USA Baseball Presents Special Opportunity for Ned Yost, Royals

by Jim Henry

Filed under: Braves, Royals, World Baseball Classic, Minor Leagues, International Baseball, Sports Business and Media

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Ned Yost figures he can rest later.

Yost, manager of the Kansas City Royals, recently made an appearance here at the Pan Am Qualifying Tournament to watch and offer support to the organization's record six players on Team USA. Yost, appointed in mid-May and extended for two years through 2012, feels the organization is about where it needs to be for success in large part because of its promising youngsters.

Yost, who previously served as a coach for 12 years in Atlanta when the Braves built themselves into a perennial power, also believes in Team USA's approach and the benefits of international baseball in player development.

That's why Yost hustled to this Caribbean destination only days after the Royals ended their regular season. Royals general manager Dayton Moore, credited with upgrading the organization's draft picks and farm system, also watched games prior to Yost's arrival.

 

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