Kauffman Stadium Renovations

Kauffman Stadium is one of the oldest ballparks in the major leagues. In 2008 it celebrated its 36th season of use. Not only does the stadium have a long history, it has a unique history. Kauffman Stadium was once the AL's only all artificial turf field. The ballpark also has its one of a kind fountains in the outfield.

On Opening Day 2009 the ballpark will celebrate its Grand Re-Opening. The project of 250 million dollars will for the most part be completed on that day. The renovations have gone much quicker than expected. The project is far ahead of schedule.

Kauffman Mystique:
http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090217&content_id=3842858&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc

Renovations:
http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/kc/ballpark/renovations.jsp

About:
http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/kc/ballpark/index.jsp

Guillen Linked To Banned Trainer

By: Nam Y. Huh

Jose Guillen, the left fielder for the Royals has been linked to a trainer from the Dominican Republic who has been banned from major league clubhouses. The trainer Angel Presinal has been tied to Alex Rodriquez. Other names such as David Ortiz, Robinson Cano, and Juan Gonzalez have been associated with Presinal.

Guillen says he has not employed Presinal since 2004 and has no plans on employing him in the near future. Guillen wants to respect the wishes of Major League Baseball by not hiring him. Though he says he doesn't think there would be a problem hiring him in the Dominican.

"He's one of the nicest guys who I ever met or worked with" Guillen said of Presinal. Guillen

would like to simply put all of this behind him.

Associated Press:

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3925089

Kansas City Star:
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/royals/story/1047260.html

MLB.com:
http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090221&content_id=3862698&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc

Kevin Seitzer Back With The Royals

By: Jonathan Daniel/Getty

Kevin Seitzer played for the Royals from 1986-1991 and in total enjoyed 12 years in the major leagues. Now he is back with the Royals as their hitting coach. When Seitzer was asked what it means to him to be back with the Kansas City Royals he replied "For me it's a dream come true." Seitzer recalled hopeful plans once his playing career was finished after the 97 season. Once helping his boys into college he hoped to get back into major league baseball as a hitting coach and someday acquire the position with the Kansas City Royals. Seitzer's hopeful plans have become a reality.

Seitzer believes what has been missing from an offensive standpoint is a consistent approach at the plate. When talking about his philosophy at bat he said he wants "to instill in these guys a consistent approach instead of just steppin in the box and see ball, hit ball, swing at thrown ball..." The bottom line for Seitzer is "putting them in a position to put the fat part of the bat on the ball consistently, wherever it goes it goes."

Seitzer is excited to get started.

Seitzer interview:
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200902103815198

Associated Press:
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=3889878

Kauffman Stadium

From: Flickr

Let's Get Acquainted

Manager and coaches:
http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/team/coaches.jsp?c_id=kc

Current 40 man roster:
http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/team/roster_40man.jsp?c_id=kc

Depth Chart:
http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/team/depth_chart/index.jsp?c_id=kc

2008 draft results:
http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/team/draft.jsp?c_id=kc

Royals history:
http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/kc/history/index.jsp

My Reasoning

In years past I have made annual trips to Kansas City, Missouri to watch baseball. Home to the Kansas City Royals. Since the first time I laid eyes on the stadium it has been my place of choice to watch baseball.

It does not get any better than being in Kansas City on a warm summer day cheering the Royals on in hopes they will get enough hits to win free Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for the loyal fans attending.

Many memories have been made at Kauffman Stadium and I hope to create many more in the future.

Therfore I dedicate this blog to the Kansas City Royals.