When Ned Yost announced his retirement from the KC Royals, it brought a mix of emotions. Some were glad to see him go, while some fans were sad. Likely, a lot of fans felt both of these emotions, seeing that Yost’s time had run its course, but finding it difficult to let go of one of the few remaining World Series pieces.
The announcement came and went, and almost immediately, rumors started about who would be the replacement. While there were multiple names listed as possible replacements for Yost, one name always jumped to the front of the list, Mike Matheny.