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 MLB: New additions give Royals hope in '09
The Royals were aggressive early in the offseason, adding players to improve their club. And as the new year dawns, general manager Dayton Moore may not be finished.
Sports Blogs: KC Royals Blog :: NLBM - Free Plug :)
Have you ever been to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum? A friend from college was visiting, and we decided to pop in when we passed by. It was much cooler than Id expected. It helps to like baseball, but I think anyone would enjoy and learn from a visit. Check it out sometime!
Sports Blogs: KC Royals Blog :: Did You Know...?
I just read that the Kansas-Mizzou feud dates back to pre-civil war. How crazy is that? Obviously it wasnt based on the schools back then, but the two states have hated each other for a loooong time. It was a fight over slavery, which of course means the Kansans had it righteven back then. :) But even the Jayhawks name came from that. Evidently both ...
Sports Blogs: KC Royals Blog :: I wish Buck ONeil had been my grandpa...
Reading this article about a new monument for Buck ONeil made me wish Id known the guy. It sounds like he would have been a great guy to hang out with on the porch, sipping lemonade, and rocking in a chair. Dont you think hed have had some great stories to tell? And he would have told them all with a laugh. Its good to have people like ...
Sports Blogs: KC Royals Blog :: How Sweet It Is
My dad loves music, so I was trying to find concert tickets as a gift for Fathers Day. It turns out James Taylor is playing at the Starlight in a few days. Perfect! Is there any more dad-like performer out there? I cant think of one. (I mean that as a compliment, Mr.Taylor!)
Sports Blogs: KC Royals Blog :: 2 in a Row
Do two wins in a row count as a streak? Ah well, Ill take it. Lets see if we can keep it going on the road!
 Yahoo!: Royals Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
After the Royals lost all three games left-hander John Bale started last April and he had an unsightly 7.63 ERA in that month, the Royals did not start another southpaw the rest of the season.Bale re-signed with the Royals but will be in the bullpen in 2009 after finishing strong last year—he allowed no runs and only four hits in 11 1/3 innings in 10 S ...
MLB: Royals ride momentum into 2009
The Royals are hoping to pick up in 2009 where they left off in '08, when they wrapped up September with an 18-8 record and avoided the AL Central cellar.
MLB: Bell's determination leads to Hall ballot
Jay Bell never thought he would play 18 seasons in the big leagues. Instead, he finds himself on the ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame for the first time.
Yahoo!: Royals Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
The Royals have been linked to several free agent middle infielders, most notably shortstop Rafael Furcal, and others via trade speculation since the curtain dropped on the 2008 season.Furcal balked at the Royals' offer and is returning to the Dodgers. Trade rumors had the Royals talking to the Pirates about shortstop Jack Wilson. Nothing appears to be close ...
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·New additions give Royals hope in '09
The Royals were aggressive early in the offseason, adding players to improve their club. And as the new year dawns, general manager Dayton Moore may not be finished.
·Royals ride momentum into 2009
The Royals are hoping to pick up in 2009 where they left off in '08, when they wrapped up September with an 18-8 record and avoided the AL Central cellar.
·Bell's determination leads to Hall ballot
Jay Bell never thought he would play 18 seasons in the big leagues. Instead, he finds himself on the ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame for the first time.
·Surge comes too late in '08 for Royals
The Royals' strong September showing wasn't enough to put the team in the playoff hunt, but it did help the Royals finish above last place for the first time in five years.
·Relive an early Royals Christmas party
Every day from now to Spring Training, MLB.com/Live will air a classic game on Baseball's Best. David DeJesus' walk-off homer against the Mariners on July 12, and Mark Grudzielanek's 2,000th hit, can be seen Monday at 2 p.m. CT.
·Royals Hot Stove report
·Christmas for Hillman is hectic but fun
Royals manager Trey Hillman is looking forward to a big family Christmas with his wife, Marie, their children, T.J. and Brianna, and whatever other relatives join them at their celebrations in Texas. Hillman took time to talk about holidays of the past and the present.
·Mailbag: McRae was a tough competitor
Beat reporter Dick Kaegel addresses the grittiest player in Royal blue, Spring Training scheduling, Mitch Maier's place and more in the mailbag.
·Hudson returns to Royals
Luke Hudson, 31, agreed Thursday to a new Minor League contract with Kansas City and a non-roster invitation to Major League Spring Training.
·FanFest, Awards Night tickets on sale
With winter weather striking the Kansas City area, here's a chance for Royals fans to think warm spring thoughts. The Royals announced Thursday that tickets are on sale at Royals.com for the club's second annual FanFest as well as for Royals Awards Night.
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·Royals Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
After the Royals lost all three games left-hander John Bale started last April and he had an unsightly 7.63 ERA in that month, the Royals did not start another southpaw the rest of the season.Bale re-signed with the Royals but will be in the bullpen in 2009 after finishing strong last year—he allowed no runs and only four hits in 11 1/3 innings in 10 September relief appearances, and the Royals went 8-2 in thos ...
·Former Dodgers pitcher Willhite dies (AP)
Nick Willhite, a hard-throwing left-hander for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1960s, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 67. Willhite, who grew up in Denver and starred in baseball and football at South High, died Sunday at the home of his son Monty in Alpine, Utah, the son said Friday. Jon Nicholas Willhite pitched for the Dodgers from 1963-66, and was a member of their World Series...
·Bale agrees to $1.2M, 1-year deal with Royals (AP)
Left-hander John Bale and the Kansas City Royals agreed Tuesday to a one-year contract. Bale was 0-3 with a 4.39 ERA in 2008, appearing in just 13 games while struggling with injuries -- one self-inflicted. While on the disabled list in May with shoulder tightness, Bale broke his pitching hand by punching a hotel room door while the Royals were in Cleveland.
·Spurned Furcal suitors turn to Cabrera (Yahoo! Sports)
With Rafael Furcal off the market, attention shifts to Orlando Cabrera, the last top shortstop in the free-agent pool.
·Royals agree with LHP Bale (PA SportsTicker)
The Kansas City Royals on Tuesday agreed with lefthander John Bale on a one-year contract.
·Furcal decision at hand (Yahoo! Sports)
Rafael Furcal will accept an offer from one of four teams by Tuesday, his agent says.
·Farnsworth and Royals complete deal (AP)
Reliever Kyle Farnsworth and the Kansas City Royals completed a $9.25 million, two-year contract on Saturday. "Kyle Farnsworth's power arm blends in well with the rest of our bullpen," Royals general manager Dayton Moore said. "We feel his presence will impact our bullpen and make it very strong." Farnsworth and the Royals had reached a preliminary agreement earlier in the week.
·Royals agree with RHP Farnsworth (PA SportsTicker)
The Kansas City Royals on Saturday agreed to terms with reliever Kyle Farnsworth on a two-year contract.
·German and Royals agree at $1.2 million (AP)
Infielder Esteban German agreed Friday night to a $1.2 million, one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, who allowed center fielder Joey Gathright and left-handed pitcher John Bale to become free agents. German hit .245 with no homers and 22 RBIs in 216 at-bats last season. In addition to his base salary, he can earn $100,000 in performance bonuses: $50,000 each for 350 and 400 plate...
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·Looking back on 2008's oddest games
What do Manny and Chase Utley have in common? Find out as we look back on baseball's strangest performances of 2008.
·Kansas City Royals Inside Pitch
After the Royals lost all three games left-hander John Bale started last April and he had an unsightly 7.63 ERA in that month, the Royals did not start another southpaw the rest of the season. Bale re-signed with the Royals but will be in the bullpen in 2009 after finishing strong last year -- he allowed no runs and only four hits in 11 1/3 innings in 10 September relief appearances, and the Royals went 8-2 in thos ...
·Kansas City Royals Notes, Quotes
--SS Mike Aviles, who batted .325 as a rookie, is playing winter ball in Puerto Rico, where he was seventh in the league with a .321 batting average through 29 games. Aviles had nine doubles, five triples and a .379 on-base percentage. --RHP Federico Castaneda, who had a 1.19 ERA and has held opposing hitters to a .141 average (10 hits in 22 2/3 innings) in 19 relief appearances in the winter Mexico Pacific League, ...
·Kansas City Royals Roster Report
The Royals had more questions than answers entering the offseason. The Nos. 3, 4 and 5 starters are up in the air with plenty of candidates but no sure bets. Kansas City hopes the acquisition of 1B Mike Jacobs will beef up a lineup that was in need of power, and the acquisition of CF Coco Crisp gives the team an infusion of speed at the top of the lineup. BIGGEST NEEDS: General manager Dayton Moore will be on the l ...
·Remaining free agents
·Angels standing pat on offense ... for now
You'd think the Halos have to do something now that Mark Teixeira won't be back, right? Wrong. Ken Rosenthal says it's not happening.
·Long Teixeira discussions play into Boras' hands
With Mark Teixeira unsigned, we have to ask: "What's taking so long?" Ken Rosenthal says it's all part of Scott Boras' master plan.
·Teixeira will get his payday, but is he really worth it?
Mark Teixeira is on the verge of a payday that would make even Manny jealous. But Ken Rosenthal is wondering if he's worth it.
·RC's Top 60 Royals Prospects
Who are the top prospects in the Royals' organization? Inside, check out RC's 2008 prospect rankings, which have been expanded this year to include the organization's top 60 prospects. And be sure to stay tuned this week as RC releases individual scouting reports of all 60 players, starting with a free preview of prospects #51-60 today.
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