KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When it comes to considering the gridlocked state of the Royals’ declared intention to abandon Kauffman Stadium for a new ballpark district, either in the East Village or North Kansas City, it seems most prudent to try to be skeptical without being cynical.
Or as “Ted Lasso” revived in a classic quote: “Be curious, not judgmental.”
Because we’re dealing here with an elaborate process, not a product, as we await any clarity that might come with such revelations as the announcement of a site, specifics of how much the true public bill will be and the particulars of how the surroundings will make life in Kansas City better.