2007 Kansas City Royals season

MLB yearly infobox
name = Kansas City Royals
season = 2007
misc =

current league = American League
y1 = 1969
division = Central Division
y2 = 1994
Uniform logo =
ballpark = Kauffman Stadium
y4 = 1973
city = Kansas City, Missouri
y5 = 1969
owners = David Glass
managers = Buddy Bell
television = KMCI
RSTN
radio = WHB 810AM
KCXM 97.3FM|

The Kansas City Royals' 2007 season began with the team attempting to win the Central Division of the American League—a task not achieved since the division was formed in 1994.

In trying to improve on their 62-100 record in the 2006 season, the team just barely avoided a fourth straight 100-loss season. Buddy Bell returned for his second and final full season as manager, while Dayton Moore began his first season as the team's general manager.

Anticipation surrounded the Royals' newfound approach to once again become a playoff contender with rebuilding the roster. Roster moves generated much interest in the Kansas City area, including the big-budget signing of starting pitcher Gil Meche, and the arrival of young, new talent—such as rookie third baseman Alex Gordon and designated hitter Billy Butler.

Free agency and roster moves

The biggest free-agent pickups for the Royals in 2007 included RHP Gil Meche—whom was signed to a 5-year, $55 million deal—and RHP Octavio Dotel, who quickly became trade bait to the Atlanta Braves.

*(x) = club option for 2007
*(m) = mutual option for 2007
*(y) = player option for 2007

Color Code Key

Pitching

"Stats as of September 26"

Final roster

References

*Game Logs::1st Half: [http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/teams/schedule?team=kan&season=2007&seasonType=2&half=1 Kansas City Royals Game Log] on ESPN.com:2nd Half: [http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/teams/schedule?team=kan&season=2007&seasonType=2&half=2 Kansas City Royals Game Log] on ESPN.com
*Batting Statistics: [http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/teams/stats?team=kan Kansas City Royals Batting Stats] on ESPN.com
*Pitching Statistics: [http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/teams/pitching?team=kan Kansas City Royals Pitching Stats] on ESPN.com
*Kansas City Royals: [http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com Official web site]