The Royals have played well beyond expectations so far, and are just a few games back of a Wild Card spot, but a slide in which they have lost 21 of 35 games has left some fans feeling uncertain about the likelihood the team can make a push to the playoffs. The slump has led to some fans to suggest the team should consider being sellers at the July 30 trade deadline. But when Royals owner John Sherman was asked whether the Royals would consider being sellers he responded, “that’s not on my radar.”
Sherman talked to 610 Sports insider Josh Vernier this week about the surprise start from the team, stating “we are very motivated to make the playoffs.