (DSL) Royals Stewart will retire number 14 in honor of Luis Villate. Villate recently announced his retirement from Dominican Rookie League.
Villate has played in 454 games and is hitting .403 lifetime with 721 RBIs, 754 hits, 164 doubles, 26 triples, and 155 home runs. He has scored 613 times and stolen 3 bases.
KC Top 250 Performances
