The Sinking of a Franchise

Tony Muser
John Mizerock
Tony Pena
Bob Schaefer
Buddy Bell
Trey Hillman

These are the Kansas City Royals managers with losing records since Hal McRae. Tony Pena led the team to a 83 wins, 79 loss finish in 2003. Hal McRae was the last manager to leave KC with a winning record. That was 1994.

Jeff Suppan
Mike Sweeney
Carlos Beltran
Johnny Damon
Jermaine Dye
Raul Ibanez
Paul Bryd
Kevin Appier
Mark Teahen

Since David Glass bought the team in 2000, these are the player they traded away to save money and remain profitable.

Prior to the arrival of David Glass as the Royal's owner, they had a 2,471 win and 2,412 loss record. That is a .506 winning percentage. Hardly a dynasty, but definitely a winning tradition and nothing to be ashamed of.

After David Glass, the Royals have struggled to a 672 win, 948 loss record through the end of the 2009 season. That is a .415 winning percentage. You can only draw one conclusion. David Glass is a loser.

The Royals fired manager Trey Hillman last week. Trey was not a great manager. But firing him will do nothing to help this team. David Glass is the problem.

What will David Glass do? Same as he always has. The only thing a Walmart executive knows to do. He will offer up Zach Grenke, Billy Butler, Gil Meche, Joakim Soria, Luke Hochevar and David DeJesus to the highest bidder. He will cut the payroll to maintain a profit as the fans reject this team. Do you hear that thump thump thump? That is Ewing Kaufman spinning in his grave.