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Royals | Decline options on three
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:02:08 -0800

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals declined the 2010 options on OF Coco Crisp, C Miguel Olivo and RP Yasuhiko Yabuta Friday, Nov. 6. Yabuta can become a free agent if he does not reach an agreement with the team on a major league deal before Nov. 16. Crisp received a $500,000 buyout and Olivo a $100,000 buyout. The team exercised a $500,000 buyout on Yabuta to void their $4 million option for 2010.

Royals | Fields could play some first base
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:25:14 -0800

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 3B Josh Fields could fill a backup role behind 1B Billy Butler if the team decides not to tender the contract of 1B Mike Jacobs.

Royals | Teahen trade complete
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:24:43 -0800

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports the Kansas City Royals officially traded OF Mark Teahen to the Chicago White Sox Friday, Nov. 6, in exchange for 2B Chris Getz and 3B Josh Fields. Teahen could replace free-agent OF Jermaine Dye (White Sox) as the right fielder or take over at third base.

Royals | Teahen trade not complete
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:44:35 -0800

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals have not made a deal official that would send OF Mark Teahen to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for 2B Chris Getz and 3B Josh Fields, despite contrary reports by the New York Daily News and Chicago Sun-Times. "We're in discussions with a lot of clubs about a lot of things," Royals general manager Dayton Moore said. "There is nothing to announce yet, and we won't comment (about trade rumors) until there is something to announce."

Royals | Wright files for free agency
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:32:04 -0800

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals RP Jamey Wright filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.

Royals | Getz, Fields acquired
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:10:42 -0800

The New York Daily News' Bill Madden reports the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a deal to acquire 2B Chris Getz and 3B Josh Fields from the Chicago White Sox for OF Mark Teahen.

Royals | May not pick up Crisp's option
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:50:05 -0800

The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports the Kansas City Royals have shown little inclination that they will pick up OF Coco Crisp's $8 million option for next season.

Royals | Pina not ready
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:23:35 -0800

The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports the Kansas City Royals feel C Manny Pina is at least one year away from being major league-ready.

Royals | Good reports on Crow
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:14:27 -0800

The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals SP Aaron Crow has struggled in the Arizona Fall League as he allowed six runs and nine hits in 7 1/3 innings in his first two starts. Assistant general manager J.J. Picollo said the reports on him were good, though. "His fastball velocity is good, slider is sharp and changeup has been good," Picollo said. "He's left a few balls on the plate, but our scouts have been happy with what they have seen."

Royals | Dyson has three hits Tuesday
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:33:30 -0800

Brittany Ghiroli, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals OF Jarrod Dyson had three hits, including a triple, in the Arizona Fall League Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Royals | Crow hit hard Tuesday
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:20:25 -0800

Brittany Ghiroli, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals P Aaron Crow allowed four runs and six hits while taking a no-decision in 3 1/3 innings in the Arizona Fall League Tuesday, Nov. 3. He is now 0-1 with a 7.36 ERA in 7 1/3 innings over two outings in the AFL.

Royals | Frost signed
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:24:36 -0700

OurSports Central reports the Kansas City Royals signed IF Adam Frost to an undisclosed deal. Frost had been playing Independent ball in Winnipeg. Baseball America named Frost the second-best Independent League prospect with speed and gap power.

Royals | Crow allows two runs Wednesday
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:09:27 -0700

Robert Emrich, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals P Aaron Crow allowed two runs and three hits while striking out two in four innings for the loss in his first start in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Royals | Crow to make AFL debut Wednesday
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:33:28 -0700

Rush Olson, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals P Aaron Crow will make his Arizona Fall League debut Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Royals | Greinke wins another award
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:12:55 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke was voted the top pitcher in the American League for the 2009 Players Choice Awards.

Royals | Hire two
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:45:24 -0700

Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports the Kansas City Royals named Steve Foster their new bullpen coach. The Royals also promoted Kyle Turner to assistant trainer on the major league staff.

Royals | To try to re-sign T. Pena
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:56:59 -0700

Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports the Kansas City Royals will try to re-sign P Tony Pena Jr. if he is willing to continue working as a pitcher. Pitching at the Rookie, Class A and Triple-A levels, Pena worked in a total of 10 games with a 2.33 ERA in 19 1/3 innings. He gave up 12 hits and six walks and struck out 18.

Royals | Kenney hired
Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:33:09 -0700

The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports that the Kansas City Royals have hired Nick Kenney to be their new head athletic trainer. He had spent the previous five seasons as an assistant trainer with the Cleveland Indians, and also served in the same capacity with the Cincinnati Reds for two years.

Royals | Lough leaves AFL
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:07:09 -0700

John Manuel, of Baseball America, reports Kansas City Royals OF David Lough (back) has been replaced in the Arizona Fall League by OF Jarrod Dyson. Lough left the league after injuring his back.

Royals | Wood pitches well Thursday
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:26:39 -0700

Brittany Ghiroli, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals P Blake Wood allowed four hits in three scoreless innings in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Oct. 22, to bounce back from a previous rough outing. He also struck out two during the game.

Royals | Pena opts for free agency
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:50:39 -0700

The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals P Tony Pena Jr. has opted for free agency.

Royals | Greinke wins Bullet Rogan Award
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:03:13 -0700

MLB.com's Bill Chastain reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke won the American League Bullet Rogan Award. The award, named after former Kansas City Monarchs ace Charles Wilber "Bullet" Rogan, recognizes the top pitchers in the AL and NL each season.

Royals | Greinke named AL Pitcher of the Year
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:20:28 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke was named The Sporting News' 2009 American League Pitcher of the Year.

Royals | Crow impressing
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:50:21 -0700

MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo reports Kansas City Royals SP Aaron Crow has been impressive on the mound in the Arizona instructional league throwing his fastball in the 91-95 mph range with a slider and a changeup. His efficiency and ability to keep the ball down in the zone have also been good. The team may send him to the Arizona Fall League to pitch more innings.

Royals | Cuevas re-signs
Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:35:19 -0700

The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports the Kansas City Royals re-signed P Jairo Cuevas to a minor league deal.

Royals | Bloomquist, Colon undergo surgery
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:34:48 -0700

The Sports Network reports Kansas City Royals 2B Willie Bloomquist (knees) and RP Roman Colon (knee) both underwent successful surgeries Friday, Oct. 16. Bloomquist underwent routine arthroscopic procedures on both of his knees and Colon had an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee. Both players are expected to be ready for Spring Training.

Royals | Moustakas drives in seven
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:35:53 -0700

MiLB.com reports Kansas City Royals 3B Mike Moustakas had three hits, including a homer, and drove in seven runs in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Oct. 15.

Royals | Three to AFL
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:24:15 -0700

Baseball America's John Manuel reports Kansas City Royals P Blake Wood, P Aaron Hartsock and P Brandon Sisk were added to the Arizona Fall League.

Royals | Duckworth becomes free agent
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:38:14 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals SP Brandon Duckworth became a free agent Wednesday, Oct. 14.

Royals | Re-sign three
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:37:36 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals re-signed 1B Scott Thorman, P Kelvin Villa and P Carlos Rivas Wednesday, Oct. 14. Terms of the deals were not disclosed.

Royals | Soria named Delivery Man of the Month
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:03:30 -0700

Bill Chastain, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals RP Joakim Soria was named the MLB Delivery Man of the Month for the month of September. He converted each of his 10 save chances during 12 games in the month. Soria also gave up just 12 hits while walking five and striking out 21 in 13 2/3 scoreless innings.

Royals | Mizerock not coming back
Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:27:10 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals bullpen coach John Mizerock is the only coach on the staff that will not be invited back in 2010. First base coach Rusty Kuntz will shift to a new role as assistant to the general manager/field instructor. Coach Eddie Rodriguez will replace Kuntz as the first base coach.

Royals | Butler named AL Player of the Month
Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:57:46 -0700

The Sports Network reports Kansas City Royals 1B Billy Butler was named the American League Player of the Month for the month of September. He hit .363 with 26 RBIs and six home runs in 27 games during the month.

Royals | Infield is crowded
Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:40:52 -0700

Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports the Kansas City Royals have a crowded infield with 3B Alex Gordon, SS Yuniesky Betancourt, 2B Alberto Callaspo and 1B Billy Butler set to start. The team could try SS Mike Aviles (wrist) at second base as well. IF/OF Mark Teahen's position is also a question to be answered.

Royals | Betancourt not in lineup Saturday
Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:21:10 -0700

Jon Krawczynski, of The Associated Press, reports Kansas City Royals SS Yuniesky Betancourt (quadriceps) was not in the starting lineup Saturday, Oct. 3, because of a bruised quadriceps.

Royals | Greinke pitches six innings Saturday
Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:14:03 -0700

Jon Krawczynski, of The Associated Press, reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke allowed four runs on six hits in six innings Saturday, Oct. 3. He struck out five batters and walked two in the game.

Royals | DeJesus rejoins team
Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:07:09 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus (flu) rejoined the team Friday, Oct. 2, but sat out for the seventh straight game because of the flu.

Royals | Betancourt leaves game early Friday
Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:06:13 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SS Yuniesky Betancourt (foot) left the game early Friday, Oct. 2, because of a bruise on the top of his left foot. He had three RBIs before leaving the contest.

Royals | Similar payroll next season
Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:33:35 -0700

The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports the Kansas City Royals are likely to keep their payroll around $70 million next season.

Royals | Three not expected back
Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:09:24 -0700

The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals 1B Mike Jacobs, C John Buck and C Miguel Olivo aren't expected to return to the team next season.

Royals | Soria records save Wednesday
Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:08:31 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals RP Joakim Soria recorded his 30th save in 33 chances Wednesday, Sept. 30.

Royals | Soria unavailable Tuesday
Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:50:51 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals RP Joakim Soria was unavailable to pitch Tuesday, Sept. 29, which is why RP Kyle Farnsworth was called upon in the ninth inning against the New York Yankees. Farnsworth gave up two runs for the loss.

Royals | Hoping DeJesus can return this weekend
Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:33:43 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Kansas City Royals are hoping OF David DeJesus (flu) can return for the team's weekend series.

Royals | Lerew pitches well in no-decision
Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:32:09 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Anthony Lerew allowed only two solo home runs in six-plus innings to the New York Yankees Tuesday, Sept. 29.

Royals | Hulett recalled
Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:20:12 -0700

CBSSports.com reports the Kansas City Royals recalled IF Tug Hulett from the minors Tuesday, Sept. 29.