The Royals announced today they will not have a site selected for a proposed ballpark district by the end of the month, as owner John Sherman had previously promised. In July, Sherman penned an open letter to fans indicating the team planned to announce a site by “late September.”
The Royals have proposed a $2 billion ballpark district with restaurants, hotels, and stores and are considering two sites, one in the East Village and one in North Kansas City. Jackson County Executive and former Royals All-Star second baseman Frank White has been reportedly an impediment to a downtown stadium and the Royals have been accused of not being clear with public officials on what they want.