Oct 18, 2007 8:46 AM EST

There is speculation that free-agent center fielder Aaron Rowand, who has many Royals fans drooling about potentially roaming Kauffman Stadium, will wind up costing $84 million over six years.

The Phillies, by the way, are saying they?ll be able to retain Rowand.

Rowand is coming of a season in which he hit .309 with 45 doubles, 27 homers and 89 RBIs.

Via Kansas City Star