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Thursday, August 19, 2010

Royals owner Glass spikes rumors that he wants to sell the team

“I want to be around for the good times,” Glass chuckled. “I don’t want to miss that. I think we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I think the organization is doing it the right way.

“It’s hard to have the patience that you need, but the payoff will be worth it. I absolutely believe that. I think we’re getting close, and I’m excited about it.”

Glass often gets a first-hand view in assessing many of the organization’s top prospects since he lives just minutes away from its Class AA affiliate in Northwest Arkansas.

“What’s fun is you go to the games down here,” he said, “and see all of the scouts (from other clubs) sitting behind home plate with their radar guns. It’s a sign that you do have some talent when you begin to attract the attention of other teams.

It all makes sense now. Glass wants to build the greatest AA team known to man, since that is the team he gets to watch regularly.

RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) Posted: August 19, 2010 at 07:57 PM | 7 comment(s) Login to Bookmark
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   1. TerpNats Posted: August 19, 2010 at 08:29 PM (#3620667)
It all makes sense now. Glass wants to build the greatest AA team known to man, since that is the team he gets to watch regularly.
Mets fans should be grateful that, AFAIK, Fred Wilpon doesn't still live in Brooklyn. (Well, maybe in his mind, he does.)
   2. bobm Posted: August 19, 2010 at 08:34 PM (#3620673)
“I want to be around for the good times,” Glass chuckled. “I don’t want to miss that.

In a related story, Glass spiked rumors that he is funding a search for the legendary Fountain of Youth, the Holy Grail and the Picture of Dorian Gray. "There is also no truth that I have diverted MLB revenue sharing dollars into cryogenic research," Glass added.
   3. Gamingboy Posted: August 19, 2010 at 08:41 PM (#3620684)
In a related story, Glass spiked rumors that he is funding a search for the legendary Fountain of Youth, the Holy Grail and the Picture of Dorian Gray. "There is also no truth that I have diverted MLB revenue sharing dollars into cryogenic research," Glass added.


He still seems to have left open the possibility of the Philosopher's Stone, however.
   4. My Grate Friend, Peason's pants are rankled Posted: August 19, 2010 at 09:06 PM (#3620706)
The payoff will definitely be worth it if he gets his hands on any of those.
   5. Gonfalon Bubble Posted: August 19, 2010 at 09:25 PM (#3620725)
“I want to be around for the good times,” Glass chuckled.

Otherwise known as the 15th and the 30th of the month.
   6. RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) Posted: August 20, 2010 at 07:16 PM (#3621510)
Take it with a grain of salt, since Bob Fescoe usually just throws out #### to see if it sticks, but he thinks Glass' denial is all bunk, that there are two local ownership groups already talking about buying the team, and that Mark Cuban could get involved (Cuban has already publicly denied any interest in buying the team even if it were available). He also throws the number $350 million around which seems absurdly high to me.
   7. Sam M. Posted: August 20, 2010 at 07:23 PM (#3621519)
“I want to be around for the good times,” Glass chuckled.

Fine. So you keep a 5% minority interest and a nice luxury box. You'll be around if there are good times.

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