The Royals appear to be at a crossroads this off-season, with no clear indication whether the team will try to bring back some veterans and continue to try to compete, whether they will rebuild by tearing it all down and starting fresh, or some hybrid strategy. With many key players free agents and little help on the way from the farm system, some lean years could be ahead. Dayton Moore argues the team has been “living beyond its means” for the past few seasons, which suggests the team may look to reduce payroll and go young for a few seasons.
Don’t expect a potential Royals TV deal to affect the decision to rebuild
