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2005 Kansas City Royals 2005 Kansas City Royals
2004
Record 56-106 .346
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Standings 5th in the AL Central (43 games back)
Pythagorean 60-102, 59-103, 59-103
Runs (S/A) 701 / 935
BallparkRoyals Stadium
Park FactorsBatting: 99 / Pitching: 99
Attendance1,371,181 (13th) (29th)
Fancost$121 (28th) / $9,774
Payroll/Avg$29,679,067 / $1,236,628 (30th)
Rev/OpInc$117,000,000 / $20,800,000
Valuation$239,000,000
Spring TrainingSurprise, Arizona (Surprise Stadium)
ManagersTony Pena, Bob Schaefer, Buddy Bell
CoachesGuy Hansen, Joe Jones, Jeff Pentland, Brian Poldberg, Bob Schaefer
ExecutivesOwner: David Glass, General Manager: Allard Baird
Minor Leagues(AAA) Omaha Royals, (AA) Wichita Wranglers, (A) Burlington Bees, (A) High Desert Mavericks, (Rookie) Idaho Falls Chukars
Radio (WHB 810 AM / KZPL 97.3 FM) Denny Matthews, Fred White, Ryan Lefebvre
TV (KMCI 38) Bob Davis, Denny Matthews, Paul Splittorff, Ryan Lefebvre
Cable TV (Royals TV Net) Bob Davis, Paul Splittorff

The 2005 Kansas City Royals went 56-106 and finished 5th in the American League Central. The Royals drew 1,371,181 to Royals Stadium. Mike Sweeney made the All-Star team.

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