Newsflash: Kansas City Royals Will Need More Money

Actually . . . We blogged this one more than a few days ago . . . 

 Kansas City Royals Will Likely Need More Taxpayer Funding For Stadium Scheme 

The tragic topic has been duly noted in conversation for months.

Meanwhile . . . This prog blog is asking for donations but DOESN'T REALLY PROVIDE ANY NEW INFORMATION on the topic.

Still . . . Right now their viewpoint is worthy of consideration . . .

"When the Royals were considering a stadium north of the Missouri River, their sources and uses statement listed an expected $350 million contribution from North Kansas City, $580 million from Clay County and $350 million from Missouri.

"Parson said in a statement that Missouri will not finalize any financial commitment until after the April 2 vote.

"The team confirmed to that conversations with Kansas City officials are ongoing.

"When asked how much money the city was planning to contribute and how it would be funded in the budget, a representative from Lucas’ office said the city hadn’t received any requests from the Royals."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

KC curveball: If voters OK sales taxes for a ballpark, Royals will ask the city and state for up to $700 million more

The Royals are pitching a $1 billion sales tax to pay for a new stadium, but they'll need another $700 million to make the stadium happen. That's where the team expects Kansas City and Missouri to come in.