Okay, so, I’ve been digging into this whole Kansas City Royals manager situation. It’s been a wild ride, let me tell you. I started by looking into who was even calling the shots for the team recently, you know?
First, I found that there was this guy, Mike Matheny, who used to be in charge. But, from what I gathered, he wasn’t exactly a fan favorite. Apparently, the team wasn’t doing too hot under his watch. Some old problems that the Royals had before were still around when he was managing the team.
Then, I hit the jackpot! I discovered that the Royals hired a new manager, a guy named Matt Quatraro. This was big news! He’s 48 years old and ready to take on this challenge.
- Delving Deeper into Quatraro
So, naturally, I wanted to know more about this Quatraro fellow. It seems he wasn’t around for a game against the Cleveland Guardians because of some personal stuff. But what caught my eye was that he was later recognized for his work in the clubhouse, and he’s around 50, experienced.
I read that he was named a finalist for the 2024 American League Manager of the Year Award! That’s huge! He’s up there with AJ Hinch from the Detroit Tigers and Stephen Vogt from the Cleveland Guardians.
Exploring the Front Office
But it’s not just about the manager, right? I also stumbled upon some info about the Royals’ general manager, J.J. Picollo. It seems like he’s been doing a pretty good job, proving the doubters wrong. He took over after Dayton Moore, who was a big deal with the Royals for a long time. There was some talk about the team being sold, but it looks like Picollo is the guy running the show now. I didn’t find much else about Dayton Moore, just that his name was mentioned in connection with the team’s sale.
This whole thing has been quite the learning experience. From a struggling team under Matheny to a new era with Quatraro, and a GM who’s making smart moves, the Royals are definitely a team to watch. I really did my best to find out more.
