A look at aging stars with the Royals

With the adoption of the designated hitter by the American League in 1973 and the advent of free agency in 1975, many veteran players looked to extend their careers in the American League. The Royals were active in this market as they were constantly looking for veteran leadership or to add another bat or arm to their young, contending team. Often, the signings led to some positive publicity, but rarely worked out on the field.

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