Morgan Sword
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“It's frustrating for fans where the Kansas City Royals don't have the same opportunity to build a dynasty as the Kansas City Chiefs because of the economic system of the leagues,”
Morgan Sword · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06
Sword argued that it is frustrating for fans when MLB's Kansas City Royals cannot build a dynasty like the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs due to differing economic systems.
“We don't think dynasties are bad,”
Morgan Sword · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06
Sword said in an interview with CNBC Sport that dynasties achieved by well-run organizations can be good for a league.
“If fans think the game is being played on a fair set of rules, fans love seeing groups of people excel under that set of rules. I think fans enjoy the whole arch of a dynasty — the construction of one, the reign of one, and the fall of one.”
Morgan Sword · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06
Sword said fans enjoy the entire arc of a dynasty, including its construction, reign, and fall, which is key to MLB's argument for a salary cap.
“I believe fans love excellence,”
Morgan Sword · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06
Sword stated his belief that fans love excellence when the game is played under fair rules.
“Dynasties that are achieved on well-run organizations can be wonderful for a league and engage people outside of that city.”
Morgan Sword · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06
Sword explained in a CNBC Sport interview that well-run organizations achieving dynasties can engage fans beyond their home city.