Kansas City Royals: Time to be honest about rebuilding

KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 9: Kansas City Royals general manager Dayton Moore and owner David Glass talk during batting practice prior to a game against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium on August 9, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 9: Kansas City Royals general manager Dayton Moore and owner David Glass talk during batting practice prior to a game against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium on August 9, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) /
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The future is a long ways off, but can emerge quicker with smart baseball decisions before the deadline.

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The lack of development amongst the Kansas City Royals hitters combined with the awful performance of the team this year leaves in question what the future looks like.

While the Royals likely can’t completely rebuild and reload their entire farm system at the deadline, they can likely find a couple prospects that can emerge as contributors when this organization is good again in a few years, perhaps as early as 2022.

If the KC Royals fail to make moves for the future this season, one must question what the long-term plan is. Despite the hope of certain players currently in the majors, the Royals again are steamrolling towards another 100-loss season.

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The future is not here, and just how close on the horizon is it? No one knows for sure, but we do know this, if the Royals can add to their future, that horizon nears and hope grows.