$250 million renovations of Kauffman Stadium will keep the Royals in Kansas City until 2030

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On October 3, 2007 The construction for the $250 million renovations of Kauffman Stadium, which will include the reduction of seating, the addition of an outfield concourse, a team hall of fame and conference center, and a new HD scoreboard, begins with a ceremonial groundbreaking inside the ballpark. The improvements, scheduled to be completed by…

Cardinals announce senior vice president and general manager Walt Jocketty will no longer have roll with team

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On October 3, 2007.00 After winning their tenth World Series championship last season, the Cardinals announce senior vice president and general manager Walt Jocketty (1,117-968, .536) will no longer have a role with the team. The former GM, who will be replaced on an interim basis by his assistant John Mozeliak, watched the Redbirds make…