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Kansas City Royals owner David Glass is discussing the sale of the club to a group headed by Kansas City native John Sherman, the vice-chairman of the Cleveland Indians, sources tell The Athletic.
It is not known if the two sides are close to a deal. Glass purchased the Royals for $96 million in April 2000, and had not publicly disclosed any intention to sell the club.
Sherman became a minority investor with the Indians in 2016 and later increased his share in the team by an unspecified amount, according to published reports. Paul Dolan, the Indians’ chairman and CEO, has said he considers Sherman his partner.
Kansas City Royals owner David Glass is discussing the sale of the club to a group headed by Kansas City native John Sherman, the vice-chairman of the Cleveland Indians, sources tell The Athletic.
It is not known if the two sides are close to a deal. Glass purchased the Royals for $96 million in April 2000, and had not publicly disclosed any intention to sell the club.
Sherman became a minority investor with the Indians in 2016 and later increased his share in the team by an unspecified amount, according to published reports. Paul Dolan, the Indians’ chairman and CEO, has said he considers Sherman his partner.
