He envisions “the largest public-private development project in Kansas City history” with a price tag of $2 billion for the entire district with “local restaurants and shops, office spaces, hotels, and a variety of housing opportunities”. A new home would be a far better investment, both for local taxpayer dollars already supporting our facility, and for the Kansas City community. The renovations required at The K to achieve our objectives would cost as much or more than the price tag to develop a new ballpark. When its current lease with Jackson County concludes at the end of this decade, it will be 60 years old.

In the letter, Sherman states his intent to build a “ballpark district” that will “allow for residential, commercial, and community components.” He determines that renovating at the current Truman Sports Complex is not as ideal as building a new ballpark. After months of hinting at relocating to downtown Kansas City, Royals owner John Sherman made his strongest indication he intends to pursue a downtown stadium in an open letter to fans released Tuesday.

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