Royals, GM Dayton Moore Agree To Two-Year Extension

The Royals announced that General Manager Dayton Moore has agreed to a two-year extension that runs through the 2016 season.  Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“When Dayton’s contract was extended during the 2009 season, I felt that this franchise had begun to turn the corner and that we were pointed in the proper direction,” said Dan Glass, Royals’ team President. “It’s been a challenging process, but we are now seeing tangible evidence that the process is working, thanks to the tireless efforts of Dayton and his Baseball Operations staff. Dayton is not only an outstanding baseball man, but he’s very much a part of our family and one of the top individuals I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.”

Under the guidance of Moore, who became the Royals’ GM in June 2006, the Royals have focused on building from within, with 21 members of the current 40-man roster home grown.  The club's 86-76 record was the Royals' best mark since 1989.  Since taking over KC, the Royals have had a total record of 552-685 and have yet to make the playoffs or place higher than third in the AL Central.  The Royals haven't found their way to the postseason since 1985 when they topped the Cardinals in seven games to win the World Series.