The Kansas City Royals are living through a forgettable 2022. As they approach the end of the season, the Blue Crew made a bold decision that could risk their upcoming seasons as well. Markedly, Dayton Moore has been a significant part of the Kansas setup for a long time now. However, the front office had alternate plans.
The bold decision comes in the form of firing the long-time General Manager and President of Baseball Operations, Dayton Moore. Markedly, the Royals came to 2022 with multiple expectations after driving many promotions from the smaller leagues. Unfortunately, they were significantly outplayed throughout the season.
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How did fans react to Dayton Moore getting fired?
Baseball columnist Jeff Passan reported the firing of Dayton Moore. As noted, Dayton Moore stood as the General Manager of the Kansas City Royals from 2006 to 2021. He carried them to two World Series and constructed the 2015 World Championship victory. However, seven years down the line, the Royals haven’t repaid him well.
The Kansas City Royals fired president of baseball operations Dayton Moore, their longtime top baseball executive and the architect of their 2015 World Series championship.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) September 21, 2022
Passan reported, “The Kansas City Royals fired president of baseball operations Dayton Moore, their longtime top baseball executive and the architect of their 2015 World Series championship.”
Surprisingly, fans were angrier about the past seven years and believed that the World Champion’s time was up. This is how they reacted:
Should have been done like 6 years ago
— Stanley Aiyar (@aiyar_stan43) September 21, 2022
Happy Day 1 of the post Dayton Moore Era to all my frustrated KC Royals followers…Moore is a good man no doubt, but KC desperately needed to go in another direction…Sounds like another organization I am quasi familiar with…Wonder if Edward Oliveras popped some bubbly too…
— John Farrell (@JJFarrell451) September 22, 2022
I still can't get over Dayton Moore being fired! #Royals
— Connor Miller (@ConnorMiller59) September 22, 2022
It would be extremely disappointing to end up with Dayton Moore as POBO for the Mets.
— Chris Monte (@montemania) September 22, 2022
The bar is so fucking low. This is to say nothing of Dayton Moore, but the idea that simply making “deals to win” will enshrine you as an honorable baseball person among legacy media. pic.twitter.com/fDasgdodj1
— Shawn Brody (@ShawnBrody) September 22, 2022
The Guardians are six games up in the Central with two weeks to go and finally called up Will Brennan, and the Royals finally let go of Dayton Moore. What a night
— Michael Wheeler (@m_wheelie) September 22, 2022
Glad to see Dayton Moore go but I would have liked to see JJ picollo go as well.Picollo represents the losing culture and a whole new front office is needed.
— Charlie (@ChazWat33) September 22, 2022
John Sherman was very patient with Dayton Moore all year. Moore had provided reasons to fire him multiple throughout the season. His obstinance in his response to the Athletic was just a repetition of his denial all year.
— Ryan Patrick Dolan (@kc_fun) September 22, 2022
As an illustration, multiple thoughts surround Twitter. However, the overarching emotion is a relief. But, is this decision going to work out in the bigger picture?
Kansan City Royals in 2022
The Blue Crew haven’t made the postseason since 2015. 2015 is also the last time the Royals won the World Championship Ring. Ironically, that was under Dayton Moore. However, his success story with the Royals concluded with the 2015 championship. Now, seven years since then, the Royals are significantly struggling.
As the MLB approaches the final two weeks of the regular season, the Kansas City Royals have already earned themselves the ‘E’ label. Throughout the season, they lost 89 games, won only 60 games, and are currently at number four in the American League Central Division at 0.403.
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An emotional Dayton Moore gives his final remarks for the #Royals. Nothing but class even on the way out.
"I can't say enough about the great support of this community and our fans… I'm proud to be called a Royal, and I'm thankful for my time in Kansas City." @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/HwJHNUVodN— Jared Koller (@JaredKCTV5) September 21, 2022
Will 2023 be a brand new season for the Kansas City Royals or will the move of firing Dayton Moore backfire?
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