Royals Rumblings - News for September 4, 2018
So club officials expect financial losses now will have consequences later, even as a major boost expected when a new TV contract begins in the 2020 season. Internally, the hope is that pulling back now — coupled with more TV money after next season — will put the team in more solid financial standing to support the next group of prospects once they get to the big leagues.
In the short-term, the front office aims to have payroll under $90 million next year, and another major cut for 2020.