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Team Notebook: Kansas City Royals News, Rumors and Injury Updates
Royals | Brandon Sisk invited to ST Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:09:06 -0800 The Kansas City Royals are inviting P Brandon Sisk to their spring training camp this year. Comment (0) | Share: Royals | Luis Mendoza to pitch in Caribbean Series Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:52:48 -0800 Kansas City Royals SP Luis Mendoza helped Obregon of the Mexican League to a championship in winter ball, and now he'll pitch in the Caribbean Series for a second straight season. He posted a 5.34 ERA in 28.2 innings in seven appearances with Obregon. He will likely need a strong performance in spring training to win a roster spot. "I think we know what we have in Louie," general manager Dayton Moore said. "He's a strike thrower; he pounds the strike zone; he doesn't have any fear. He's got pitches that he can get you out with." Comment (0) | Share: Royals | Bubba Starling healthy, ready for camp Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:52:22 -0800 Kansas City Royals OF Bubba Starling (quadriceps) took part in the team's minor-league minicamp in early January, and he appears 100 percent healthy heading into spring training. "We don't have any concerns," general manager Dayton Moore said. "He's taking part in workouts (in Arizona), and everybody said that he looks really good." Comment (0) | Share: Royals | Three players invited to camp Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:48:08 -0800 Kansas City Royals P Francisley Bueno, Jake Odorizzi and OF Wil Myers will be invited to major league spring training camp. Comment (0) | Share: Royals | Roman Colon re-joins organization Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:58:33 -0800 The Kansas City Royals signed free-agent P Roman Colon (Dodgers) to a minor-league deal Wednesday, Jan. 25, and he received an invitation to spring training. Comment (0) | Share: Royals | Alex Gordon files for arbitration Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:49:27 -0800 Kansas City Royals OF Alex Gordon is filing for $5.45 million in salary arbitration. Kansas City is countering at $4.15 million. Comment (0) | Share: Royals | Three avoid arbitration Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:55:56 -0800 The Kansas City Royals agreed to one-year deals with SPs Luke Hochevar, Felipe Paulino and Jonathan Sanchez to avoid arbitration Tuesday, Jan. 17. Hochevar will make $3.51 million and Paulino will receive $1.9 million. Sanchez will make $5.6 million with an extra $200,000 in incentives. Comment (0) | Share: Royals | Mitch Maier's incentives Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:18:37 -0800 Kansas City Royals OF Mitch Maier can make an additional $10,000 in 2012 if he makes at least 100 plate appearances. He is expected to compete for a reserve outfield role this year. Comment (0) | Share: Royals | Mitch Maier avoids arbitration Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:31:38 -0800 The Kansas City Royals avoided arbitration with OF Mitch Maier by signing him to a one-year, $865,000 deal. Comment (0) | Share: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:32:00 -0800 Updating previous reports, Kansas City Royals 2B Chris Getz signed a one-year deal worth $967,500. Comment (0) | Share: Royals | Chris Getz avoids arbitration Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:55:54 -0800 The Kansas City Royals agreed to terms with 2B Chris Getz Monday, Jan. 16, to avoid arbitration. Comment (0) | Share: Royals | Brayan Pena contract terms Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:13:31 -0800 Kansas City Royals C Brayan Pena agreed to a one-year, $875,000 deal to avoid arbitration Monday, Jan. 16. He earned $660,000 last season. Pena is expected to back up C Salvador Perez this year. Comment (0) | Share: Royals | Brayan Pena avoids arbitration Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:38:15 -0800 Kansas City Royals C Brayan Pena signed a one-year deal to avoid arbitration Monday, Jan. 16. Financial terms weren't disclosed. Comment (0) | Share: Royals | Agree to terms with Kevin Kouzmanoff Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:29:47 -0800 The Kansas City Royals have agreed to terms with free-agent 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff (Rockies) on a minor league contract, with an invitation to major league spring training camp, according to agent Matt Sosnick. If he makes the major league roster, he will earn a base salary of $1 million, with an opportunity to earn an additional $300,000 in incentives. The contract also includes a provision where he could ask for his release if he is still in the minor leagues by May 1. Comment (0) | Share: Royals | Eric Hosmer hits with A-Rod Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:17:36 -0800 Kansas City Royals 1B Eric Hosmer has had private hitting sessions with New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez this winter. Hosmer said he began his hitting program a couple of weeks later this offseason in an attempt to remain fresh into October. Comment (0) | Share: Royals | Johnny Giavotella feeling better after hip surgery Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:30:58 -0800 Kansas City Royals 2B Johnny Giavotella (hip) has some good news to share with people who will attend the team's awards luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 11. "I'll definitely be 100 percent by Spring Training," he said about his surgically repaired right hip. Giavotella got a thumbs up recently from Dr. Marc Philippon, who performed the surgery to fix a slight labrum tear on Oct. 20 at Vail, Colo. Comment (0) | Share: Royals | Lorenzo Cain to start in center Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:02:19 -0800 Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost said OF Lorenzo Cain will enter the year as the team's starting center fielder. Comment (0) | Share: Royals | Jose Mijares contract terms Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:31:25 -0800 Kansas City Royals RP Jose Mijares signed a one-year deal worth $925,000 Wednesday, Dec. 21. He has trimmed up in the offseason and reportedly was pitching well in winter ball. Comment (0) | Share: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:49:54 -0800 The Kansas City Royals signed free-agent RP Jose Mijares (Twins) to an undisclosed deal Wednesday, Dec. 21. He'll serve as the team's situational lefty in the bullpen. Comment (0) | Share: Royals | Yuniesky Betancourt contract terms Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:48:36 -0800 Kansas City Royals SS Yuniesky Betancourt's one-year deal is worth $2 million, and he can earn as much as $2.5 million based on playing time. Comment (0) | Share: Royals | More on Yuniesky Betancourt Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:49:07 -0800 Updating a previous item, Kansas City Royals SS Yuniesky Betancourt agreed to a one-year deal Tuesday, Dec. 20. He will back up SS Alcides Escobar at shortstop and serve as depth off the bench. He could also spell 3B Mike Moustakas at third base. Comment (0) | Share: Royals | Yuniesky Betancourt signs Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:54:52 -0800 The Kansas City Royals signed free-agent SS Yuniesky Betancourt (Brewers) to an undisclosed deal Tuesday, Dec. 20. They will use him as a utility infielder. Comment (0) | Share: Royals | Were interested in Mat Latos Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:42:33 -0800 The Kansas City Royals were interested in trading for Cincinnati Reds SP Mat Latos, but they didn't want to part with OF Wil Myers or SP Mike Montgomery. Comment (0) | Share: Royals | Mario Santiago released Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:25:09 -0800 The Kansas City Royals released P Mario Santiago Wednesday, Dec. 14, so that he could sign a deal in the Korean League. Comment (0) | Share: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:17:31 -0800 The Kansas City Royals signed free-agent RP Juan Gutierrez (Diamondbacks), RP Francisley Bueno (Braves), C Max Ramirez (Giants) and OF Greg Golson (Yankees) to minor league deals Tuesday, Dec. 13. Comment (0) | Share: Royals | Offer contracts to six Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:33:52 -0800 The Kansas City Royals tendered contracts to 2B Chris Getz, OF Alex Gordon, OF Mitch Maier, SP Luke Hochevar, SP Felipe Paulino and SP Jonathan Sanchez Monday, Dec. 12. Comment (0) | Share: Royals | Alcides Escobar playing well in winter ball Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:33:24 -0800 Kansas City Royals SS Alcides Escobar is batting .340 with a .407 on-base percentage in 13 games in the Venezuelan Winter League. Comment (0) | Share: Royals | Johnny Giavotella likely to hit second Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:27:34 -0800 Kansas City Royals 2B Johnny Giavotella currently projects as the team's No. 2 hitter next season. "It's definitely subject to change," manager Ned Yost said, "but if I had to do it right now, and if every player was at his best, it would probably be Gio. For me, (Lorenzo) Cain is going to be down lower in the order." Comment (0) | Share: Royals | Brayan Pena offered contract Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:18:55 -0800 The Kansas City Royals tendered a contract to C Brayan Pena Monday, Dec. 12. Comment (0) | Share: Royals | To non-tender Aaron Laffey Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:40:43 -0800 The Kansas City Royals plan on non-tendering RP Aaron Laffey, which will make him a free agent. Comment (0) | Share: |
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