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Team Notebook: Kansas City Royals News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Royals | More on Marte, Bianchi contracts Updating a previous item, The Kansas City Star reports the contracts signed by RP Victor Marte and IF Jeff Bianchi are believed to be split contracts. The major league portions of the deal are believed to be at or near the $400,000 minimum salary. Royals | Marte, Bianchi re-sign Sam Mellinger, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals re-signed P Victor Marte and SS Jeff Bianchi to undisclosed deals Monday, Feb. 8. Royals | Meche to start second game Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals SP Gil Meche will start the team's second game of the 2010 season, following SP Zack Greinke. Royals | Greinke to start opener Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke will start against the Detroit Tigers on Opening Day. Royals | To keep Getz at second Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports the Kansas City Royals will keep 2B Chris Getz at second base after trading for him in the offseason. "Going into Spring Training, we like Chris at second base, but the question becomes how do you get A.C. (Alberto Callaspo) in the lineup? There's no doubt I want (Callaspo's) bat in there," manager Trey Hillman said. "And until we're sure that Mike Aviles is ready, we want to look at Chris at short as well, because he is rangy and he's got foot speed. I want to see what he looks like as security, for lack of a better word, at shortstop. I want the primary position for Alberto to be second and then third. I want the primary position for Getz to be second and then short." Royals | Would have to move salary to take on salary The Kansas City Star's Sam Mellinger reports the Kansas City Royals would have to move some salary in a trade before they signed someone line free-agent SP Erik Bedard (Mariners). Royals | Interested in Bedard The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports the Kansas City Royals are showing interest in free-agent SP Erik Bedard (Mariners), according to The Kansas City Star's Sam Mellinger. Bedard may not be ready for the start of the season. Royals | Finalize four deals Sam Mellinger, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals finalized deals with P Dusty Hughes, P Edgar Osuna, P Blake Wood and C Manny Pina Tuesday, Jan. 26. Royals | Lisson designated for assignment The Sports Network reports Kansas City Royals IF Mario Lisson was designated for assignment. Royals | Ankiel will start in center Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals OF Rick Ankiel will be the team's starting center field in 2010, with OF David DeJesus moving to right field and OF Scott Podsednik in left. OF Jose Guillen will become the team's full-time designated hitter. Royals | Ankiel deal official Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports the Kansas City Royals finalized their one-year, $3.25 million deal with OF Rick Ankiel Monday, Jan. 25. He will have a base salary of $2.75 million this year and a $500,000 buyout on a $6 million mutual option for the 2011 season. Royals | Were talking to Nady ESPN.com reports the Kansas City Royals were talking to free-agent OF Xavier Nady (Yankees) before signing OF Rick Ankiel. Royals | Ankiel expected to play center field ESPN.com reports Kansas City Royals OF Rick Ankiel is expected to start in center field for the team this season. His one-year deal is expected to become official once he passes his physical Monday, Jan. 25. OF David DeJesus is expected to move to right field and OF Scott Podsednik will play left, according to a source. OF Jose Guillen is expected to be the primary designated hitter. Royals | Agree to terms with Ankiel Rhett Bollinger, of MLB.com, reports the Kansas City Royals agreed to terms with free-agent OF Rick Ankiel (Cardinals) on a one-year, $3.25 million deal with a mutual option for 2011 Thursday, Jan. 21, according to Yahoo! Sports. The mutual option for the 2011 season is worth $6 million. Royals | Romak signs Baseball America's Matt Eddy reports the Kansas City Royals signed OF Jamie Romak (Pirates) to a minor league deal. Royals | Tejeda terms Updating previous reports, Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports Kansas City Royals SP Robinson Tejeda signed a one-year, $950,000 deal. Royals | Gordon terms Updating previous reports, Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon signed a one-year, $1.15 million deal. Royals | Four sign major league contracts The Kansas City Star's Sam Mellinger reports the Kansas City Royals agreed to big-league deals with P Henry Barrera, IF Mario Lisson, and OF's Jarrod Dyson and Jordan Parraz. Each is expected to begin the season in the minor leagues. Royals | Hernandez placed on waivers The Sports Network reports the Kansas City Royals placed IF Luis Hernandez on waivers Tuesday, Jan. 19. Royals | Tejeda avoids arbitration The Sports Network reports the Kansas City Royals avoided arbitration with RP Robinson Tejeda by agreeing to a one-year deal Tuesday, Jan. 19. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Royals | Gordon avoids arbitration The Sports Network reports the Kansas City Royals avoided arbitration with 3B Alex Gordon by agreeing to a one-year deal Tuesday, Jan. 19. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Royals | Four invited to camp Sam Mellinger, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals have invited SP Daniel Duffy, 3B Mike Moustakas, OF David Lough and OF Derrick Robinson to major league Spring Training this year. Royals | Gordon, Tejeda file for arbitration MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports that Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon and SP Robinson Tejeda have filed for salary arbitration. Royals | Yost hired Sam Mellinger, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals hired free-agent manager Ned Yost (Brewers) as special adviser to baseball operations Wednesday, Jan. 13. Royals | Near agreement with Carlixte MLB.com's Doug Miller reports the Kansas City Royals are near an agreement worth more than $1 million with Dominican SS Paul Carlixte, a source told ESPN.com. Carlixte is a great-looking shortstop with soft hands and a very quick bat, according to a scout. Royals | Interested in Thames FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi reports the Kansas City Royals are interested in free-agent OF Marcus Thames (Tigers). Royals | Some interest in Gomes FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi reports the Kansas City Royals have some interest in free-agent OF Jonny Gomes (Reds). Royals | Herges signs CBSSports.com reports the Kansas City Royals signed free-agent RP Matt Herges (Rockies) to an undisclosed minor league deal Monday, Jan. 11. Royals | Hernandez designated for assignment MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports that the Kansas City Royals have designated IF Luis Hernandez for assignment. Royals | Podsednik contract update Updating a previous report, Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Kansas City Royals signed OF Scott Podsednik to a one-year, $1.75 million deal Friday, Jan. 8. The deal includes a team option for the 2011 season. The contract also includes incentives that could bring the total to roughly $2 million in 2010 and $2.3 million on his option for 2011, according to sources. Podsednik can void his option if he reaches 525 plate appearances next year. Royals | More on Podsednik Updating a previous report, Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports the Kansas City Royals signed OF Scott Podsednik to a one-year deal Friday, Jan. 8. The deal also contains an option for the 2011 season. Podsednik could hit leadoff next year, with OF David DeJesus hitting second. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Royals | Podsednik expected to start in center Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals OF Scott Podsednik is expected to be the team's starting center fielder next season. Royals | Podsednik agrees ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick reports the Kansas City Royals have agreed to an undisclosed deal with free-agent OF Scott Podsednik (White Sox) pending a physical. Royals | Close to signing outfielder Kansas City Royals general manager Dayton Moore said on 610 Sports Radio that the Royals are close to signing a speedy outfielder. Royals | Interested in Winn Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports the Kansas City Royals are looking at free-agent OF Randy Winn (Giants). Royals | Arguelles likely to start in low minors The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals P Noel Arguelles will likely start the 2010 season in the lower minors to work on the command of his fastball, which is in the low 90-mph range. Royals | Arguelles signs The Sports Network reports the Kansas City Royals officially signed Cuban P Noel Arguelles to a five-year deal Thursday, Jan. 7. The deal is believed to be worth $7 million plus incentives. Royals | Interested in Ankiel The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports the Kansas City Royals are interested in free-agent OF Rick Ankiel (Cardinals). Royals | Guillen doing well Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals OF Jose Guillen (ankle, leg, back) is recovering nicely from offseason ankle surgery and other leg and back problems. "I've not spoken to him but our training staff has," general manager Dayton Moore said. "He's doing well, he's working out every day and he's in good shape according to what our medical people say. He's a terrific hitter. We expect him to be healthy and perform at his accustomed level." Royals | Parrish signs The Sports Network reports the Kansas City Royals signed free-agent SP John Parrish (Orioles) to an undisclosed minor league deal Monday, Jan. 4. Royals | Soria unlikely to throw many two-inning stints Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports Kansas City Royals manager Trey Hillman wants to avoid using CL Joakim Soria for more than one inning at a time to avoid risking his health and availability. Royals | Hillman's seat not too warm Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports Kansas City Royals manager Trey Hillman's job is unlikely to be in jeopardy this season barring a catastrophic showing. Hillman and general manager Dayton Moore have a great relationship. Royals | Payano, Bonifacio sign Sam Mellinger, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals signed free-agent P Nelson Payano (Mariners) and OF Jorge Bonifacio to minor league deals Wednesday, Dec. 23. Royals | B. Anderson to compete for center field job Sam Mellinger, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals OF Brian Anderson will compete for the starting center field job with OF Mitch Maier next year. SS Willie Bloomquist could also see some time in center field. Royals | Hollins signed Baseball America's Matt Eddy reports the Kansas City Royals signed OF Damon Hollins to a minor league contract. |
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