Royals retain confidence in team as city plans new ballpark

The Kansas City Royals opted not to trade players at the trade deadline, signaling confidence in their current roster. Second baseman Michael Massey expressed the team's belief in its potential despite recent struggles. Meanwhile, the city of Kansas City is moving forward with a proposal to spend $20 million on site preparations for a new downtown ballpark, which has received approval from the Kansas City Plan Commission. The Royals aim for improvement in the coming season, focusing on deepening their lineup and revamping their bullpen.

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