Sam McDowell writes about why ballpark negotiations are at an impasse.
How wide is the gap with White? Multiple sources familiar with the negotiations told The Star that as recently as this week, White, a member of the Royals’ team Hall of Fame, requested the county receive upwards of $25 million annually to offset the county’s contributions to the stadium and provide a revenue stream for parks and other items.
Over a proposed 40-year lease, that request would total $1 billion.
And the teams have balked at that ask, multiple sources said.