Record 72–90 (.444) Owner(s) David Glass Manager(s) Ned Yost | Divisional place 3rd General manager(s) Dayton Moore | |
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The Kansas City Royals' season of 2012 was the 44th for the Royals franchise. The Royals hosted the 83rd MLB All-Star Game on July 10 at Kauffman Stadium, where the team played its 40th season of home games. The Royals finished 72-90, 3rd place in the AL Central.
Prior to the 2013 Kansas City Royals season (during the offseason), the Royals donated over $4 million in funds raised during the 2012 All-Star game for various projects in the Kansas City area communities, including building two baseball facilities for disabled children.[1][2]
Alex Gordon signed a $37.5 million four-year deal with the Royals. The team lost Eric Hosmer to the United States team for the World Baseball Classic.
Jeremy Guthrie signed a $25 million three-year deal in November 2012 to stay with the Royals after being their best starter during the year.[3][4]